Civic Intelligence

Kula Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 45-5273875

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 15, 2023

Organization ProfileKULAPROJECT.ORG
2307 Counsel CtMarietta, GA 30068

(678) 761-3262

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

52nd percentile

7.9%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$84,455

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

79th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$548,779

Up $104,005 (+23%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$547,138

Up $107,801 (+25%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$1,641

Down $3,796 (-70%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$899,916

Down $16,301 (-1.8%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$828,996

Up $79,528 (+11%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$70,920

Down $95,829 (-57%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $3,719Liabilities 2014: $3,0952014Assets 2015: $57,556Liabilities 2015: $2,132Net Assets 2015: $55,4242015Assets 2016: $66,850Liabilities 2016: $17,731Net Assets 2016: $49,1192016Assets 2017: $87,751Liabilities 2017: $762Net Assets 2017: $86,9892017Assets 2018: $41,997Liabilities 2018: $89Net Assets 2018: $41,9082018Assets 2019: $143,054Liabilities 2019: $2,768Net Assets 2019: $140,2862019Assets 2020: $302,383Liabilities 2020: $29,795Net Assets 2020: $272,5882020Assets 2021: $444,774Liabilities 2021: $5,437Net Assets 2021: $439,3372021Assets 2022: $548,779Liabilities 2022: $1,641Net Assets 2022: $547,1382022Assets 2023: $417,610Liabilities 2023: $13,877Net Assets 2023: $403,7332023Assets 2024: $558,064Liabilities 2024: $4,946Net Assets 2024: $553,1182024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$548,779
Liabilities$1,641
Net Assets$547,138
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $100,275Expenses 2014: $99,772Net Income 2014: $5032014Revenue 2015: $198,856Expenses 2015: $151,513Net Income 2015: $47,3432015Revenue 2016: $276,375Expenses 2016: $282,680Net Income 2016: -$6,3052016Revenue 2017: $348,266Expenses 2017: $310,396Net Income 2017: $37,8702017Revenue 2018: $369,960Expenses 2018: $415,041Net Income 2018: -$45,0812018Revenue 2019: $651,039Expenses 2019: $552,661Net Income 2019: $98,3782019Revenue 2020: $776,370Expenses 2020: $644,068Net Income 2020: $132,3022020Revenue 2021: $916,217Expenses 2021: $749,468Net Income 2021: $166,7492021Revenue 2022: $899,916Expenses 2022: $828,996Net Income 2022: $70,9202022Revenue 2023: $622,797Expenses 2023: $767,538Net Income 2023: -$144,7412023Revenue 2024: $1,004,964Expenses 2024: $873,995Net Income 2024: $130,9692024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$899,916
Expenses$828,996
Net Income$70,920
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,116,654
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Kula Project's mission to eradicate poverty through the development of entrepreneurs in coffee farming communities. Through our 15-month business fellowship that provides industry training, life and leadership skills, and business investment, women and men are empowered to build profitable businesses, raise healthy families, and send their children to school.

Kula Project is eradicating poverty through developing entrepreneurs in (continue on schedule O) Rwanda's coffee communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$150,002-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$248,302$140,225▼ $108,077
Inventories for Sale or Use$96,000$114,707▲ $18,707
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$100,472$82,807▼ $17,665
Investments Other Securities-$450-
Total Assets$444,774$548,779▲ $104,005
Other Assets Total$0$60,588▲ $60,588
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,437$1,641▼ $3,796
Total Liabilities$5,437$1,641▼ $3,796
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$439,337$547,138▲ $107,801
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$439,337$547,138▲ $107,801
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$444,774$548,779▲ $104,005

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$60,588--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nic LautenExecutive Director (since 3/2022)FT$67,410$17,045$84,455
Sarah Buchanan-SassonExecutive Director (until 3/2022)FT$80,000$4,200$84,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ryan PerniceBoard Chair
Tara ClapperBoard Member
Wade PrestonBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$897,053
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-11,738
Other Revenue
$14,601
All Other Contributions
$897,053
Change in Net Assets
$70,920
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$474,566
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$248,021
Other Expenses$106,409
Total Fundraising Expense$100,829
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$474,566--$474,566
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,705$73,705-$147,410
Advertising--$75,086$75,086
Other Salaries and Wages$45,630$3,384$22,748$71,762
Payroll Taxes$8,847$5,715$1,687$16,249
Other Employee Benefits$6,860$4,432$1,308$12,600
Office Expenses$5,688$5,687-$11,375
Fees for Services Accounting$4,438$4,438-$8,876
Information Technology$3,997$3,996-$7,993
Fees for Services Other$1,241$1,241-$2,482
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$597-$597
Total Functional Expenses$624,972$103,195$100,829$828,996
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1A

“Sarah Buchanan-Sasson was the Executive Director until March 2022 and was also a compensated Board member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8A

“Kula Project, Inc. did not hold regularly scheduled Board meetings where minutes were kept during 2022 as in years past. The Organization resume regularly scheduled meetings and document minutes of those meetings during 2023.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

“Kula Project, Inc. does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“Each Board member reviews and comments on the draft Form 990 before it is finalized and filed.”

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

“Kula Project, Inc. requires Board members review and disclose related party relationships annually.”

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

“Compensation for the Executive Director and top management is compared to data from other organizations' Form 990 by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Kula Project, Inc. makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy and financial statements available to the general public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kula Project Inc
EIN
45-5273875
Phone
6787613262
Address
2307 Counsel Ct, Marietta, GA 30068

Signing Officer

Name
Nic Lauten
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6787613262
Signed
2023-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicholas Lauten
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Jones and Kolb
Address
3475 PIEDMONT ROAD NE SUITE 1500, ATLANTA, GA 30305
Preparer
Ann M Thompson
Phone
4042627920
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Foreign currency exchange -6,470.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Kula work closely to finalize the budget prior to each year, and the Executive Director of Kula receives and reviews monthly financial reports from the Executive Program Director in Rwanda to ensure that expenses are in line with the budget.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part III Accounting Method:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Sarah Buchanan-Sasson was the Executive Director until March 2022 and was also a compensated Board member.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Kula Project, Inc. did not hold regularly scheduled Board meetings where minutes were kept during 2022 as in years past. The Organization resume regularly scheduled meetings and document minutes of those meetings during 2023.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Kula Project, Inc. does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Each Board member reviews and comments on the draft Form 990 before it is finalized and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Kula Project, Inc. requires Board members review and disclose related party relationships annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Compensation for the Executive Director and top management is compared to data from other organizations' Form 990 by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Kula Project, Inc. makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy and financial statements available to the general public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Foreign currency exchange -6,470.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0To develop entrepreneurs in Rwanda through a 15-month training course.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$548,779
Liabilities
$1,641
Net assets
$547,138
Revenue
$899,916
Expenses
$828,996
Net income
$70,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.55$1.00$0.87$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.40$0.62$0.77$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.90$0.83$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.44$0.92$0.75$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.03$0.27$0.78$0.64$0.13
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.65$0.55$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.37$0.42$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.35$0.31$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$0.28$0.28$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.20$0.15$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10$0.00