Civic Intelligence

The Tropics Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 31-1657304

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
2872 Bainbridge Way SEAtlanta, GA 30339

(678) 770-4970

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

14th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-64%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$48,876

Down $85,127 (-64%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$48,876

Down $85,127 (-64%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$264,923

Up $64,058 (+32%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$350,050

Up $71,750 (+26%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$85,127

Down $7,692 (-9.9%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $222,438Liabilities 2021: $11,000Net Assets 2021: $211,4382021Assets 2022: $134,003Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $134,0032022Assets 2023: $48,876Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $48,8762023Assets 2024: $46,921Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $46,9212024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$48,876
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$48,876
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $407,334Expenses 2021: $405,114Net Income 2021: $2,2202021Revenue 2022: $200,865Expenses 2022: $278,300Net Income 2022: -$77,4352022Revenue 2023: $264,923Expenses 2023: $350,050Net Income 2023: -$85,1272023Revenue 2024: $223,750Expenses 2024: $225,705Net Income 2024: -$1,9552024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$264,923
Expenses$350,050
Net Income-$85,127
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$264,923
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Expand the charitable scientific and educational function of catie center for tropical agricultrual education and research a nonprofit organization headquartered in costa rica with offices in much of latin america. This will be achieved by the following three activities: 1 sponsoring scientific and educational programs; 2 funding research study and publication in scientific areas relevent to the foundations mission and; 3 working with non-profit environmental and ecological organizations within the united states and abroad. All three activiies will serve the function of educating and informing organizations about the importance of preserving the american tropics.

Expand the charitable scientific and educational function of catie (center for tropical agricultural education and research), a nonprofit organization headquartered in costa rica with offices in much of latin america. This will be achieved by the following three activities: (1) sponsoring scientific and educational programs; (2) funding research, study and publication in scientific areas relevent to the foundation's mission, and; (3) working with non-profit environmental and ecological organizations within the united states and abroad. All three activiies will serve the function of educating and informing organizations about the importance of preserving the american tropics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$134,003$48,876▼ $85,127
Total Assets$134,003$48,876▼ $85,127
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$127,528$48,876▼ $78,652
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,475$0▼ $6,475
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$134,003$48,876▼ $85,127
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$134,003$48,876▼ $85,127
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom MillerPresident
Allen TerhaarDirector
David CotrellDirector
Greg OusleyDirector
Laura ScandurraDirector
Mohammad IbrahimDirector
Rick PeyserDirector
Ted GroverDirector
Michael StimpertSecretary and Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$264,923
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$16,673
Change in Net Assets
$-85,127
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$323,683
Other Expenses$26,367
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$323,683--$323,683
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,900-$16,900
Insurance-$798-$798
Information Technology-$312-$312
Other Expenses-$6-$6
Total Functional Expenses$323,683$26,367$0$350,050
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

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

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central & South America & Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas,Grants to Recipients Located Located in the RegionProviding Disaster Relief, Education Services and Digital Infastructure to Grant Recipients Located in the Region---
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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 B, Line 11B

“Form 990 reviewed by the secretary and treasurer”

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

“Form 990 is provided to board members prior to filing with the irs. Tax return is approved by the board prior to filing.”

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

“Board members are required to sign the conflict of interest disclosure annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available during normal business hours”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Tropics Foundation Inc
EIN
31-1657304
Phone
6787704970
Address
2872 BAINBRIDGE WAY SE, ATLANTA, GA 30339

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Stimpert
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6787704970
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael a Stimpert
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Barnett & Stegall LLC
Address
244 ROSWELL STREET SUITE 400, MARIETTA, GA 30060
Preparer
Douglas a Stegall CPA
Phone
7705512759
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$48,876
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$48,876
Revenue
$264,923
Expenses
$350,050
Net income
-$85,127
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$2.24$2.26$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$2.65$3.50$0.85
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$2.01$2.78$0.77
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.11$2.11$4.07$4.05$0.02