Civic Intelligence

Pen America Los Angeles

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 95-3502910

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Feb 22, 2018

Organization ProfilePENUSA.ORG
PO Box 6037Beverly Hills, CA 90212

(323) 424-4939

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.06x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

9th percentile

-33%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$96,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-47%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-40%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$252,381

Down $220,335 (-47%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$236,954

Down $224,114 (-49%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$15,427

Up $3,779 (+32%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$651,448

Down $440,190 (-40%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$866,725

Down $123,672 (-12%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$215,277

Down $316,518 (-313%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $352,153Liabilities 2011: $46,591Net Assets 2011: $305,5622011Assets 2012: $309,266Liabilities 2012: $38,525Net Assets 2012: $270,7412012Assets 2013: $453,670Liabilities 2013: $65,476Net Assets 2013: $388,1942013Assets 2014: $279,268Liabilities 2014: $63,411Net Assets 2014: $215,8572014Assets 2015: $378,426Liabilities 2015: $11,144Net Assets 2015: $367,2822015Assets 2016: $472,716Liabilities 2016: $11,648Net Assets 2016: $461,0682016Assets 2017: $252,381Liabilities 2017: $15,427Net Assets 2017: $236,9542017Assets 2018: $198,523Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $198,5232018Assets 2019: $332,568Liabilities 2019: $134,797Net Assets 2019: $197,7712019Assets 2020: $493,386Liabilities 2020: $240,485Net Assets 2020: $252,9012020Assets 2021: $589,315Liabilities 2021: $331,421Net Assets 2021: $257,8942021Assets 2022: $686,982Liabilities 2022: $431,787Net Assets 2022: $255,1952022Assets 2023: $319,194Liabilities 2023: $57,403Net Assets 2023: $261,7912023Assets 2024: $327,835Liabilities 2024: $33,883Net Assets 2024: $293,9522024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$252,381
Liabilities$15,427
Net Assets$236,954
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $645,4642011Revenue 2012: $694,503Expenses 2012: $708,586Net Income 2012: -$14,0832012Revenue 2013: $972,934Expenses 2013: $845,383Net Income 2013: $127,5512013Revenue 2014: $1,242,626Expenses 2014: $1,406,032Net Income 2014: -$163,4062014Revenue 2015: $1,012,883Expenses 2015: $851,027Net Income 2015: $161,8562015Revenue 2016: $1,091,638Expenses 2016: $990,397Net Income 2016: $101,2412016Revenue 2017: $651,448Expenses 2017: $866,725Net Income 2017: -$215,2772017Revenue 2018: $111,527Expenses 2018: $10,432Net Income 2018: $101,0952018Revenue 2019: $162,243Expenses 2019: $152,880Net Income 2019: $9,3632019Revenue 2020: $23,799Expenses 2020: $61,944Net Income 2020: -$38,1452020Revenue 2021: $79,203Expenses 2021: $74,210Net Income 2021: $4,9932021Revenue 2022: $103,552Expenses 2022: $106,251Net Income 2022: -$2,6992022Revenue 2023: $71,673Expenses 2023: $65,066Net Income 2023: $6,6072023Revenue 2024: $61,406Expenses 2024: $29,245Net Income 2024: $32,1612024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$651,448
Expenses$866,725
Net Income-$215,277
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Feb 22, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$753,796
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support of writers around the world

To stimulate and maintain interest in the written word, to foster a vital literary culture, and to defend freedom of expression domestically and internationally.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$353,040$163,351▼ $189,689
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$100,464$69,806▼ $30,658
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,000$15,000→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$12-
Total Assets$472,716$252,381▼ $220,335
Other Assets Total$4,212$4,212→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,648$15,427▲ $3,779
Total Liabilities$11,648$15,427▲ $3,779
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$457,904$236,954▼ $220,950
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,164$0▼ $3,164
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$461,068$236,954▼ $224,114
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$472,716$252,381▼ $220,335

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$66,866$175,728$242,594
Equipment$2,598$34,711$37,309
Other Land Buildings$342$26,423$26,765
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Michelle M FrankeExecutive DirectorFT$96,000$96,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Marvin PutnamBoard Chairman
Jamie WolfVice President
Albert LitewkaDirector
Amir SoltaniDirector
David UlinDirector
Franklin LeonardDirector
Laura BickfordDirector
Leslie BelzbergDirector
Matt GalsorDirector
Reza AslanDirector
Samantha DunnDirector
David FrancisSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$575,813
Program Service Revenue
$51,095
Investment Income
$74
Other Revenue
$24,466
All Other Contributions
$393,261
Change in Net Assets
$-215,277
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$406,710
Other Expenses$380,705
Total Fundraising Expense$114,216
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$79,310
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$208,264-$44,528$252,792
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,400$39,200$29,400$98,000
Occupancy$55,407$9,139$17,235$81,781
Fees for Services Accounting-$61,843-$61,843
Grants to Domestic Individuals$61,073--$61,073
Fees for Services Other$6,824$43,585$1,183$51,592
Information Technology$4,574$34,875$1,231$40,680
Payroll Taxes$20,414$3,367$6,350$30,131
Other Employee Benefits$17,189$3,097$5,501$25,787
Depreciation Depletion$16,584$2,182$3,055$21,821
Grants to Domestic Orgs$18,237--$18,237
All Other Expenses$5,130$11,961$640$17,731
Travel$428$7,185$1,769$9,382
Other Expenses$7,176$5,713$2,693$7,176
Office Expenses$302$5,943-$6,245
Advertising$1,570$2,252-$3,822
Payments to Affiliates$3,394--$3,394
Fees for Services Legal$3,000--$3,000
Insurance$2,028$334$631$2,993
Conferences and Meetings$1,089$1,784-$2,873
Total Functional Expenses$514,680$237,829$114,216$866,725
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Los Angeles Arts & Athletics AllianceCalabasas, CA501(c)(3)To Support Literary and Cultural Arts Programs of Los Angeles Arts & Athletics Alliance.beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center$18,237
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$125,814
Fundraising Direct Expenses$102,348
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Literary Award Banquet$224,427$125,814-$125,814
Total Events$224,427$125,814$102,348$23,466
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

“A pdf copy of the 990 will be e-mailed to each board member for approval prior to filing.”

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B: REVIEW PROCESS

“Pdf copy of 990 will be emailed to each board member for approval prior to filing.”

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

“Executive director obtains annual written conflict of interest statement from each board member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board of directors uses wages for comparable organizations in setting salaries for executives.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pen Center USA West
EIN
95-3502910
Phone
3234244939
Address
PO BOX 6037, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Franke
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3234244939
Signed
2018-02-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Franke
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
11
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Kallmanthompsonlogan Llp
Address
125 S BARRINGTON PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
Preparer
Stanley F Shimohara CPA
Phone
3109091900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Book depreciation and amortization over tax amounts -8,837.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$252,381
Liabilities
$15,427
Net assets
$236,954
Revenue
$651,448
Expenses
$866,725
Net income
-$215,277
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.03$0.29$0.06$0.03$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.06$0.26$0.07$0.07$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.43$0.26$0.10$0.11$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.33$0.26$0.08$0.07$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.24$0.25$0.02$0.06$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.13$0.20$0.16$0.15$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.11$0.01$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.02$0.24$0.65$0.87$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$1.09$0.99$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.37$1.01$0.85$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.06$0.22$1.24$1.41$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.07$0.39$0.97$0.85$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.04$0.27$0.69$0.71$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.05$0.31$0.65