Civic Intelligence

Borgen Project

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-0536470

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Mar 18, 2016

Organization Profilewww.borgenproject.org

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1416 NW 46th Street Ste 105 PMB 145Seattle, WA 98107

(206) 414-1032

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.0%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$54,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

0.5%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$200,432

Up $18,970 (+10%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$195,957

Up $14,495 (+8.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$4,475

Up $4,475 from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$206,506

Up $939 (+0.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$194,103

Up $37,101 (+24%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$12,403

Down $36,162 (-74%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$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

2015

Assets$200,432
Liabilities$4,475
Net Assets$195,957
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

2015

Revenue$206,506
Expenses$194,103
Net Income$12,403
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Mar 18, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$206,506
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve conditions for people living in extreme poverty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$181,462$196,765▲ $15,303
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$3,667-
Total Assets$181,462$200,432▲ $18,970
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$4,480-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$-5-
Total Liabilities$0$4,475▲ $4,475
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$181,462$195,957▲ $14,495
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$181,462$195,957▲ $14,495
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$181,462$200,432▲ $18,970

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,667$1,833-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Clint BorgenPresidentPT$54,000$54,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam SmithDirector
Ava HahnDirector
Christian ThwaitesDirector
Dave ReichertDirector
Don GirskisDirector
Frank NovoselDirector
Nazar BaharnaDirector
Ryika HooshangiDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$204,906
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,600
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$171,452
Change in Net Assets
$12,403
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$112,188
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$81,915
Total Fundraising Expense$6,854
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$51,106$2,010$1,935$55,051
Fees for Services Other$49,629$658-$50,287
Office Expenses$30,152$518$408$31,078
Other Salaries and Wages$18,839--$18,839
Occupancy$8,052$1,597$447$10,096
Payroll Taxes$4,874$49$241$5,164
Travel$4,397--$4,397
Information Technology$4,099$22$22$4,143
Fees for Services Accounting$280$3,106$368$3,754
Other Expenses-$185$3,146$3,331
Advertising$2,974--$2,974
Other Employee Benefits$2,193$381$287$2,861
Fees for Services Lobbying$295$916-$1,211
Depreciation Depletion-$917-$917
Total Functional Expenses$176,890$10,359$6,854$194,103
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$2,240
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
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 Board reviews the full 990 prior to filing”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Directors annually identify conflicts of interest”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Board determines the compensation of the President/Executive Director”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Borgen Project
EIN
20-0536470
Address
1416 NW 46th Street Ste 105 PMB 145, Seattle, WA 98107

Signing Officer

Name
Clint Borgen
Title
President
Phone
2064141032
Signed
2016-03-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Short CPA LLC
Address
7218 Jillspring Ct, Springfield, VA 22152
Preparer
Brian P Short
Phone
5712130128
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Freelancers - Program Expense $49,629.06, Management/Operations $657.67”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Directors annually identify conflicts of interest
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board determines the compensation of the President/Executive Director
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents are made available upon request
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$200,432
Liabilities
$4,475
Net assets
$195,957
Revenue
$206,506
Expenses
$194,103
Net income
$12,403
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