Civic Intelligence

Explorer'S Bible Study Association

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 87-0400516

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Feb 02, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.EXPLORERBIBLESTUDY.ORG
P O Box 425Dickson, TN 37056

(615) 446-7316

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

49th percentile

3.0%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$84,460

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-8.3%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

6.9%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$445,983

Down $40,618 (-8.3%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$353,972

Up $11,723 (+3.4%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$92,011

Down $52,341 (-36%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$393,011

Up $25,330 (+6.9%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$381,288

Up $15,705 (+4.3%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$11,723

Up $9,625 (+459%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth31st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $508,569Liabilities 2011: $167,321Net Assets 2011: $341,2482011Assets 2012: $487,912Liabilities 2012: $162,097Net Assets 2012: $325,8152012Assets 2013: $459,078Liabilities 2013: $118,927Net Assets 2013: $340,1512013Assets 2014: $486,601Liabilities 2014: $144,352Net Assets 2014: $342,2492014Assets 2015: $445,983Liabilities 2015: $92,011Net Assets 2015: $353,9722015Assets 2016: $460,671Liabilities 2016: $100,952Net Assets 2016: $359,7192016Assets 2017: $438,270Liabilities 2017: $66,663Net Assets 2017: $371,6072017Assets 2018: $454,719Liabilities 2018: $74,663Net Assets 2018: $380,0562018Assets 2019: $477,695Liabilities 2019: $22,401Net Assets 2019: $455,2942019Assets 2020: $630,587Liabilities 2020: $66,426Net Assets 2020: $564,1612020Assets 2021: $768,707Liabilities 2021: $33,247Net Assets 2021: $735,4602021Assets 2022: $901,380Liabilities 2022: $17,714Net Assets 2022: $883,6662022Assets 2023: $870,017Liabilities 2023: $15,392Net Assets 2023: $854,6252023Assets 2024: $875,642Liabilities 2024: $19,393Net Assets 2024: $856,2492024Assets 2025: $1,555,213Liabilities 2025: $12,181Net Assets 2025: $1,543,0322025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$445,983
Liabilities$92,011
Net Assets$353,972
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $346,2382011Expenses 2012: $350,7382012Expenses 2013: $358,1722013Revenue 2014: $367,681Expenses 2014: $365,583Net Income 2014: $2,0982014Revenue 2015: $393,011Expenses 2015: $381,288Net Income 2015: $11,7232015Revenue 2016: $408,463Expenses 2016: $402,716Net Income 2016: $5,7472016Revenue 2017: $425,521Expenses 2017: $413,633Net Income 2017: $11,8882017Revenue 2018: $400,183Expenses 2018: $391,734Net Income 2018: $8,4492018Revenue 2019: $485,271Expenses 2019: $410,033Net Income 2019: $75,2382019Revenue 2020: $478,011Expenses 2020: $369,144Net Income 2020: $108,8672020Revenue 2021: $551,642Expenses 2021: $380,343Net Income 2021: $171,2992021Revenue 2022: $497,542Expenses 2022: $349,336Net Income 2022: $148,2062022Revenue 2023: $322,950Expenses 2023: $351,991Net Income 2023: -$29,0412023Revenue 2024: $317,344Expenses 2024: $318,973Net Income 2024: -$1,6292024Revenue 2025: $1,042,664Expenses 2025: $379,147Net Income 2025: $663,5172025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$393,011
Expenses$381,288
Net Income$11,723
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Feb 2, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$424,553
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Explorer's bible study is a non-denominational organization whose purpose is to invite all to a closer walk with god through in depth study of the bible. Courses are taught by volunteer teachers in community based classes.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$313,481$295,289▼ $18,192
Accounts Receivable$108,067$96,013▼ $12,054
Inventories for Sale or Use$45,544$38,116▼ $7,428
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$14,974$14,517▼ $457
Intangible Assets$3,201$1,626▼ $1,575
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$870--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$464$422▼ $42
Total Assets$486,601$445,983▼ $40,618
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$130,000$82,000▼ $48,000
Other Liabilities$8,188$5,604▼ $2,584
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,164$4,407▼ $1,757
Total Liabilities$144,352$92,011▼ $52,341
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$342,249$353,972▲ $11,723
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$342,249$353,972▲ $11,723
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$486,601$445,983▼ $40,618

