Civic Intelligence

Sutherland Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 87-0531727

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

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15 West South Temple Ste 200Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(801) 355-1272

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

31st percentile

-3.0%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$187,500

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

88th percentile

33%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-5.0%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$111,548

Up $27,855 (+33%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$45,401

Down $37,515 (-476%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$156,949

Up $65,370 (+71%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,907,479

Down $100,564 (-5.0%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$1,965,061

Down $39,559 (-2.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$57,582

Down $61,005 (-1782%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $375,565Liabilities 2011: $29,017Net Assets 2011: $346,5482011Assets 2012: $204,744Liabilities 2012: $59,870Net Assets 2012: $144,8742012Assets 2013: $220,180Liabilities 2013: $65,649Net Assets 2013: $154,5312013Assets 2014: $239,280Liabilities 2014: $389,849Net Assets 2014: -$150,5692014Assets 2015: $1,108,278Liabilities 2015: $270,870Net Assets 2015: $837,4082015Assets 2016: $92,067Liabilities 2016: $103,376Net Assets 2016: -$11,3092016Assets 2017: $83,693Liabilities 2017: $91,579Net Assets 2017: -$7,8862017Assets 2018: $111,548Liabilities 2018: $156,949Net Assets 2018: -$45,4012018Assets 2019: $1,318,881Liabilities 2019: $134,607Net Assets 2019: $1,184,2742019Assets 2020: $442,489Liabilities 2020: $150,949Net Assets 2020: $291,5402020Assets 2021: $497,702Liabilities 2021: $219,904Net Assets 2021: $277,7982021Assets 2022: $1,660,376Liabilities 2022: $499,417Net Assets 2022: $1,160,9592022Assets 2023: $1,273,306Liabilities 2023: $401,635Net Assets 2023: $871,6712023Assets 2024: $1,000,783Liabilities 2024: $265,013Net Assets 2024: $735,7702024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$111,548
Liabilities$156,949
Net Assets-$45,401
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,453,952Expenses 2011: $1,321,873Net Income 2011: $132,0792011Expenses 2012: $1,511,3792012Expenses 2013: $1,414,3532013Revenue 2014: $2,027,205Expenses 2014: $2,332,305Net Income 2014: -$305,1002014Revenue 2015: $3,102,581Expenses 2015: $2,114,604Net Income 2015: $987,9772015Revenue 2016: $3,682,989Expenses 2016: $4,531,706Net Income 2016: -$848,7172016Revenue 2017: $2,008,043Expenses 2017: $2,004,620Net Income 2017: $3,4232017Revenue 2018: $1,907,479Expenses 2018: $1,965,061Net Income 2018: -$57,5822018Revenue 2019: $2,810,346Expenses 2019: $1,580,671Net Income 2019: $1,229,6752019Revenue 2020: $593,546Expenses 2020: $1,486,280Net Income 2020: -$892,7342020Revenue 2021: $1,430,169Expenses 2021: $1,443,911Net Income 2021: -$13,7422021Revenue 2022: $2,167,736Expenses 2022: $1,444,756Net Income 2022: $722,9802022Revenue 2023: $1,839,799Expenses 2023: $2,173,042Net Income 2023: -$333,2432023Revenue 2024: $2,083,527Expenses 2024: $2,219,428Net Income 2024: -$135,9012024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,907,479
Expenses$1,965,061
Net Income-$57,582
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,046,456
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

As a conservative public policy think tank, the organization's mission is to shape utah law and policy based on a core set of governing principles. We strive to make utah an example of good government for the rest of the nation and a great place to live, work and raise a family.

A conservative public policy think tank, sutherland institute is pursuing the path to "a new birth of freedom" for america through a free market economy, civil society and community-driven solutions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,817$48,913▲ $14,096
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$34,701$31,184▼ $3,517
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$30,000▲ $30,000
Accounts Receivable$1,433$1,451▲ $18
Total Assets$70,951$111,548▲ $40,597
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,833$105,638▲ $103,805
Other Liabilities$47,860$45,335▼ $2,525
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$9,077$5,976▼ $3,101
Total Liabilities$58,770$156,949▲ $98,179
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$31,376▲ $31,376
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,181$-76,777▼ $88,958
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,181$-45,401▼ $57,582
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$70,951$111,548▲ $40,597

