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Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 88-0463462

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 02, 2018

Organization Profilefourthwardschool.org
PO Box 4Virginia City, NV 89441-0004

(775) 847-0975

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

63rd percentile

8.1%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$60,385

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

0.9%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,671,417

Up $22,880 (+0.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,671,091

Up $22,662 (+0.9%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$326

Up $218 (+202%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$278,775

Up $79,225 (+40%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$256,113

Down $5,323 (-2.0%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$22,662

Up $84,548 (+137%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $3,360,654Liabilities 2010: $3,790Net Assets 2010: $3,356,8642010Assets 2011: $3,206,335Liabilities 2011: $1,645Net Assets 2011: $3,204,6902011Assets 2012: $2,955,000Liabilities 2012: $2,421Net Assets 2012: $2,952,5792012Assets 2013: $2,878,788Liabilities 2013: $4,236Net Assets 2013: $2,874,5522013Assets 2014: $2,804,744Liabilities 2014: $413Net Assets 2014: $2,804,3312014Assets 2015: $2,710,855Liabilities 2015: $540Net Assets 2015: $2,710,3152015Assets 2016: $2,648,537Liabilities 2016: $108Net Assets 2016: $2,648,4292016Assets 2017: $2,671,417Liabilities 2017: $326Net Assets 2017: $2,671,0912017Assets 2018: $2,628,139Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,628,1392018Assets 2019: $2,699,470Liabilities 2019: $836Net Assets 2019: $2,698,6342019Assets 2020: $2,647,465Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,647,4652020Assets 2021: $2,785,652Liabilities 2021: $2,665Net Assets 2021: $2,782,9872021Assets 2022: $2,921,594Liabilities 2022: $2,383Net Assets 2022: $2,919,2112022Assets 2023: $3,139,709Liabilities 2023: $1,720Net Assets 2023: $3,137,9892023Assets 2024: $3,123,599Liabilities 2024: $104Net Assets 2024: $3,123,4952024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,671,417
Liabilities$326
Net Assets$2,671,091
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $325,0272010Expenses 2011: $375,2782011Expenses 2012: $297,1652012Revenue 2013: $186,606Expenses 2013: $264,633Net Income 2013: -$78,0272013Revenue 2014: $203,230Expenses 2014: $273,451Net Income 2014: -$70,2212014Revenue 2015: $201,679Expenses 2015: $295,695Net Income 2015: -$94,0162015Revenue 2016: $199,550Expenses 2016: $261,436Net Income 2016: -$61,8862016Revenue 2017: $278,775Expenses 2017: $256,113Net Income 2017: $22,6622017Revenue 2018: $226,210Expenses 2018: $269,162Net Income 2018: -$42,9522018Revenue 2019: $357,201Expenses 2019: $286,706Net Income 2019: $70,4952019Revenue 2020: $196,295Expenses 2020: $247,464Net Income 2020: -$51,1692020Revenue 2021: $459,182Expenses 2021: $323,660Net Income 2021: $135,5222021Revenue 2022: $507,450Expenses 2022: $371,226Net Income 2022: $136,2242022Revenue 2023: $586,254Expenses 2023: $367,476Net Income 2023: $218,7782023Revenue 2024: $400,141Expenses 2024: $414,635Net Income 2024: -$14,4942024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$278,775
Expenses$256,113
Net Income$22,662
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 2, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$286,694
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect people to the relevance and importance of the Comstock story through its authentic preservation, interactive exhibitions, interpretive programs, and archival research center.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,445,816$2,338,669▼ $107,147
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,281$171,056▲ $131,775
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$141,012$141,055▲ $43
Inventories for Sale or Use$15,357$13,581▼ $1,776
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,723$7,056▲ $333
Accounts Receivable$348--
Total Assets$2,648,537$2,671,417▲ $22,880
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$108$326▲ $218
Total Liabilities$108$326▲ $218
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,579,527$2,500,600▼ $78,927
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$68,902$170,491▲ $101,589
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,648,429$2,671,091▲ $22,662
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,648,537$2,671,417▲ $22,880

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,334,112$1,828,614$4,162,726
Equipment$4,557$96,850$101,407
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lara MatherExecutive DirectorFT$60,385$60,385

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jack McGuffeyPresident
Deny DotsonDirector
Jennifer BrooksDirector
Marney HansenDirector
Pete LeonardDirector
Ron GallagherDirector
Sharon SnellDirector
Suzanne QuiliciSecretary
Margo MemmottTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$206,543
Program Service Revenue
$58,250
Investment Income
$42
Other Revenue
$13,940
All Other Contributions
$68,714
Change in Net Assets
$22,662

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$155,691
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,422
Total Fundraising Expense$9,853
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$106,790$357-$107,147
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,289$9,058$6,039$60,386
Other Salaries and Wages$30,435--$30,435
Occupancy$16,672$2,864-$19,536
Payroll Taxes$6,309$760$532$7,601
Insurance-$6,930-$6,930
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,557-$5,557
All Other Expenses$415$2,436$1,652$4,503
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,000--$2,000
Fees for Services Other$463$1,392-$1,855
Advertising$1,541--$1,541
Conferences and Meetings$310-$650$960
Other Expenses$670$557$275$945
Office Expenses-$403-$403
Total Functional Expenses$213,078$33,182$9,853$256,113
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$8,192
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,249
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
Federal income taxes-
Payroll taxes-
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 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 B, Line 11

“A draft 990 is sent out via email to the board for review. They are provided notes to explain the various line items and if there are questions they submit those to the executive director. They are asked to give their approve via email.”

