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The Yes Lab Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-3621511

Sep 01, 2018 to Aug 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 14, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.YESLAB.ORG
20 Cooper Square 5th FloorNew York, NY 10003-7112

(917) 209-3282

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

94th percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$10,950

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1620%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

919%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$498,553

Up $469,564 (+1620%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$361,692

Up $452,065 (+500%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$136,861

Up $17,499 (+15%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$741,480

Up $668,740 (+919%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$289,415

Up $223,140 (+337%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$452,065

Up $445,600 (+6892%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2013: $118,839Liabilities 2013: $91,571Net Assets 2013: $27,2682013Assets 2014: $101,300Liabilities 2014: $40,010Net Assets 2014: $61,2902014Assets 2015: $156,459Liabilities 2015: $119,973Net Assets 2015: $36,4862015Assets 2016: $78,531Liabilities 2016: $130,216Net Assets 2016: -$51,6852016Assets 2017: $28,010Liabilities 2017: $124,848Net Assets 2017: -$96,8382017Assets 2018: $28,989Liabilities 2018: $119,362Net Assets 2018: -$90,3732018Assets 2019: $498,553Liabilities 2019: $136,861Net Assets 2019: $361,6922019Assets 2020: $127,756Liabilities 2020: $156,131Net Assets 2020: -$28,3752020Assets 2021: $89,255Liabilities 2021: $126,295Net Assets 2021: -$37,0402021Assets 2022: $82,494Liabilities 2022: $127,714Net Assets 2022: -$45,2202022Assets 2023: $105,578Liabilities 2023: $123,101Net Assets 2023: -$17,5232023Assets 2024: $118,733Liabilities 2024: $166,253Net Assets 2024: -$47,5202024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$498,553
Liabilities$136,861
Net Assets$361,692
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2013: $398,5362013Revenue 2014: $379,385Expenses 2014: $339,350Net Income 2014: $40,0352014Revenue 2015: $273,238Expenses 2015: $215,977Net Income 2015: $57,2612015Revenue 2016: $98,643Expenses 2016: $186,814Net Income 2016: -$88,1712016Revenue 2017: $163,110Expenses 2017: $208,263Net Income 2017: -$45,1532017Revenue 2018: $72,740Expenses 2018: $66,275Net Income 2018: $6,4652018Revenue 2019: $741,480Expenses 2019: $289,415Net Income 2019: $452,0652019Revenue 2020: $58,755Expenses 2020: $448,822Net Income 2020: -$390,0672020Revenue 2021: $89,020Expenses 2021: $97,685Net Income 2021: -$8,6652021Revenue 2022: $65,639Expenses 2022: $73,819Net Income 2022: -$8,1802022Revenue 2023: $284,928Expenses 2023: $257,231Net Income 2023: $27,6972023Revenue 2024: $230,057Expenses 2024: $260,054Net Income 2024: -$29,9972024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$741,480
Expenses$289,415
Net Income$452,065
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2018 to Aug 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 14, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$741,480
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the yes lab, inc. Is to educate the general public by teaching methods and strategies to uncover and publicize the truth with regard to motives and operations of governmental and corporate entities. In addition, the yes lab educates organizations on how to more effectively communicate with the public about their campaigns by using savvy media strategies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$302$250,104▲ $249,802
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$25,183$214,680▲ $189,497
Loans From Officers Directors$109,500$109,500→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$25,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,357$8,504▲ $5,147
Receivables From Officers Etc$147$265▲ $118
Total Assets$28,989$498,553▲ $469,564
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$362$27,361▲ $26,999
Other Liabilities$9,500$0▼ $9,500
Total Liabilities$119,362$136,861▲ $17,499
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$468,342-
Unrestricted Net Assets$-90,373$-106,650▼ $16,277
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-90,373$361,692▲ $452,065
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,989$498,553▲ $469,564

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,504$14,771$23,275
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jacques ServinVice PresidentPT$10,950$10,950
Igor VamosTreasurerPT$8,408$8,408

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph Huff-hannonPresident, Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$726,422
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$15,058
All Other Contributions
$726,422
Change in Net Assets
$452,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$111,625
Other Expenses$106,032
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,758
Total Fundraising Expense$1,231
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$111,625--$111,625
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,858$8,600$300$71,758
Travel$17,761$30-$17,791
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,890-$14,890
Fees for Services Other$5,048$3,575$800$9,423
Office Expenses$7,040$822-$7,862
Information Technology$3,407$373$51$3,831
Depreciation Depletion-$2,209-$2,209
Other Expenses$47$270$80$397
Total Functional Expenses$257,415$30,769$1,231$289,415
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Surfing for ChangeSanta Cruz, CA-SURFING FOR CHANGE'S "MOTHERFUCKER AWARDS" IS AN ANNUAL THEATRICAL EVENT THAT HIGHLIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL ABUSES IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. THE ANTI-AWARDS CEREMONY FEATURES PROMINENT CRITICS AND JOURNALISTS WHO INVESTIGATE CRIMES AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. THE YES LAB HAS ACTED AS A FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE PROJECT SINCE 2018.$111,625
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$109,500$109,500→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$147$265▲ $118
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
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

“Officers and board members igor vamos and jacques servin are in a business relationship through 3 different companies. They are partners in free speech llc, common decency llc, and fix the world llc, which are all companies formed to produce and distribute documentary films. Officer and board member joseph huff-hannon was contracted to work for fix the world llc as an independent contractor for approximately one year.”

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

“Prior to filing, the 990 will be reviewed by the directors igor vamos and jacques servin, along with the return being provided to each member of the board.”

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

“Board members must disclose any potential conflict of interest and as well as conflicts as they occur to other board members, officers, and anyone else whose interests may be affected before any decisions are made.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes these documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Yes Lab Inc
EIN
27-3621511
Phone
9172093282
Address
20 COOPER SQUARE 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10003-7112

Signing Officer

Name
Igor Vamos
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9172093282
Signed
2020-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Igor Vamos
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0
Volunteers
37

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Chris Bellando
Phone
2126972299
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$498,553
Liabilities
$136,861
Net assets
$361,692
Revenue
$741,480
Expenses
$289,415
Net income
$452,065
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$1.66$0.48$2.30$2.60$0.30
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$1.23$0.18$2.85$2.57$0.28
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.82$1.28$0.45$0.66$0.74$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$1.26$0.37$0.89$0.98$0.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.28$1.56$0.28$0.59$4.49$3.90
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.99$1.37$3.62$7.41$2.89$4.52
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$1.19$0.90$0.73$0.66$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$1.25$0.97$1.63$2.08$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$1.30$0.52$0.99$1.87$0.88
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$1.20$0.36$2.73$2.16$0.57
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.40$0.61$3.79$3.39$0.40
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$0.92$0.27$3.99