Civic Intelligence

Sound Start Foundation a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-2098341

Sep 01, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 15, 2024

Organization Profilewww.soundstartfdn.org
PO Box 155Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

(201) 650-1373

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

5th percentile

-78%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$64,615

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,565,069

Down $530,485 (-25%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,556,069

Down $501,943 (-24%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$9,000

Down $28,542 (-76%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Up

$693,904

Up $83,108 (+14%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,235,028

Up $611,816 (+98%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$541,124

Down $528,708 (-4258%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2020: $2,021,590Liabilities 2020: $1,766Net Assets 2020: $2,019,8242020Assets 2021: $2,448,076Liabilities 2021: $39,048Net Assets 2021: $2,409,0282021Assets 2022: $2,095,554Liabilities 2022: $37,542Net Assets 2022: $2,058,0122022Assets 2023: $1,565,069Liabilities 2023: $9,000Net Assets 2023: $1,556,0692023Assets 2024: $1,656,961Liabilities 2024: $9,488Net Assets 2024: $1,647,4732024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,565,069
Liabilities$9,000
Net Assets$1,556,069
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $62,028Expenses 2020: $5,372Net Income 2020: $56,6562020Revenue 2021: $444,057Expenses 2021: $167,005Net Income 2021: $277,0522021Revenue 2022: $610,796Expenses 2022: $623,212Net Income 2022: -$12,4162022Revenue 2023: $693,904Expenses 2023: $1,235,028Net Income 2023: -$541,1242023Revenue 2024: $279,925Expenses 2024: $293,953Net Income 2024: -$14,0282024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$693,904
Expenses$1,235,028
Net Income-$541,124
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 15, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$772,368
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sound Start Foundations mission is to support educational and therapeutic programs to help babies and toddlers with hearing loss, and their families, lead full and successful lives. Sound Start Foundation (the Foundation) supports the Sound Start Babies Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, which provides life-changing early intervention, family-support and nursery programs to children with hearing loss throughout New Jersey.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,540,609$1,052,126▼ $488,483
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$132,615$506,054▲ $373,439
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$417,474$0▼ $417,474
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$795-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,095,554$1,565,069▼ $530,485
Other Assets Total$4,856$6,094▲ $1,238
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$23,907--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,635$9,000▼ $4,635
Total Liabilities$37,542$9,000▼ $28,542
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,540,609$1,052,126▼ $488,483
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$517,403$503,943▼ $13,460
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,058,012$1,556,069▼ $501,943
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,095,554$1,565,069▼ $530,485
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bromme ColePresidentFT$64,615-$64,615
Sara HusikingExecutive DirectorFT$29,660$1,998$31,658

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jack GentulVice President
Alex MitchellTrustee
Jonathan WeizmanTrustee
Richard KalfayanTrustee
Yana GargerTrustee
Jessica GriffinPres. Emeritus
Stephanie DeyoPres. Emeritus
Daniel BorgoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$490,311
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,420
Other Revenue
$181,173
All Other Contributions
$490,311
Change in Net Assets
$-541,124

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$693,904
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$693,904
Total Revenue per Form 990
$693,904
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$949,796
Other Expenses$179,765
Total Fundraising Expense$124,445
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$105,467
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$949,796--$949,796
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$94,285-$94,285
Fees for Services Other-$7,838$49,271$57,109
Fees for Services Accounting-$32,000-$32,000
All Other Expenses-$5,362$9,970$15,332
Payroll Taxes-$8,715-$8,715
Other Expenses-$33$5,395$5,428
Other Employee Benefits-$2,467-$2,467
Insurance-$1,379-$1,379
Advertising--$1,207$1,207
Office Expenses-$345-$345
Total Functional Expenses$949,796$160,787$124,445$1,235,028

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,235,028
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,235,028
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,235,028
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$243,392
Fundraising Direct Expenses$62,219
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala - Fundraising Dinner$239,355$239,355$56,437$182,918
Total Events$239,355$239,355$56,437$182,918
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

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

“All board members are supplied with a copy of the return for their review and comment prior to submission to irs.”

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

“All board members sign a conflict of interest disclosure form annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Annual audit and 990 are available on website”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sound Start Foundation
EIN
85-2098341
Phone
2016501373
Address
PO BOX 155, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046

Signing Officer

Name
Alex Mitchell
Title
President
Signed
2024-10-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alex Mitchell
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Cullari Carrico LLC
Address
55 LANE ROAD SUITE 300, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004
Preparer
Robert J Valas
Phone
9734063955
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors and manaegement each perform a review of the audited financial statements before submission.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The organization adheres to fasb asc topic 740, income taxes, which provides guidance and clarification on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the organizations financial statements. The guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, disclosure and transition. For the year ended august 31, 2023, the organization has no material uncertain tax positions to be accounted for in the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0693904
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0GALA - FUNDRAISING DINNER
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE SUPPLIED WITH A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUAL AUDIT AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAEGEMENT EACH PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BEFORE SUBMISSION.
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 C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE SOUND START BABIES PROGRAM
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0223473606
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0NJ
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0TO SUPPORT BABIES WITH HEARING LOSS
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt0EXEMPT
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0MOUNTAIN LAKES
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,565,069
Liabilities
$9,000
Net assets
$1,556,069
Revenue
$693,904
Expenses
$1,235,028
Net income
-$541,124
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.01$1.65$0.28$0.29$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.01$1.56$0.69$1.24$0.54
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.10$0.04$2.06$0.61$0.62$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.45$0.04$2.41$0.44$0.17$0.28
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.02$0.00$2.02$0.06$0.01$0.06