Civic Intelligence

Other Worlds Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 36-4645462

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.otherworldsarepossible.org
6370 Racine StOakland, CA 94609

(650) 520-0042

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

1st percentile

-0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

17th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$44,309

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-45%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-7.0%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets1st percentile

Assets

Down

$48,983

Down $40,214 (-45%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$49,384

Down $35,919 (-42%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

-$401

Down $4,295 (-110%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue1st percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$200,036

Down $15,127 (-7.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$235,956

Up $69,847 (+42%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$35,920

Down $84,974 (-173%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2014: $39,363Liabilities 2014: $3,114Net Assets 2014: $36,2492014Assets 2015: $89,197Liabilities 2015: $3,894Net Assets 2015: $85,3032015Assets 2016: $48,983Liabilities 2016: -$401Net Assets 2016: $49,3842016Assets 2017: $9,696Net Assets 2017: $9,6962017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$48,983
Liabilities-$401
Net Assets$49,384
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $139,340Expenses 2014: $117,375Net Income 2014: $21,9652014Revenue 2015: $215,163Expenses 2015: $166,109Net Income 2015: $49,0542015Revenue 2016: $200,036Expenses 2016: $235,956Net Income 2016: -$35,9202016Revenue 2017: $128,741Expenses 2017: $168,428Net Income 2017: -$39,6872017Revenue 2018: $123Expenses 2018: $9,819Net Income 2018: -$9,6962018

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2016

Revenue$200,036
Expenses$235,956
Net Income-$35,920
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$200,036
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Other Worlds is a noprofit corporation formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. More specifically, Other Worlds creates educational materials that are free for public use regarding topics about international social and economic issues that affect food and agriculture, development, human rights, women's rights and disaster response. The educational material is created from Other World's own research, analysis, experience and innovations from coutries around the world. The materials are prepared and distributed in the United States primarily via the Internet and in the form of reports and booklets. Other Worlds also engages in charitable activities to financially support organizations that help improve social and econolmic conditions relating to the topics in which Other Worlds educates.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$48,996$28,945▼ $20,051
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,201$20,038▼ $20,163
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$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$89,197$48,983▼ $40,214
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,893$-401▼ $4,294
Total Liabilities$3,894$-401▼ $4,295
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$85,303$49,384▼ $35,919
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$85,303$49,384▼ $35,919
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,197$48,983▼ $40,214
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Beverly BellDirectorFT$44,309$44,309

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Moira BirssChairperson
Neil TangriChairperson
Gustavo CastroPresident
Andy LinOfficer, Direc.
Tory FieldSecretary
Shilpa JainTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$194,424
Program Service Revenue
$5,602
Investment Income
$10
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$194,424
Change in Net Assets
$-35,920
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,156
Other Expenses$48,159
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$47,641
Total Fundraising Expense$11,348
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$65,038$14,633$1,626$81,297
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,447$7,976$886$44,309
Foreign Grants$42,641--$42,641
Fees for Services Other$10,346$2,328$7,998$20,672
Travel$10,415$2,344$260$13,019
Payroll Taxes$8,973$2,019$224$11,216
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Accounting$3,725$838$93$4,656
Office Expenses$2,774$624$69$3,467
Other Employee Benefits$2,667$600$67$3,334
Occupancy$1,059$239$26$1,324
Advertising$755$170$19$944
Other Expenses$324$73$8$405
Insurance-$64-$64
Total Functional Expenses$192,050$32,558$11,348$235,956
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$41,691

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
CaribbeanRegranting-00$41,691
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

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Tory FieldDirectorFee for program svcsNo$1,250

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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
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, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“The organization provided a grant to Otros Mundos, a Mexican-based nonprofit organization, with a complementary mission. Otros Mundos and Other Worlds, Inc. have a common Director, Gustavo Castro.”

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

“Executive Director reviews the return and discusses it with the return preparer. A copy of the 990 is provided to all officers and directors prior to filing with the IRS for any questions and review. Executive Director answers any questions Directors or Officers may have.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Any conflicts brought to the attention of any Board member or officer is discussed at a Board meeting and the Board determines how it is to be redressed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Comparability factors are taken into account when salaries are set in the budget. The Board reviews and approves the budget.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Comparability factors are taken into account when salaries are set in the budget. The Board reviews and approves the budget.”

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

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Other Worlds Inc
EIN
36-4645462
Phone
6505200042
Address
6370 Racine St, Oakland, CA 94609

Signing Officer

Name
Beverly Bell
Title
Director
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Savvy Tax Inc
Address
4200 PARK BLVD 531, OAKLAND, CA 94602-1312
Preparer
Eva Konigsberg
Phone
5109285067
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization provided a grant to Otros Mundos, a Mexican-based nonprofit organization, with a complementary mission. Otros Mundos and Other Worlds, Inc. have a common Director, Gustavo Castro.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Executive Director reviews the return and discusses it with the return preparer. A copy of the 990 is provided to all officers and directors prior to filing with the IRS for any questions and review. Executive Director answers any questions Directors or Officers may have.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Any conflicts brought to the attention of any Board member or officer is discussed at a Board meeting and the Board determines how it is to be redressed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Comparability factors are taken into account when salaries are set in the budget. The Board reviews and approves the budget.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Comparability factors are taken into account when salaries are set in the budget. The Board reviews and approves the budget.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$48,983
Liabilities
-$401
Net assets
$49,384
Revenue
$200,036
Expenses
$235,956
Net income
-$35,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$1.29$1.68$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$2.00$2.36$0.36
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.04$0.85$2.15$1.66$0.49
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.03$0.36$1.39$1.17$0.22