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Born This Way Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-2752227

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization Profilebornthisway.foundation

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1880 Century Park East Suite 1600Los Angeles, CA 90067

(310) 553-1707

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

61st percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$181,467

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

97th percentile

357%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$186,904

Up $146,006 (+357%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$101,486

Up $145,313 (+332%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$85,418

Up $693 (+0.8%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$903,263

Down $502,849 (-36%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$757,950

Down $597,028 (-44%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$145,313

Up $94,179 (+184%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $1,307,678Liabilities 2011: $1,776Net Assets 2011: $1,305,9022011Assets 2012: $2,230,547Liabilities 2012: $115,466Net Assets 2012: $2,115,0812012Assets 2013: $198,056Liabilities 2013: $293,017Net Assets 2013: -$94,9612013Assets 2014: $40,898Liabilities 2014: $84,725Net Assets 2014: -$43,8272014Assets 2015: $186,904Liabilities 2015: $85,418Net Assets 2015: $101,4862015Assets 2016: $2,326,409Liabilities 2016: $213,382Net Assets 2016: $2,113,0272016Assets 2017: $3,526,990Liabilities 2017: $120,266Net Assets 2017: $3,406,7242017Assets 2018: $2,957,259Liabilities 2018: $148,519Net Assets 2018: $2,808,7402018Assets 2019: $4,081,219Liabilities 2019: $228,198Net Assets 2019: $3,853,0212019Assets 2020: $5,773,916Liabilities 2020: $41,089Net Assets 2020: $5,732,8272020Assets 2021: $6,093,510Liabilities 2021: $542,849Net Assets 2021: $5,550,6612021Assets 2022: $5,801,021Liabilities 2022: $117,533Net Assets 2022: $5,683,4882022Assets 2023: $9,611,826Liabilities 2023: $106,794Net Assets 2023: $9,505,0322023Assets 2024: $9,021,963Liabilities 2024: $188,452Net Assets 2024: $8,833,5112024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$186,904
Liabilities$85,418
Net Assets$101,486
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $1,467,315Expenses 2011: $161,413Net Income 2011: $1,305,9022011Expenses 2012: $1,850,7862012Revenue 2013: $1,838,756Expenses 2013: $4,048,687Net Income 2013: -$2,209,9312013Revenue 2014: $1,406,112Expenses 2014: $1,354,978Net Income 2014: $51,1342014Revenue 2015: $903,263Expenses 2015: $757,950Net Income 2015: $145,3132015Revenue 2016: $3,314,097Expenses 2016: $1,302,555Net Income 2016: $2,011,5422016Revenue 2017: $3,558,335Expenses 2017: $2,264,638Net Income 2017: $1,293,6972017Revenue 2018: $1,118,229Expenses 2018: $1,646,807Net Income 2018: -$528,5782018Revenue 2019: $3,609,947Expenses 2019: $2,577,892Net Income 2019: $1,032,0552019Revenue 2020: $4,562,590Expenses 2020: $2,701,532Net Income 2020: $1,861,0582020Revenue 2021: $3,549,153Expenses 2021: $3,262,674Net Income 2021: $286,4792021Revenue 2022: $5,342,823Expenses 2022: $4,912,613Net Income 2022: $430,2102022Revenue 2023: $7,129,796Expenses 2023: $3,591,699Net Income 2023: $3,538,0972023Revenue 2024: $6,032,453Expenses 2024: $6,939,064Net Income 2024: -$906,6112024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$903,263
Expenses$757,950
Net Income$145,313
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$903,263
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Born this way foundation is committed to connecting youth in safe ways and empowering them with skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world.

Born this way foundation is committed to supporting the wellness of young people and empowering them to create a kinder and braver world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,540$142,193▲ $123,653
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-43,827$101,486▲ $145,313
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$25,000▲ $25,000
Intangible Assets$19,370$17,810▼ $1,560
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,897$1,810▼ $1,087
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$91$91→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$40,898$186,904▲ $146,006
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$84,725$85,418▲ $693
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$84,725$85,418▲ $693
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-43,827$101,486▲ $145,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$40,898$186,904▲ $146,006

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,920$3,515$5,435
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maya Enista SmithDirector, Impact & OperationsFT$66,481$114,986$181,467

