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El Kilombo Intergalactico

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 20-3788954

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Sep 13, 2023

PO Box 11731Durham, NC 27703

(301) 792-4433

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

95th percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

29th percentile

$27,800

Higher top officer pay than 29% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

69th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

343%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B99 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$2,540,681

Up $640,465 (+34%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$2,481,831

Up $780,393 (+46%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$58,850

Down $139,928 (-70%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$1,198,600

Up $927,754 (+343%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$418,207

Up $18,434 (+4.6%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$780,393

Up $909,320 (+705%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $43,445Liabilities 2010: $92Net Assets 2010: $43,3532010Assets 2012: $205,085Liabilities 2012: $141,8852012Assets 2013: $302,912Liabilities 2013: $201,3782013Assets 2014: $353,326Liabilities 2014: $204,3052014Assets 2015: $551,592Liabilities 2015: $138,708Net Assets 2015: $412,8842015Assets 2016: $1,440,513Liabilities 2016: $668,012Net Assets 2016: $772,5012016Assets 2017: $1,676,082Liabilities 2017: $719,148Net Assets 2017: $956,9342017Assets 2018: $2,143,370Liabilities 2018: $766,684Net Assets 2018: $1,376,6862018Assets 2019: $1,868,573Liabilities 2019: $283,543Net Assets 2019: $1,585,0302019Assets 2020: $2,032,013Liabilities 2020: $201,648Net Assets 2020: $1,830,3652020Assets 2021: $1,900,216Liabilities 2021: $198,778Net Assets 2021: $1,701,4382021Assets 2022: $2,540,681Liabilities 2022: $58,850Net Assets 2022: $2,481,8312022Assets 2023: $1,959,759Liabilities 2023: $42,681Net Assets 2023: $1,917,0782023Assets 2024: $1,818,205Liabilities 2024: $43,058Net Assets 2024: $1,775,1472024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$2,540,681
Liabilities$58,850
Net Assets$2,481,831

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $45,137Expenses 2010: $20,876Net Income 2010: $24,2612010Revenue 2012: $92,814Expenses 2012: $74,437Net Income 2012: $18,3772012Revenue 2013: $144,294Expenses 2013: $105,959Net Income 2013: $38,3352013Revenue 2014: $113,958Expenses 2014: $66,306Net Income 2014: $47,6522014Revenue 2015: $340,009Expenses 2015: $76,146Net Income 2015: $263,8632015Revenue 2016: $521,998Expenses 2016: $162,381Net Income 2016: $359,6172016Revenue 2017: $489,289Expenses 2017: $304,856Net Income 2017: $184,4332017Revenue 2018: $695,842Expenses 2018: $276,090Net Income 2018: $419,7522018Revenue 2019: $553,313Expenses 2019: $344,969Net Income 2019: $208,3442019Revenue 2020: $577,101Expenses 2020: $331,766Net Income 2020: $245,3352020Revenue 2021: $270,846Expenses 2021: $399,773Net Income 2021: -$128,9272021Revenue 2022: $1,198,600Expenses 2022: $418,207Net Income 2022: $780,3932022Revenue 2023: $172,958Expenses 2023: $737,711Net Income 2023: -$564,7532023Revenue 2024: $236,855Expenses 2024: $378,786Net Income 2024: -$141,9312024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,198,600
Expenses$418,207
Net Income$780,393
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Sep 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,641,296
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Building from below is dedicated to research, education, and practical experimentation to support the creation of sustainable, self-determining communities. Our work is based on an organic farm and learning center where we build our vision for a democratic, egalitarian, and sustainable society by investigating the shifting social and ecological landscape and developing practicable alternative forms of organization such as worker cooperatives, agro-ecological farming, and affordable, energy-efficient housing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,701,438$2,481,831▲ $780,393
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$214,554$1,313,413▲ $1,098,859
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,360,476$950,762▼ $409,714
Investments Other Securities$14,521$29,329▲ $14,808
Accounts Receivable$7,629$8,834▲ $1,205
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,900,216$2,540,681▲ $640,465
Other Assets Total$303,036$238,343▼ $64,693
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$197,780$58,793▼ $138,987
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$998$57▼ $941
Total Liabilities$198,778$58,850▼ $139,928
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,701,438$2,481,831▲ $780,393
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,900,216$2,540,681▲ $640,465

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$649,815$183,335$833,150
Other Land Buildings$199,828$140,542$340,370
Land$101,119-$101,119
Other Assets Org$233,065--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mara KaufmanPresidentFT$27,800$27,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paola GuerreroSecretary
Vivian WangTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$52,166
Program Service Revenue
$164,662
Investment Income
$981,772
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$52,166
Change in Net Assets
$780,393
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$298,816
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$118,980
Total Fundraising Expense$5,858
Professional Fundraising Fees$411
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$118,980--$118,980
Depreciation Depletion-$67,628-$67,628
All Other Expenses$23,578$37,400-$60,978
Insurance-$22,531-$22,531
Other Expenses$34,393$21,073-$21,073
Interest-$5,822-$5,822
Advertising--$5,447$5,447
Fees for Services Legal-$3,001-$3,001
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,350-$1,350
Fees for Services Other-$725-$725
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$411$411
Office Expenses-$354-$354
Total Functional Expenses$212,540$199,809$5,858$418,207
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$411
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Loans Payable$20,117
Credit Card Payable$16,882
State Taxes Payable$16,356
Housing Deposits$5,438
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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 B, Line 11B

Annual meeting includes review of form 990

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

BY REQUEST

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

BY REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Building From Below
EIN
20-3788954
Phone
3017924433
Address
PO BOX 11731, DURHAM, NC 27703

Signing Officer

Name
Vivian Wang
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3017924433
Signed
2023-09-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vivian Wang
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
HOLLAND AND COMPANY CPA'S
Address
411 POMPTON AVENUE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009
Preparer
Richard K Holland
Phone
9738570666
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Cleaning services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12,624. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,624. Event space rental expense: program service expenses 8,760. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,760. Restroom rental: program service expenses 7,806. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,806. Auto: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,494. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,494. Subscriptions expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,441. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,441. Event staffing: program service expenses 5,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,310. Equipments/tools expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,150. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,150. Bank fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,025. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,025. Dumpster rental: program service expenses 1,702. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,702. Selling expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,645. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,645. Fees expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,022. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,022. Telephone: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 780. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 780. Postage expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 642. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 642. Continue education workshops: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 571. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 571. Paypal fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.82$0.04$1.78$0.24$0.38$0.14
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.96$0.04$1.92$0.17$0.74$0.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.06$2.48$1.20$0.42$0.78
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.90$0.20$1.70$0.27$0.40$0.13
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.20$1.83$0.58$0.33$0.25
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.87$0.28$1.59$0.55$0.34$0.21
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.77$1.38$0.70$0.28$0.42
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.68$0.72$0.96$0.49$0.30$0.18
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.44$0.67$0.77$0.52$0.16$0.36
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.14$0.41$0.34$0.08$0.26
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.20$0.11$0.07$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.20$0.14$0.11$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.14$0.09$0.07$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.05$0.02$0.02