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$132,226$273,235$405,461
Land$88,693-$88,693
Equipment$37,827$16,674$54,501
Buildings$36,543$5,374$41,917
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jim GabrielsonPresidentFT$82,000$2,460$84,460
Gary RussellDirector of ClassFT$31,531$6,120$37,651

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carey HauensteinChairman
Beth FittsBoard Member
Bill HaysBoard Member
Micki HardingBoard Member
Wendell CookBoard Member
John HendricksSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$115,393
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,425
Other Revenue
$274,193
All Other Contributions
$115,393
Change in Net Assets
$11,723

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$393,011
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$393,011
Total Revenue per Form 990
$393,011
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$221,336
Other Expenses$159,952
Total Fundraising Expense$5,787
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,260$38,381$470$122,111
Other Salaries and Wages$50,184$23,133$282$73,599
Office Expenses$26,834$7,239$4,936$39,009
Conferences and Meetings$26,820$2,980-$29,800
Depreciation Depletion$16,153$4,374-$20,527
Advertising$12,550--$12,550
Payroll Taxes$8,089$3,729$46$11,864
Other Employee Benefits$7,989$3,683$45$11,717
Insurance$5,970$3,591-$9,561
Fees for Services Other-$7,423-$7,423
Occupancy$4,702$926-$5,628
Interest$3,095$927-$4,022
Pension Plan Contributions$1,394$643$8$2,045
Travel$1,289$143-$1,432
Other Expenses$8,852$981-$981
Total Functional Expenses$272,751$102,750$5,787$381,288

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$381,288
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$381,288
Total Expenses per Form 990$381,288
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Accrued Liabilities$5,604
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 with all supporting schedules is e-mailed to all board members for review and comments prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored by the staff and reviewed annually by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors considers the budget without the ceo present and annually approves the salary.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The ceo determines the salary for all the employees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available on guidestar.org as well as to anyone who requests them from the explorer's bible study headquarters.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
EXPLORER'S BIBLE STUDY ASSOCIATION
EIN
87-0400516
Phone
6154467316
Address
P O BOX 425, DICKSON, TN 37056

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Gabrielsen
Title
President
Phone
6154467316
Signed
2016-02-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jim Gabrielsen
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Blankenship CPA Group Pllc
Address
308 E COLLEGE ST, DICKSON, TN 37055
Preparer
Penelope D Wilson CPA
Phone
6154465106
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Income tax status- explorer's bible study qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and, therefore, has no provision for federal or state income taxes. Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america require the organization's management to evaluate tax positions taken by the organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the internal revenue service (irs). Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization and has concluded that as of august 31, 2015, no uncertain positions are taken or are expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The organization is no longer subject to irs audit for the years ending before august 31, 2012.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0INCOME TAX STATUS- EXPLORER'S BIBLE STUDY QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE, HAS NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS). MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015, NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS ARE TAKEN OR ARE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO IRS AUDIT FOR THE YEARS ENDING BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2012.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH ALL SUPPORTING SCHEDULES IS E-MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE STAFF AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS THE BUDGET WITHOUT THE CEO PRESENT AND ANNUALLY APPROVES THE SALARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE CEO DETERMINES THE SALARY FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AS WELL AS TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS THEM FROM THE EXPLORER'S BIBLE STUDY HEADQUARTERS.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$445,983
Liabilities
$92,011
Net assets
$353,972
Revenue
$393,011
Expenses
$381,288
Net income
$11,723
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.01$1.54$1.04$0.38$0.66
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.02$0.86$0.32$0.32$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.02$0.85$0.32$0.35$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.02$0.88$0.50$0.35$0.15
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.03$0.74$0.55$0.38$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.07$0.56$0.48$0.37$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.02$0.46$0.49$0.41$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.07$0.38$0.40$0.39$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.07$0.37$0.43$0.41$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.10$0.36$0.41$0.40$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.09$0.35$0.39$0.38$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.14$0.34$0.37$0.37$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.46$0.12$0.34$0.36
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.16$0.33$0.35
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.51$0.17$0.34$0.35