Civic Intelligence

Vital Edge Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-3793080

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Jan 15, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.VITALEDGEAID.ORG
PO Box 2221Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(631) 537-5468

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

19th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$25,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-5.7%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE Q30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$106,690

Down $52,767 (-33%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$106,690

Down $52,767 (-33%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$195,100

Down $11,700 (-5.7%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$247,867

Up $109,992 (+80%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$52,767

Down $121,692 (-177%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $103,994Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $40,809Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $50,604Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $50,6042014Assets 2015: $77,762Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $77,7622015Assets 2016: $114,328Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $114,3282016Assets 2017: $66,932Net Assets 2017: $66,9322017Assets 2018: $42,987Net Assets 2018: $42,9872018Assets 2019: $90,532Net Assets 2019: $90,5322019Assets 2020: $159,457Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $159,4572020Assets 2021: $106,690Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $106,6902021Assets 2022: $200,646Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $200,6462022Assets 2023: $160,487Liabilities 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$106,690
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$106,690
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $162,319Expenses 2012: $104,602Net Income 2012: $57,7172012Revenue 2013: $48,685Expenses 2013: $111,870Net Income 2013: -$63,1852013Revenue 2014: $233,267Expenses 2014: $223,473Net Income 2014: $9,7942014Revenue 2015: $284,110Expenses 2015: $256,952Net Income 2015: $27,1582015Revenue 2016: $238,130Expenses 2016: $201,564Net Income 2016: $36,5662016Revenue 2017: $199,622Expenses 2017: $247,018Net Income 2017: -$47,3962017Revenue 2018: $177,335Expenses 2018: $201,270Net Income 2018: -$23,9352018Revenue 2019: $191,372Expenses 2019: $143,827Net Income 2019: $47,5452019Revenue 2020: $206,800Expenses 2020: $137,875Net Income 2020: $68,9252020Revenue 2021: $195,100Expenses 2021: $247,867Net Income 2021: -$52,7672021Revenue 2022: $226,120Expenses 2022: $132,164Net Income 2022: $93,9562022Revenue 2023: $119,637Expenses 2023: $159,796Net Income 2023: -$40,1592023

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$195,100
Expenses$247,867
Net Income-$52,767
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Jan 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$195,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide research, information and education on the global need for philanthropic contribution to provide for the third world poor while gaining an understanding of their culture which will provide for ensuring security of those lives abroad as well as here at home. The organization seeks to accomplish this through exhibitions, documentaries and specific programs and appeals based on a demonstrated and understandable goal, a limited and achievable objective, and a tangible result.see website for specific programs completed, in progress and contemplated.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$159,457$106,690▼ $52,767
Total Assets$159,457$106,690▼ $52,767
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$159,457$106,690▼ $52,767
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$159,457$106,690▼ $52,767
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$159,457$106,690▼ $52,767
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robin SaidmanChrn,ex DirectorPT$25,000$25,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Docey LewisDirector
Jeff LipsitzDirector
Nina RumboughDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$195,100
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$195,100
Change in Net Assets
$-52,767
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$222,867
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$25,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$28,500--$28,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,000--$25,000
Other Expenses$194,167$200-$200
Total Functional Expenses$247,667$200$0$247,867
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$194,167

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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
MaliHealth Programs---$99,993
SenegalMicro-savings---$69,924
NepalHumanitarian Aid---$24,250
PhapluEducation----
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
Backup withholding compliance
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vital Edge Fund
EIN
20-3793080
Phone
6315375468
Address
PO BOX 2221, SAG HARBOR, NY 11963

Signing Officer

Name
Robin Saidman
Title
Chrn,ex Director
Phone
6318994290
Signed
2021-01-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robin Saidman
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
KANDELL FARNWORTH & PUBINS CPA'S PC
Address
727 UNION AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-1912
Preparer
Lisa Hansen-johnson CPA
Phone
6317225300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To provide research, information and education on the global need for philanthropic contribution to provide for the third world poor while gaining an understanding of their culture which will provide for ensuring security of those lives abroad as well as here at home. The organization seeks to accomplish this through exhibitions, documentaries and specific programs and appeals based on a demonstrated and understandable goal, a limited and achievable objective, and a tangible result.see website for specific programs completed, in progress and contemplated.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“In 2012-2021 vital edge continued expanding the micro-savings program (sfc) in mali, senegaland nepal. Using these programs as a platform , additional programs are being introduced annually. To-date these include mid-wife training, literacy,agriculture, and health in mali, and organic cotton farming and weaving, market construction, market gardening and small business funding in senegal. Purchase of water drilling equipment, arriving in senegal will help facilitate more economic expansion of the market garden project, increase efficiency and reduce costs. A cheese making workshop and cheese distribution was started to develop the artisan based businesses of phaplu in nepal. Reconstruction efforts were continued in nepal after the april 25, 2015 earthquake.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$106,690
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$106,690
Revenue
$195,100
Expenses
$247,867
Net income
-$52,767
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.20$1.60$0.40
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$0.00$2.01$2.26$1.32$0.94
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$1.95$2.48$0.53
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.00$1.59$2.07$1.38$0.69
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.91$1.91$1.44$0.48
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.43$0.43$1.77$2.01$0.24
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.67$0.67$2.00$2.47$0.47
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$2.38$2.02$0.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$2.84$2.57$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$2.33$2.23$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.49$1.12$0.63
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.62$1.05$0.58