PARAGON PARENTS ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PARAGON PARENTS ASSOCIATION

EIN 56-2648006

What they do

The Association Provides Support for Any and All Members Children In The Amateur Competitive Gymnastics Program of Paragon Gymnastics. The Athletes Compete Under The Governance of The United States Association of Gymnastics USAG

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $64.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

64.4%of expenses went to mission work71.50% of revenue

28.9%of expenses went to fundraising32.10% of revenue

$110.95spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

6.7%of expenses went to management and office costs7.40% of revenue

$0.10in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $29,934 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services64.4% of expenses71.50% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs6.7% of expenses7.40% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations28.9% of expenses32.10% of revenue

Total expenses110.90% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

201764.4% mission

201652.0% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$273,381

Expenses$303,315

Annual shortfall $29,934 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$195,345 · 64.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$20,258 · 6.7% of expenses

Fundraising$87,712 · 28.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$273,381

Expenses$303,315

Assets$28,899

Contributions$273,345

Mission work (program services)$195,345

Fundraising$87,712

Management and general$20,258

Accounting fees$2,300

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

AMY KOVATSVICE PRESIDENT

CHRIS SOWERSPRESIDENT

MICHELLE ISIDROSECRETARY

NIKKI HARRISTREASURER

STEPHAINE MOFFETT2ND TREASURER

About this charity

Location: 2215 Plank Road Suite 208, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
County: Fredericksburg (city)
In care of: Nikki Harris Treasurer
Primary officer: Nikki Harris Treasurer, 08212018

How to reach them

Phone(540) 288-8588

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2017
Tax period began: June 1, 2017
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PRA ACCOUNTING TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES LLC