Civic Intelligence

Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 94-2840361

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 31, 2017

Organization ProfileBIGSURFIRE.ORG
PO Box 520Big Sur, CA 93920

(831) 667-2113

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

88th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

38th percentile

$23,261

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

77th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,613,153

Up $322,140 (+14%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$2,607,012

Up $316,252 (+14%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$6,141

Up $5,888 (+2327%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$544,925

Up $68,629 (+14%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$354,650

Up $42,383 (+14%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$190,275

Up $26,246 (+16%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,755,462Liabilities 2011: $376Net Assets 2011: $1,755,0862011Assets 2012: $1,764,661Liabilities 2012: $315Net Assets 2012: $1,764,3462012Assets 2013: $2,014,128Liabilities 2013: $3,463Net Assets 2013: $2,010,6652013Assets 2014: $2,173,100Liabilities 2014: $428Net Assets 2014: $2,172,6722014Assets 2015: $2,291,013Liabilities 2015: $253Net Assets 2015: $2,290,7602015Assets 2016: $2,613,153Liabilities 2016: $6,141Net Assets 2016: $2,607,0122016Assets 2017: $3,093,043Liabilities 2017: $500Net Assets 2017: $3,092,5432017Assets 2018: $3,013,086Liabilities 2018: $597Net Assets 2018: $3,012,4892018Assets 2019: $3,554,002Liabilities 2019: $226Net Assets 2019: $3,553,7762019Assets 2020: $4,409,761Liabilities 2020: $191,510Net Assets 2020: $4,218,2512020Assets 2021: $5,183,591Liabilities 2021: $82,217Net Assets 2021: $5,101,3742021Assets 2022: $5,046,268Liabilities 2022: $6,463Net Assets 2022: $5,039,8052022Assets 2023: $5,736,506Liabilities 2023: $5,540Net Assets 2023: $5,730,9662023Assets 2024: $6,604,796Liabilities 2024: $16,330Net Assets 2024: $6,588,4662024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,613,153
Liabilities$6,141
Net Assets$2,607,012
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $355,238Expenses 2011: $423,930Net Income 2011: -$68,6922011Revenue 2012: $325,216Expenses 2012: $343,937Net Income 2012: -$18,7212012Revenue 2013: $551,538Expenses 2013: $325,818Net Income 2013: $225,7202013Revenue 2014: $547,805Expenses 2014: $385,798Net Income 2014: $162,0072014Revenue 2015: $476,296Expenses 2015: $312,267Net Income 2015: $164,0292015Revenue 2016: $544,925Expenses 2016: $354,650Net Income 2016: $190,2752016Revenue 2017: $574,112Expenses 2017: $301,657Net Income 2017: $272,4552017Revenue 2018: $570,788Expenses 2018: $484,815Net Income 2018: $85,9732018Revenue 2019: $559,930Expenses 2019: $423,314Net Income 2019: $136,6162019Revenue 2020: $889,982Expenses 2020: $479,194Net Income 2020: $410,7882020Revenue 2021: $1,064,959Expenses 2021: $577,461Net Income 2021: $487,4982021Revenue 2022: $915,752Expenses 2022: $514,468Net Income 2022: $401,2842022Revenue 2023: $961,172Expenses 2023: $720,386Net Income 2023: $240,7862023Revenue 2024: $1,223,020Expenses 2024: $596,917Net Income 2024: $626,1032024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$544,925
Expenses$354,650
Net Income$190,275
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$544,925
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Community members providing fire and emergency services to all of Big Sur with a spirit of teamwork, respect and integrity. This is accomplished mainly through fire suppression, fire prevention, medical response, and education.

