Civic Intelligence

The Kposowa Foundation Inc

EIN 20-4269664 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Improve opportunities in serra leone

1049 Havenhurst Drive Ste 112Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

71st percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

96%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-42%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$22,577

Up $11,057 (+96%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$22,577

Up $11,057 (+96%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$67,009

Down $49,108 (-42%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$55,952

Down $90,363 (-62%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$11,057

Up $41,255 (+137%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2010: $10,566Liabilities 2010: $02010Assets 2011: $20,907Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2021: $31,513Net Assets 2021: $31,5132021Assets 2022: $41,718Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $41,7182022Assets 2023: $11,520Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $11,5202023Assets 2024: $22,577Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $22,5772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$22,577
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$22,577

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $60,132Expenses 2010: $69,124Net Income 2010: -$8,9922010Revenue 2011: $64,462Expenses 2011: $54,121Net Income 2011: $10,3412011Revenue 2021: $111,559Expenses 2021: $106,762Net Income 2021: $4,7972021Revenue 2022: $88,359Expenses 2022: $78,154Net Income 2022: $10,2052022Revenue 2023: $116,117Expenses 2023: $146,315Net Income 2023: -$30,1982023Revenue 2024: $67,009Expenses 2024: $55,952Net Income 2024: $11,0572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$67,009
Expenses$55,952
Net Income$11,057

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$67,009
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve education, economic opportunities and sustainable living for people in sierra leone.

Improve opportunities in serra leone

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT - OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE TO PAY FOR TUITION, SUPPLIES, FOOD & HOUSING COSTS FOR THE FOUR YEAR DURATION$18,989$18,989
WELL PROJECT - COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR WELLS IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM THE MOST.$9,188$9,188
Other program services$6,453$6,453
SANITARY PAD PROJECT - WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE PAD PROJECT AND DAYS FOR GIRLS TO GET SANITARY PADS AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN.$1,700$1,700
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH J CULBERSONPresident & CEO-$0--
JAMES CULBERSONDirector-$0--
JENNIFER KLEINCFO-$0--
SANDY BURKARTSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Kposowa Foundation Inc
EIN
20-4269664
In Care Of
% SARAH J CULBERSON
Phone
3109754095
Address
1049 HAVENHURST DRIVE STE 112, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah J Culberson
Title
President & CEO
Phone
3109754095
Signed
2025-08-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hss Associates
Address
3500 E Colorado Blvd Suite 111, Pasadena, CA 91107
Preparer
Esther Ho
Phone
6264463126
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10

Activity COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT Amount 18,989Activity SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Amount 1,104Activity DISABLED CHILDREN DONATION Amount 3,479Activity WELL PROJECT Amount 9,188Activity SANITARY PAD PROJECT Amount 1,700Activity SANITATION & HYGIENE (WASH) PRO Amount 520Activity SOLAR LANTERN PROJECT Amount 1,350

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountWEBSITE EXPENSE 63STIPENDS TO OVERSEE PROJECTS 5,400TEAM SUPPORT 200ADVERTISING 276BANK CHARGES 553BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 640DUES AND FEES 3,981SUPPLIES 1,764TRAVEL 250CONFERENCE,COVENTION,MEETINGS 150MEALS 135

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCURRENT ASSETS 1,025 1,025COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 7,073 7,073

Other program services Part III line 31

Seminars & workshops - sierra leone rising conducts educational seminars and workshops focused on leadership development, education, womens empowerment, and community health initiatives. These sessions aim to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to support sustainable development within local communities disabled children donation - supports children with disabilities by providing essential resources such as mobility aids, educational materials, and basic care supplies to improve their quality of life and access to education. Our primary donation initiative in this area is legs for sierra leone, helping restore mobility and independence.

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