Civic Intelligence

Better Future Michigan

EIN 84-2077783 • 501(c)4 • Williamston, MI

Profile

The corporation's primary exempt purpose is to educate and engage the public on the need for leadership committed to taking action to secure a better future through strong national security, and increased economic and educational opportunities with the objective of ensuring everyone the opportunity to achieve the american dream. The corporation will at all times be conducted as an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (the "code") and will not carry on any activities which are not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the code, or the michigan non-profit corporation act.

PO Box 382Williamston, MI 48895

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

29th percentile

-2.9%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$34,318

Up $2,625 (+8.3%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $46,750 (-100%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$34,318

Up $49,375 (+328%) from 2019

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,202,000

Up $1,679,000 (+321%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$2,152,625

Up $1,614,568 (+300%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$49,375

Up $64,432 (+428%) from 2019

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2019: $31,693Liabilities 2019: $46,750Net Assets 2019: -$15,0572019Assets 2020: $34,318Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $34,3182020

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$34,318
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$34,318
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $523,000Expenses 2019: $538,057Net Income 2019: -$15,0572019Revenue 2020: $2,202,000Expenses 2020: $2,152,625Net Income 2020: $49,3752020

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,202,000
Expenses$2,152,625
Net Income$49,375
Open 2020 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$34,318
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$34,318
Revenue
$2,202,000
Expenses
$2,152,625
Net income
$49,375
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$2.20$2.15$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.05$0.02$0.52$0.54$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,202,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation's primary exempt purpose is to educate and engage the public on the need for leadership committed to taking action to secure a better future through strong national security, and increased economic and educational opportunities with the objective of ensuring everyone the opportunity to achieve the american dream. The corporation will at all times be conducted as an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (the "code") and will not carry on any activities which are not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the code, or the michigan non-profit corporation act.

Better future michigan is an organization dedicated to educating michiganders on important policy issues. Bfm educated michiganders on issues such as the green new deal, medicare for all, and taxpayer spending on benefits for elected officials through advertisements and earned media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,693$34,318▲ $2,625
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-15,057$34,318▲ $49,375
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$31,693$34,318▲ $2,625
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,750$0▼ $46,750
Total Liabilities$46,750$0▼ $46,750
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-15,057$34,318▲ $49,375
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,693$34,318▲ $2,625
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Max Andrews WeinerPresident
Tom IsaacsSecretary
Charles GanttTreasurer
Joe KaiserTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rigel StrategiesPlaced Media: Digital3948 LEGACY DRIVE SUITE 106282, Plano, TX 75023$1,108,202
Mo Strategies INCFundraising ConsultingPO BOX 4, Westfield, IN 46074$276,000
Fabrizio LeePolling And Data Analysis2624 NE 15TH STREET, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304$116,125
Regina StrategiesStrategy Consulting2753 LINN RD, Williamston, MI 48895$104,026
Prues-hecker LLCFundraising Consulting1315 HARVARD RD, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230$101,320
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,202,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,202,000
Change in Net Assets
$49,375
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,622,233
Total Fundraising Expense$400,092
Professional Fundraising Fees$395,392
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$135,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$395,392$395,392
Fees for Services Other$214,348$77,900-$292,248
Grants to Domestic Orgs$135,000--$135,000
Fees for Services Legal-$69,700-$69,700
Other Expenses$131,625$10,000$4,700$4,700
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,999-$1,999
All Other Expenses-$759-$759
Total Functional Expenses$1,592,175$160,358$400,092$2,152,625
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ar2 IncWashington, DC501(c)4Social Welfare$100,000
Hunter Nation IncMission, KS501(c)3Charitable Activities$25,000
Michigan Chamber of CommerceLansing, MI501(c)6Social Welfare$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$395,392
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$10,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$10,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
83-0516983Holland, MI$10,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The draft 990 will be reviewed by the organization's legal counsel and board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is circulated to all board members at the beginning of each year. Board members must disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves from votes in which a conflict exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“NO INDEPENDENT REVIEW.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Copies of the organization's form 990(s) are made available upon written request submitted to the organization's board, legal counsel, or other authorized representative.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of these materials are made available upon written request submitted to the organization's board, legal counsel, or other authorized representative.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Future Michigan
EIN
84-2077783
Phone
6172314328
Address
PO BOX 382, WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Gantt
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172314328
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Gantt
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Admin. And program consulting: program service expenses 152,348. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 152,348. Compliance cost: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,900. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,900. Organizational operations: program service expenses 52,000. Management and general expenses 52,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 104,000. Policy consulting: program service expenses 10,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,000.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I-A, LINE 1:
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalExemptFunctionExpendAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt1PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt2PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt3PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt4PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd10
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd20
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd30
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd40
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt01250000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt1709700
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt2121300
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt381000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt440000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt01029200
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt1660644
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt267764
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt333000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt416000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MO STRATEGIES INC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1PRUES-HECKER LLC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2SANDLER & ASSOCIATES
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3CAMPAIGN RESOURCE GROUP LLC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt4THE LS GROUP INC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt0220800
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt149056
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt253536
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt348000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt424000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO BOX 4
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt11315 HARVARD RD
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt21600 NORMANDY
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt3PO BOX 1948
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt42339 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 1
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0WESTFIELD
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm1GROSSE POINTE
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm2CLAWSON
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm3HOLLAND
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm4WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IN
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1MI
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2MI
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3MI
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd4DC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd046074
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd148230
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd248017
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd349422
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd420008
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt02202000
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt01806608
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt0395392
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0100000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt125000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt210000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)4
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)3
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc2501(C)6
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0SOCIAL WELFARE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2SOCIAL WELFARE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0AR2 INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1HUNTER NATION INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0464544632
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1824684198
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN2381626029
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0421 SHEPHERD STREET NW
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt16700 SQUIBB ROAD SUITE 103A
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2600 SOUTH WALNUT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1MISSION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2LANSING
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1KS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2MI
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd020011
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd166202
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd248933
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTEES ARE SELECTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. STIPULATIONS OF THE GRANT AS CRAFTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ARE AGREED TO IN WRITING BY THE GRANTEE AND MUST BE FOLLOWED, OR THE FUNDS RETURNED.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt02
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL AND BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CIRCULATED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR. BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTES IN WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2NO INDEPENDENT REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990(S) ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD, LEGAL COUNSEL, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COPIES OF THESE MATERIALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD, LEGAL COUNSEL, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ADMIN. AND PROGRAM CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 152,348. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 152,348. COMPLIANCE COST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,900. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,900. ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 52,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 52,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 104,000. POLICY CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,000.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt031693
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt034318
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt031693
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt034318
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt02202000
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0400092
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0160358
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01592175
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt02152625
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt046750
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt046750
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0-15057
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt034318
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01592175
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02202000
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt04
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt031693
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt034318
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0138 CONANT STREET 2ND FLOOR
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0BEVERLY
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd001915

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