Civic Intelligence

The Gaia Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-0276326

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Nov 10, 2017

Organization Profilewww.supportgaia.org
23622 Calabasas RoadCalabasas, CA 91302

(818) 591-9309

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

52nd percentile

4.2%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

61st percentile

8.9%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$37,964

Up $3,106 (+8.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$31,911

Up $3,089 (+11%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$6,053

Up $17 (+0.3%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$74,150

Up $15,191 (+26%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$71,061

Up $8,555 (+14%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$3,089

Up $6,636 (+187%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2011: $3,743Net Assets 2011: $3,7432011Assets 2015: $38,388Liabilities 2015: $6,019Net Assets 2015: $32,3692015Assets 2016: $34,858Liabilities 2016: $6,036Net Assets 2016: $28,8222016Assets 2017: $37,964Liabilities 2017: $6,053Net Assets 2017: $31,9112017Assets 2018: $32,027Net Assets 2018: $32,0272018

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$37,964
Liabilities$6,053
Net Assets$31,911
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $11,050Expenses 2011: $11,185Net Income 2011: -$1352011Revenue 2015: $83,650Expenses 2015: $73,276Net Income 2015: $10,3742015Revenue 2016: $58,959Expenses 2016: $62,506Net Income 2016: -$3,5472016Revenue 2017: $74,150Expenses 2017: $71,061Net Income 2017: $3,0892017Revenue 2018: $26,350Expenses 2018: $26,234Net Income 2018: $1162018

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2017

Revenue$74,150
Expenses$71,061
Net Income$3,089
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Nov 10, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$74,150
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization's primary purpose is to identify and implement programs and projects that will minimize damage to our planet and maximize solutions for corrective action.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Organization provides living quarters for 7 US Forest Service research employees, funds and people to California Student Sustainability Coalition, starting with UCLA, spreading to all campuses, funds and people for tropic research based at UCLA for projects in Equador, and distribute periodic reports to friends of GAIA.$42,072-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gary L MorrisCFO/President-$0--
Penny FlinnVice President-$0--
Gordon GibsonDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The GAIA Foundation
EIN
26-0276326
Phone
8185919309
Address
23622 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Signing Officer

Name
Gary L Morris
Title
President
Signed
2017-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Claiborne Lavoie & Associates
Address
40327 ROAD 425A, OAKHURST, CA 93644
Preparer
Candace Lavoie
Phone
5596834224
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.10

“Class of Activity: Donation | Donee's Name: Sierra Foothill Conservacy | Donee's Address: 5067 CA-140 #D Mariposa CA 95338 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $13500”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.12

“Class of Activity: Donation | Donee's Name: Community Conservation Solutions | Donee's Address: 2554 Lincoln Blve Suite 223 Los Angeles CA 90291 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $7500”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $70”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $12”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $3886”

Other Expenses.1

“Outside Services $24763”

Other Expenses.2

“Brush Clearance $14175”

Other Expenses.3

“Supplies $2377”

Other Expenses.4

“Dues and Subscriptions $637”

Other Expenses.5

“Meals and Entertainment $434”

Other Expenses.6

“Membership Fees $95”

Other Expenses.7

“Conference Fees $25”

Other Expenses.8

“Pay Pal $13”

Other Assets.1004

“Miscellaneous - Beginning $29910 Miscellaneous - Ending $32384”

Other Assets.1

“Deferred Interest Expense - Beginning $36 Deferred Interest Expense - Ending $53”

Other Assets.2

“Website Design - NIS - Beginning $3000 Website Design - NIS - Ending $3000”

Total Liabilities.1007

“Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Beginning $6036 Secured Mortgages and Notes Payable - Ending $6053”

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,964
Liabilities
$6,053
Net assets
$31,911
Revenue
$74,150
Expenses
$71,061
Net income
$3,089
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.0$32.0$26.4$26.2$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.0$6.05$31.9$74.2$71.1$3.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.9$6.04$28.8$59.0$62.5$3.55
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.4$6.02$32.4$83.7$73.3$10.4
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.74$3.74$11.1$11.2$0.14