Civic Intelligence

Iola Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-1906629

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 17, 2016

Organization Profilewww.itgetsbetter.org
1313 West 8th Street No 230Los Angeles, CA 90017

(323) 782-4934

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.02x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

84th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$28,702

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.7% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

95th percentile

130%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Up

$248,809

Up $140,538 (+130%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$238,535

Up $140,137 (+142%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$10,274

Up $401 (+4.1%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$499,336

Up $152,375 (+44%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$359,200

Up $9,291 (+2.7%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$140,136

Up $143,084 (+4854%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $108,271Liabilities 2014: $9,873Net Assets 2014: $98,3982014Assets 2015: $248,809Liabilities 2015: $10,274Net Assets 2015: $238,5352015Assets 2016: $201,751Liabilities 2016: $16,971Net Assets 2016: $184,7802016Assets 2017: $373,804Liabilities 2017: $19,855Net Assets 2017: $353,9492017Assets 2018: $523,801Liabilities 2018: $28,952Net Assets 2018: $494,8492018Assets 2019: $1,507,327Liabilities 2019: $40,627Net Assets 2019: $1,466,7002019Assets 2020: $2,369,845Liabilities 2020: $141,711Net Assets 2020: $2,228,1342020Assets 2021: $3,984,891Liabilities 2021: $75,523Net Assets 2021: $3,909,3682021Assets 2022: $2,720,925Liabilities 2022: $273,377Net Assets 2022: $2,447,5482022Assets 2023: $920,376Liabilities 2023: $120,282Net Assets 2023: $800,0942023Assets 2024: $524,299Liabilities 2024: $64,307Net Assets 2024: $459,9922024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$248,809
Liabilities$10,274
Net Assets$238,535
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $346,961Expenses 2014: $349,909Net Income 2014: -$2,9482014Revenue 2015: $499,336Expenses 2015: $359,200Net Income 2015: $140,1362015Revenue 2016: $407,184Expenses 2016: $460,939Net Income 2016: -$53,7552016Revenue 2017: $793,887Expenses 2017: $624,718Net Income 2017: $169,1692017Revenue 2018: $915,468Expenses 2018: $774,568Net Income 2018: $140,9002018Revenue 2019: $2,215,523Expenses 2019: $1,243,672Net Income 2019: $971,8512019Revenue 2020: $2,302,564Expenses 2020: $1,541,130Net Income 2020: $761,4342020Revenue 2021: $4,070,092Expenses 2021: $2,388,858Net Income 2021: $1,681,2342021Revenue 2022: $3,113,730Expenses 2022: $4,558,085Net Income 2022: -$1,444,3552022Revenue 2023: $2,504,910Expenses 2023: $4,152,364Net Income 2023: -$1,647,4542023Revenue 2024: $2,136,887Expenses 2024: $2,478,492Net Income 2024: -$341,6052024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$499,336
Expenses$359,200
Net Income$140,136
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 17, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$503,774
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The It Gets Better Project's mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.

The mission of the It Gets Better Project is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$88,323$219,052▲ $130,729
Accounts Receivable$8,277$13,729▲ $5,452
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,703$8,172▲ $2,469
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,268$4,260▼ $1,008
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$700$2,509▲ $1,809
Total Assets$108,271$248,809▲ $140,538
Other Assets Total$0$1,087▲ $1,087
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,873$10,274▲ $401
Total Liabilities$9,873$10,274▲ $401
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$81,784$238,535▲ $156,751
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$16,614$0▼ $16,614
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$98,398$238,535▲ $140,137
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$108,271$248,809▲ $140,538

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,172$2,875$11,047
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Edward Farley term ended 62015Executive DirectorFT$28,702$28,702

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Avrielle GallagherDirector
Christy ThorntonDirector
Julie TarneyDirector
Kassie ThorntonDirector
Seth LevyCEO
Brian PinesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$496,632
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$34
Other Revenue
$2,670
All Other Contributions
$496,632
Change in Net Assets
$140,136

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$499,336
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$499,336
Total Revenue per Form 990
$499,336
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$201,772
Other Expenses$157,428
Total Fundraising Expense$26,164
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$122,391$19,524$3,593$145,508
Fees for Services Other$54,112$2,373$20,365$76,850
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,115$3,876$717$28,708
Office Expenses$14,390$7,127$339$21,856
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,779-$19,779
Occupancy$13,068$1,999$308$15,375
Payroll Taxes$12,744$1,949$300$14,993
Other Employee Benefits$10,677$1,634$252$12,563
Travel$8,932--$8,932
Insurance$3,221$493$76$3,790
Depreciation Depletion$1,310$200$31$1,541
Other Expenses$862$185$28$862
Fees for Services Legal$265$41$6$312
Advertising-$285-$285
All Other Expenses-$75$23$98
Total Functional Expenses$272,674$60,362$26,164$359,200

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$359,199
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$359,199
Total Expenses per Form 990$359,199
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Basak AyterPrior Board MemberCompensated for professional administrative servicesNo$16,900
S Levy S Laffin B PinesShareholders of Hypomania are Directors of IOLA FoundationSublease with Hypomania Content in which Seth Levy, Brian Pines and Stephanie Laffin have an ownership interest but no compensation relating to the transaction.No$7,594
Seth D LevyOfficerPayments made to Nixon Peabody, LLP in which Seth D. Levy is a partner.No$312
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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, Section B, line 11

