Civic Intelligence

Rules Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-1167555

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 14, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.THERULES.ORG
115 Fifth AvenueRoom/Suite 6th FLNew York, NY 10003

(212) 533-4114

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2014

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

$95,355

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$95,355

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

$575,800

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$577,405

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$1,605

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2014: $95,355Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $95,3552014Assets 2015: $51,936Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $51,9362015Assets 2016: $384,068Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $384,0682016Assets 2017: $336,575Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $336,5752017Assets 2018: $332,757Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $332,7572018

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2014

Assets$95,355
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$95,355
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $575,800Expenses 2014: $577,405Net Income 2014: -$1,6052014Revenue 2015: $597,457Expenses 2015: $593,482Net Income 2015: $3,9752015Revenue 2016: $1,170,598Expenses 2016: $838,466Net Income 2016: $332,1322016Revenue 2017: $824,753Expenses 2017: $872,246Net Income 2017: -$47,4932017Revenue 2018: $652,910Expenses 2018: $656,728Net Income 2018: -$3,8182018

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2014

Revenue$575,800
Expenses$577,405
Net Income-$1,605
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$575,800
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

/The Rules is a global network of activists, organizers, designers, coders, researchers, writers and others dedicated to changing the rules that create inequality, climate change, and poverty around the world.

The foundation is a citizen-powered organization that aims to raise awareness about the policies, systems and social norms that perpetuate mass poverty and inequality. It accomplishes these goals by crafting civic engagement opportunities that invite participation of the general public and local communities and stakeholders through compelling video and social media content, awareness campaigns, and by creating moments for global solidarity around workable alternative solutions for progressive systemic change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$96,960$95,355▼ $1,605
Total Assets$96,960$95,355▼ $1,605
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$96,960$95,355▼ $1,605
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$96,960$95,355▼ $1,605
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$96,960$95,355▼ $1,605
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Analia PenchaszadehDirector
Ingrid SrinathDirector
Nnimmo BasseyDirector
Elizabeth MckeonDirector & P
Tim DixonDirector & T
Diamond RattansiOfficer
Marji MolaviSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Alnoor LadhaMgmt. Svcs.26 E 13TH STREET APT 6C, New York, NY 10003$147,650
Martin KirkPolicy Consult.1760 STEEL STREET 4312, Louisville, CO 80027$118,370
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$575,800
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$575,800
Change in Net Assets
$-1,605
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$577,405
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$223,648--$223,648
Fees for Services Management$161,947--$161,947
Office Expenses$31,168$3,011-$34,179
Information Technology$19,933--$19,933
Other Expenses$14,222--$14,222
Conferences and Meetings$13,941--$13,941
Travel$12,195--$12,195
Fees for Services Legal-$7,519-$7,519
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,050-$4,050
Advertising$435--$435
Total Functional Expenses$562,825$14,580$0$577,405
International Activity

International Summary

Employees
3
Spending
$14,222

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesWorld Bank Campaign-3$14,222
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
Yes
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 family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 was reviewed by an agent of the foundation prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The foundation requests all new and existing board members to disclose annually any existing or potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Rules Foundation
EIN
46-1167555
Phone
2125334114
Address
115 FIFTH AVENUE, ROOM/SUITE 6TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10003

Signing Officer

Name
Marji Molavi
Title
Secretary
Phone
2125334114
Signed
2015-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marji Molavi
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Joseph J Barreca CPA
Address
150-L GREAVES LN 226, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308
Preparer
Joseph J Barreca
Phone
3478294829
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The foundation is a citizen-powered organization that aims to raise awareness about the policies, systems and social norms that perpetuate mass poverty and inequality. It accomplishes these goals by crafting civic engagement opportunities that invite participation of the general public and local communities and stakeholders through compelling video and social media content, awareness campaigns, and by creating moments for global solidarity around workable alternative solutions for progressive systemic change.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Policy consultants 130,261 0 0 technology consultants 45,500 0 0 community organizers 16,500 0 0 other consultants 31,387 0 0”

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Filings

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$95,355
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$95,355
Revenue
$575,800
Expenses
$577,405
Net income
-$1,605
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.65$0.66$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.82$0.87$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.17$0.84$0.33
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.60$0.59$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.58$0.58$0.00
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