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Tusk USA Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 30-0190986

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 07, 2017

Organization Profileus.tusk.org
525 East 89th St Courtyard OfficeNew York, NY 10128

(212) 602-1588

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.0%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$202,108

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

84th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$709,553

Up $123,389 (+21%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$543,944

Up $2,918 (+0.5%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$165,609

Up $120,471 (+267%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,624,127

Up $2,004,496 (+55%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$5,621,398

Up $2,287,940 (+69%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$2,729

Down $283,444 (-99%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $586,164Liabilities 2015: $45,138Net Assets 2015: $541,0262015Assets 2016: $709,553Liabilities 2016: $165,609Net Assets 2016: $543,9442016Assets 2017: $362,526Liabilities 2017: $26,036Net Assets 2017: $336,4902017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$709,553
Liabilities$165,609
Net Assets$543,944
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $3,619,631Expenses 2015: $3,333,458Net Income 2015: $286,1732015Revenue 2016: $5,624,127Expenses 2016: $5,621,398Net Income 2016: $2,7292016Revenue 2017: $4,564,546Expenses 2017: $4,773,028Net Income 2017: -$208,4822017Revenue 2018: $42,499Expenses 2018: $360,284Net Income 2018: -$317,7852018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$5,624,127
Expenses$5,621,398
Net Income$2,729
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 7, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$5,852,397
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tusk is dedicated to working with local partners to protect wildlife while mitigating poverty and providing educational opportunities throughout africa. Over the last 40 years, the world's wildlife population has decreased by more than half and some of the planet's most iconic species are on the brink of extinction. Fueled by the illegal wildlife trade, rapid population growth, and economic inequality - the destruction of africa's natural resources has reached an unprecedented level. This threatens not only africa's wildlife but also the entire, fabric of african society. By partnering with local organizations, tusk is combining conservation, education and community programs to make positive change - one step at a time. At tusk, we have been working for over 25 years to protect african wildlife for generations to come. Our approach is to invest in three core areas - direct wildlife conservation, promotion of education and community programs.the first piece of the puzzle is funding 'boo

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$543,505$339,169▼ $204,336
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$294,499-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$41,659$74,835▲ $33,176
Total Assets$586,164$709,553▲ $123,389
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,050▲ $50
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$45,138$165,609▲ $120,471
Total Liabilities$45,138$165,609▲ $120,471
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$418,558$434,191▲ $15,633
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$122,468$109,753▼ $12,715
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$541,026$543,944▲ $2,918
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$586,164$709,553▲ $123,389
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ellen c oconnellExcutive DirectorFT$183,750$18,358$202,108
Charles MayhewDirector/President-$50,000-$50,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Glenda burkhartCo-chairman
Wendy BreckCo-chairman
John HeminwayDirector
Mark FranklinDirector
john lukasdirector
suzanne fehsenfelddirector
timothy jacksondirector
Sarah FairbairnDirector/Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,689,027
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$32
Other Revenue
$-64,932
All Other Contributions
$5,005,880
Change in Net Assets
$2,729

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,624,127
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$127,015
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,751,142
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,624,127
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,119,838
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$338,816
Other Expenses$162,744
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$5,119,838--$5,119,838
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$252,108-$252,108
Other Salaries and Wages-$71,787-$71,787
Fees for Services Accounting-$46,254-$46,254
Payroll Taxes-$14,921-$14,921
Travel-$14,772-$14,772
Advertising-$13,841-$13,841
Occupancy-$12,588-$12,588
All Other Expenses-$8,313-$8,313
Office Expenses-$7,418-$7,418
Other Expenses-$5,223-$5,223
Insurance-$4,585-$4,585
Fees for Services Legal-$3,000-$3,000
Total Functional Expenses$5,119,838$501,560$0$5,621,398

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,748,224
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,621,398
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,621,398
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$126,826
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$5,119,838

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
Sub-Saharan Africafundraising, grants to recipients located in the region-00$5,119,838
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$228,270
Fundraising Gross Income$162,945
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Safaricom Marathon$153,723-$78,136-
Tusk Wildlife Gala$630,868$101,444$48,690$52,754
Total Events$846,092$162,945$228,270$-65,325
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
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 B, line 11B

“form 990 is sent out for review prior to the board meeting.”

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

“The board adopted a conflict of interest policy and each year, the board members review and sign the conflict of interest annual certification.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“the salary and compensation are determined by independent board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tusk USA Inc
EIN
30-0190986
Phone
2126021588
Address
525 East 89th St Courtyard Office, New York, NY 10128

Signing Officer

Name
ellen o'connell
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2126021588
Signed
2017-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ellen O'Connell
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Sax LLP
Address
855 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013
Preparer
Marqus White
Phone
9734726250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Tusk is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and, therefore, has made no provision for Federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. US GAAP requires management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by Tusk. The financial statement effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more-likely than-not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by Tusk, and concluded that as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Tusk has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Tusk is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2013.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“fundraising expense 126,826.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“fundraising expense 126,826.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Tusk is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and, therefore, has made no provision for Federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. US GAAP requires management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by Tusk. The financial statement effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more-likely than-not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by Tusk, and concluded that as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Tusk has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Tusk is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2013.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1fundraising expense 126,826.
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0the board has resolved that all organizations to which it makes grants or funds programs will be required to submit the following: 1. A grant application which specifies the amount requested, the need to be addressed, and a detailed proposed use of the funds. 2. In case of an organization outside the USA, a copy of the organization's organizing documents, registration documents within the jurisdiction and information about the organization's activities and budget in order to ensure it is suitable to receive funds from a US 501(C)(3) public charity. when a grant is made to an organization, the organization will be required to: 1. make a report on the use of the funds, to be returned to the organization within 12 months of the granting of the funds. 2. sign a statement that the grantee will refund any portion of the grant not used in accordance with terms of the grant. 3. agree any other conditions imposed by the board depending on the specifics of the grant and the organization to which funds are being given. no grant will be made without meeting the terms set forth by the board.
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$709,553
Liabilities
$165,609
Net assets
$543,944
Revenue
$5,624,127
Expenses
$5,621,398
Net income
$2,729
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.36$0.32
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.03$0.34$4.56$4.77$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.17$0.54$5.62$5.62$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.05$0.54$3.62$3.33$0.29
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