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Richards Institute Of

EIN 94-1714519 • 501(c)3 • Napa, CA

Profile

Offering a refreshingly different way to approach learning, education through music (etm) frees adults to teach and parent in accordance with the joyful nature of children. Through song and play, etm provides a gateway for contemporary understanding of learning, motivation, child theory and cognative development.

PO Box 3029Napa, CA 94558

richardsinstitute.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-7.3%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$44,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-9.5%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$204,962

Down $41,293 (-17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$167,581

Down $33,722 (-17%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$37,381

Down $7,571 (-17%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$213,781

Down $22,421 (-9.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$229,414

Down $36,300 (-14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$15,633

Up $13,879 (+47%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $141,913Liabilities 2011: $111,407Net Assets 2011: $30,5062011Assets 2012: $122,302Liabilities 2012: $89,100Net Assets 2012: $33,2022012Assets 2013: $122,102Liabilities 2013: $134,728Net Assets 2013: -$12,6262013Assets 2014: $77,465Liabilities 2014: $102,362Net Assets 2014: -$24,8972014Assets 2015: $147,217Liabilities 2015: $112,599Net Assets 2015: $34,6182015Assets 2016: $135,741Liabilities 2016: $63,188Net Assets 2016: $72,5532016Assets 2017: $101,398Liabilities 2017: $65,758Net Assets 2017: $35,6402017Assets 2018: $116,531Liabilities 2018: $55,919Net Assets 2018: $60,6122018Assets 2019: $86,644Liabilities 2019: $42,393Net Assets 2019: $44,2512019Assets 2020: $210,556Liabilities 2020: $149,350Net Assets 2020: $61,2062020Assets 2021: $205,129Liabilities 2021: $150,220Net Assets 2021: $54,9092021Assets 2022: $213,442Liabilities 2022: $140,295Net Assets 2022: $73,1472022Assets 2023: $246,255Liabilities 2023: $201,303Net Assets 2023: $44,9522023Assets 2024: $204,962Liabilities 2024: $167,581Net Assets 2024: $37,3812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$204,962
Liabilities$167,581
Net Assets$37,381
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $371,6072011Expenses 2012: $367,1502012Expenses 2013: $383,3572013Revenue 2014: $309,666Expenses 2014: $322,446Net Income 2014: -$12,7802014Revenue 2015: $359,593Expenses 2015: $298,947Net Income 2015: $60,6462015Revenue 2016: $286,220Expenses 2016: $249,408Net Income 2016: $36,8122016Revenue 2017: $201,866Expenses 2017: $240,552Net Income 2017: -$38,6862017Revenue 2018: $255,481Expenses 2018: $231,401Net Income 2018: $24,0802018Revenue 2019: $264,992Expenses 2019: $281,183Net Income 2019: -$16,1912019Revenue 2020: $151,365Expenses 2020: $136,426Net Income 2020: $14,9392020Revenue 2021: $98,815Expenses 2021: $109,524Net Income 2021: -$10,7092021Revenue 2022: $221,141Expenses 2022: $195,098Net Income 2022: $26,0432022Revenue 2023: $236,202Expenses 2023: $265,714Net Income 2023: -$29,5122023Revenue 2024: $213,781Expenses 2024: $229,414Net Income 2024: -$15,6332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$213,781
Expenses$229,414
Net Income-$15,633
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$204,962
Liabilities
$167,581
Net assets
$37,381
Revenue
$213,781
Expenses
$229,414
Net income
-$15,633
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$1.68$0.37$2.14$2.29$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$2.01$0.45$2.36$2.66$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$1.40$0.73$2.21$1.95$0.26
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$1.50$0.55$0.99$1.10$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$1.49$0.61$1.51$1.36$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.42$0.44$2.65$2.81$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.56$0.61$2.55$2.31$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.66$0.36$2.02$2.41$0.39
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.63$0.73$2.86$2.49$0.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$1.13$0.35$3.60$2.99$0.61
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$1.02$0.25$3.10$3.22$0.13
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$1.35$0.13$3.83
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$0.89$0.33$3.67
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$1.11$0.31$3.72
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 3, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$223,165
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Offering a refreshingly different way to approach learning, education through music (etm) frees adults to teach and parent in accordance with the joyful nature of children. Through song and play, etm provides a gateway for contemporary understanding of learning, motivation, child theory and cognative development.

