Civic Intelligence

Engine Advocacy

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-1064620

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 11, 2019

Organization Profileengine.is
44 Tehama StSan Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 735-6869

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

5th percentile

-55%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$188,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-53%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-49%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

$412,078

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$411,774

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$304

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

$818,605

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,270,573

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$451,968

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $412,078Liabilities 2018: $304Net Assets 2018: $411,7742018Assets 2019: $744,616Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $744,6162019Assets 2020: $854,761Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $854,7612020Assets 2021: $978,152Liabilities 2021: $2,073Net Assets 2021: $976,0792021Assets 2022: $1,013,659Liabilities 2022: $1,550Net Assets 2022: $1,012,1092022Assets 2024: $999,124Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $999,1242024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$412,078
Liabilities$304
Net Assets$411,774
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $818,605Expenses 2018: $1,270,573Net Income 2018: -$451,9682018Revenue 2019: $1,253,205Expenses 2019: $920,758Net Income 2019: $332,4472019Revenue 2020: $1,159,809Expenses 2020: $1,049,664Net Income 2020: $110,1452020Revenue 2021: $1,095,055Expenses 2021: $973,737Net Income 2021: $121,3182021Revenue 2022: $1,120,780Expenses 2022: $1,084,750Net Income 2022: $36,0302022Revenue 2024: $812,360Expenses 2024: $974,984Net Income 2024: -$162,6242024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$818,605
Expenses$1,270,573
Net Income-$451,968
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 11, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$818,605
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Engine supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through advocacy on local and national issues.

Engine supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through advocacy on local and national issues

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$867,235$409,450▼ $457,785
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,524--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$2,628-
Total Assets$871,759$412,078▼ $459,681
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,017$304▼ $7,713
Total Liabilities$8,017$304▼ $7,713
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$863,742$411,774▼ $451,968
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$863,742$411,774▼ $451,968
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$871,759$412,078▼ $459,681
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Julie SamuelsPresident$26,860$5,100$31,960

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Josh MendelsohnDirector
Leah BelskyDirector
Michael PetriconeDirector
Evan EngstromExecutive Director
Marvin AmmoriSecretary
Derek ParhamTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Geer Strategies LLCPublic relations500 5th Avenue Ste 2700, New York, NY 10110$270,000
Franklin Square Group LLCStrategic Communications1155 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004$130,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$818,605
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$818,605
Change in Net Assets
$-451,968
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$614,588
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$562,311
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$93,674
Total Fundraising Expense$4,729
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$562,311--$562,311
Fees for Services Other$515,375--$515,375
Other Salaries and Wages$41,694$5,840$1,533$49,067
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,381$14,381$3,196$31,958
Information Technology$21,483--$21,483
Other Expenses$20,898--$20,898
Office Expenses-$18,640-$18,640
Occupancy-$18,562-$18,562
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,275-$8,275
Other Employee Benefits-$6,842-$6,842
Travel$6,705--$6,705
Payroll Taxes-$5,807-$5,807
Fees for Services Legal-$3,431-$3,431
Conferences and Meetings$1,219--$1,219
Total Functional Expenses$1,184,066$81,778$4,729$1,270,573
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Engine Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA501c3General support$478,054
Engine Research FoundationSan Francisco, CA501c3General Support$96,000
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
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

Part VI Line 11B

“A copy of the organization's return is provided to members of the”

Part VI Line 11B

“governing body prior to filing.”

Part VI Line 18

“Upon written request a copy of Form 990 will be provided”

Part VI Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Engine Advocacy
EIN
46-1064620
In Care Of
% Evan Engstrom
Phone
4157356869
Address
44 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Signing Officer

Name
Evan Engstrom
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4157356869
Signed
2019-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Evan Engstrom
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Howard Sckolnik CPA
Address
8203 E Sierra Pinta Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Preparer
Howard Sckolnik
Phone
6025240974
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX Line 11G

“Consulting Total expenses - $515375.00 Program service expenses - $515375.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$412,078
Liabilities
$304
Net assets
$411,774
Revenue
$818,605
Expenses
$1,270,573
Net income
-$451,968
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.81$0.97$0.16
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.01$0.00$1.01$1.12$1.08$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.00$0.98$1.10$0.97$0.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$0.00$0.85$1.16$1.05$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.74$0.00$0.74$1.25$0.92$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.82$1.27$0.45