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David Brower Center

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 94-3385643

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 20, 2018

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2150 Allston Way Suite 100Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 809-0900

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

3.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

12th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$182,935

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-1.3%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$23,835,716

Down $316,020 (-1.3%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$17,159,956

Down $319,168 (-1.8%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$6,675,760

Up $3,148 (+0.0%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,000,164

Down $665,273 (-25%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,319,332

Up $120,296 (+5.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$319,168

Down $785,569 (-168%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $20,089,239Liabilities 2011: $10,390,536Net Assets 2011: $9,698,7032011Assets 2012: $19,783,614Liabilities 2012: $11,564,218Net Assets 2012: $8,219,3962012Assets 2013: $19,534,795Liabilities 2013: $12,762,282Net Assets 2013: $6,772,5132013Assets 2014: $24,950,949Liabilities 2014: $7,500,189Net Assets 2014: $17,450,7602014Assets 2015: $24,620,159Liabilities 2015: $7,607,436Net Assets 2015: $17,012,7232015Assets 2016: $24,151,736Liabilities 2016: $6,672,612Net Assets 2016: $17,479,1242016Assets 2017: $23,835,716Liabilities 2017: $6,675,760Net Assets 2017: $17,159,9562017Assets 2018: $23,420,597Liabilities 2018: $6,711,270Net Assets 2018: $16,709,3272018Assets 2019: $23,124,122Liabilities 2019: $6,745,116Net Assets 2019: $16,379,0062019Assets 2020: $22,680,018Liabilities 2020: $6,743,656Net Assets 2020: $15,936,3622020Assets 2021: $22,459,935Liabilities 2021: $6,825,198Net Assets 2021: $15,634,7372021Assets 2022: $21,835,102Liabilities 2022: $6,828,335Net Assets 2022: $15,006,7672022Assets 2023: $21,659,472Liabilities 2023: $6,966,888Net Assets 2023: $14,692,5842023Assets 2024: $21,225,786Liabilities 2024: $6,212,438Net Assets 2024: $15,013,3482024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$23,835,716
Liabilities$6,675,760
Net Assets$17,159,956
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $1,076,758Expenses 2011: $2,537,563Net Income 2011: -$1,460,8052011Revenue 2012: $1,074,633Expenses 2012: $2,501,623Net Income 2012: -$1,426,9902012Revenue 2013: $1,055,373Expenses 2013: $2,428,656Net Income 2013: -$1,373,2832013Revenue 2014: $12,537,163Expenses 2014: $2,558,135Net Income 2014: $9,979,0282014Revenue 2015: $1,899,880Expenses 2015: $2,337,917Net Income 2015: -$438,0372015Revenue 2016: $2,665,437Expenses 2016: $2,199,036Net Income 2016: $466,4012016Revenue 2017: $2,000,164Expenses 2017: $2,319,332Net Income 2017: -$319,1682017Revenue 2018: $1,820,492Expenses 2018: $2,271,121Net Income 2018: -$450,6292018Revenue 2019: $1,921,402Expenses 2019: $2,253,091Net Income 2019: -$331,6892019Revenue 2020: $1,550,333Expenses 2020: $1,992,594Net Income 2020: -$442,2612020Revenue 2021: $1,727,184Expenses 2021: $2,027,824Net Income 2021: -$300,6402021Revenue 2022: $1,844,848Expenses 2022: $2,472,818Net Income 2022: -$627,9702022Revenue 2023: $2,140,022Expenses 2023: $2,454,820Net Income 2023: -$314,7982023Revenue 2024: $2,824,967Expenses 2024: $2,503,820Net Income 2024: $321,1472024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,000,164
Expenses$2,319,332
Net Income-$319,168
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 20, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$2,014,265
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The david brower center is a home for the environmental movement. We advocate for the beauty, diversity and ecological integrity of earth.

