Civic Intelligence

The Prometheus Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-3558542

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 11, 2016

41 DiscoveryIrvine, CA 92618

(949) 436-4500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

17th percentile

-17%

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

27th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-5.6%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$263,835

Down $34,757 (-12%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$262,660

Down $33,494 (-11%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$1,175

Down $1,263 (-52%) from 2014

Revenue

Down

$198,365

Down $11,710 (-5.6%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$231,859

Up $32,211 (+16%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$33,494

Down $43,921 (-421%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $32,050Liabilities 2010: $17,152Net Assets 2010: $14,8982010Assets 2011: $60,983Liabilities 2011: $24,057Net Assets 2011: $36,9262011Assets 2012: $20,812Liabilities 2012: $157,089Net Assets 2012: -$136,2772012Assets 2013: $286,210Liabilities 2013: $483Net Assets 2013: $285,7272013Assets 2014: $298,592Liabilities 2014: $2,438Net Assets 2014: $296,1542014Assets 2015: $263,835Liabilities 2015: $1,175Net Assets 2015: $262,6602015Assets 2016: $193,239Net Assets 2016: $193,2392016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$263,835
Liabilities$1,175
Net Assets$262,660

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $561,5802010Expenses 2011: $527,9312011Expenses 2012: $277,9922012Revenue 2013: $484,442Expenses 2013: $62,787Net Income 2013: $421,6552013Revenue 2014: $210,075Expenses 2014: $199,648Net Income 2014: $10,4272014Revenue 2015: $198,365Expenses 2015: $231,859Net Income 2015: -$33,4942015Revenue 2016: $37,905Expenses 2016: $145,854Net Income 2016: -$107,9492016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$198,365
Expenses$231,859
Net Income-$33,494
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$198,365
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To reduce the burden of government, dedicated to utilizing the power of mobile technology to empower the citizenry with the tools and knowledge to advocate for policy change through mobile applications, the institute is constantly pursuing public policy advocacy.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE PROMETHEUS INSTITUTE IS CONSTANTLY IMPROVING ITS POPULAR MOBILE APP, DIY DEMOCRACY FOR MOBILE PHONES. IN CURRENT YEAR, IT IMPROVED VIEWERS BEING ABLE TO SEE COMPLAINTS, LETTERS, AND REPORTS FILED BY OTHERS, INTEGRATING THE APP WITH FACEBOOK, AND REDESIGNING THE HOME PAGE.$205,488-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JUSTIN HARTFIELDChairman-$0--
MATT HARRISONPresidentFT$0--
ALBERT LOPEZTreasurer-$0--
JOHN FRANKDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Prometheus Institute
EIN
20-3558542
Address
41 DISCOVERY, IRVINE, CA 92618

Signing Officer

Name
Matt Harrison
Title
President
Signed
2016-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Tarvaran Askelson & Company
Address
32565 B Golden Lantern Suite 509, Dana Point, CA 92629
Preparer
Eric Askelson CPA
Phone
7606839545
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $406

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $4329

Other Expenses.1

KORCHULA PROJECT $145500

Other Expenses.2

BOARD FEES $9000

Other Expenses.3

COMPUTER EXPENSES $1804

Other Expenses.4

Dues and subscriptions $785

Other Expenses.5

Tax and registration $294

Other Expenses.6

BANK FEES $230

Other Assets.1008

Receivables-Other Disqualified Persons - Beginning $296223 Receivables-Other Disqualified Persons - Ending $257695

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $870 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1

Payroll liabilities - Beginning $1568 Payroll liabilities - Ending $1175

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