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Burma Studies Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 37-1216114

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 14, 2025

Organization Profile
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

56th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-462%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-61%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$83,593

Down $22,809 (-21%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$83,593

Down $22,809 (-21%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,122

Down $10,247 (-71%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$23,185

Up $13,407 (+137%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$19,063

Down $23,654 (-515%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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 2024: $83,593Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $83,5932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$83,593
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$83,593
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $34,197Expenses 2021: $9,463Net Income 2021: $24,7342021Revenue 2022: $14,369Expenses 2022: $9,778Net Income 2022: $4,5912022Revenue 2024: $4,122Expenses 2024: $23,185Net Income 2024: -$19,0632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,122
Expenses$23,185
Net Income-$19,063
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,122
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
PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE BURMA STUDIES CONFERENCE$0$8,000
SUPPORT TO ATTEND AAAS IN BOSTON$0$5,206
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th 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
2025-04-14
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: 3,472.”

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: 8,000.”

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

“Description: OFFICE EXPENSE. Amount: 6,899. Description: CONFERENCE EXPENSE. Amount: 5,206. Description: DOODLE. Amount: 83. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 12,188.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$83,593
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$83,593
Revenue
$4,122
Expenses
$23,185
Net income
-$19,063
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.00$0.84$0.04$0.23$0.19
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