The david brower center is a home for the environmental movement. We advocate for the beauty, diversity and ecological integrity of earth. The brower center's three key program areas: 1. Resident organizations - providing office space for nonprofit and like-minded for profit organizations; 2. Conference center - hosting more than 300 no to low waste events per year; 3. Arts and education - providing 3 environmental art exhibitions and more than 20 related community programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$22,752,403$22,274,639▼ $477,764
Loans From Officers Directors$2,418,346$2,497,651▲ $79,305
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$815,041$1,115,595▲ $300,554
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$330,874$194,545▼ $136,329
Accounts Receivable$40,026$72,744▲ $32,718
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$34,284$16,107▼ $18,177
Total Assets$24,151,736$23,835,716▼ $316,020
Other Assets Total$179,108$162,086▼ $17,022
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$4,035,509$3,962,075▼ $73,434
Other Liabilities$88,856$88,856→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$74,739$79,027▲ $4,288
Deferred Revenue$55,162$48,151▼ $7,011
Total Liabilities$6,672,612$6,675,760▲ $3,148
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$16,394,277$16,207,597▼ $186,680
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,084,847$952,359▼ $132,488
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,479,124$17,159,956▼ $319,168
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$24,151,736$23,835,716▼ $316,020

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$16,815,155$1,616,039$18,431,194
Land$5,436,056-$5,436,056
Equipment$23,428$93,579$117,007
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Laurie RichExecutive DirectorFT$104,158$13,769$117,927
David PhillipsDirector--$116,645$116,645
John KnoxSecretary--$67,240$67,240

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter BuckleyPresident
Adam BermanDirector
David W OrrDirector
Kenneth David BrowerDirector
Nancy SkinnerDirector
Zenobia BarlowDirector
John FloresTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$268,733
Program Service Revenue
$1,732,335
Investment Income
$1,470
Other Revenue
$-2,374
All Other Contributions
$210,753
Change in Net Assets
$-319,168

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,014,265
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-14,101
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$86,794
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-14,101
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,101,059
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,000,164
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,549,930
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$769,402
Total Fundraising Expense$56,328
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$444,940$73,415$15,741$534,096
Depreciation Depletion$434,226$46,864-$481,090
Interest$173,487--$173,487
Fees for Services Other$151,756$1,630$1,089$154,475
Office Expenses$115,533$11,702$5,415$132,650
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,755$23,586$23,586$117,927
Other Expenses$91,043$114,883-$91,043
Payroll Taxes$44,782$7,942$2,992$55,716
Other Employee Benefits$39,778$10,339$2,074$52,191
Insurance$48,218$2,527$203$50,948
All Other Expenses$23,229$795$2,094$26,118
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,125-$19,125
Fees for Services Management$3,953$11,737$2,270$17,960
Fees for Services Legal$11,446$1,442-$12,888
Pension Plan Contributions$6,435$2,173$864$9,472
Total Functional Expenses$1,933,727$329,277$56,328$2,319,332

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,420,227
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,319,332
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,319,332
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$100,895
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,101
Fundraising Gross Income$4,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Art/act Donor$44,280$4,300$4,699$-399
Total Events$44,280$4,300$14,101$-9,801
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,418,346$2,497,651▲ $79,305
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Tenant Security Deposits$88,856
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
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, Section A, Line 2

“David phillips is executive director, john knox is executive director emeritus and kenneth brower is a director of earth island institute. Zenobia barlow is the executive director, and peter buckley and nancy skinner are directors of center for ecoliteracy.”

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

“The executive director and executive committee review the draft of the form 990 and approve before filing final.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy covers all board members and employees of the david brower center. Board members file an annual disclosure statement. Employees are accountable per employee manual to notify the center of any conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
David Brower Center
EIN
94-3385643
Phone
5108090900
Address
2150 ALLSTON WAY SUITE 100, BERKELEY, CA 94704

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie Rich
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5108090900
Signed
2018-09-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie Rich
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Lindquist Von Husen & Joyce Llp
Address
90 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET 11TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Preparer
Alexis H Wong
Phone
4159579999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process of overseeing the audit and selecting an independent accountant has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 1A:

“Fine arts dbc capitalizes fine arts at cost when purchased. Donated fine arts are not capitalized when the donated items are added to collections held for public exhibition in furtherance of public service rather than financial gain. No depreciation would be taken for capitalized fine arts.”

