Civic Intelligence

The Ciesla Foundation

EIN 13-3098494 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Production and distribution of films to educate the public on social issues of the past and present.

5005 Linnean Avenue NWWashington, DC 20008

www.cieslafoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

6th percentile

-69%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-65%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-7.6%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$180,730

Down $75,893 (-30%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$9,072

Down $26,719 (-75%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$171,658

Down $49,174 (-22%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Up

$904,278

Up $202,840 (+29%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,079,421

Down $105,350 (-8.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$175,143

Up $308,190 (+64%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $69,973Liabilities 2011: $38,053Net Assets 2011: $31,9202011Assets 2012: $239,506Liabilities 2012: $16,388Net Assets 2012: $223,1182012Assets 2013: $109,031Liabilities 2013: $10,471Net Assets 2013: $98,5602013Assets 2014: $136,058Liabilities 2014: $7,052Net Assets 2014: $129,0062014Assets 2015: $194,424Liabilities 2015: $20,744Net Assets 2015: $173,6802015Assets 2016: $160,948Liabilities 2016: $30,434Net Assets 2016: $130,5142016Assets 2017: $131,665Liabilities 2017: $7,804Net Assets 2017: $123,8612017Assets 2018: $430,798Liabilities 2018: $10,991Net Assets 2018: $419,8072018Assets 2019: $459,954Liabilities 2019: $12,912Net Assets 2019: $447,0422019Assets 2020: $158,238Liabilities 2020: $114,351Net Assets 2020: $43,8872020Assets 2021: $1,375,619Liabilities 2021: $47,125Net Assets 2021: $1,328,4942021Assets 2022: $738,427Liabilities 2022: $34,262Net Assets 2022: $704,1652022Assets 2023: $256,623Liabilities 2023: $35,791Net Assets 2023: $220,8322023Assets 2024: $180,730Liabilities 2024: $9,072Net Assets 2024: $171,6582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$180,730
Liabilities$9,072
Net Assets$171,658
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $317,966Expenses 2011: $281,548Net Income 2011: $36,4182011Expenses 2012: $354,0582012Revenue 2013: $275,636Expenses 2013: $400,194Net Income 2013: -$124,5582013Revenue 2014: $475,201Expenses 2014: $444,755Net Income 2014: $30,4462014Revenue 2015: $874,161Expenses 2015: $829,487Net Income 2015: $44,6742015Revenue 2016: $539,555Expenses 2016: $582,721Net Income 2016: -$43,1662016Revenue 2017: $868,490Expenses 2017: $875,143Net Income 2017: -$6,6532017Revenue 2018: $1,144,307Expenses 2018: $848,361Net Income 2018: $295,9462018Revenue 2019: $1,291,797Expenses 2019: $1,264,562Net Income 2019: $27,2352019Revenue 2020: $222,552Expenses 2020: $625,707Net Income 2020: -$403,1552020Revenue 2021: $2,174,404Expenses 2021: $889,797Net Income 2021: $1,284,6072021Revenue 2022: $758,743Expenses 2022: $1,383,072Net Income 2022: -$624,3292022Revenue 2023: $701,438Expenses 2023: $1,184,771Net Income 2023: -$483,3332023Revenue 2024: $904,278Expenses 2024: $1,079,421Net Income 2024: -$175,1432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$904,278
Expenses$1,079,421
Net Income-$175,143
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$180,730
Liabilities
$9,072
Net assets
$171,658
Revenue
$904,278
Expenses
$1,079,421
Net income
-$175,143
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.01$0.17$0.90$1.08$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.04$0.22$0.70$1.18$0.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.03$0.70$0.76$1.38$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.05$1.33$2.17$0.89$1.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.11$0.04$0.22$0.63$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.01$0.45$1.29$1.26$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.01$0.42$1.14$0.85$0.30
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.12$0.87$0.88$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.03$0.13$0.54$0.58$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.02$0.17$0.87$0.83$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.48$0.44$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.28$0.40$0.12
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.02$0.22$0.35
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.04$0.03$0.32$0.28$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$904,278
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Production and distribution of films to educate the public on social issues of the past and present.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$115,506$155,151▲ $39,645
Loans From Officers Directors$29,500--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$140,445$24,906▼ $115,539
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$672$672→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$256,623$180,730▼ $75,893
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$9,072-
Other Liabilities$6,291--
Total Liabilities$35,791$9,072▼ $26,719
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$282,366$222,455▼ $59,911
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-61,534$-50,797▲ $10,737
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$220,832$171,658▼ $49,174
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$256,623$180,730▼ $75,893

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$68,825$68,825
Other Land Buildings$672$14,403$15,075
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Aviva KempnerExecutive DirectorFT$240,000$4,362$244,362

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jonathan KempnerChairman
Dr Lise Van SusteranSecretary
Dr Eva FogelmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$864,208
Program Service Revenue
$32,170
Investment Income
$7,900
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$864,208
Change in Net Assets
$-175,143
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$810,216
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$269,205
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$359,558$48,529-$408,802
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$244,362
Fees for Services Legal-$32,319-$32,319
Occupancy$29,250--$29,250
Travel$22,226--$22,226
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,210-$16,210
Payroll Taxes-$15,043-$15,043
Office Expenses$12,020--$12,020
Conferences and Meetings$11,826--$11,826
Advertising$10,400--$10,400
Other Salaries and Wages-$9,800-$9,800
Information Technology$4,755--$4,755
All Other Expenses$1,659--$4,574
Other Expenses$4,143--$4,143
Insurance-$3,865-$3,865
Total Functional Expenses$584,235$125,766$0$1,079,421
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Aviva KempnerExec Dr & Bd MbrRentNo$29,250

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,500--
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“There are no other officers or key employees who are paid.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ciesla Foundation
EIN
13-3098494
Phone
2023625760
Address
5005 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Signing Officer

Name
Aviva Kempner
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-04-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aviva Kempner
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Thomas J Kennedy
Address
14523 Sully Lake Ct, Centreville, VA 20120
Preparer
Thomas Kennedy
Phone
5712639284
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt IX, Line 11G

“Film production project directors, editors, etc.-$54,985 Consultants-$348,962”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members are annually required to disclose and update any potential conflicts of interest.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“There are no other officers or key employees who are paid. Pt VI, Line 19: Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0In 2024, we continued production on a documentary about Ben Hecht, the prolific Hollywood screenwriter and passionate humanitarian who used his influence to advocate for Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The film is scheduled for release in end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026, and aims to shed new light on his extraordinary legacy. We continue extensive research, gathering archival material and conducting interviews with individuals whose insights will be impactful to the film's storyline.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0As we began working on digitizing our 1986 film Partisans of Vilna in 2023, we continue collaborating with the Shoah Foundation to complete this project. Our goal is to finalize and release the film in Blu-ray format, making it accessible to a broader audience while preserving its story
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There are no other officers or key employees who are paid.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Film production project directors, editors, etc.-$54,985 Consultants-$348,962
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7After the Form 990 is reviewed with the preparer, it is disseminated to the remaining Board members for any comments.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Board members are annually required to disclose and update any potential conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Board member Eva Fogelman previously reviewed the Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report and found the Executive Director's salary to be in line with similarly-sized nonprofits in our area.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10There are no other officers or key employees who are paid. Pt VI, Line 19: Policies and financial information are made available to those who request it.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Board member Jonathan Kempner is the brother to Board member and Executive Director Aviva Kempner. Board members Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren are husband and wife.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
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