“A copy of Form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body before it is filed, for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Board of Directors reviews annual conflict of interest disclosures and addresses any issues that arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The process for determining compensation for the Executive Director and Key Employees includes a review, discussion and approval by the Board of Directors, who do not have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation agreement, and independent of the person being compensated. The Board of Directors makes compensation decisions by looking at comparability data, the skills and expertise of the executive and the performance in meeting goals and expectations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
IOLA Foundation
EIN
26-1906629
Phone
3237824934
Address
1313 West 8th Street No 230, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Doing Business As
It Gets Better Project

Signing Officer

Name
Seth Levy
Title
CEO
Phone
3237824934
Signed
2016-05-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Seth Levy
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Harrington Group CPAs LLP
Address
234 East Colorado Blvd Suite M150, Pasadena, CA 91101
Preparer
Sean E Cain CPA
Phone
6264036801
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Other professional fees: Program service expenses 54,112. Management and general expenses 2,373. Fundraising expenses 20,365. Total expenses 76,850.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“IOLA Foundation is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d. Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by IOLA Foundation in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. IOLA Foundation's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: The It Gets Better Project works directly in communities and collaborates with other organizations to connect LGBT youth with the resources they need and to leverage the Project's mainstream recognition to raise awareness and inspire change.The Project was created by harnessing the power of an ever-growing chorus of voices that banded together to share messages of positivity with LGBT youth. More than just sharing messages, however, the Project participates in pride events, LGBT-oriented conferences and a range of other activities to interact directly with LGBT young people and hear from them about the issues they feel are most important to them. The Project then identifies existing resources or collaborates with partners to develop new resources that address these needs. Through this collaborative approach, the Project has improved the visibility of well-established organizations that provide services for LGBT youth. It has also generated opportunities to focus on emerging issues ranging from the participation of LGBT youth in recreational and professional sports to transgender health and wellness. The Project acts as a bridge for LGBT youth to connect with the community that cares so deeply about them, and uses the power of working together to show LGBT youth a brighter future.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM: The It Gets Better Project brings messages of hope to LGBT youth around the world and works globally to inspire change in local communities.The It Gets Better Project has been international in scope since the first it gets better videos appeared online. Beginning in those early days, countless it gets better videos have been offered from supporters around the globe. The videos are diverse in language, culture, and political viewpoint, and feature a range of different issues, but they always demonstrate the unifying theme that it gets better.Building on the momentum of the international videos, the Project has supported programs to benefit LGBT youth on six continents. The programs are as diverse as the Project's collection of videos. They include a museum exhibit in South Africa featuring local it gets better videos, an award-winning film featuring a transgender lead character in Thailand, a program about addressing LGBT bullying at the U.S. embassy in Guadalajara, Mexico and participation in pride festivals in several European capitals. People around the world have found inspiration in the it gets better message, and through that inspiration, the Project continues to identify new ways to create resources and improve the lives of LGBT youth.The Project now also supports a growing network of more than a dozen international affiliates, from Chile and Portugal to Sweden and Australia, each of which uses the power of the it gets better message in its own unique way to facilitate change for LGBT youth. Through coordinated efforts both domestic and overseas, and working alongside its affiliates, the Project is able to bring the expertise of established organizations into regions where resources for LGBT youth are scarce.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0IOLA Foundation is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d. Generally accepted accounting principles provide accounting and disclosure guidance about positions taken by an organization in its tax returns that might be uncertain. Management has considered its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by IOLA Foundation in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. IOLA Foundation's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0Payments made to Nixon Peabody, LLP in which Seth D. Levy is a partner.
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1Sublease with Hypomania Content in which Seth Levy, Brian Pines and Stephanie Laffin have an ownership interest but no compensation relating to the transaction.
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc2Compensated for professional administrative services
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of Form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body before it is filed, for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors reviews annual conflict of interest disclosures and addresses any issues that arise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The process for determining compensation for the Executive Director and Key Employees includes a review, discussion and approval by the Board of Directors, who do not have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation agreement, and independent of the person being compensated. The Board of Directors makes compensation decisions by looking at comparability data, the skills and expertise of the executive and the performance in meeting goals and expectations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Other professional fees: Program service expenses 54,112. Management and general expenses 2,373. Fundraising expenses 20,365. Total expenses 76,850.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$248,809
Liabilities
$10,274
Net assets
$238,535
Revenue
$499,336
Expenses
$359,200
Net income
$140,136
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.06$0.46$2.14$2.48$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.12$0.80$2.50$4.15$1.65
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.27$2.45$3.11$4.56$1.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.98$0.08$3.91$4.07$2.39$1.68
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.14$2.23$2.30$1.54$0.76
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.04$1.47$2.22$1.24$0.97
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.03$0.49$0.92$0.77$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$0.79$0.62$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.02$0.18$0.41$0.46$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.01$0.24$0.50$0.36$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.35$0.35$0.00