Civic Intelligence

Sequoia Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 33-0100208

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 06, 2022

Organization Profilewww.sequoiafoundation.org
2166 Avenida de la Playa Suite DLa Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 459-0434

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

54th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-7.8%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-9.4%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,381,979

Down $117,468 (-7.8%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$124,591

Up $187,721 (+297%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$1,257,388

Down $305,189 (-20%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,294,946

Down $134,844 (-9.4%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$1,107,225

Down $25,271 (-2.2%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$187,721

Down $109,573 (-37%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2017: $216,349Liabilities 2017: $486,751Net Assets 2017: -$270,4022017Assets 2018: $50,388Liabilities 2018: $298,128Net Assets 2018: -$247,7402018Assets 2019: $1,729,560Liabilities 2019: $2,089,984Net Assets 2019: -$360,4242019Assets 2020: $1,499,447Liabilities 2020: $1,562,577Net Assets 2020: -$63,1302020Assets 2021: $1,381,979Liabilities 2021: $1,257,388Net Assets 2021: $124,5912021Assets 2022: $1,504,125Liabilities 2022: $941,076Net Assets 2022: $563,0492022Assets 2023: $1,631,623Liabilities 2023: $1,035,429Net Assets 2023: $596,1942023Assets 2024: $1,086,218Liabilities 2024: $651,277Net Assets 2024: $434,9412024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,381,979
Liabilities$1,257,388
Net Assets$124,591
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $2,255,998Expenses 2017: $2,356,637Net Income 2017: -$100,6392017Revenue 2018: $1,746,639Expenses 2018: $1,723,977Net Income 2018: $22,6622018Revenue 2019: $1,257,593Expenses 2019: $1,370,277Net Income 2019: -$112,6842019Revenue 2020: $1,429,790Expenses 2020: $1,132,496Net Income 2020: $297,2942020Revenue 2021: $1,294,946Expenses 2021: $1,107,225Net Income 2021: $187,7212021Revenue 2022: $1,806,898Expenses 2022: $1,369,060Net Income 2022: $437,8382022Revenue 2023: $1,487,064Expenses 2023: $1,453,919Net Income 2023: $33,1452023Revenue 2024: $1,372,925Expenses 2024: $1,534,178Net Income 2024: -$161,2532024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,294,946
Expenses$1,107,225
Net Income$187,721
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 6, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,294,946
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation's mission is to identify and reduce enviromental threats to public health. This mission is achieved through research collaborations with local, state, federal, and international agencies, community-based organizations, hospitals and universities.

Sequoia Foundation's mission is to identify and reduce environmental threats to public health. This mission is achieved through research collaborations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,093,695$682,694▼ $411,001
Receivables From Officers Etc$160,568$344,699▲ $184,131
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$57,185$226,792▲ $169,607
Accounts Receivable$187,999$127,793▼ $60,206
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,499,447$1,381,979▼ $117,468
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,504,387$1,030,821▼ $473,566
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$172,628-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$58,190$53,939▼ $4,251
Total Liabilities$1,562,577$1,257,388▼ $305,189
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-63,130$124,591▲ $187,721
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-63,130$124,591▲ $187,721
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,499,447$1,381,979▼ $117,468

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$11,140$11,140
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike OrbachChairman
Richard KreutzerDirector
Ryan PettersonDirector
Tom KellyDirector
John PettersonExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,277,726
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,313
Other Revenue
$15,907
All Other Contributions
$15,000
Change in Net Assets
$187,721
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$676,404
Other Expenses$430,821
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$361,773$88,325-$450,098
Fees for Services Other$213,715$137-$213,852
Other Employee Benefits$110,380$21,258-$131,638
Office Expenses$96,783$10,010-$106,793
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,332$19,668-$60,000
Occupancy$1,258$56,189-$57,447
Payroll Taxes$27,602$7,066-$34,668
Fees for Services Legal-$16,200-$16,200
Insurance-$4,222-$4,222
Other Expenses$3,234$408-$3,642
Interest-$2,484-$2,484
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,450-$2,450
Advertising$75$98-$173
Travel$113--$113
Total Functional Expenses$878,710$228,515$0$1,107,225
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
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$160,568$344,699▲ $184,131
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Ryan Petterson, Board Director, is the son of John Petterson, Sequoia Foundation's President & CEO.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“President and CEO John Petterson reviews the Form 990 prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Sequoia Foundation's tax documents, policy statements, and audited financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sequoia Foundation
EIN
33-0100208
Phone
8584590434
Address
2166 Avenida de la Playa Suite D, La Jolla, CA 92037

Signing Officer

Name
John Petterson
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2022-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Petterson
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
ESP Accounting
Address
1286 University Ave 428, San Diego, CA 92103
Preparer
Erin Sacco Pineda
Phone
6194322459
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ryan Petterson, Board Director, is the son of John Petterson, Sequoia Foundation's President & CEO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1President and CEO John Petterson reviews the Form 990 prior to submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Sequoia Foundation's tax documents, policy statements, and audited financial statements are available to the public upon request.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,381,979
Liabilities
$1,257,388
Net assets
$124,591
Revenue
$1,294,946
Expenses
$1,107,225
Net income
$187,721
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.65$0.43$1.37$1.53$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$1.04$0.60$1.49$1.45$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.94$0.56$1.81$1.37$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$1.26$0.12$1.29$1.11$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$1.56$0.06$1.43$1.13$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$2.09$0.36$1.26$1.37$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.30$0.25$1.75$1.72$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.49$0.27$2.26$2.36$0.10