Civic Intelligence

Kobo Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 37-1934868

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 14, 2020

37 Highland AveCambridge, MA 02139

(781) 622-5930

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Assets

$98,088

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$97,588

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$97,635

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$47

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$97,588

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $98,088Liabilities 2019: $500Net Assets 2019: $97,5882019Assets 2020: $527,323Liabilities 2020: $26,993Net Assets 2020: $500,3302020Assets 2021: $804,179Liabilities 2021: $356,752Net Assets 2021: $447,4272021Assets 2022: $639,076Liabilities 2022: $372,653Net Assets 2022: $266,4232022Assets 2023: $721,054Liabilities 2023: $429,427Net Assets 2023: $291,6272023Assets 2024: $1,112,646Liabilities 2024: $982,707Net Assets 2024: $129,9392024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$98,088
Liabilities$500
Net Assets$97,588

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $97,635Expenses 2019: $47Net Income 2019: $97,5882019Revenue 2020: $551,399Expenses 2020: $140,504Net Income 2020: $410,8952020Revenue 2021: $590,824Expenses 2021: $821,215Net Income 2021: -$230,3912021Revenue 2022: $1,020,263Expenses 2022: $1,201,267Net Income 2022: -$181,0042022Revenue 2023: $1,854,380Expenses 2023: $1,829,348Net Income 2023: $25,0322023Revenue 2024: $2,862,987Expenses 2024: $3,025,472Net Income 2024: -$162,4852024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$97,635
Expenses$47
Net Income$97,588
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 14, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$97,635
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To host and maintain KoBoToolbox, a data collection, management, and visualization platform used globally for humanitarian actions and to support open source data systems and technology for global development, peace, human rights and humanitarian action.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$98,088-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$97,588-
Total Assets$0$98,088▲ $98,088
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$500-
Total Liabilities$0$500▲ $500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$97,588▲ $97,588
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$98,088▲ $98,088
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael VanrooyenDirector
Phuong PhamDirector
Patrick VinckOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$97,635
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$97,588
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$47
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$47--$47
Total Functional Expenses$47$0$0$47
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Opening Balance Equity$500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

GOVERNING BODY REVIEW

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kobo Inc
EIN
37-1934868
Address
37 Highland Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Signing Officer

Name
Patrick Vinck
Title
Officer
Phone
7816225930
Signed
2020-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Giulia Iacobelli CPA PC
Address
450 Lexington Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10017
Preparer
Giulia Iacobelli
Phone
9177343066
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