Civic Intelligence

Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 94-6003236

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 24, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.SONOMACOUNTYFAIR.COM
1350 Bennett Valley RoadSanta Rosa, CA 95404

(707) 545-4200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

40th percentile

0.7%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$126,834

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-3.5%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

30%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Down

$13,287,535

Down $486,826 (-3.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$9,858,972

Up $72,963 (+0.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$3,428,563

Down $559,789 (-14%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$11,120,776

Up $2,545,412 (+30%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$11,047,813

Up $4,180,156 (+61%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$72,963

Down $1,634,744 (-96%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $16,140,193Liabilities 2010: $4,439,192Net Assets 2010: $11,701,0012010Assets 2011: $14,951,923Liabilities 2011: $3,720,156Net Assets 2011: $11,231,7672011Assets 2012: $14,153,453Liabilities 2012: $2,315,477Net Assets 2012: $11,837,9762012Assets 2013: $13,690,913Liabilities 2013: $2,007,927Net Assets 2013: $11,682,9862013Assets 2014: $13,035,153Liabilities 2014: $3,219,417Net Assets 2014: $9,815,7362014Assets 2015: $11,726,925Liabilities 2015: $2,258,467Net Assets 2015: $9,468,4582015Assets 2016: $13,774,361Liabilities 2016: $3,988,352Net Assets 2016: $9,786,0092016Assets 2017: $13,287,535Liabilities 2017: $3,428,563Net Assets 2017: $9,858,9722017Assets 2018: $14,357,186Liabilities 2018: $5,055,089Net Assets 2018: $9,302,0972018Assets 2019: $15,580,280Liabilities 2019: $5,990,517Net Assets 2019: $9,589,7632019Assets 2020: $14,823,082Liabilities 2020: $5,551,282Net Assets 2020: $9,271,8002020Assets 2021: $17,626,127Liabilities 2021: $4,537,682Net Assets 2021: $13,088,4452021Assets 2022: $18,567,464Liabilities 2022: $4,056,420Net Assets 2022: $14,511,0442022Assets 2023: $18,385,036Liabilities 2023: $3,810,452Net Assets 2023: $14,574,5842023Assets 2024: $17,296,002Liabilities 2024: $3,110,035Net Assets 2024: $14,185,9672024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$13,287,535
Liabilities$3,428,563
Net Assets$9,858,972
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $10,103,3062010Expenses 2011: $10,492,6022011Revenue 2012: $10,923,319Expenses 2012: $10,315,255Net Income 2012: $608,0642012Revenue 2013: $9,716,035Expenses 2013: $9,836,086Net Income 2013: -$120,0512013Revenue 2014: $1,446,558Expenses 2014: $3,314,817Net Income 2014: -$1,868,2592014Revenue 2015: $9,591,778Expenses 2015: $9,994,473Net Income 2015: -$402,6952015Revenue 2016: $8,575,364Expenses 2016: $6,867,657Net Income 2016: $1,707,7072016Revenue 2017: $11,120,776Expenses 2017: $11,047,813Net Income 2017: $72,9632017Revenue 2018: $11,966,203Expenses 2018: $10,388,574Net Income 2018: $1,577,6292018Revenue 2019: $11,116,775Expenses 2019: $10,829,109Net Income 2019: $287,6662019Revenue 2020: $5,312,811Expenses 2020: $5,630,774Net Income 2020: -$317,9632020Revenue 2021: $9,756,365Expenses 2021: $5,939,720Net Income 2021: $3,816,6452021Revenue 2022: $11,549,617Expenses 2022: $10,127,018Net Income 2022: $1,422,5992022Revenue 2023: $11,832,190Expenses 2023: $11,768,650Net Income 2023: $63,5402023Revenue 2024: $11,341,512Expenses 2024: $11,730,129Net Income 2024: -$388,6172024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$11,120,776
Expenses$11,047,813
Net Income$72,963
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 24, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$11,120,776
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To operate the sonoma county fairgrounds for the county of sonoma.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$9,786,009$9,858,972▲ $72,963
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,350,208$9,361,012▲ $10,804
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,659,026$2,299,904▼ $359,122
Accounts Receivable$513,548$607,231▲ $93,683
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$126$39,428▲ $39,302
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,800$1,800→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$13,774,361$13,287,535▼ $486,826
Other Assets Total$1,249,653$978,160▼ $271,493
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,607,234$2,335,927▼ $271,307
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$681,118$971,720▲ $290,602
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$700,000--
Deferred Revenue-$120,916-
Total Liabilities$3,988,352$3,428,563▼ $559,789
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,786,009$9,858,972▲ $72,963
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,774,361$13,287,535▼ $486,826

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$7,827,710$24,166,500$31,994,210
Equipment$893,786$2,593,006$3,486,792
Land$639,516-$639,516
Other Assets Org$17,082--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Margetts MichaelChief Financial OfficerPT$126,834$126,834

