Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Smart Tech Challenges Foundation Fka Giffords Smart Tech
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 32-0412280
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
94th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3293.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
6th percentile
Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
1st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$179,446
Down $325,684 (-64%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$175,087
Down $328,558 (-65%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$4,359
Up $2,874 (+194%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$6,808
Down $709,854 (-99%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$335,366
Down $77,798 (-19%) from 2016
Net Income
Down-$328,558
Down $632,056 (-208%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
- Signed
- Nov 6, 2018
- Return Version
- 2017v2.3
- Gross Receipts
- $6,808
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Smart tech challenges foundation funds innovators creating smart gun and firearm safety technologies for american gun owners. Gun owners will benefit from technologies that will help prevent injuries and deaths if a firearm falls in to the wrong hands. Smart tech challenges foundation is the country's leading expert and resource hub for innovative solutions that improve gun safety and elevate awareness and demand for gun safety technologies, accelerating their entrance and acceptance in the market.
The smart tech challenges foundation was formed in 2013 with a mission to foster innovation in firearm safety. Through the incentive challenge model, the foundation aims to unleash the entrepreneurial energy of america to propel safety forward.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $501,882 | $173,698 | ▼ $328,184 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,248 | $5,748 | ▲ $2,500 |
| Total Assets | $505,130 | $179,446 | ▼ $325,684 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,485 | $4,359 | ▲ $2,874 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,485 | $4,359 | ▲ $2,874 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $503,645 | $175,087 | ▼ $328,558 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $503,645 | $175,087 | ▼ $328,558 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $505,130 | $179,446 | ▼ $325,684 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | - | $2,435 | $2,435 |
| Other Land Buildings | - | $409 | $409 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Hirsch | President & | FT | $224,200 | $224,200 |
| Margot Hirsch | President & CEO | - | $224,200 | $224,200 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Pitkow | Director |
| Don Kendall | Director, Cf |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $6,635
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $173
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $6,635
- Change in Net Assets
- $-328,558
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $235,948 |
| Other Expenses | $99,418 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $153 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | $224,200 | - | $224,200 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $61,691 | $153 | $61,844 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $17,455 | - | $17,455 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | $11,673 | - | $11,673 |
| Travel | - | $9,171 | - | $9,171 |
| Office Expenses | - | $5,060 | - | $5,060 |
| Insurance | - | $3,309 | - | $3,309 |
| Other Expenses | - | $180 | - | $180 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | $75 | - | $75 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $335,213 | $153 | $335,366 |
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
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“Form 990 is reviewed by the ceo & president”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“Duty to disclose in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest (a) an interested person may make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest; (b) the chairperson of the board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement; (c) after exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest; and (d) if a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The foundation utilizes industry studies prepared by independent third parties to benchmark reasonable salaries for its executives, including the chief executive officer.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Smart Tech Challenges Foundation
- EIN
- 32-0412280
- Phone
- 4155191978
- Address
- 1 EMBARCADERO CENTER SUITE 1540, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Signing Officer
- Name
- Margot Hirsch
- Title
- President & CEO
- Phone
- 4155191978
- Signed
- 2018-11-06
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Margot Hirsch
- Formed
- 2013
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 1
Preparer
- Firm
- Early Growth Financial Services
- Address
- 2033 GATEWAY PL FL 5, SAN JOSE, CA 95110-3712
- Preparer
- Anjum Tunuli
- Phone
- 4152343437
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The smart tech challenges foundation was formed in 2013 with a mission to foster innovation in firearm safety. Through the incentive challenge model, the foundation aims to unleash the entrepreneurial energy of america to propel safety forward.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“The smart tech challenges foundation was formed in 2013 with a mission to foster innovation in firearm safety. Through the incentive challenge model, the foundation aims to unleash the entrepreneurial energy of america to propel safety forward.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE SMART TECH CHALLENGES FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 2013 WITH A MISSION TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN FIREARM SAFETY. THROUGH THE INCENTIVE CHALLENGE MODEL, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO UNLEASH THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY OF AMERICA TO PROPEL SAFETY FORWARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE SMART TECH CHALLENGES FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 2013 WITH A MISSION TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN FIREARM SAFETY. THROUGH THE INCENTIVE CHALLENGE MODEL, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO UNLEASH THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY OF AMERICA TO PROPEL SAFETY FORWARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO & PRESIDENT |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST (A) AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; (B) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT; (C) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND (D) IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES INDUSTRY STUDIES PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTIES TO BENCHMARK REASONABLE SALARIES FOR ITS EXECUTIVES, INCLUDING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $179,446
- Liabilities
- $4,359
- Net assets
- $175,087
- Revenue
- $6,808
- Expenses
- $335,366
- Net income
- -$328,558