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The Ciesla Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 13-3098494

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization Profilewww.cieslafoundation.org
5005 Linnean Avenue NWWashington, DC 20008

(202) 362-5760

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

47th percentile

2.1%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$207,072

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

60th percentile

6.8%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$459,954

Up $29,156 (+6.8%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$447,042

Up $27,235 (+6.5%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$12,912

Up $1,921 (+17%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,291,797

Up $147,490 (+13%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,264,562

Up $416,201 (+49%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$27,235

Down $268,711 (-91%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$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

2019

Assets$459,954
Liabilities$12,912
Net Assets$447,042
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2019

Revenue$1,291,797
Expenses$1,264,562
Net Income$27,235
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,291,797
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$403,280$322,260▼ $81,020
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$17,922$132,534▲ $114,612
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,396$5,160▼ $4,236
Total Assets$430,798$459,954▲ $29,156
Other Assets Total$200--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$10,991$12,912▲ $1,921
Total Liabilities$10,991$12,912▲ $1,921
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$365,900$257,527▼ $108,373
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$53,907$189,515▲ $135,608
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$419,807$447,042▲ $27,235
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$430,798$459,954▲ $29,156

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,814$64,011$68,825
Other Land Buildings$346$13,729$14,075
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Aviva KempnerExec. DirectorFT$204,069$3,003$207,072
Aviva Kempner--$204,069$3,003$207,072

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jonathan KempnerPresident
Aliza KempnerAt-Large
Delaney KempnerAt-Large
Dr Eva FogelmanAt-Large
Piera KempnerAt-Large
Dr Lise Van SusterenSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,093,773
Program Service Revenue
$192,136
Investment Income
$1,849
Other Revenue
$4,039
All Other Contributions
$1,001,347
Change in Net Assets
$27,235
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$961,512
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$303,050
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$570,260$0$0$570,260
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$207,072$0$0$207,072
Advertising$104,962$0$0$104,962
Other Salaries and Wages$77,038$0$0$77,038
Travel$39,235$0$0$39,235
Occupancy$27,645$0$0$27,645
Fees for Services Accounting$17,000$10,000$0$27,000
Payroll Taxes$18,940$0$0$18,940
Office Expenses$17,782$0$0$17,782
Conferences and Meetings$10,297$0$0$10,297
Information Technology$5,955$0$0$5,955
Insurance$4,131$1,473$0$5,604
Depreciation Depletion$4,236$0$0$4,236
Other Expenses$3,100$0$0$3,100
Fees for Services Legal$0$36$0$36
Total Functional Expenses$1,253,053$11,509$0$1,264,562
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 Dir & Board MemberRentNo$24,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll taxes payable$10,129
Credit card payable$2,783
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
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
Phone
2023625760
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aviva Kempner
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kronzek Fisher & Lopez PLLC
Address
607 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Preparer
Jerry Lopez
Phone
2028539060
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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. Board members Delaney Kempner, Aliza Kempner and Piera Kempner are daughters of Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

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

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 15A

“Board member Eva Fogelman reviewed the 2015 - 2016 Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report prepared by Professionals for Nonprofits and found 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.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Film production project directors, editors, etc. 426119. 426119. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Distribution fees and services 59523. 59523. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Film process services 84618. 84618. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Aviva Kempner
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0Exec Dir & Board Member
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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. Board members Delaney Kempner, Aliza Kempner and Piera Kempner are daughters of Jonathan Kempner and Lise Van Susteren.
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 reviewed the 2015 - 2016 Washington DC Area Nonprofits Salary Survey Report prepared by Professionals for Nonprofits and found 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. 426119. 426119. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Distribution fees and services 59523. 59523. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Film process services 84618. 84618. 0. 0.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$459,954
Liabilities
$12,912
Net assets
$447,042
Revenue
$1,291,797
Expenses
$1,264,562
Net income
$27,235
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