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Burma Studies Foundation

EIN 37-1216114 • 501(c)3 • Osprey, FL

Profile

To promote the study, understanding & appreciation of burma including its people, society, art, literature, language, history, religion and culture.

713 Fordingbridge WayOsprey, FL 34229
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-462%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-61%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$106,402

Up $59,028 (+125%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$106,402

Up $59,028 (+125%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$14,369

Down $19,828 (-58%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$9,778

Up $315 (+3.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$4,591

Down $20,143 (-81%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $47,374Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $47,3742021Assets 2022: $106,402Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $106,4022022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$106,402
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$106,402
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2021: $34,197Expenses 2021: $9,463Net Income 2021: $24,7342021Revenue 2022: $14,369Expenses 2022: $9,778Net Income 2022: $4,5912022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$14,369
Expenses$9,778
Net Income$4,591
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$106,402
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$106,402
Revenue
$14,369
Expenses
$9,778
Net income
$4,591
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.00$1.06$0.14$0.10$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$0.34$0.09$0.25
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 16, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$14,369
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the study, understanding & appreciation of burma including its people, society, art, literature, language, history, religion and culture.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
DONATED ITEMS TRANSFERRED TO CENTER FOR BURMA STUDIES AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY$0$9,478
PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE BURMA STUDIES CONFERENCE$0$0
BEKKER PRIZE-AWARDED FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN LITERATURE TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JASON CARBINEChairman-$0--
PAUL SARNOTreasurer-$0--
JULIAN WHEATLYSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Burma Studies Foundation
EIN
37-1216114
Phone
2039138946
Address
713 FORDINGBRIDGE WAY, OSPREY, FL 34229

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Sarno
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5629074200
Signed
2023-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Blue Ribbon CPA PC
Address
5920 Temple City Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780
Preparer
Julie Trinh CPA
Phone
6265013900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: DIVIDENDS & INTEREST. Amount: 849.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Payments to Affiliates

“Affiliate Name: CENTER FOR BURMA STUDIES/NORTHERN IL UNIVERSITY. Affiliate Address: 101 POTTENGER HOUSE DEKALB, IL 60115. Purpose of Payment: EDUCATIONAL. Amount of Payment: 9,478.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

“Description: OTHER ASSETS. Beg. of Year Amount: 54,437. End of Year Amount: 0.”

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