In all its programs and activities the richards institute of education and research fosters the development and well-being of children through song,play and the study of artful teaching.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$70,827$86,468▲ $15,641
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$108,456$62,893▼ $45,563
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$44,952$37,381▼ $7,571
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$16,509$22,835▲ $6,326
Inventories for Sale or Use$17,909$17,792▼ $117
Accounts Receivable$32,440$14,974▼ $17,466
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$114--
Total Assets$246,255$204,962▼ $41,293
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$96,048$100,000▲ $3,952
Deferred Revenue$76,704$55,064▼ $21,640
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,921$10,887▼ $14,034
Other Liabilities$3,630$1,630▼ $2,000
Total Liabilities$201,303$167,581▼ $33,722
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$44,952$37,381▼ $7,571
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$246,255$204,962▼ $41,293

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$2,856$2,856
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marie ButlerExecutive DiFT$44,000$44,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kris RyskampPresident
Anna NelsonMember
Lynn OneilMember
Randal McchesneyMember
Trevor PersenaireMember
Karinsa MolineSecretary
Thomas RheinTreasurer
Melanie OlsonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$27,629
Program Service Revenue
$178,389
Investment Income
$2,829
Other Revenue
$4,934
All Other Contributions
$27,629
Change in Net Assets
$-15,633
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$115,302
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$105,701
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,411
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$41,886$10,471-$52,357
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$36,666$9,167-$45,833
Travel$26,694--$26,694
Fees for Services Accounting$7,699$17,962-$25,661
Office Expenses$10,246$10,246-$20,492
Interest$6,848$1,712-$8,560
Grants to Domestic Individuals$8,411--$8,411
Payroll Taxes$6,009$1,502-$7,511
Insurance$5,316$1,329-$6,645
Conferences and Meetings$3,377--$3,377
Other Expenses$1,491$1,495-$2,986
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$150$600-$750
Depreciation Depletion$23$91-$114
Total Functional Expenses$174,839$54,575$0$229,414
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
Deferred Retirement Liability$1,630
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The complete electronic copy of the 990 will be distributed to the board for their review. They will have three business days to respond with questions or concerns.”

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

“Official conflict of interest policies are sent out to all board members which they respond verifying they have received the policy. At board meetings, members disclose all conflict of interests that have arised and conflict of interests are then documented in the minutes of the board meeting.”

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

“Review and voted on by the board of directors at the annual meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Richards Institute of
EIN
94-1714519
Phone
7076373166
Address
PO BOX 3029, NAPA, CA 94558

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Rhein
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-07-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marie Butler
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Tdt Cpas and Advisors Pc
Address
323 JEFFERSON STREET, BURLINGTON, IA 52601
Preparer
Keely S Keitzer CPA
Phone
3197539877
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Offering a refreshingly different way to approach learning, education through music (etm) frees adults to teach and parent in accordance with the joyful nature of children. Through song and play, etm provides a gateway for contemporary understanding of learning, motivation, child theory and cognative development.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE RICHARDS INSTITUTE CONDUCTS WEEK-LONG SUMMER INTEGRATED ARTS DAY CAMP (SONG/PLAY, VISUAL ART, STORYTELLING AND CREATION) AIMED AT SPONSORING THE EMERGENT IMAGINATION - AND THUS THE INTELLIGENCE, ACCORDING TO NARCOSYNTHESIS - WHICH INCLUDE ANY NUMBER OF AT-RISK AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS DRAWN FROM VARIOUS GEOGRAPHIC LOCALES (CALIFORNIA), DIVERSE NORTHERN/CENTRAL EUROPEAN IMMIGRANT), DIVERSE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SETTINGS FOR UP TO 400 PERSONS PER SUMMER. GRANT MONIES FOR PARTICIPANTS ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH NO THIRD-PARTY INTERMEDIARY.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE GRANT'S INTENDED PURPOSE. THESE PROCEDURES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING CLEAR BUDGETS AND ALLOWABLE COST GUIDELINES AT THE OUTSET OF THE GRANT PERIOD. ALL EXPENDITURES ARE TRACKED THROUGH BOTH OUR QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND ON SEPARATE BUDGET SHEETS AND CROSS REFERENCED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ACCURACY. REGULAR INTERNAL REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED TO VERIFY THAT EXPENSES ALIGN WITH APPROVED GRANT ACTIVITIES, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED FOR AUDIT READINESS. PROGRAM STAFF SUBMIT PERIODIC FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC REPORTS TO BOTH INTERNAL LEADERSHIP AND FUNDING AGENCIES, DETAILING PROGRESS, CHALLENGES, AND FINANCIAL STATUS. ANY DISCREPANCIES OR ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED PROMPTLY THROUGH CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS. THESE PRACTICES COLLECTIVELY PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, ENSURE FUND INTEGRITY, AND SUPPORT COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OFFERING A REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT WAY TO APPROACH LEARNING, EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC (ETM) FREES ADULTS TO TEACH AND PARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOYFUL NATURE OF CHILDREN. THROUGH SONG AND PLAY, ETM PROVIDES A GATEWAY FOR CONTEMPORARY UNDERSTANDING OF LEARNING, MOTIVATION, CHILD THEORY AND COGNATIVE DEVELOPMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COMPLETE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. THEY WILL HAVE THREE BUSINESS DAYS TO RESPOND WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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