Liabilities / Assets
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Voss Foundation Inc
990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-2902820
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
14th percentile
Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 36.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
8th percentile
Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
73rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$73,635
Down $94,645 (-56%) from 2018
Net Assets
Down$72,625
Down $91,401 (-56%) from 2018
Liabilities
Down$1,010
Down $3,244 (-76%) from 2018
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$368,905
Up $65,021 (+21%) from 2018
Expenses
Down$459,987
Down $39,873 (-8.0%) from 2018
Net Income
Up-$91,082
Up $104,894 (+54%) from 2018
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Apr 7, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $371,627
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The voss foundation is dedicated to funding access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene as a means to enable community-driven development in sub-saharan africa and raising awareness of the ongoing need in the region.
Funding access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene to communities in sub-saharan africa.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $74,728 | $60,955 | ▼ $13,773 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $72,038 | $7,107 | ▼ $64,931 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,480 | $3,548 | ▲ $68 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $2,722 | - | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $15,312 | $2,025 | ▼ $13,287 |
| Total Assets | $168,280 | $73,635 | ▼ $94,645 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $4,254 | $1,010 | ▼ $3,244 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,254 | $1,010 | ▼ $3,244 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $164,026 | $72,625 | ▼ $91,401 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $164,026 | $72,625 | ▼ $91,401 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $168,280 | $73,635 | ▼ $94,645 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Rackish | Director Programs and Operations | FT | $121,540 | $14,115 | $135,655 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Amy Harclerode | Chair |
| Amikaya Gaston | Director |
| Knut Brundtland | Director |
| Robert Field | Director |
| Jan Eystein Saeboe | Past Treasurer |
| Engebret O Fekene | Secretary |
| Monika Syzmurska | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $367,550
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $66
- Other Revenue
- $1,289
- All Other Contributions
- $367,550
- Change in Net Assets
- $-91,082
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $368,905
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $12,149
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $381,054
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $368,905
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $268,422 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $133,802 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $106,969 |
| Other Expenses | $57,763 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $90,338 | $48,269 | $89,033 | $227,640 |
| Foreign Grants | $68,272 | - | - | $68,272 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $65,530 | - | - | $65,530 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $10,586 | $3,529 | $9,367 | $23,482 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $19,900 | - | $19,900 |
| Payroll Taxes | $6,974 | $3,515 | $6,811 | $17,300 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,991 | - | $14,991 |
| Fees for Services Other | $937 | $9,613 | $1,562 | $12,112 |
| Insurance | - | $4,190 | - | $4,190 |
| Other Expenses | $545 | $1,293 | $196 | $2,034 |
| Office Expenses | - | $74 | - | $74 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $243,182 | $109,836 | $106,969 | $459,987 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $472,136 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $459,987 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $459,987 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $12,149 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face Africa | Cambridge, MA | - | Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiatives | $33,612 |
| Georges Malaika Foundation | New York, NY | - | Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiatives | $31,918 |
International Summary
- Offices
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Spending
- $133,802
International Compliance
- Foreign grant records maintained
- No
- 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
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-saharan Africa | Grants to Recipients | Access to Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | - | - | $133,802 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
“Amy harclerode has a business relationship with monika syzmurska.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Prior to the preparation of the annual 990 filing, several members of the governing board, including the president and treasurer review the audited financial statements. The voss foundation accountant, director- programs and operations, treasurer (board member), and buchbinder tunick & company work closely together during the preparation of the federal and state filings. Prior to the submission of the completed federal and state returns the treasurer, audit committee, accountant, and key staff review the filings. All the board members receive a full copy of the final 990 prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The foundation follows the guidelines in our coi policy and we are directed by the same guidelines when we perform all our duties for the foundation. We are especially sensitive to the relationship between voss foundation and voss of norway and we strive to ensure that all our transactions are done at arm's length and with the highest degree of objectivity whenever that is required or relevant. All directors and officers of the organization are required to annually submit a signed acknowledgement of the conflict of interest policy. The form details any potential conflicts of interest that they or a member of their family or other related party may have with respect to the organization. The directors ensures that disclosures are collected from all such persons. If a conflict is found to exist, such individuals must recuse themselves from the discussions and voting on matters relating to the issue arising from that conflict.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“The executive committee determines the salary of the director, programs and operations, the director of strategic advancement & corporate citizenship. Salary is reviewed annually in conjunction with the setting of annual work objectives. Salary adjustments are based on the following factors: - general inflation adjustments relevant for the new york region and usa - competitive benchmarks for similar positions at other foundations - outstanding performance throughout the measurement period - the board minutes contemporaneously substantiate the decisionmaking process.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Financial statements, conflict of interest policy, governing documents, and 990 are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Voss Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 26-2902820