PART III, LINE 4:

“David brower center purchased a piece of art titled, "tule wave", which was designed for the center and is hung in the center's lobby for decoration and public exhibition.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Dbc believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Dbc's federal and state information returns for the years 2013 through 2016 are subject to examination by regulatory agencies, generally for three years and four years after they were filed for federal and state, respectively.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct expense related to fundraising event -14,101.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct expense related to fundraising event 14,101.”

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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE DAVID BROWER CENTER IS A HOME FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT. WE ADVOCATE FOR THE BEAUTY, DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF EARTH.
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0PROPERTY TAXES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1114883
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1136240
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt291043
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1137357
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2114883
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt391043
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt015741
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt073415
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0444940
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0534096
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt02992
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07942
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt044782
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt055716
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt0864
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02173
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06435
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt09472
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt034284
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt016107
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0LAURIE RICH
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1531120
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2531120
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0OFFICE RENTAL
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0694589
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1383021
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt254517
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1483906
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt299132
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt0454708
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt1100885
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt244615
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RENTAL OF CONFERENCE CENTER
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0535796
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0383021
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND ART EXHIBITIONS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0375570
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0OTHERS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt07427
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01006203
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0388
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01396604
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-1277
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt01660123
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0466401
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0802432
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02199036
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02665437
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-319168
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0749106
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0815041
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt01115595
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/Contribution35ControlledInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionControllerInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionFamilyInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ListedByNameGoverningDocInd01
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportNonSupportedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp/OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/IRSWrittenDeterminationInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/EIN1942911417
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IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OrganizationTypeCd17
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IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt10
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1CENTER FOR ECOLITERACY
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt086794
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt086794
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02014265
IRS990ScheduleD/SolicitedAssetsSaleInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FINE ARTS DBC CAPITALIZES FINE ARTS AT COST WHEN PURCHASED. DONATED FINE ARTS ARE NOT CAPITALIZED WHEN THE DONATED ITEMS ARE ADDED TO COLLECTIONS HELD FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE RATHER THAN FINANCIAL GAIN. NO DEPRECIATION WOULD BE TAKEN FOR CAPITALIZED FINE ARTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DAVID BROWER CENTER PURCHASED A PIECE OF ART TITLED, "TULE WAVE", WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR THE CENTER AND IS HUNG IN THE CENTER'S LOBBY FOR DECORATION AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DBC BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DBC'S FEDERAL AND STATE INFORMATION RETURNS FOR THE YEARS 2013 THROUGH 2016 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY REGULATORY AGENCIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AND FOUR YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED FOR FEDERAL AND STATE, RESPECTIVELY.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,835,716
Liabilities
$6,675,760
Net assets
$17,159,956
Revenue
$2,000,164
Expenses
$2,319,332
Net income
-$319,168
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.2$6.21$15.0$2.82$2.50$0.32
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$21.7$6.97$14.7$2.14$2.45$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.8$6.83$15.0$1.84$2.47$0.63
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.5$6.83$15.6$1.73$2.03$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.7$6.74$15.9$1.55$1.99$0.44
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.1$6.75$16.4$1.92$2.25$0.33
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.4$6.71$16.7$1.82$2.27$0.45
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.8$6.68$17.2$2.00$2.32$0.32
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$24.2$6.67$17.5$2.67$2.20$0.47
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.6$7.61$17.0$1.90$2.34$0.44
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$25.0$7.50$17.5$12.5$2.56$9.98
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.5$12.8$6.77$1.06$2.43$1.37
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.8$11.6$8.22$1.07$2.50$1.43
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.1$10.4$9.70$1.08$2.54$1.46