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,664$179,939$198,603
Other Land Buildings$10,603$102,228$112,831
Leasehold Improvements$1,917$18,484$20,401
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rick LarsenPresident & CEOFT$187,500$187,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stanford SwimChairman of the Board
Brad HarrBoard Member
Brent AndrewsenBoard Member
Brent MckinleyBoard Member
Chase HaleBoard Member
Derek BrownBoard Member
Jan ZogmaisterBoard Member
Joseph KerryBoard Member
Mark StoddardBoard Member
Ron DawBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,046,434
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22
Other Revenue
$-138,977
All Other Contributions
$1,916,989
Change in Net Assets
$-57,582
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,277,889
Other Expenses$687,172
Total Fundraising Expense$460,913
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$506,580$230,462$353,347$1,090,389
Occupancy$147,405$32,725$11,664$191,794
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$87,111$39,630$60,759$187,500
Advertising$58,987-$12,601$71,588
Fees for Services Lobbying$39,135--$39,135
Fees for Services Accounting$24,938$5,930$2,367$33,235
Travel$21,588-$5,580$27,168
Information Technology$11,604$6,701$4,200$22,505
Depreciation Depletion$12,966$2,706$854$16,526
Office Expenses$9,577$4,984$518$15,079
Other Expenses$2,829$7,370$3,686$13,885
Fees for Services Other$4,895$1,164$465$6,524
Total Functional Expenses$1,164,832$339,316$460,913$1,965,061
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$138,977
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Gala$129,445-$138,977-
Total Events$129,445-$138,977$-138,977
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$45,335
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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 A, Line 8B

“There is no committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The president and chairman of sutherland institute review the form 990 before it is filed.”

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

“Sutherland has a conflict of interest policy which is reviewed and signed by each member of the board of trustees on a yearly basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of trustees determine the compensation of the president; the president in counsel with the trustees determine the compensation of the staff. President and staff salaries are reviewed regularly against third party bench mark data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sutherland Institute
EIN
87-0531727
Phone
8013551272
Address
15 WEST SOUTH TEMPLE STE 200, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Larsen
Title
President
Phone
8013551272
Signed
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rick Larsen
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
25
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Tanner LLC
Address
36 S STATE STREET SUITE 600, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Preparer
Marc a Metcalf
Phone
8015327444
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The institute accounts for uncertain tax positions, if any, when it is more-likely-than-not the position will not be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. As of december 31, 2018, the institute had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3TRAINING AND DEVELOPMEN
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt24872
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt33686
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt27644
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt37370
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0195011
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt131908
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt210298
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt32829
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0195011
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt131908
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt222814
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt313885
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt047860
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt045335
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0353347
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0230462
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0506580
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01090389
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt030000
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0RICK LARSEN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01169396
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt07000
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0350280
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-105583
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt020067
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0686466
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01043746
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01063813
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-57582
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02046434
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01169396
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02008043
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt03529356
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03096322
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt011849551
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt022
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt025
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt02152016
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.34150
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.36960
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt04046543
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt07803008
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02046434
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01169396
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02008043
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt03529356
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03096322
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt011849551
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt011849576
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt00
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt0126
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt0147
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt0273
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearAmt065120
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt044844
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt062558
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt094146
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/TotalAmt0266668
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearAmt0260481
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt0179375
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt0250231
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt0376585
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/TotalAmt01066672
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearAmt062413
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt030857
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt041702
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt041127
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt0176099
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsCeilingAmt0400002
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsNontaxableGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt065120
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingCeilingAmt01600008
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0260481
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt02147207
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalDirectLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt062413
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt02209620
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalLobbyingExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt062413
IRS990ScheduleC/TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt018664
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0179939
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0198603
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt01917
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt018484
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt020401
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt010603
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0102228
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0112831
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt045335
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED RENT
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INSTITUTE ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018, THE INSTITUTE HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt031184
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt045335
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0129445
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0129445
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0138977
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0ANNUAL GALA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0129445
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0129445
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-138977
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt0138977
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt0138977
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt0187500
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusFilingOrganizationAmount00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0RICK LARSEN
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT & CEO
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0187500
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$111,548
Liabilities
$156,949
Net assets
-$45,401
Revenue
$1,907,479
Expenses
$1,965,061
Net income
-$57,582
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.27$0.74$2.08$2.22$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.40$0.87$1.84$2.17$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.50$1.16$2.17$1.44$0.72
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.22$0.28$1.43$1.44$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.15$0.29$0.59$1.49$0.89
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.13$1.18$2.81$1.58$1.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.16$0.05$1.91$1.97$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.09$0.01$2.01$2.00$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.10$0.01$3.68$4.53$0.85
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.27$0.84$3.10$2.11$0.99
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.39$0.15$2.03$2.33$0.31
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.22$0.07$0.15$1.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.06$0.14$1.51
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.03$0.35$1.45$1.32$0.13