Civic Intelligence

Griffith Observatory Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 95-3374645

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Apr 05, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.FRIENDSOFTHEOBSERVATORY.COM

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PO Box 27310Los Angeles, CA 90027

(213) 473-0879

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

10th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$1,306,836

Down $279,032 (-18%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$1,278,678

Down $287,312 (-18%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$28,158

Up $8,280 (+42%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$810,268

Down $503,080 (-38%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,097,580

Down $1,746,871 (-61%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$287,312

Up $1,243,791 (+81%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $923,712Liabilities 2011: $23,103Net Assets 2011: $900,6092011Assets 2012: $1,011,140Liabilities 2012: $38,601Net Assets 2012: $972,5392012Assets 2013: $879,877Liabilities 2013: $27,402Net Assets 2013: $852,4752013Assets 2014: $3,126,087Liabilities 2014: $28,994Net Assets 2014: $3,097,0932014Assets 2015: $1,585,868Liabilities 2015: $19,878Net Assets 2015: $1,565,9902015Assets 2016: $1,306,836Liabilities 2016: $28,158Net Assets 2016: $1,278,6782016Assets 2017: $1,127,942Liabilities 2017: $38,771Net Assets 2017: $1,089,1712017Assets 2018: $1,451,085Liabilities 2018: $560,467Net Assets 2018: $890,6182018Assets 2019: $2,253,399Liabilities 2019: $245,047Net Assets 2019: $2,008,3522019Assets 2020: $1,634,635Liabilities 2020: $458,429Net Assets 2020: $1,176,2062020Assets 2021: $2,601,941Liabilities 2021: $456,878Net Assets 2021: $2,145,0632021Assets 2022: $2,279,624Liabilities 2022: $53,919Net Assets 2022: $2,225,7052022Assets 2023: $3,508,059Liabilities 2023: $59,519Net Assets 2023: $3,448,5402023

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,306,836
Liabilities$28,158
Net Assets$1,278,678
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $892,0482011Revenue 2012: $1,301,594Expenses 2012: $1,229,664Net Income 2012: $71,9302012Revenue 2013: $736,456Expenses 2013: $856,520Net Income 2013: -$120,0642013Revenue 2014: $3,286,023Expenses 2014: $1,041,405Net Income 2014: $2,244,6182014Revenue 2015: $1,313,348Expenses 2015: $2,844,451Net Income 2015: -$1,531,1032015Revenue 2016: $810,268Expenses 2016: $1,097,580Net Income 2016: -$287,3122016Revenue 2017: $1,267,733Expenses 2017: $1,565,240Net Income 2017: -$297,5072017Revenue 2018: $2,538,513Expenses 2018: $2,737,066Net Income 2018: -$198,5532018Revenue 2019: $4,646,756Expenses 2019: $3,529,022Net Income 2019: $1,117,7342019Revenue 2020: $993,493Expenses 2020: $1,825,639Net Income 2020: -$832,1462020Revenue 2021: $2,113,210Expenses 2021: $1,144,353Net Income 2021: $968,8572021Revenue 2022: $1,729,095Expenses 2022: $1,648,453Net Income 2022: $80,6422022Revenue 2023: $3,665,677Expenses 2023: $2,442,842Net Income 2023: $1,222,8352023

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$810,268
Expenses$1,097,580
Net Income-$287,312
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Apr 5, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$810,268
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Foto's commitment is in helping the griffith observatory remain a vital community centerpiece of learning, exploration and inspiration and to continue to bring astronomy to life for millions of visitors.

Foto is a public benefit organization created to support & promote the griffith observatory.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$922,004$1,148,614▲ $226,610
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$275,214$101,224▼ $173,990
Accounts Receivable$95,847--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$277,000$44,129▼ $232,871
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,003$11,377▼ $1,626
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,800$1,492▼ $1,308
Total Assets$1,585,868$1,306,836▼ $279,032
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$15,569$15,866▲ $297
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,309$12,292▲ $7,983
Total Liabilities$19,878$28,158▲ $8,280
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$862,889$770,462▼ $92,427
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$703,101$508,216▼ $194,885
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,565,990$1,278,678▼ $287,312
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,585,868$1,306,836▼ $279,032

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,492$47,381$48,873
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Camille LombardoExecutive DirectorFT$135,000$14,090$149,090

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David PrimesChair of the Board
Richard SemlerPresident
Dr Eve HaberfieldVice President
Andre BormanisBoard Member
Arnold SeidelBoard Member
Charles WilmotBoard Member
Chris LaibBoard Member
Dr Edwin C KruppBoard Member
Grady SmithBoard Member
Linda DuttenhaverBoard Member
Lowell H OrrenBoard Member
Sandra KangBoard Member
Terri BloomgardenBoard Member
Vicke SelkBoard Member
Patricia CasadoSecretary
Ethan EllerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$711,265
Program Service Revenue
$98,875
Investment Income
$128
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$506,415
Change in Net Assets
$-287,312

