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Kula Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-5273875

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 10, 2024

Organization ProfileKULAPROJECT.ORG
647 Selene StreetLynchburg, VA 24503

(678) 761-3262

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

14th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$93,914

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$417,610

Down $131,169 (-24%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$403,733

Down $143,405 (-26%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$13,877

Up $12,236 (+746%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$622,797

Down $277,119 (-31%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$767,538

Down $61,458 (-7.4%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$144,741

Down $215,661 (-304%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th 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

2023

Assets$417,610
Liabilities$13,877
Net Assets$403,733
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th 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

2023

Revenue$622,797
Expenses$767,538
Net Income-$144,741
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$954,081
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 exists to eradicate poverty through the development of entrepreneurs (continued on Schedule O) in Rwanda's coffee communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$140,225$116,329▼ $23,896
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$150,002$105,012▼ $44,990
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$82,807$90,587▲ $7,780
Inventories for Sale or Use$114,707$52,960▼ $61,747
Investments Other Securities$450$450→ $0
Total Assets$548,779$417,610▼ $131,169
Other Assets Total$60,588$52,272▼ $8,316
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,641$13,877▲ $12,236
Total Liabilities$1,641$13,877▲ $12,236
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$547,138$403,733▼ $143,405
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$547,138$403,733▼ $143,405
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$548,779$417,610▼ $131,169

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$52,272--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nic LautenExecutive DirectorFT$89,714$4,200$93,914

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Caroline NumuhireBoard Member
Rebecca PapeBoard Member
Zane WilemonBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$737,115
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,620
Other Revenue
$-117,938
All Other Contributions
$737,115
Change in Net Assets
$-144,741
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$352,372
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$276,857
Total Fundraising Expense$164,207
Other Expenses$138,309
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$352,372--$352,372
Other Salaries and Wages$52,443$16,422$86,525$155,390
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,436$23,479-$93,915
Advertising--$66,473$66,473
Conferences and Meetings$29,043$9,679-$38,722
Payroll Taxes$9,355$3,036$6,761$19,152
Office Expenses$12,655$4,218-$16,873
Other Employee Benefits$3,005$947$4,448$8,400
Fees for Services Accounting$4,457$1,486-$5,943
Information Technology$3,812$1,271-$5,083
Fees for Services Other$3,476$1,159-$4,635
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$580-$580
Total Functional Expenses$541,054$62,277$164,207$767,538
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

“Nic Lauten is a Board member and is also being compensated as the Executive Director.”

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
647 Selene Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Signing Officer

Name
Nic Lauten
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6787613262
Signed
2024-07-10
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 -1,775.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Kula works 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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Nic Lauten is a Board member and is also being compensated as the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Kula Project, Inc. does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each Board member reviews and comments on the draft Form 990 before it is finalized and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Kula Project, Inc. requires Board members review and disclose related party relationships annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation for the Executive Director and top management is compared to data from other organizations' Form 990 by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Kula Project, Inc. makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy and financial statements available to the general public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Foreign currency exchange -1,775.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 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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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$417,610
Liabilities
$13,877
Net assets
$403,733
Revenue
$622,797
Expenses
$767,538
Net income
-$144,741
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