Civic Intelligence

Iola Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-1906629

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 19, 2018

8920 W Sunset Blvd No 200BWest Hollywood, CA 90069

(323) 782-4934

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

78th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$129,372

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

85%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

95%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$373,804

Up $172,053 (+85%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$353,949

Up $169,169 (+92%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$19,855

Up $2,884 (+17%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$793,887

Up $386,703 (+95%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$624,718

Up $163,779 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$169,169

Up $222,924 (+415%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2017

Assets$373,804
Liabilities$19,855
Net Assets$353,949

Operations Trend

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

2017

Revenue$793,887
Expenses$624,718
Net Income$169,169
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 19, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$801,399
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

It Gets Better'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 uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Its vision is a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$139,002$318,765▲ $179,763
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$34,443$34,453▲ $10
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,962$10,791▲ $4,829
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,819$5,508▲ $689
Accounts Receivable$15,238$2,000▼ $13,238
Total Assets$201,751$373,804▲ $172,053
Other Assets Total$2,287$2,287→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,971$19,855▲ $2,884
Total Liabilities$16,971$19,855▲ $2,884
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$184,780$353,949▲ $169,169
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$184,780$353,949▲ $169,169
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$201,751$373,804▲ $172,053

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,791$8,461$19,252
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian WenkeExecutive DirectorFT$125,142$4,230$129,372

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Avrielle GallagherDirector
Christy ThorntonDirector
Julie TarneyDirector
Paul DienDirector
Seth LevyCEO
Brian PinesSecretary & Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$789,421
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$70
Other Revenue
$4,396
All Other Contributions
$789,421
Change in Net Assets
$169,169

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$793,887
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$793,887
Total Revenue per Form 990
$793,887
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$352,245
Other Expenses$252,445
Total Fundraising Expense$27,899
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,028
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$156,743$19,994$11,434$188,171
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$107,770$13,740$7,862$129,372
Fees for Services Other$67,388$155-$67,543
Travel$39,710$2,325-$42,035
Office Expenses$28,545$9,889$1,047$39,481
Payroll Taxes$20,661$2,738$1,494$24,893
Foreign Grants$20,028--$20,028
Occupancy$14,940$1,980$1,080$18,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,400-$16,400
Other Employee Benefits$8,129$1,095$585$9,809
Advertising$7,433$985$537$8,955
Insurance$6,370$844$461$7,675
All Other Expenses$3,230$577$233$4,040
Depreciation Depletion$2,803$371$203$3,377
Conferences and Meetings$2,719$360$197$3,276
Other Expenses$2,202$292$2,607$2,607
Total Functional Expenses$512,776$84,043$27,899$624,718

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$624,718
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$624,718
Total Expenses per Form 990$624,718
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$20,028

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
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
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland)Grants to recipients located in the region-00$6,228
South AmericaGrants to recipients located in the region-00$4,800
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrants to recipients located in the region-00$4,500
North AmericaGrants to recipients located in the region-00$4,500
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
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
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, Section A, line 2

Kassie Thornton and Christie Thornton are each members of the Board and are married.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

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
8920 W Sunset Blvd No 200B, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Doing Business As
It Gets Better Project

Signing Officer

Name
Seth Levy
Title
Board Chair
Phone
3237824934
Signed
2018-09-19
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
5
Volunteers
22

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 67,388. Management and general expenses 155. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 67,543.

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 participates in Pride events, LGBTQ+ conferences, and a range of other activities around the world to interact directly with LGBTQ+ young people and hear from them about the issues they feel are most important to them. The It Gets Better Project then identifies existing resources or collaborates with partners to develop new resources to address these needs. Through this collaborative approach, The It Gets Better Project has improved the visibility of well-established organizations that provide services for LGBTQ+ youth. It has also generated opportunities to focus on emerging issues ranging from the participation of LGBTQ+ youth in recreational and professional sports to transgender health and wellness. The It Gets Better Project acts as a bridge for LGBTQ+ youth to connect with the community that cares so deeply about them, and it uses the power of collaboration to share positive messages of hope and resiliency.In 2017, the It Gets Better Project, along with representatives from its International Affiliate Network, presented on the power of media and social activism at SXSW (Austin, TX), World Pride 2017 Human Rights Conference (Madrid, Spain), 2017 World Out Games Human Rights Conference (Miami, FL), and Education First Global Leadership Summit (Lima, Peru). And, in partnership with the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, the It Gets Better Project hosted a contingent of community leaders from China to share best practices in the media/nonprofit space. The It Gets Better Project also hosted panels at PAX South (San Antonio, TX), PAX East (Boston, MA), and TwitchCon (Los Angeles, CA) to discuss strategies to alleviate bullying and other toxic behaviors targeting LGBTQ+ youth within online gaming communities.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM: In addition to its foundation in the United States, the It Gets Better Project now supports a growing network of 19 international affiliates: Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Moldova, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Each affiliate uses the power of the It Gets Better message in its own unique way to facilitate positive change for LGBTQ+ youth - while always keeping the power of storytelling front and center. Through coordinated efforts both domestic and overseas, and working alongside its affiliates, the It Gets Better Project is able to bring the expertise of established organizations into regions where resources for LGBTQ+ youth are scarce. The It Gets Better Project hosted its first Euro Summit in tandem with World Pride 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Representatives from the It Gets Better Project's European International Affiliate Network came together to learn about the issues impacting LGBTQ+ youth today - and how to counter the symptoms of isolation and other forms of stress through positive storytelling and community building.And, many small LGBTQ+ organizations and activist groups around the world struggle to fulfill their missions due to a lack of resources. The It Gets Better Project addresses this issue by investing in grassroots efforts that inspire LGBTQ+ youth through media. The It Gets Better Project provided funds to eight well-deserving LGBTQ+ groups on four different continents working to create a better, more inclusive world for LGBTQ+ young people.
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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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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The It Gets Better Project presents an annual request for proposals, which is extended primarily to Global Affiliates of the It Gets Better Project. Global Affiliates of the It Gets Better Project have already been vetted for legitimacy via a stringent review process inclusive of approvals from the Board of Directors; however, in special circumstances, the It Gets Better Project has provided grant opportunities outside the Global Affiliate Network on a case-by-case basis. All grants are approved by the It Gets Better Project's Board of Directors, and all grantees are expected to provide a report of results within one year of receiving an It Gets Better Project grant based on deliverables outlined in a signed agreement between the grantee and the It Gets Better Project. The It Gets Better Project maintains contact with grantees throughout the grant cycle to ensure the expenditures outlined in grant proposals are being followed as projected.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Kassie Thornton and Christie Thornton are each members of the Board and are married.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of Form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body before it is filed, for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors reviews annual conflict of interest disclosures and addresses any issues that arise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 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/ExplanationTxt4Upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Other professional fees: Program service expenses 67,388. Management and general expenses 155. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 67,543.
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