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Burma Studies Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 37-1216114

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

713 Fordingbridge WayOsprey, FL 34229

(203) 913-8946

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

13th percentile

-36%

Higher net margin than 13% 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

41st percentile

-3.5%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$102,656

Down $3,746 (-3.5%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$102,656

Down $3,746 (-3.5%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Down

$10,523

Down $3,846 (-27%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$14,269

Up $4,491 (+46%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$3,746

Down $8,337 (-182%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $47,374Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $47,3742021Assets 2022: $106,402Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $106,4022022Assets 2023: $102,656Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $102,6562023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$102,656
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$102,656

Operations Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2021: $34,197Expenses 2021: $9,463Net Income 2021: $24,7342021Revenue 2022: $14,369Expenses 2022: $9,778Net Income 2022: $4,5912022Revenue 2023: $10,523Expenses 2023: $14,269Net Income 2023: -$3,7462023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$10,523
Expenses$14,269
Net Income-$3,746
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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
$10,523
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$3,579$0
PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE BURMA STUDIES CONFERENCE$3,500$0
SARAH M. BEKKER BURMA ESSAY PRIZE$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

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
2024-11-15
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: 1,154.

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: 3,579.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: BURMA STUDIES GROUP. Amount: 3,500. Description: CONFERENCE EXPENSES. Amount: 233. Description: CONFERENCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Amount: 1,700. Description: DOODLE. Amount: 83. Description: WEBSITE FEES. Amount: 174. Description: BURMA STUDIRD CENTER AT DEKALB. Amount: 5,000. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 10,690.

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