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$810,268
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$810,268
Total Revenue per Form 990
$810,268
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$589,367
Other Expenses$508,213
Total Fundraising Expense$153,725
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$318,845$17,714$36,616$373,175
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,622$29,699$63,771$149,092
Payroll Taxes$23,340$3,188$7,159$33,687
Office Expenses$24,356$5,975$2,851$33,182
Other Employee Benefits$17,880$3,146$7,690$28,716
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,770-$24,770
Other Expenses$20,953-$21,317$20,953
Insurance$8,183$1,440$3,519$13,142
All Other Expenses$624$3,722$7,810$12,156
Fees for Services Other$6,909-$2,270$9,179
Conferences and Meetings-$8,875-$8,875
Pension Plan Contributions-$4,697-$4,697
Travel$249$2,596$722$3,567
Occupancy-$3,536-$3,536
Depreciation Depletion-$1,308-$1,308
Total Functional Expenses$833,189$110,666$153,725$1,097,580

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,097,580
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,097,580
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,097,580
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Accrued Salaries and Benefits$15,866
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 audit committee receives the tax return, reviews it and, if necessary, requests changes to be made. Copies of the return are provided to each board member for review and comment. Once any changes have been made, the return is signed and filed.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is processed annually and if a conflict arises it is discussed and, if necessary, brought to the board for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization's board executive committee determines the executive director's salary and other salaries on an annual basis based on the review of comparative data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request at the offices of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of the Observatory
EIN
95-3374645
Phone
2134730879
Address
PO BOX 27310, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Semler
Title
President
Phone
2134730879
Signed
2017-04-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard Semler
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
6
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Windes Inc
Address
PO BOX 87, LONG BEACH, CA 90801-0087
Preparer
Donita M Joseph
Phone
5624351191
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization recognizes the financial statement benefit of tax positions, such as its filing status as tax-exempt, only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the positions following an audit. The organization is subject to potential income tax audits on open tax years by any taxing jurisdiction in which it operates. The statute of limitations for federal purposes is three years and for california purposes is four years.”

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IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0FOTO'S COMMITMENT IS IN HELPING THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY REMAIN A VITAL COMMUNITY CENTERPIECE OF LEARNING, EXPLORATION AND INSPIRATION AND TO CONTINUE TO BRING ASTRONOMY TO LIFE FOR MILLIONS OF VISITORS.
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IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt03536
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IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03146
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt017880
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt028716
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1OBSERVATORY SUPPORT
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3OBSERVER EXPENSES
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0173105
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1165269
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt217854
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt320953
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0173105
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1165269
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt239171
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt320953
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt015569
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt015866
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt036616
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017714
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0318845
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0373175
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt07159
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03188
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt023340
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt033687
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04697
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt04697
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0277000
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt044129
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt013003
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt011377
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0RICHARD SEMLER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM AND EVENT SALE
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt098875
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01278723
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02274800
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt034440
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IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0569651
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02844451
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01313348
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-287312
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt098875
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0922004
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt01148614
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: TO ASSIST WITH PLANETARIUM EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. DATE: 10/31/14 AMOUNT: 2500000.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0679625
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01089993
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0128
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0839165
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0679625
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01089993
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04579313
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt01492
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt047381
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt048873
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt015866
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0ACCRUED SALARIES AND BENEFITS
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0810268
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT OF TAX POSITIONS, SUCH AS ITS FILING STATUS AS TAX-EXEMPT, ONLY AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY WOULD MORE LIKELY THAN NOT SUSTAIN THE POSITIONS FOLLOWING AN AUDIT. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL INCOME TAX AUDITS ON OPEN TAX YEARS BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT OPERATES. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES IS THREE YEARS AND FOR CALIFORNIA PURPOSES IS FOUR YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01097580
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt015866
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0810268
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0810268
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01097580
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE TAX RETURN, REVIEWS IT AND, IF NECESSARY, REQUESTS CHANGES TO BE MADE. COPIES OF THE RETURN ARE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ONCE ANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE, THE RETURN IS SIGNED AND FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROCESSED ANNUALLY AND IF A CONFLICT ARISES IT IS DISCUSSED AND, IF NECESSARY, BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND OTHER SALARIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BASED ON THE REVIEW OF COMPARATIVE DATA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,306,836
Liabilities
$28,158
Net assets
$1,278,678
Revenue
$810,268
Expenses
$1,097,580
Net income
-$287,312
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.51$0.06$3.45$3.67$2.44$1.22
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.28$0.05$2.23$1.73$1.65$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.60$0.46$2.15$2.11$1.14$0.97
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.63$0.46$1.18$0.99$1.83$0.83
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.25$0.25$2.01$4.65$3.53$1.12
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.45$0.56$0.89$2.54$2.74$0.20
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.04$1.09$1.27$1.57$0.30
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.03$1.28$0.81$1.10$0.29
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.59$0.02$1.57$1.31$2.84$1.53
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$0.03$3.10$3.29$1.04$2.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.03$0.85$0.74$0.86$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.04$0.97$1.30$1.23$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.92$0.02$0.90$0.89