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The Nonzero Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-4015017

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jul 24, 2025

Organization ProfileNONZEROFOUNDATION.ORG

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321 Prospect AvePrinceton, NJ 08540

(609) 688-9515

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

77th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$69,000

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.1% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

151%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

154%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$320,981

Up $193,319 (+151%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$315,700

Up $191,529 (+154%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$5,281

Up $1,790 (+51%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$526,021

Up $319,124 (+154%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$334,492

Up $75,051 (+29%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$191,529

Up $244,073 (+465%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $245,513Liabilities 2012: $9,260Net Assets 2012: $236,2532012Assets 2013: $277,310Liabilities 2013: $10,367Net Assets 2013: $266,9432013Assets 2014: $67,251Liabilities 2014: $7,750Net Assets 2014: $59,5012014Assets 2015: $39,171Liabilities 2015: $5,384Net Assets 2015: $33,7872015Assets 2016: $195,550Liabilities 2016: $7,201Net Assets 2016: $188,3492016Assets 2017: $273,290Liabilities 2017: $4,382Net Assets 2017: $268,9082017Assets 2018: $175,663Liabilities 2018: $6,389Net Assets 2018: $169,2742018Assets 2019: $165,474Liabilities 2019: $7,501Net Assets 2019: $157,9732019Assets 2020: $115,535Liabilities 2020: $4,780Net Assets 2020: $110,7552020Assets 2021: $215,203Liabilities 2021: $6,733Net Assets 2021: $208,4702021Assets 2022: $180,217Liabilities 2022: $3,502Net Assets 2022: $176,7152022Assets 2023: $127,662Liabilities 2023: $3,491Net Assets 2023: $124,1712023Assets 2024: $320,981Liabilities 2024: $5,281Net Assets 2024: $315,7002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$320,981
Liabilities$5,281
Net Assets$315,700
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KExpenses 2012: $269,5102012Revenue 2013: $357,980Expenses 2013: $327,290Net Income 2013: $30,6902013Revenue 2014: $137,813Expenses 2014: $345,253Net Income 2014: -$207,4402014Revenue 2015: $282,140Expenses 2015: $307,854Net Income 2015: -$25,7142015Revenue 2016: $389,905Expenses 2016: $235,341Net Income 2016: $154,5642016Revenue 2017: $280,430Expenses 2017: $199,872Net Income 2017: $80,5582017Revenue 2018: $121,067Expenses 2018: $220,701Net Income 2018: -$99,6342018Revenue 2019: $184,766Expenses 2019: $196,067Net Income 2019: -$11,3012019Revenue 2020: $167,451Expenses 2020: $214,669Net Income 2020: -$47,2182020Revenue 2021: $462,465Expenses 2021: $364,750Net Income 2021: $97,7152021Revenue 2022: $264,816Expenses 2022: $296,571Net Income 2022: -$31,7552022Revenue 2023: $206,897Expenses 2023: $259,441Net Income 2023: -$52,5442023Revenue 2024: $526,021Expenses 2024: $334,492Net Income 2024: $191,5292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$526,021
Expenses$334,492
Net Income$191,529
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$526,021
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The nonzero foundation aims to foster the spread of knowledge and help people

Help people appreciate diverse perspectives, building bridges across national, cultural, ethnic, religious, and ideological divides.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$15,263$250,326▲ $235,063
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$112,399$70,655▼ $41,744
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$127,662$320,981▲ $193,319
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,491$5,281▲ $1,790
Total Liabilities$3,491$5,281▲ $1,790
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$124,171$315,700▲ $191,529
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$124,171$315,700▲ $191,529
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$127,662$320,981▲ $193,319

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$13,818$13,818
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert WrightPresident/treasurerPT$69,000$69,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jacqueline ShireTrustee
Paul GlastrisTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$381,271
Program Service Revenue
$144,303
Investment Income
$63
Other Revenue
$384
All Other Contributions
$381,271
Change in Net Assets
$191,529
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$191,138
Other Expenses$118,354
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$25,000
Total Fundraising Expense$14,010
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$64,270$42,846-$107,116
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,130$3,450$12,420$69,000
Fees for Services Other$52,456$9,820-$62,276
Office Expenses$24,836$429$160$25,425
Grants to Domestic Orgs$25,000--$25,000
Information Technology$18,633$66$56$18,755
Payroll Taxes$10,200$3,802$1,020$15,022
Other Expenses$4,441$357$306$5,104
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,740-$3,740
Insurance-$1,837-$1,837
Fees for Services Legal-$1,088-$1,088
Travel$53$28$48$129
Total Functional Expenses$253,019$67,463$14,010$334,492
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Civic News CompanyNew York City, NY501(c)(3)Support Mission$25,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 8B

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the organization's governing body and management before the return is filed with the irs.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at least annually by the directors. All directors and officers are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest statement annually. A director or officer with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.”

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

“The executive director's compensation was approved by the board of directors with an official vote recorded in meeting minutes following comparison to compensation in positions at similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Nonzero Foundation Inc
EIN
45-4015017
Phone
6096889515
Address
321 PROSPECT AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Wright
Title
President/treasurer
Phone
6096889515
Signed
2025-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Wright
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Video production: program service expenses 52,456. Management and general expenses 8,745. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,201. Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,075. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,075.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY THE DIRECTORS. ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$320,981
Liabilities
$5,281
Net assets
$315,700
Revenue
$526,021
Expenses
$334,492
Net income
$191,529
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.05$3.16$5.26$3.34$1.92
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.28$0.03$1.24$2.07$2.59$0.53
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.80$0.04$1.77$2.65$2.97$0.32
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.15$0.07$2.08$4.62$3.65$0.98
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.16$0.05$1.11$1.67$2.15$0.47
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.65$0.08$1.58$1.85$1.96$0.11
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.76$0.06$1.69$1.21$2.21$1.00
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.73$0.04$2.69$2.80$2.00$0.81
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.07$1.88$3.90$2.35$1.55
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.05$0.34$2.82$3.08$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.08$0.60$1.38$3.45$2.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$0.10$2.67$3.58$3.27$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.46$0.09$2.36$2.70
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