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cynthia GermanottaPresident / Director
Chuck OrtnerDirector
Stefani GermanottaDirector
Charles SmithDirector, Secretary
Joseph a GermanottaTreasurer / Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Maya Enista SmithDirector1880 CENTURY PARK EAST STE 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067$181,467
Beekeeper GroupDigital Services1101 14TH STREET NW STE 200, Washington, DC 20005$167,406
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$903,263
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$903,263
Change in Net Assets
$145,313
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$686,332
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,618
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$66,481-$66,481
Travel$64,397$535-$64,932
Fees for Services Legal$15,606$42,639-$58,245
Insurance$32,951$9,381-$42,332
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,000-$18,000
Office Expenses$1,296$4,612-$5,908
Other Expenses$4,553$1,200-$5,753
Payroll Taxes-$5,137-$5,137
Depreciation Depletion-$2,647-$2,647
Total Functional Expenses$556,798$201,152$0$757,950
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Section A, Line 2

“Stefani germanotta (director), cynthia germanotta (president/director) and joseph germanotta (treasurer/director) are family members. Chuck ortner (director) as artist's legal consultant, has a business relationship with stefani germanotta (pka lady gaga). Charles smith (director)is an investment professional at morgan stanley.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B

“A copy of form 990 was e-mailed to each member of the governing body for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors self-disclose and sign an annual statement, business managers and accountants reviewed overall transactions for the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“None of the directors and officers were compensated and therefore a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation were not necessary.”

Form 990, Part VII, Section B

“Maya Enista Smith: Execution & management of Born This Way Foundation. BMF Media: Is an agency collective of highly inventive Cultural Engineers specializing in the areas of brand marketing, event design, production, sponsorships, promotions, talent management, music publicity and booking and content creation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Born This Way Foundation
EIN
45-2752227
In Care Of
% GELFAND RENNERT & FELDMAN L
Phone
3105531707
Address
1880 CENTURY PARK EAST SUITE 1600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Germanotta
Title
Treasurer / Director
Phone
3105531707
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cynthia Germanotta
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
66

Preparer

Firm
Gelfand Rennert & Feldman Llp
Address
1880 CENTURY PARK EAST SUITE 1600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
Preparer
Jeff Gillman
Phone
3105531707
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“During 2015, The foundation finished bus tour and hired its first full-time executive director.”

Financial Statement Notes

DIFFERENCE BOOK TO TAX - $(111)

“There is a accumulated depreciation difference between book and tax return. For three computers, book used 5 yr straight-line and tax return used 5 yr marcrs. Accumulated depreciation per book: $3,626 accumulated depreciation per tax return: $3,515 differe $111”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0BTWF and Lady Gaga launched the #IAmNotJust social media campaign to raise awareness about the complexity of labels and the impact that labels have on each of us. The campaign had over one billion social media impressions within the first day and encouraged thousands of young people to share their stories on social media. We also convened our nine member youth advisory board members to talk to them about the work of Born This Way Foundation, their role guiding the mission and vision of our work and create work plans for the individual and collective work of the Youth Advisory Board members this year and beyond.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0STEFANI GERMANOTTA (DIRECTOR), CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA (PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR) AND JOSEPH GERMANOTTA (TREASURER/DIRECTOR) ARE FAMILY MEMBERS. CHUCK ORTNER (DIRECTOR) AS ARTIST'S LEGAL CONSULTANT, HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH STEFANI GERMANOTTA (PKA LADY GAGA). CHARLES SMITH (DIRECTOR)IS AN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL AT MORGAN STANLEY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS E-MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECTORS SELF-DISCLOSE AND SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT, BUSINESS MANAGERS AND ACCOUNTANTS REVIEWED OVERALL TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NONE OF THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WERE COMPENSATED AND THEREFORE A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION WERE NOT NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4During 2015, The foundation finished bus tour and hired its first full-time executive director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Maya Enista Smith: Execution & management of Born This Way Foundation. BMF Media: Is an agency collective of highly inventive Cultural Engineers specializing in the areas of brand marketing, event design, production, sponsorships, promotions, talent management, music publicity and booking and content creation.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$186,904
Liabilities
$85,418
Net assets
$101,486
Revenue
$903,263
Expenses
$757,950
Net income
$145,313
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.02$0.19$8.83$6.03$6.94$0.91
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.61$0.11$9.51$7.13$3.59$3.54
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.80$0.12$5.68$5.34$4.91$0.43
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.09$0.54$5.55$3.55$3.26$0.29
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.77$0.04$5.73$4.56$2.70$1.86
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.08$0.23$3.85$3.61$2.58$1.03
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.15$2.81$1.12$1.65$0.53
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.53$0.12$3.41$3.56$2.26$1.29
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.33$0.21$2.11$3.31$1.30$2.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.09$0.10$0.90$0.76$0.15
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.08$0.04$1.41$1.35$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.29$0.09$1.84$4.05$2.21
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.23$0.12$2.12$1.85
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.31$1.47$0.16$1.31
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