Civic Intelligence

Instruments 4 Africa

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-4657554

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jun 26, 2021

Organization Profilewww.i4africa.org
6101 Silverleaf LaneGarland, TX 75043

(214) 683-4893

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

17th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$56,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$222,003

Down $62,832 (-22%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$202,908

Down $61,740 (-23%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$19,095

Down $1,092 (-5.4%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$278,339

Down $249,559 (-47%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$368,413

Down $25,957 (-6.6%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$90,074

Down $223,602 (-167%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2013: $118,600Liabilities 2013: $42,0002013Assets 2015: $229,000Liabilities 2015: $229,000Net Assets 2015: $02015Assets 2017: $229,187Liabilities 2017: $245,7722017Assets 2018: $80,755Liabilities 2018: $319,756Net Assets 2018: -$239,0012018Assets 2019: $284,835Liabilities 2019: $20,187Net Assets 2019: $264,6482019Assets 2020: $222,003Liabilities 2020: $19,095Net Assets 2020: $202,9082020Assets 2021: $363,498Liabilities 2021: $14,143Net Assets 2021: $349,3552021Assets 2022: $582,837Liabilities 2022: $36,797Net Assets 2022: $546,0402022Assets 2023: $534,817Liabilities 2023: $308,390Net Assets 2023: $226,4272023Assets 2024: $438,269Liabilities 2024: $305,001Net Assets 2024: $133,2682024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$222,003
Liabilities$19,095
Net Assets$202,908
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $118,600Expenses 2013: $42,000Net Income 2013: $76,6002013Revenue 2015: $229,000Expenses 2015: $229,000Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2017: $72,133Expenses 2017: $245,772Net Income 2017: -$173,6392017Revenue 2018: $400,511Expenses 2018: $303,171Net Income 2018: $97,3402018Revenue 2019: $527,898Expenses 2019: $394,370Net Income 2019: $133,5282019Revenue 2020: $278,339Expenses 2020: $368,413Net Income 2020: -$90,0742020Revenue 2021: $726,851Expenses 2021: $524,458Net Income 2021: $202,3932021Revenue 2022: $738,506Expenses 2022: $541,821Net Income 2022: $196,6852022Revenue 2023: $204,158Expenses 2023: $523,751Net Income 2023: -$319,5932023Revenue 2024: $529,406Expenses 2024: $622,566Net Income 2024: -$93,1602024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$278,339
Expenses$368,413
Net Income-$90,074
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 26, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$278,339
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cultural preservation activities to promote tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution, build youth capacity and community and counter violent extremism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,734$102,021▲ $78,287
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$259,549$96,858▼ $162,691
Accounts Receivable$1,552$2,376▲ $824
Intangible Assets-$1,901-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$284,835$222,003▼ $62,832
Other Assets Total-$18,847-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,187$19,095▼ $1,092
Total Liabilities$20,187$19,095▼ $1,092
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$264,648$202,908▼ $61,740
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$264,648$202,908▼ $61,740
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$284,835$222,003▼ $62,832

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$88,805$17,954$106,759
Land$13,216-$13,216
Other Assets Org$18,847--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Paul ChandlerDirectorFT$56,000$56,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Hilary Thomas-ListonTrustee
Lamine SoumanouTrustee
Tama WalleyTrustee
Yves PaizeauTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$278,339
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$43,945
Change in Net Assets
$-90,074
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$241,666
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$126,747
Total Fundraising Expense$5,600
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$69,420--$69,420
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,800$5,600$5,600$56,000
Depreciation Depletion$10,286--$10,286
Travel$8,719--$8,719
Insurance-$6,515-$6,515
Other Employee Benefits$1,327--$1,327
Other Expenses$57,761$1,215-$1,215
Office Expenses-$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$333,979$28,834$5,600$368,413
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Director and officer have family relationship: married couple who founded organization in 2008.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The organization including attorney meet quarterly via conference call to monitor all policies and decision-making processes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The organization including attorney meet quarterly via conference call to monitor all policies and decision-making processes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The organization including attorney meet quarterly via conference call to monitor all policies and decision-making processes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The organization including attorney meet quarterly via conference call to monitor all policies and decision-making processes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization's documents are available by request and are also available on GuideStar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Instruments 4 Africa
EIN
20-4657554
Phone
2146834893
Address
6101 Silverleaf Lane, Garland, TX 75043

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Chandler
Title
Director
Signed
2021-06-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Chandler
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
L V Browne CPA
Address
2702 Carnation Drive, Richardson, TX 75082
Preparer
Lakeesha Browne
Phone
9727299906
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Change in investment grants = $3010”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Translation adjustment = $24891”

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Filings

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$222,003
Liabilities
$19,095
Net assets
$202,908
Revenue
$278,339
Expenses
$368,413
Net income
-$90,074
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.38$3.05$1.33$5.29$6.23$0.93
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.35$3.08$2.26$2.04$5.24$3.20
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.83$0.37$5.46$7.39$5.42$1.97
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.63$0.14$3.49$7.27$5.24$2.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.19$2.03$2.78$3.68$0.90
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.85$0.20$2.65$5.28$3.94$1.34
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.81$3.20$2.39$4.01$3.03$0.97
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.29$2.46$0.72$2.46$1.74
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.29$2.29$0.00$2.29$2.29$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.42$1.19$0.42$0.77
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