Community members providing fire and emergency services to all of Big Sur with a spirit of teamwork, respect, and integrity. This is accomplished mainly through fire suppression, fire prevention, medical response, and education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$2,290,760$2,607,012▲ $316,252
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,306,321$1,347,707▲ $41,386
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$686,013$618,433▼ $67,580
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$194,425$571,613▲ $377,188
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$104,254$0▼ $104,254
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$57,844-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$17,556-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,291,013$2,613,153▲ $322,140
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$253$5,891▲ $5,638
Other Liabilities-$250-
Total Liabilities$253$6,141▲ $5,888
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,290,760$2,607,012▲ $316,252
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,291,013$2,613,153▲ $322,140

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$370,876$391,295-
Equipment$247,557$1,225,238-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Martha KarstensPresidentFT$23,261$23,261

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank PinneyVice President
John HandyDirector
Lana WeeksDirector
Victor PavloffDirector
Mary TrotterSecretary
Richard RavichTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$443,302
Program Service Revenue
$100,242
Investment Income
$31
Other Revenue
$1,350
All Other Contributions
$443,302
Change in Net Assets
$190,275

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$544,925
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$544,925
Total Revenue per Form 990
$544,925
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$326,165
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$28,485
Total Fundraising Expense$4,524
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$92,421--$92,421
All Other Expenses$41,767$15,941$4,524$62,232
Insurance$35,175--$35,175
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,261--$23,261
Other Expenses$15,243$43,807-$15,243
Office Expenses$6,409--$6,409
Fees for Services Legal$5,904--$5,904
Fees for Services Accounting$5,815--$5,815
Conferences and Meetings$4,612--$4,612
Other Salaries and Wages$2,950--$2,950
Payroll Taxes$2,274--$2,274
Total Functional Expenses$290,378$59,748$4,524$354,650

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$354,650
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$354,650
Total Expenses per Form 990$354,650
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Security Deposits$250
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“All volunteer firefighters are members of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. At year-end there were 25 active volunteers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is distributed to all board members via email before it is submitted to the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Any requests for governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements are responded to within one week by supplying copies of the requested materials.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade Inc
EIN
94-2840361
Phone
8316672113
Address
PO Box 520, Big Sur, CA 93920

Signing Officer

Name
Martha Karstens
Title
President
Signed
2017-05-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Chad Hoesing CPA Inc
Address
331 Soquel Ave Ste 205, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Preparer
Chad Hoesing
Phone
8314257193
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Board Expense : Column (A) - Total = $3071; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3071; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Communication Systems: Column (A) - Total = $14021; Column (B) - Program Services = $14021; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Community Education: Column (A) - Total = $7266; Column (B) - Program Services = $7266; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Fundraising: Column (A) - Total = $4524; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4524”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Maintenance & Repair: Column (A) - Total = $13055; Column (B) - Program Services = $13055; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Medical Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $6060; Column (B) - Program Services = $6060; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Quartermaster: Column (A) - Total = $1365; Column (B) - Program Services = $1365; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Reserve Fund Admin Exp.: Column (A) - Total = $12870; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $12870; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0All volunteer firefighters are members of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. At year-end there were 25 active volunteers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 is distributed to all board members via email before it is submitted to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Any requests for governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and/or financial statements are responded to within one week by supplying copies of the requested materials.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Board Expense : Column (A) - Total = $3071; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3071; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Communication Systems: Column (A) - Total = $14021; Column (B) - Program Services = $14021; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Community Education: Column (A) - Total = $7266; Column (B) - Program Services = $7266; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Fundraising: Column (A) - Total = $4524; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4524
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Maintenance & Repair: Column (A) - Total = $13055; Column (B) - Program Services = $13055; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Medical Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $6060; Column (B) - Program Services = $6060; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Quartermaster: Column (A) - Total = $1365; Column (B) - Program Services = $1365; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Reserve Fund Admin Exp.: Column (A) - Total = $12870; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $12870; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,613,153
Liabilities
$6,141
Net assets
$2,607,012
Revenue
$544,925
Expenses
$354,650
Net income
$190,275
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.60$0.02$6.59$1.22$0.60$0.63
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.74$0.01$5.73$0.96$0.72$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.05$0.01$5.04$0.92$0.51$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.18$0.08$5.10$1.06$0.58$0.49
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.41$0.19$4.22$0.89$0.48$0.41
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.55$0.00$3.55$0.56$0.42$0.14
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.01$0.00$3.01$0.57$0.48$0.09
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.09$0.00$3.09$0.57$0.30$0.27
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.01$2.61$0.54$0.35$0.19
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.29$0.00$2.29$0.48$0.31$0.16
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.17$0.00$2.17$0.55$0.39$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$0.00$2.01$0.55$0.33$0.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.00$1.76$0.33$0.34$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.76$0.00$1.76$0.36$0.42$0.07