Civic Intelligence

Borgen Project

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-0536470

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 04, 2024

Organization Profilewww.borgenproject.org

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2661 North Pearl Street PMB 442Tacoma, WA 98407

(253) 433-7118

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.02x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

19th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$130,583

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-4.7%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Down

$949,871

Down $47,356 (-4.7%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$933,893

Down $54,100 (-5.5%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$15,978

Up $6,744 (+73%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$574,196

Up $155,170 (+37%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$666,624

Up $64,451 (+11%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$92,428

Up $90,719 (+50%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th 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

2023

Assets$949,871
Liabilities$15,978
Net Assets$933,893
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th 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

2023

Revenue$574,196
Expenses$666,624
Net Income-$92,428
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 4, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$574,196
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$946,785$836,813▼ $109,972
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50,442$113,058▲ $62,616
Total Assets$997,227$949,871▼ $47,356
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,234$15,978▲ $6,744
Total Liabilities$9,234$15,978▲ $6,744
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$987,993$933,893▼ $54,100
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$987,993$933,893▼ $54,100
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$997,227$949,871▼ $47,356
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Clint BorgenPresidentFT$130,583$130,583

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chuck CooperChair
Donald GirskisVice Chair
Marc SchneiderDirector
Miata K EkanemDirector
Natalie Gill-MensahDirector
Kristina PecoraSecretary
Andy TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$508,216
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$65,980
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$508,216
Change in Net Assets
$-92,428
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$379,596
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$287,028
Total Fundraising Expense$8,780
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$271,317$179-$271,496
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$123,688$2,978$3,917$130,583
Other Salaries and Wages$105,814$2,558$3,352$111,724
Information Technology$34,357$3,013-$37,370
Payroll Taxes$19,921$918$640$21,479
Other Employee Benefits$14,378$437$233$15,048
Pension Plan Contributions$7,019$953$222$8,194
Travel$6,098$612-$6,710
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,308-$5,308
All Other Expenses-$4,989-$4,989
Office Expenses$3,066$99$416$3,581
Other Expenses$638$60-$698
Insurance-$591-$591
Total Functional Expenses$633,078$24,766$8,780$666,624
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
Address
2661 North Pearl Street PMB 442, Tacoma, WA 98407

Signing Officer

Name
Clint Borgen
Title
President
Phone
2534337118
Signed
2024-09-04
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
3,078

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: 87,050Program Support: 86,879Civic Engagement: 97,567”

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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: 87,050Program Support: 86,879Civic Engagement: 97,567
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$949,871
Liabilities
$15,978
Net assets
$933,893
Revenue
$574,196
Expenses
$666,624
Net income
-$92,428
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