Civic Intelligence

Kweli Journal Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-0318769

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 08, 2024

PO Box 693New York, NY 10021

(212) 472-7444

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

6th percentile

-98%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-72%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$97,000

Down $251,802 (-72%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$95,500

Down $251,552 (-72%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,500

Down $250 (-14%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$182,440

Down $200,073 (-52%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$361,492

Up $46,335 (+15%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$179,052

Down $246,408 (-366%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $6,725Net Assets 2010: $6,7252010Assets 2019: $67,448Liabilities 2019: $51,348Net Assets 2019: $16,1002019Assets 2021: $239,709Liabilities 2021: $1,750Net Assets 2021: $237,9592021Assets 2022: $348,802Liabilities 2022: $1,750Net Assets 2022: $347,0522022Assets 2023: $97,000Liabilities 2023: $1,500Net Assets 2023: $95,5002023Assets 2024: $63,071Liabilities 2024: $3,281Net Assets 2024: $59,7902024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$97,000
Liabilities$1,500
Net Assets$95,500

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $25,572Expenses 2010: $26,391Net Income 2010: -$8192010Revenue 2019: $123,611Expenses 2019: $101,700Net Income 2019: $21,9112019Revenue 2021: $171,559Expenses 2021: $93,594Net Income 2021: $77,9652021Revenue 2022: $382,513Expenses 2022: $315,157Net Income 2022: $67,3562022Revenue 2023: $182,440Expenses 2023: $361,492Net Income 2023: -$179,0522023Revenue 2024: $197,974Expenses 2024: $233,684Net Income 2024: -$35,7102024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$182,440
Expenses$361,492
Net Income-$179,052
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 8, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$182,440
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Nurture artists and authors of color

Kweli's mission is to nurture emerging writers of color and create opportunities for their voices to be recognized and valued. By creating a community of black, indigenous and poc artists and programming based on artistic excellence and rigor, kweli empowers writers to share stories that engage and impact our communities. Our vision is for a world where the narratives being told reflect the truth of our histories and the possibilities for our future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$59,500$49,500▼ $10,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$289,302$46,282▼ $243,020
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,218-
Total Assets$348,802$97,000▼ $251,802
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,750$1,500▼ $250
Total Liabilities$1,750$1,500▼ $250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$347,052$95,500▼ $251,552
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$347,052$95,500▼ $251,552
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$348,802$97,000▼ $251,802
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ozier MuhammadBoard Vice President
Chika UnigweDirector
Clem RichardsonDirector
Emily Mei LauDirector
Iwalani KimDirector
Moran ShekelDirector
Laura PegramExecutive Director
Neela VaswaniSecretary
Alison MeyersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$132,694
Program Service Revenue
$49,746
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$67,694
Change in Net Assets
$-179,052
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$272,095
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$88,397
Total Fundraising Expense$1,234
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$130,429$5,443-$135,872
Other Salaries and Wages$58,336$20,500-$78,836
Travel$43,097--$43,097
Conferences and Meetings$30,111--$30,111
Office Expenses$22,686$1,386$693$24,765
Occupancy$9,057--$9,057
Advertising$6,226$1,000-$7,226
Payroll Taxes$4,463$1,568-$6,031
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,640-$5,640
Information Technology$3,274$385$193$3,852
Other Employee Benefits$2,612$918-$3,530
Insurance$886$825-$1,711
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,000--$1,000
Other Expenses$1,100$594$348$594
All Other Expenses$33--$33
Total Functional Expenses$320,917$39,341$1,234$361,492
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 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
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

Management reviews the form 990 prior to filing

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

UPON REQUEST.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kweli Journal Inc
EIN
27-0318769
Phone
2124727444
Address
PO BOX 693, NEW YORK, NY 10021

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Pegram
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2124727444
Signed
2024-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Pegram
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Frederick Martens
Phone
2126972299
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Artistic fees: program service expenses 118,649. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 118,649. Photographer: program service expenses 3,725. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,725. Videographer: program service expenses 4,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,350. Graphic design: program service expenses 3,705. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,705. Administrative consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,443. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,443.

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