Civic Intelligence

Lifeline Energy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 13-4133423

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.LIFELINEENERGY.ORG
120 Broadway 18th FloorNew York, NY 10271

(212) 964-2469

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

10th percentile

-38%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-39%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$88,581

Down $59,536 (-40%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$82,544

Down $59,536 (-42%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$6,037

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$155,709

Down $98,447 (-39%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$215,245

Up $32,995 (+18%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$59,536

Down $131,442 (-183%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $99,834Liabilities 2010: $17,692Net Assets 2010: $82,1422010Assets 2011: $96,040Liabilities 2011: $11,458Net Assets 2011: $84,5822011Assets 2012: $109,366Liabilities 2012: $8,602Net Assets 2012: $100,7642012Assets 2013: $78,776Liabilities 2013: $8,602Net Assets 2013: $70,1742013Assets 2014: $148,117Liabilities 2014: $6,037Net Assets 2014: $142,0802014Assets 2015: $88,581Liabilities 2015: $6,037Net Assets 2015: $82,5442015Assets 2016: $88,431Liabilities 2016: $15,532Net Assets 2016: $72,8992016Assets 2017: $47,937Liabilities 2017: $10,378Net Assets 2017: $37,5592017Assets 2018: $94,574Liabilities 2018: $11,951Net Assets 2018: $82,6232018Assets 2019: $41,904Liabilities 2019: $16,751Net Assets 2019: $25,1532019Assets 2020: $88,367Liabilities 2020: $8,738Net Assets 2020: $79,6292020Assets 2021: $58,107Liabilities 2021: $11,087Net Assets 2021: $47,0202021Assets 2022: $44,531Liabilities 2022: $7,700Net Assets 2022: $36,8312022Assets 2023: $37,557Liabilities 2023: $10,492Net Assets 2023: $27,0652023Assets 2024: $15,009Liabilities 2024: $6,442Net Assets 2024: $8,5672024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$88,581
Liabilities$6,037
Net Assets$82,544
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $825,8662010Expenses 2011: $374,3142011Expenses 2012: $366,3942012Revenue 2013: $254,438Expenses 2013: $285,028Net Income 2013: -$30,5902013Revenue 2014: $254,156Expenses 2014: $182,250Net Income 2014: $71,9062014Revenue 2015: $155,709Expenses 2015: $215,245Net Income 2015: -$59,5362015Revenue 2016: $484,830Expenses 2016: $494,475Net Income 2016: -$9,6452016Revenue 2017: $44,467Expenses 2017: $82,729Net Income 2017: -$38,2622017Revenue 2018: $175,970Expenses 2018: $130,906Net Income 2018: $45,0642018Revenue 2019: $219,347Expenses 2019: $276,817Net Income 2019: -$57,4702019Revenue 2020: $407,799Expenses 2020: $353,323Net Income 2020: $54,4762020Revenue 2021: $232,995Expenses 2021: $265,604Net Income 2021: -$32,6092021Revenue 2022: $153,532Expenses 2022: $163,721Net Income 2022: -$10,1892022Revenue 2023: $230,645Expenses 2023: $240,411Net Income 2023: -$9,7662023Revenue 2024: $119,106Expenses 2024: $137,604Net Income 2024: -$18,4982024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$155,709
Expenses$215,245
Net Income-$59,536
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$155,709
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide access to audio content that educates, informs and invigorates learning for vulnerable and at-risk populations mainly in sub-saharan africa. Our fit-for-purpose, solar and wind-up radios and mp3 players are designed and engineered for large groups and classrooms. We respond to humanitarian emergencies globally with solar and wind-up radio-lights. We are also involved in capacity building and training of local partners and populations.

See schedule o form 990. Part iii, line 1- to relieve poverty and suffering by providing training,communication, and education, and by educating the public as to the value of communications in achieving those objectives. To undertake assessments of the vulnerable in sub-sahara africa in order to create and extend clean, renewable and sustainable energy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$45,365$45,365→ $0
Accounts Receivable$22,932$31,716▲ $8,784
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$79,820$11,500▼ $68,320
Total Assets$148,117$88,581▼ $59,536
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,037$6,037→ $0
Total Liabilities$6,037$6,037→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$142,080$82,544▼ $59,536
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,080$82,544▼ $59,536
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$148,117$88,581▼ $59,536

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Closely Held Equity Interests$45,365--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Colleen RiniDirector
Peggy MclelandDirector
Sarah SchaeferDirector
Kristine PearsonDirector/pre
Edmund J BurnsDirector/sec
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$39,731
Program Service Revenue
$115,978
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$39,731
Change in Net Assets
$-59,536
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$215,245
Total Fundraising Expense$16,996
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$178,533$5,754$16,996$5,754
All Other Expenses-$4,406-$4,406
Fees for Services Other-$703-$703
Interest-$233-$233
Total Functional Expenses$178,533$19,716$16,996$215,245
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$215,245

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
Yes
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaClean Energy Radio---$215,245
-& Light Distribution----
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The members elect the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Compliance with the policy is reviewed annually by the board at its meeting or whenever a new board member joins the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“YES”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Form 990, part vi, line 15- the board of directors reviews all policies of the organization. Form 990, part vi, line 19- the organization make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, part vii, section b - procurement of products used in developmental and humanitarian initiatives.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents are available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lifeline Energy Foundation
EIN
13-4133423
Address
120 BROADWAY 18TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10271

Signing Officer

Name
Kristine Pearson
Title
Director/president
Signed
2016-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristine Pearson
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Schain Leifer Guralnick
Address
10 EAST 40TH STREET SUITE 2710, NEW YORK, NY 10016-0348
Preparer
Howard Schain
Phone
2126790380
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“See schedule o form 990. Part iii, line 1- to relieve poverty and suffering by providing training,communication, and education, and by educating the public as to the value of communications in achieving those objectives. To undertake assessments of the vulnerable in sub-sahara africa in order to create and extend clean, renewable and sustainable energy.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Distributed wind-up radios to orphaned and widow-headed families in sub- saharan africa. Funded research and development of a solar and wind-up mp3 -enabled radio designed for the foundation for schools, health clinics, communities and refugee camps in poor countries.”

Form 990, Part V, Line 4B

“SOUTH AFRICA”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$88,581
Liabilities
$6,037
Net assets
$82,544
Revenue
$155,709
Expenses
$215,245
Net income
-$59,536
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$1.19$1.38$0.18
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.10$0.27$2.31$2.40$0.10
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.08$0.37$1.54$1.64$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.11$0.47$2.33$2.66$0.33
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.09$0.80$4.08$3.53$0.54
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.17$0.25$2.19$2.77$0.57
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.12$0.83$1.76$1.31$0.45
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.48$0.10$0.38$0.44$0.83$0.38
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.16$0.73$4.85$4.94$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.06$0.83$1.56$2.15$0.60
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.48$0.06$1.42$2.54$1.82$0.72
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.09$0.70$2.54$2.85$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.09$1.01$3.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.11$0.85$3.74
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.18$0.82$8.26