Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 86-0545771
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
26th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
37th percentile
Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
48th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
42nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
24th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$2,097,533
Down $22,416 (-1.1%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$2,068,052
Down $38,632 (-1.8%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$29,481
Up $16,216 (+122%) from 2014
Revenue
Down$1,296,929
Down $120,724 (-8.5%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$1,306,320
Down $56,495 (-4.1%) from 2014
Net Income
Down-$9,391
Down $64,229 (-117%) from 2014
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| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,515,692 | $1,511,211 | ▼ $4,481 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $321,429 | $294,495 | ▼ $26,934 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $214,867 | $223,914 | ▲ $9,047 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $28,519 | $27,727 | ▼ $792 |
| Accounts Receivable | $7,552 | $17,579 | ▲ $10,027 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $14,128 | $15,495 | ▲ $1,367 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $17,762 | $7,112 | ▼ $10,650 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $2,119,949 | $2,097,533 | ▼ $22,416 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $11,613 | $18,106 | ▲ $6,493 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,652 | $11,375 | ▲ $9,723 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,265 | $29,481 | ▲ $16,216 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $1,102,193 | $1,101,477 | ▼ $716 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,004,491 | $966,575 | ▼ $37,916 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,106,684 | $2,068,052 | ▼ $38,632 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,119,949 | $2,097,533 | ▼ $22,416 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $10,465 | $76,229 | $86,694 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $17,262 | $4,677 | $21,939 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Porter | Director of Fin | FT | $58,011 | $500 | $58,511 |
| Jim Sexton | President & CEO | PT | $45,292 | $1,360 | $46,652 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dr Ronald G Sipus | Board Chairman |
| Allen L Nahrwold | Director |
| Jim North | Director |
| Linda Ash | Director |
| Gerald F Bade | sECY/tREAS/Director |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $795,910 |
| Other Expenses | $510,410 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $53,755 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $476,380 | $118,927 | $8,991 | $604,298 |
| Travel | $124,271 | $423 | $9,430 | $134,124 |
| Office Expenses | $99,079 | $14,941 | $1,337 | $115,357 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $60,275 | $38,499 | $4,529 | $103,303 |
| Fees for Services Other | $58,781 | $34,364 | $9,252 | $102,397 |
| Occupancy | $53,216 | $34,344 | - | $87,560 |
| Payroll Taxes | $34,573 | $16,690 | $8,340 | $59,603 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $20,702 | - | - | $20,702 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $17,467 | - | $17,467 |
| Other Expenses | - | $13,799 | - | $13,799 |
| Advertising | - | - | $8,602 | $8,602 |
| Information Technology | $4,736 | $1,430 | $2,300 | $8,466 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $7,744 | - | $7,744 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $5,260 | $1,547 | $928 | $7,735 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $3,881 | $2,587 | - | $6,468 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,251 | $2,252 | $40 | $4,543 |
| Insurance | $928 | $2,955 | - | $3,883 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $161 | $102 | $6 | $269 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $944,494 | $308,071 | $53,755 | $1,306,320 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The board typically does not meet immediately prior to the tax return filing date. Therefore, a draft of the tax return is e-mailed to the board members along with an executive summary. Questions and comments are discussed via email. The tax return is again discussed at the first board meeting following the tax return filing date.”
“EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH bOARD DELEGATED POWERS NOT LESS THAN ANNUALLY SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE PROMPTLY REVISED BY THE INDIVIDUAL UPON ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION AND RESUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY READING THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING SIGNED AND BY REVIEWING ALL ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS AS THEY MAY ARISE DURING THE YEAR.”
“Compensation is reviewed and approved annually at the board level without participation from the individuals being reviewed. The compensation amount is based on individual performance, comparables within the industry, and available funds.”
“Documents are available upon reasonable request.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | IN 2015, FIFTY-EIGHT MILA 1 COURSES, TWENTY-EIGHT MILA 2 COURSES AND TEN PARENT COURSES WERE CONDUCTED, WITH A TOTAL OF 1,447 PARTICIPANTS. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES IDENTIFYING THOSE TEACHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CERTIFIED, ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES, AND EFFICIENTLY MOVING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. IN-CLASSROOM TEACHING OBSERVATIONS ARE CONTINUALLY CONDUCTED. RECOGNITION IS ALSO GIVEN TO SPALDING ACCREDITED SCHOOLS. SEVEN NEW SCHOOLS ADOPTED THE SPALDING INSTRUCTION METHOD IN 2015. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE BOARD TYPICALLY DOES NOT MEET IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE TAX RETURN FILING DATE. THEREFORE, A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN IS E-MAILED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS ALONG WITH AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE DISCUSSED VIA EMAIL. THE TAX RETURN IS AGAIN DISCUSSED AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING FOLLOWING THE TAX RETURN FILING DATE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH bOARD DELEGATED POWERS NOT LESS THAN ANNUALLY SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE PROMPTLY REVISED BY THE INDIVIDUAL UPON ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION AND RESUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY READING THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING SIGNED AND BY REVIEWING ALL ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS AS THEY MAY ARISE DURING THE YEAR. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY AT THE BOARD LEVEL WITHOUT PARTICIPATION FROM THE INDIVIDUALS BEING REVIEWED. THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT IS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, COMPARABLES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY, AND AVAILABLE FUNDS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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