Civic Intelligence

Empowered Community Services

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-2241947

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

Organization ProfileWWW.ECSWORLD.COM
6269 Variel Avenue No DWoodland Hills, CA 91367

(818) 716-2900

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

17th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 17% 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

7th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,868

Down $1,932 (-40%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$2,868

Down $1,932 (-40%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$10,448

Down $14,252 (-58%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$12,380

Down $11,779 (-49%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$1,932

Down $2,473 (-457%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2011: $9,688Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $9,6882011Assets 2012: $2,339Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,3392012Assets 2013: $4,259Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $4,2592013Assets 2014: $4,800Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $4,8002014Assets 2015: $2,868Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,8682015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,868
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,868
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2011: $30,190Expenses 2011: $26,260Net Income 2011: $3,9302011Revenue 2012: $23,814Expenses 2012: $31,163Net Income 2012: -$7,3492012Revenue 2013: $20,312Expenses 2013: $19,470Net Income 2013: $8422013Revenue 2014: $24,700Expenses 2014: $24,159Net Income 2014: $5412014Revenue 2015: $10,448Expenses 2015: $12,380Net Income 2015: -$1,9322015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$10,448
Expenses$12,380
Net Income-$1,932
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 18, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$10,448
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ecs' primary mission is addressing global poverty through education and rebuilding lives at a personal level. Founded on the heals of the tsunami in sri lanka in december of 2004, ecs provides funds for re-establishing liveliehoods - by funding the purchase of fishing boats, nets, bakeries and rebuilding homes. Funds are provided for educating rural children, establishing pre-schools, training teachers, building science and computer centers, establishing libraries and providing food, uniforms, back packs for children and school supplies and other assistance.

To help rebuild lives to victims of the december 2004 tsunami in sri lanka and address global poverty through education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,333$2,868▼ $1,465
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$4,800$2,868▼ $1,932
Investments Other Securities$467--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$4,800$2,868▼ $1,932
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,800$2,868▼ $1,932
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,800$2,868▼ $1,932
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank PereraPresident
Esther PereraVice President
Janeeka T PereraDirector
Niminde F PereraDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,447
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,447
Change in Net Assets
$-1,932
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$12,380
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$1,898--$1,898
Other Expenses$1,764--$1,764
Total Functional Expenses$12,380$0$0$12,380
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
3
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sri LankaEcs Provides Funds and Assistance to Those Left Homeless by Tsunami Vicitims and Rural Children in-10-
Sri LankaSri Lanka by Funding Pre-school Education, School Supplies, Backpacks, Food, Uniforms and Shoes.-10-
Sri LankaTraining for Teachers Is Also Provided.-10-
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board members frank perera and srini perera are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Board members review form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“Organization is small so it is possible to monitor conflicts of interest by board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Requested information is provided to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empowered Community Services
EIN
20-2241947
Phone
8187162900
Address
6269 VARIEL AVENUE NO D, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367

Signing Officer

Name
Frank Perera
Title
President
Phone
8187161807
Signed
2016-07-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Frank Perera
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Nachman Flatt & Co
Address
5000 NORTH PARKWAY CALABASAS 107, CALABASAS, CA 91302-1400
Preparer
Nachman Flatt CPA
Phone
8185918898
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Professional fees: program service expenses 470. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 470. Social service program: program service expenses 303. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 303. Bank service charges: program service expenses 230. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 230. Education program costs: program service expenses 226. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 226. Advertising: program service expenses 168. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 168. Travel costs: program service expenses 134. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 134. Food expense: program service expenses 130. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 130. Medicines: program service expenses 87. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 87. Custom costs: program service expenses 82. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82. Telephone expenses: program service expenses 47. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47. Transport expenses: program service expenses 11. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11. Other fees: program service expenses 10. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$2,868
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,868
Revenue
$10,448
Expenses
$12,380
Net income
-$1,932
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.87$0.00$2.87$10.4$12.4$1.93
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.80$0.00$4.80$24.7$24.2$0.54
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.26$0.00$4.26$20.3$19.5$0.84
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.34$0.00$2.34$23.8$31.2$7.35
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.69$0.00$9.69$30.2$26.3$3.93