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Herzog MarilynPresident
Muelrath BobVice President
Beretta DougDirector
Carreno LisaDirector
Crane CindyDirector
Geraldi TonyDirector
Higham BobDirector
Liscum RossDirector
Lowe TeejayDirector
O'KELLEY ANNETTEDirector
Palm BevDirector
Tapia WandaDirector
Wittke Schaffner LisaDirector
Mickelson MarciaSecretary
Mickelsen MaxTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$9,827,044
Investment Income
$3,553
Other Revenue
$1,290,179
Change in Net Assets
$72,963
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,289,819
Other Expenses$4,757,994
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Employee Benefits$2,693,345$731,889-$3,425,234
Fees for Services Other$1,669,445$523,313-$2,192,758
Other Salaries and Wages$1,718,831$16,527-$1,735,358
Pension Plan Contributions-$748,440-$748,440
Depreciation Depletion-$700,329-$700,329
Payroll Taxes$331,968$48,819-$380,787
Occupancy$333,879--$333,879
Office Expenses-$274,642-$274,642
Advertising$269,469--$269,469
Insurance$8,751$63,397-$72,148
Fees for Services Accounting-$59,500-$59,500
Other Expenses$19,957--$19,957
Fees for Services Legal-$17,978-$17,978
Interest$12,500--$12,500
Total Functional Expenses$7,862,979$3,184,834$0$11,047,813
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$377,110
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
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
Net Pension Liability$2,029,925
Deposits$166,504
Deferred Inflow of Resources$139,498
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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 11B

“The financial officer will review the 990 prior to its filing.”

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

“All directors and fair manager must complete the annual form 700a state of california form that discloses any property or business interest that might present a conflict of interest. These forms are filed with the county.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Directors receive no compensation. Key employees are employees of the county of sonoma which determines the salary placement of a position. They use job descriptions to identify salaries of comparable positions in the county, in counties of like economics, and in the private sector.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents are available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc
EIN
94-6003236
Phone
7075454200
Address
1350 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Margetts
Title
Fair Financial Officer
Phone
7075454200
Signed
2018-10-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Margetts
Formed
1936
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
641
Volunteers
58

Preparer

Firm
Pisenti & Brinker Llp
Address
3562 ROUND BARN CIRCLE SUITE 300, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403-0180
Preparer
Brett P Bradford
Phone
7075423343
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Performances: program service expenses 581,523. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 581,523. Security: program service expenses 451,273. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 451,273. Other: program service expenses 636,649. Management and general expenses 523,313. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,159,962.”

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

“The process has not changed from prior year.”

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IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt072148
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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0TO OPERATE THE SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE COUNTY OF SONOMA.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt09858972
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IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0978160
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02693345
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1304726
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt219957
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0500108
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1304726
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt219957
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02335927
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1713990
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc1COSTS RECOVERED
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1364043
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0549026
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1364043
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0913069
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016527
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01735358
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt048819
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0331968
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0380787
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IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0748440
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0126
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt039428
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0MICHAEL MARGETTS
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0713990
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1532000
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt13445334
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06381710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt13445334
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE FAIR RENTS OUT THE FACILITIES YEAR ROUND TO RECREATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AGRICULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE FAIR ALSO ACTS AS AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION HUB DURING NATURAL DISASTERS (I.E. WILDFIRES).
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt03809377
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE FAIR OPERATES LIVE HORSE RACING THROUGH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0352550
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt0377110
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0THE FAIR UTILIZES ITS FACILITIES BY EARNING INCOME FROM SATELLITE WAGERING ON HORSE RACING.
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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0529411
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt08045414
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt01707707
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03910988
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt06867657
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt08575364
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt072963
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0893786
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt02593006
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt03486792
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0639516
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0639516
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0961078
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt117082
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0SCF DEFERRED OUTFLOW
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1REIMBURSEABLE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0166504
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1139498
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt22029925
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1DEFERRED INFLOW OF RESOURCES
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2NET PENSION LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt09361012
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0978160
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt02335927
IRS990ScheduleG/CharitableDistributionRqrInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt0377110
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt0377110
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt0377110
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingOwnFacilityPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingWithNonmembersInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/LicenseSuspendedEtcInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/MemberOfOtherEntityInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/StatesWhereGamingConductedCd0CA
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL DIRECTORS AND FAIR MANAGER MUST COMPLETE THE ANNUAL FORM 700A STATE OF CALIFORNIA FORM THAT DISCLOSES ANY PROPERTY OR BUSINESS INTEREST THAT MIGHT PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THESE FORMS ARE FILED WITH THE COUNTY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECTORS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION. KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA WHICH DETERMINES THE SALARY PLACEMENT OF A POSITION. THEY USE JOB DESCRIPTIONS TO IDENTIFY SALARIES OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE COUNTY, IN COUNTIES OF LIKE ECONOMICS, AND IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NO DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PERFORMANCES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 581,523. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 581,523. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 451,273. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 451,273. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 636,649. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 523,313. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,159,962.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C

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

Open filing
Assets
$13,287,535
Liabilities
$3,428,563
Net assets
$9,858,972
Revenue
$11,120,776
Expenses
$11,047,813
Net income
$72,963
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.3$3.11$14.2$11.3$11.7$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.4$3.81$14.6$11.8$11.8$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.6$4.06$14.5$11.5$10.1$1.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.6$4.54$13.1$9.76$5.94$3.82
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.8$5.55$9.27$5.31$5.63$0.32
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$5.99$9.59$11.1$10.8$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.4$5.06$9.30$12.0$10.4$1.58
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$3.43$9.86$11.1$11.0$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.8$3.99$9.79$8.58$6.87$1.71
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.7$2.26$9.47$9.59$9.99$0.40
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.0$3.22$9.82$1.45$3.31$1.87
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.7$2.01$11.7$9.72$9.84$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.2$2.32$11.8$10.9$10.3$0.61
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.0$3.72$11.2$10.5
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.1$4.44$11.7$10.1