- Phone
- 2129952255
- Address
- 236 WEST 30TH STREET 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001
Signing Officer
- Name
- Amy Harclerode
- Title
- Chair
- Phone
- 2129952255
- Signed
- 2020-04-07
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Amy Harclerode
- Formed
- 2008
- Legal Domicile
- Ny
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Buchbinder Tunick & Co Llp
- Address
- ONE PENN PLAZA - SUITE 3500, NEW YORK, NY 10119-3601
- Preparer
- Marc Newman
- Phone
- 2126955003
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
“Net foreign currency transaction loss -319.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“The foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and from state and local income taxes under comparable laws. The foundation is not classified as a private foundation. The foundation is subject to taxes on unrelated business income (ubit), if applicable. For the tax years ended december 31, 2019 and 2018, the foundation incurred approximately $- , of ubit, which is included in other expenses in the statement of functional expenses. Management evaluated the foundation's tax positions and concluded that the foundation has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment or disclosure to these financial statements. Generally, the foundation is no longer subject to income tax examinations by u.s. Federal, state, or local tax authorities for years before 2016, which is the standard statue of limitation look-back period.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND FROM STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES UNDER COMPARABLE LAWS. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME (UBIT), IF APPLICABLE. FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018, THE FOUNDATION INCURRED APPROXIMATELY $- , OF UBIT, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN OTHER EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR DISCLOSURE TO THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2016, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUE OF LIMITATION LOOK-BACK PERIOD. |
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| IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") SIGNED ON BEHALF OF VOSS FOUNDATION AND THE PARTNERING ORGANIZATION, A BUDGET OUTLINES THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS GRANTED BY VOSS FOUNDATION. THE PARTNERING ORGANIZATION IS THEN REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPORTS ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE MOU, WHICH VOSS FOUNDATION REVIEWS AND COMPARES TO THE MOU. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE TERMS OF A GRANT, INCLUDING THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE, THE BUDGET, AND THE REPORTING ARE AGREED UPON THROUGH AN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") THAT IS SIGNED BY BOTH VOSS FOUNDATION AND THE GRANTEE. THE GRANTEE ALSO AGREE TO NOTIFY VOSS FOUNDATION OF ANY CHANGES TO THE BUDGET OR IMPLEMENTATION AND SERVICES PROVIDED, AND AGREES TO NOT MAKE MATERIAL CHANGES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF VOSS FOUNDATION. VOSS FOUNDATION MONITORS THE GRANTS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS THROUGH NARRATIVE REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, SENT VIA E-MAIL BY THE GRANTEE. IN ADDITION, COMPLETION REPORTS, INCLUDING COPIES OF RECEIPTS AND/OR FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE, WHEN POSSIBLE, AND COPIES OF ANY MATERIALS, REPORTS/TESTS, OR DATA PERTAINING TO THE GRANT ARE SUBMITTED BY THE GRANTEES AND REVIEWED BY VOSS FOUNDATION. VOSS FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVES ALSO STRIVE TO CONDUCT SITE VISITS FOR ACTIVE GRANTEES EVERY 12-24 MONTHS. THESE INCLUDE CONVERSATIONS WITH EMPLOYEES AND BENEFICIARIES ABOUT THE GRANTS AS WELL AS ASSESSMENTS OF THE STATE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF FUNDED INFRASTRUCTURE. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | AMY HARCLERODE HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH MONIKA SYZMURSKA. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | PRIOR TO THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL 990 FILING, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE VOSS FOUNDATION ACCOUNTANT, DIRECTOR- PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS, TREASURER (BOARD MEMBER), AND BUCHBINDER TUNICK & COMPANY WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE FILINGS. PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE COMPLETED FEDERAL AND STATE RETURNS THE TREASURER, AUDIT COMMITTEE, ACCOUNTANT, AND KEY STAFF REVIEW THE FILINGS. ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A FULL COPY OF THE FINAL 990 PRIOR TO FILING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDELINES IN OUR COI POLICY AND WE ARE DIRECTED BY THE SAME GUIDELINES WHEN WE PERFORM ALL OUR DUTIES FOR THE FOUNDATION. WE ARE ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VOSS FOUNDATION AND VOSS OF NORWAY AND WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL OUR TRANSACTIONS ARE DONE AT ARM'S LENGTH AND WITH THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF OBJECTIVITY WHENEVER THAT IS REQUIRED OR RELEVANT. ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE FORM DETAILS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT THEY OR A MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILY OR OTHER RELATED PARTY MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE DIRECTORS ENSURES THAT DISCLOSURES ARE COLLECTED FROM ALL SUCH PERSONS. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST, SUCH INDIVIDUALS MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSIONS AND VOTING ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE ISSUE ARISING FROM THAT CONFLICT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS, THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT & CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP. SALARY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SETTING OF ANNUAL WORK OBJECTIVES. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: - GENERAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS RELEVANT FOR THE NEW YORK REGION AND USA - COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT OTHER FOUNDATIONS - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE MEASUREMENT PERIOD - THE BOARD MINUTES CONTEMPORANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIATE THE DECISIONMAKING PROCESS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | NET FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION LOSS -319. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $73,635
- Liabilities
- $1,010
- Net assets
- $72,625
- Revenue
- $368,905
- Expenses
- $459,987
- Net income
- -$91,082