2014-10-30T09:13:15-07:00 2013-12-31 Laurie Parrish Prall CPA pllc 3111 Vallette Bellingham WA 98225 990 2013-01-01 201544255 Business Alliance for Local Living Economies BALLE BUSI 5105879417 2323 Broadway Oakland CA 94612 Sandy Wiggins Chairman 2014-10-28 true Laurie Prall P00230543 3605271266 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X 1911966 false false X bealocalist.org X 2003 WA To create, strengthen, educate, and connect local non-profit networks of small business people, non-profit leaders, governmental representatives, and consumers dedicated to building just and sustainable local economies in their regions. 7 7 20 21 0 1391285 1692155 174640 216144 2550 -3107 0 1568475 1905192 0 0 675760 847319 0 105739 775865 927368 1451625 1774687 116850 130505 786188 1002859 437135 523301 349053 479558 To create, strengthen, educate, and connect local non-profit networks of small business people, non-profit leaders, governmental representatives, and consumers dedicated to building just and sustainable local economies in their regions. false false 825243 Connecting Leaders: BALLE Fellowship - North America's premiere learning and leadership community for visionary local economy leaders. These leaders see the big picture in their communities, have an eye for spotting win-win-win opportunities across sectors and the character and dedication to bring businesses together and make things happen. A two-year program with relationships that last a lifetime, Fellows get inspiration, knowledge and support they need to do their best work. The BALLE Fellowship convenes eight deep, interactive retreats facilitated by world-renowned experts and focuses on personal leadership and development, best of business models, economic strategies for key sectors and pathways for on-going mentorship, sharing and collaboration. 406308 Promoting Solutions: Services & Education - Promote the benefits of building healthy, sustainable local economies through online resources, e-newsletter, publications, calls and webinars, and training workshops. Advise local communities on how to strengthen and connect the building blocks of their local economies: sustainable agriculture, community capital, green building, renewable energy, zero-waste manufacturing, independent retail and media. Create and disseminate a local living economic development strategy for increasing local community health and wealth--boosting local employment, community morale, and civic pride; lessening impact on the local ecosystem; and preserving the unique heritage of a region. 93524 Promoting Solutions: Annual Conference - The Annual Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Conference explores emerging innovations and business solutions toward building healthy, sustainable local economies and hosts interactive discussions about proven, practical tools and frameworks. 514 people attended the conference in 2013. 1325075 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 false 20 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Michelle Long 5105879417 2323 Broadway Oakland CA 94612 X Judy Wicks Bd Chr Emeritus 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alfa Demmellash Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sandy Wiggins Board Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kimber Lanning Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Christian Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Don Shaffer Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamila Payne Vice Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Long Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 141458 0 0 141458 1 false false false Ventana 133 Seton Village Rd Santa Fe NM 87508 Consulting 234714 1 40760 1651395 1692155 Conference Income 208021 208021 Educational Events/Tools 8123 8123 216144 3112 3112 0 0 0 555 6774 -6219 -6219 -6219 0 0 0 0 1905192 209925 3112 X 0 0 0 0 141458 100718 30414 10326 0 599958 427170 128991 43797 0 42360 30670 9076 2614 63543 46200 13166 4177 0 0 18835 12166 5637 1032 0 0 0 239533 149218 80107 10208 1388 1291 97 10039 5765 2281 1993 31952 24591 5677 1684 0 41626 30126 9019 2481 17219 6329 9413 1477 0 0 0 0 4916 4916 9201 6205 2698 298 Consulting Expenses 195209 195209 Supplies 51461 38629 2324 10508 BALLE Fellowship Consultants 50152 50152 Fellowship Expenses 46654 46654 209183 153982 40057 15144 1774687 1325075 343873 105739 690485 930158 0 0 45753 25038 0 0 0 0 10877 15200 21757 9653 15850 12104 0 20000 20000 0 1474 359 1749 0 786188 1002859 89235 9817 343150 508259 4750 5225 437135 523301 X 349053 479558 349053 479558 786188 1002859 130505 X false false false X 663887 1086749 1310695 1391285 1692155 6144771 0 0 663887 1086749 1310695 1391285 1692155 6144771 3631127 2513644 1482 1013 1428 2550 3112 9585 0 0 6154356 0.40840 0.34660 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 21421 9593 11828 336 60 276 12104 Credit Card Payable 849 Payroll Liabilities 4376 5225 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors via email transmission Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Conflicts of interest are monitored and our policy is enforced through annual reviews Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The process for determining the Executive Director's compensation included a review and approval by the board of directors, independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The process for determining the key staff's compensation included a review and approval by the Executive Director, independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Information is available by request or at www.guidestar.org Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Airfare: Column (A) - Total = $24198; Column (B) - Program Services = $15025; Column (C) - Management & General = $5380; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3793 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Board/Staff Retreats: Column (A) - Total = $5252; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5252; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Business Gifts: Column (A) - Total = $1590; Column (B) - Program Services = $112; Column (C) - Management & General = $1478; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Conference Dorm: Column (A) - Total = $28349; Column (B) - Program Services = $28349; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Conference Host Contract: Column (A) - Total = $10000; Column (B) - Program Services = $10000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Conference Scholarship Costs: Column (A) - Total = $1045; Column (B) - Program Services = $1045; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Conference Speaker: Column (A) - Total = $2649; Column (B) - Program Services = $2649; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Conference/Meeting Space: Column (A) - Total = $12888; Column (B) - Program Services = $11638; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1250 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Dues & Subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $18733; Column (B) - Program Services = $11927; Column (C) - Management & General = $6746; Column (D) - Fundraising = $60 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Equipment Rental/Maint: Column (A) - Total = $13025; Column (B) - Program Services = $12913; Column (C) - Management & General = $112; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Fellowship Travel: Column (A) - Total = $20225; Column (B) - Program Services = $20225; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Hub Peer Consulting Contracts: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Janitorial: Column (A) - Total = $250; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $250; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Licenses & Permits: Column (A) - Total = $1798; Column (B) - Program Services = $1553; Column (C) - Management & General = $245; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Lodging: Column (A) - Total = $21817; Column (B) - Program Services = $6981; Column (C) - Management & General = $9120; Column (D) - Fundraising = $5716 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Mileage Reimbursements: Column (A) - Total = $1079; Column (B) - Program Services = $831; Column (C) - Management & General = $105; Column (D) - Fundraising = $143 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Moving Costs: Column (A) - Total = $1543; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1543; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $3118; Column (B) - Program Services = $1257; Column (C) - Management & General = $1861; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $9511; Column (B) - Program Services = $8294; Column (C) - Management & General = $1041; Column (D) - Fundraising = $176 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $3444; Column (B) - Program Services = $663; Column (C) - Management & General = $2781; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Repair & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $190; Column (B) - Program Services = $50; Column (C) - Management & General = $140; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Telecommunications: Column (A) - Total = $12377; Column (B) - Program Services = $8223; Column (C) - Management & General = $3601; Column (D) - Fundraising = $553 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $1935; Column (B) - Program Services = $1414; Column (C) - Management & General = $402; Column (D) - Fundraising = $119 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Video Recording/Photography: Column (A) - Total = $14167; Column (B) - Program Services = $10833; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3334