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Firecracker Forum

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-5120846

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 17, 2018

PO Box 20621Oakland, CA 94620

(510) 488-4556

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.5%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

85th percentile

53%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$79,791

Up $27,526 (+53%) from 2016

Net Assets

$19,991

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$59,800

Up $25,000 (+72%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$166,141

Up $13,468 (+8.8%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$163,615

Up $22,501 (+16%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$2,526

Down $9,033 (-78%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2013: $36,906Liabilities 2013: $48,800Net Assets 2013: -$11,8942013Assets 2015: $40,706Liabilities 2015: $34,800Net Assets 2015: $5,9062015Assets 2016: $52,265Liabilities 2016: $34,8002016Assets 2017: $79,791Liabilities 2017: $59,800Net Assets 2017: $19,9912017Assets 2018: $81,466Liabilities 2018: $67,337Net Assets 2018: $14,1292018Assets 2019: $98,947Liabilities 2019: $55,000Net Assets 2019: $43,9472019Assets 2020: $112,132Liabilities 2020: $84,640Net Assets 2020: $27,4922020Assets 2021: $57,952Liabilities 2021: $31,531Net Assets 2021: $26,4212021Assets 2022: $66,144Liabilities 2022: $112,528Net Assets 2022: -$46,3842022Assets 2023: $151,655Liabilities 2023: $52,658Net Assets 2023: $98,9972023Assets 2024: $59,969Liabilities 2024: $52,276Net Assets 2024: $7,6932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$79,791
Liabilities$59,800
Net Assets$19,991

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $77,116Expenses 2013: $50,104Net Income 2013: $27,0122013Revenue 2015: $81,054Expenses 2015: $56,011Net Income 2015: $25,0432015Revenue 2016: $152,673Expenses 2016: $141,114Net Income 2016: $11,5592016Revenue 2017: $166,141Expenses 2017: $163,615Net Income 2017: $2,5262017Revenue 2018: $173,415Expenses 2018: $179,277Net Income 2018: -$5,8622018Revenue 2019: $194,806Expenses 2019: $164,988Net Income 2019: $29,8182019Revenue 2020: $161,088Expenses 2020: $177,543Net Income 2020: -$16,4552020Revenue 2021: $224,531Expenses 2021: $225,602Net Income 2021: -$1,0712021Revenue 2022: $223,630Expenses 2022: $296,435Net Income 2022: -$72,8052022Revenue 2023: $501,846Expenses 2023: $470,027Net Income 2023: $31,8192023Revenue 2024: $490,127Expenses 2024: $581,431Net Income 2024: -$91,3042024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$166,141
Expenses$163,615
Net Income$2,526
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 17, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$166,141
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A math after school program and summer camp that serves youth ages 5 - 16. Firecracker math offers year-round math classes at four locations in-person and online, private lessons & custom learning pods.

Firecracker Forum promotes love for reading and mathematics, high learning standards, intellectual growth, and community awareness for children ages 7-16. These goals are achieved through a publication for children Firecracker Forum and an after school academics program.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Firecracker Math is a math after school program for children ages 5-16. Firecracker Maths mission is to provide the opportunity for every child to explore and develop their mathematical abilities, and to prepare them to pursue a career in a STEM-related field.Kids explore interesting math concepts and topics, and learn how to apply reasoning skills and logical proofs to solving problem. They develop a love for math and build a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics.The Firecracker Math holds math summer camps, and math festivals for general public.The Firecracker Forum is a monthly newspaper for children ages 9-14. Topics include current and historical events in science, technology and mathematics with the focus on local organizations, initiatives, and people. The Firecracker Forum sponsors a Russian immersion program.$125,574-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ELLA LEVINEPresidentFT$0--
LUCY ARMENTROUTSecretary-$0--
LEV MEDVEDEVTreasurer-$0--
ANN KENNEDYDirector-$0--
SVETLANA LIVDANDirectorPT$0--
ELAINE HOOIMANDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firecracker Forum Inc
EIN
45-5120846
Phone
5104884556
Address
PO BOX 20621, OAKLAND, CA 94620

Signing Officer

Name
Ella Levine
Title
President
Signed
2018-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Morris & Morris CPAs
Address
2200 Powell Street Suite 990, Emeryville, CA 94608-1821
Preparer
Mark a Morris
Phone
5106589080
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $2953

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1106

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $512

Other Expenses.1

General & administrative $28801

Other Expenses.2

CLASS DISCOUNTS $5395

Other Expenses.3

MISC. OVERHEAD $782

Other Expenses.5

WEBSITE/INTERNET $207

Other Expenses.6

REPAIRS $144

Other Expenses.7

AUTO EXPNESES $97

Other Expenses.9

BANK FEES $60

Other Expenses.10

SUBSCRIPTIONS $50

Other Expenses.11

TELEPHONE $40

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $63003 Accounts Receivable - Ending $66913

Total Liabilities.1006

Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $59800 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $59800

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