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

“The executive director is evaluated annually by the board of directors. The board reviews compensation annually against compensation of other executive directors for organizations of similar size.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are made available to the public upon request.”

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

“Persons covered by this policy will annually disclose or update to the Chairman of the Board of Directors on a form provided by the FWS their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest, such as a list of family members, substantial business or investment holdings, and other transactions or affiliations with businesses and other organizations or those of family members. For each interest disclosed to the chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chairman will determine whether to a take no action b assure full disclosure to the Board of Director and other individuals covered by this policy ask the person to recuse from participation in related discussions or decision within the FWS or d ask the person to resign from his or her position at the FWS or, if the person refuses to resign, become subject to possible removal in accordance with the FWSs removal procedures.The FWS Executive Director will monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for conflicts of Interest and disclose them to the Chairman of the board of Directors in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transactionhas occurred.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Historic Fourth Ward School Foundation
EIN
88-0463462
Phone
7758470975
Address
PO BOX 4, VIRGINIA CITY, NV 89441-0004

Signing Officer

Name
Lara Mather
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-08-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lara Mather
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Nv
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
7

Preparer

Preparer
Mary Sanada
Phone
7758857962
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

III 1A

“Newspapers, books, magazines, photographs, ceramic bottle, postcards, clothing, household goods, quilt, etc.”

III 4

“Genealogical resources including historic photographs and biographical information of Fourth Ward School students and teachers 1877-1899 and other Virginia City residents. Photographs of Virginia City, Gold Hill, Sutro, Silver City 1870-1950s, WWII military, railroads and mining, individuals, Native Americans, Chinese and more. Maps of area mining and town site 1860s-1960s and classroom geography maps. Historic documents and records including school ledgers 1887-1938, graduation announcements 1878-2000, diplomas, report cards, invitation, and more. Books on a variety of topics including school texts used at the Fourth Ward School. Special collections including Sutro papers, Virginia Gold Hill Water Co., family collections of photographs, documents, family bibles, historic Nevada newspapers 1860s-2008, high school yearbooks, alumni scrapbooks, postcards, Civil War era letters and tintypes. Artifacts related to the Virginia Gold Hill Water Company, textiles, mining equipment, ice cutting equipment, tools, banners, plaques and large furniture items.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Newspapers, books, magazines, photographs, ceramic bottle, postcards, clothing, household goods, quilt, etc.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Genealogical resources including historic photographs and biographical information of Fourth Ward School students and teachers 1877-1899 and other Virginia City residents. Photographs of Virginia City, Gold Hill, Sutro, Silver City 1870-1950s, WWII military, railroads and mining, individuals, Native Americans, Chinese and more. Maps of area mining and town site 1860s-1960s and classroom geography maps. Historic documents and records including school ledgers 1887-1938, graduation announcements 1878-2000, diplomas, report cards, invitation, and more. Books on a variety of topics including school texts used at the Fourth Ward School. Special collections including Sutro papers, Virginia Gold Hill Water Co., family collections of photographs, documents, family bibles, historic Nevada newspapers 1860s-2008, high school yearbooks, alumni scrapbooks, postcards, Civil War era letters and tintypes. Artifacts related to the Virginia Gold Hill Water Company, textiles, mining equipment, ice cutting equipment, tools, banners, plaques and large furniture items.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A draft 990 is sent out via email to the board for review. They are provided notes to explain the various line items and if there are questions they submit those to the executive director. They are asked to give their approve via email.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The executive director is evaluated annually by the board of directors. The board reviews compensation annually against compensation of other executive directors for organizations of similar size.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2These documents are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Persons covered by this policy will annually disclose or update to the Chairman of the Board of Directors on a form provided by the FWS their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest, such as a list of family members, substantial business or investment holdings, and other transactions or affiliations with businesses and other organizations or those of family members. For each interest disclosed to the chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chairman will determine whether to a take no action b assure full disclosure to the Board of Director and other individuals covered by this policy ask the person to recuse from participation in related discussions or decision within the FWS or d ask the person to resign from his or her position at the FWS or, if the person refuses to resign, become subject to possible removal in accordance with the FWSs removal procedures.The FWS Executive Director will monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for conflicts of Interest and disclose them to the Chairman of the board of Directors in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transactionhas occurred.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,671,417
Liabilities
$326
Net assets
$2,671,091
Revenue
$278,775
Expenses
$256,113
Net income
$22,662
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.12$0.00$3.12$0.40$0.41$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$3.14$0.59$0.37$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.92$0.00$2.92$0.51$0.37$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$0.00$2.78$0.46$0.32$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.00$2.65$0.20$0.25$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.00$2.70$0.36$0.29$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.00$2.63$0.23$0.27$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.00$2.67$0.28$0.26$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.00$2.65$0.20$0.26$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.00$2.71$0.20$0.30$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.00$2.80$0.20$0.27$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.88$0.00$2.87$0.19$0.26$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.96$0.00$2.95$0.30
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.21$0.00$3.20$0.38
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.36$0.00$3.36$0.33