Civic Intelligence

B'Tselem Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-2823635

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 12, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BTSELEM.ORG
PO Box 34064Washington, DC 20043

(202) 783-0629

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$83,683

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$290,509

Down $87,206 (-23%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$252,087

Down $95,018 (-27%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$38,422

Up $7,812 (+26%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$374,779

Down $100,813 (-21%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$469,797

Up $125,174 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$95,018

Down $225,987 (-173%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $67,361Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $67,3612010Assets 2011: $127,818Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $127,8182011Assets 2012: $242,146Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $242,1462012Assets 2013: $152,550Liabilities 2013: $9,489Net Assets 2013: $143,0612013Assets 2014: $209,025Liabilities 2014: $16,763Net Assets 2014: $192,2622014Assets 2015: $234,822Liabilities 2015: $18,686Net Assets 2015: $216,1362015Assets 2016: $377,715Liabilities 2016: $30,610Net Assets 2016: $347,1052016Assets 2017: $290,509Liabilities 2017: $38,422Net Assets 2017: $252,0872017Assets 2018: $233,222Liabilities 2018: $2,738Net Assets 2018: $230,4842018Assets 2019: $324,871Liabilities 2019: $2,411Net Assets 2019: $322,4602019Assets 2020: $272,194Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $272,1942020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$290,509
Liabilities$38,422
Net Assets$252,087
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $193,1632010Expenses 2011: $237,8412011Expenses 2012: $281,3192012Revenue 2013: $284,051Expenses 2013: $388,409Net Income 2013: -$104,3582013Revenue 2014: $455,329Expenses 2014: $406,128Net Income 2014: $49,2012014Revenue 2015: $414,954Expenses 2015: $391,079Net Income 2015: $23,8752015Revenue 2016: $475,592Expenses 2016: $344,623Net Income 2016: $130,9692016Revenue 2017: $374,779Expenses 2017: $469,797Net Income 2017: -$95,0182017Revenue 2018: $441,717Expenses 2018: $463,320Net Income 2018: -$21,6032018Revenue 2019: $539,621Expenses 2019: $447,645Net Income 2019: $91,9762019Revenue 2020: $301,251Expenses 2020: $351,517Net Income 2020: -$50,2662020Revenue 2021: $482,060Expenses 2021: $754,254Net Income 2021: -$272,1942021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$374,779
Expenses$469,797
Net Income-$95,018
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$374,779
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

B'tselem usa builds support for the protection of human rights in the west bank and gaza by amplifying within the us the research and analysis of israeli human rights organizations and by increasing access to expert voices from israel and the occupied territories.

Builds support for the protection of human rights in the west bank and gaza strip.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$347,105$252,087▼ $95,018
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$231,899$215,323▼ $16,576
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$23,387$29,493▲ $6,106
Pledges and Grants Receivable$120,584$25,000▼ $95,584
Accounts Receivable$869$20,693▲ $19,824
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$855--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$121$0▼ $121
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$377,715$290,509▼ $87,206
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,610$38,422▲ $7,812
Total Liabilities$30,610$38,422▲ $7,812
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$347,105$252,087▼ $95,018
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$377,715$290,509▼ $87,206

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$9,607$9,607
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chelsey BerlinDirectorFT$74,000$9,683$83,683

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Edward KaufmanBoard Member
Hadar HarrisBoard Member
Naomi OrenstenBoard Member
Paul SchneiderTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$373,853
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$926
All Other Contributions
$373,853
Change in Net Assets
$-95,018
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$313,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$95,902
Other Expenses$60,895
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$313,000--$313,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,946$16,737-$83,683
Travel$20,831--$20,831
Office Expenses-$17,062-$17,062
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,451-$9,451
Pension Plan Contributions$4,867$1,217-$6,084
Payroll Taxes$4,529$1,132-$5,661
Fees for Services Other-$4,203-$4,203
Occupancy-$1,664-$1,664
Fees for Services Legal-$1,636-$1,636
Insurance$805--$805
Conferences and Meetings$750--$750
Other Employee Benefits$380$94-$474
Depreciation Depletion-$121-$121
Other Expenses$67--$67
Total Functional Expenses$416,480$53,317$0$469,797
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$313,000

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
Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt,Grants to Recipients Located in Region-00$313,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive director and board treasurer. A final draft copy of form 990 is then sent to the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
B'TSELEM INC
EIN
26-2823635
Phone
2027830629
Address
PO BOX 34064, WASHINGTON, DC 20043
Doing Business As
B'TSELEM USA

Signing Officer

Name
Mitchell Plitnick
Title
Acting Manager
Phone
2027830629
Signed
2018-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mitchell Plitnick
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
901 N GLEBE ROAD SUITE 200, ARLINGTON, VA 22203
Preparer
Ivy Beckham
Phone
5712279500
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$290,509
Liabilities
$38,422
Net assets
$252,087
Revenue
$374,779
Expenses
$469,797
Net income
-$95,018
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$4.82$7.54$2.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.00$2.72$3.01$3.52$0.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.02$3.22$5.40$4.48$0.92
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.03$2.30$4.42$4.63$0.22
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.38$2.52$3.75$4.70$0.95
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.78$0.31$3.47$4.76$3.45$1.31
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.19$2.16$4.15$3.91$0.24
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.17$1.92$4.55$4.06$0.49
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.09$1.43$2.84$3.88$1.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.42$0.00$2.42$2.81
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.28$0.00$1.28$2.38
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.67$0.00$0.67$1.93