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Starting Position (Beginning of Year Assets)
At the beginning of 2015, Operation Underground Railroad reported:
Total Assets:
$2,176,074
This represents what O.U.R. entered the year with in cash, investments, equipment, and other organizational assets.
Money Collected During 2015
The organization reported:
Contributions and Grants:
$5,702,030
Additional revenue included:
- Merchandise sales: $37,817
- Other program service revenue: $18,446
- Investment income: $32,261
- Rental income: $10,643
Total Reported Revenue:
$5,787,200
O.U.R. reported raising nearly $5.8 million during the 2015 reporting year.
What They Had Available at End of Year
End-of-Year Total Assets:
$3,846,875
Net Assets / Fund Balance:
$3,779,941
After reported operations and expenditures, O.U.R. concluded 2015 with approximately $3.8 million in net assets and fund balances.
Total Spending (2015)
Total Expenses:
$4,136,820
Program Service Expenses:
$2,417,077
The organization categorized these expenses as expenditures associated with mission-related activities and operations.
Officer Compensation
The filing lists compensation for key officers and employees.
Tim Ballard
Position: CEO / Key Employee
Reported Compensation:
$135,000
No additional compensation from related organizations was listed in the filing.
Other Listed Compensation:
- Jeremi Gower: $120,000
- Matthew Osborne: $117,500
- Teya Wade: $77,500
ACJ Observational Notes
O.U.R. entered 2015 with approximately $2.17 million in assets and exited the year with nearly $3.85 million, reflecting an increase of approximately:
+$1.67 million in one year
The filing reflects expenditures across program services, fundraising, compensation, and administrative categories.
