Civic Intelligence

The Borgen Project

EIN 20-0536470 • 501(c)3 • Tacoma, WA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

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Profile

To improve conditions for people living in extreme poverty.

2661 North Pearl Street PMB 442Tacoma, WA 98407

www.borgenproject.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$799,081

Down $150,790 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$8,526

Down $7,452 (-47%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$790,555

Down $143,338 (-15%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$507,352

Down $66,844 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$650,690

Down $15,934 (-2.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$143,338

Down $50,910 (-55%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $82,025Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $133,349Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $181,462Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $181,4622014Assets 2015: $200,432Liabilities 2015: $4,475Net Assets 2015: $195,9572015Assets 2016: $237,288Liabilities 2016: $1,692Net Assets 2016: $235,5962016Assets 2017: $274,825Liabilities 2017: $1,384Net Assets 2017: $273,4412017Assets 2018: $220,917Liabilities 2018: $4,221Net Assets 2018: $216,6962018Assets 2019: $272,772Liabilities 2019: $7,262Net Assets 2019: $265,5102019Assets 2020: $1,001,013Liabilities 2020: $6,716Net Assets 2020: $994,2972020Assets 2021: $1,277,204Liabilities 2021: $6,822Net Assets 2021: $1,270,3822021Assets 2022: $997,227Liabilities 2022: $9,234Net Assets 2022: $987,9932022Assets 2023: $949,871Liabilities 2023: $15,978Net Assets 2023: $933,8932023Assets 2024: $799,081Liabilities 2024: $8,526Net Assets 2024: $790,5552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$799,081
Liabilities$8,526
Net Assets$790,555
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $62,921Expenses 2012: $25,615Net Income 2012: $37,3062012Revenue 2013: $100,554Expenses 2013: $49,230Net Income 2013: $51,3242013Revenue 2014: $205,567Expenses 2014: $157,002Net Income 2014: $48,5652014Revenue 2015: $206,506Expenses 2015: $194,103Net Income 2015: $12,4032015Revenue 2016: $270,582Expenses 2016: $237,858Net Income 2016: $32,7242016Revenue 2017: $375,793Expenses 2017: $348,401Net Income 2017: $27,3922017Revenue 2018: $403,467Expenses 2018: $456,226Net Income 2018: -$52,7592018Revenue 2019: $474,707Expenses 2019: $447,789Net Income 2019: $26,9182019Revenue 2020: $1,308,273Expenses 2020: $599,885Net Income 2020: $708,3882020Revenue 2021: $911,644Expenses 2021: $672,281Net Income 2021: $239,3632021Revenue 2022: $419,026Expenses 2022: $602,173Net Income 2022: -$183,1472022Revenue 2023: $574,196Expenses 2023: $666,624Net Income 2023: -$92,4282023Revenue 2024: $507,352Expenses 2024: $650,690Net Income 2024: -$143,3382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$507,352
Expenses$650,690
Net Income-$143,338
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$799,081
Liabilities
$8,526
Net assets
$790,555
Revenue
$507,352
Expenses
$650,690
Net income
-$143,338
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.01$0.79$0.51$0.65$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.02$0.93$0.57$0.67$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.01$0.99$0.42$0.60$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.01$1.27$0.91$0.67$0.24
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.01$0.99$1.31$0.60$0.71
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.01$0.27$0.47$0.45$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.40$0.46$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.38$0.35$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.27$0.24$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.21$0.19$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.21$0.16$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.10$0.05$0.05
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.06$0.03$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$507,352
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve conditions for people living in extreme poverty.

The Borgen Project continued to advocate for those born into the worst living conditons on earth. The organization engages the public and key decision-makers in effective ways to combat global poverty and address inequality.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$836,813$704,261▼ $132,552
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$113,058$94,820▼ $18,238
Total Assets$949,871$799,081▼ $150,790
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,978$8,526▼ $7,452
Total Liabilities$15,978$8,526▼ $7,452
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$933,893$790,555▼ $143,338
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$933,893$790,555▼ $143,338
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$949,871$799,081▼ $150,790
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Clint BorgenPresidentFT$141,437$141,437

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kristina PecoraChair
Marc SchneiderVice Chair
Andy TaylorDirector
Mia K EkanemSecretary
Donald GirskisTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$404,876
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$102,476
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$404,876
Change in Net Assets
$-143,338
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$358,162
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$292,528
Total Fundraising Expense$8,908
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$255,793$179-$255,972
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$134,082$3,112$4,243$141,437
Other Salaries and Wages$110,998$2,575$3,513$117,086
Payroll Taxes$23,216$540$735$24,491
Information Technology$18,249$6,138-$24,387
Pension Plan Contributions$7,977$1,285$252$9,514
Travel$6,721$1,355-$8,076
Fees for Services Accounting$2,500$2,979-$5,479
All Other Expenses$305$4,941-$5,246
Office Expenses$2,005$7$165$2,177
Insurance$134$627-$761
Other Expenses$-524$343-$-181
Total Functional Expenses$616,507$25,275$8,908$650,690
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The return was prepared by outside accountants and reviewed by senior management. The board reviewed the full 990 prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the involved individuals (director, officer, employee and/or volunteer) must complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which s/he is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interestor the perception of a conflict of interest. This policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors. A person who has a conflict of interest will not participate in or be permitted to hear the boards or committees discussion of the matter except to respond to questions. Such person will not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with rewpect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. A person who has a conflict of interest with respect to a contract or”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board determines the compensation of the president/executive director. Their review includes compensation surveys and the process is discussed and documented. The last compensation review took place on February 2023.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Borgen Project
EIN
20-0536470
In Care Of
% Clint Borgen
Phone
2534337118
Address
2661 North Pearl Street PMB 442, Tacoma, WA 98407

Signing Officer

Name
Clint Borgen
Title
President
Phone
2534337118
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
2,270

Preparer

Firm
Budd Bay Accountants & Advisors Inc
Address
PO Box 245, Olympia, WA 98507
Preparer
Gary J Merz Mba Taxation
Phone
3607869515
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Content Team and Editors: 81,911 Program Support: 92,150 Civic Engagement: 81,911”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The return was prepared by outside accountants and reviewed by senior management. The board reviewed the full 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the involved individuals (director, officer, employee and/or volunteer) must complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which s/he is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interestor the perception of a conflict of interest. This policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors. A person who has a conflict of interest will not participate in or be permitted to hear the boards or committees discussion of the matter except to respond to questions. Such person will not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with rewpect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. A person who has a conflict of interest with respect to a contract or
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board determines the compensation of the president/executive director. Their review includes compensation surveys and the process is discussed and documented. The last compensation review took place on February 2023.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Content Team and Editors: 81,911 Program Support: 92,150 Civic Engagement: 81,911
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