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Open Water Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-2676240

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 03, 2022

Organization Profileopenwaterfoundation.org
320 East Vine Drive STE 212Fort Collins, CO 80524-2313

(970) 286-7462

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

59th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$100,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

85th percentile

69%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

92%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$41,126

Up $16,772 (+69%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$36,303

Up $44,545 (+540%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$4,823

Down $27,773 (-85%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$296,958

Up $142,275 (+92%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$252,413

Up $79,185 (+46%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$44,545

Up $63,090 (+340%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KAssets 2013: $25,846Liabilities 2013: $8,7302013Assets 2014: $2,710Liabilities 2014: $44,9702014Assets 2015: $7,417Liabilities 2015: $29,329Net Assets 2015: -$21,9122015Assets 2016: $28,564Liabilities 2016: $4,883Net Assets 2016: $23,6812016Assets 2017: $23,683Liabilities 2017: $16,102Net Assets 2017: $7,5812017Assets 2018: $34,145Liabilities 2018: $14,308Net Assets 2018: $19,8372018Assets 2019: $10,367Liabilities 2019: $64Net Assets 2019: $10,3032019Assets 2020: $24,354Liabilities 2020: $32,596Net Assets 2020: -$8,2422020Assets 2021: $41,126Liabilities 2021: $4,823Net Assets 2021: $36,3032021Assets 2022: $6,627Liabilities 2022: $1,980Net Assets 2022: $4,6472022Assets 2023: $5,771Liabilities 2023: $1,402Net Assets 2023: $4,3692023Assets 2024: $547Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $5472024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$41,126
Liabilities$4,823
Net Assets$36,303
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $122,153Expenses 2013: $105,036Net Income 2013: $17,1172013Revenue 2014: $162,459Expenses 2014: $221,836Net Income 2014: -$59,3772014Revenue 2015: $273,839Expenses 2015: $253,492Net Income 2015: $20,3472015Revenue 2016: $354,525Expenses 2016: $308,932Net Income 2016: $45,5932016Revenue 2017: $308,599Expenses 2017: $324,700Net Income 2017: -$16,1012017Revenue 2018: $364,299Expenses 2018: $352,043Net Income 2018: $12,2562018Revenue 2019: $204,151Expenses 2019: $213,685Net Income 2019: -$9,5342019Revenue 2020: $154,683Expenses 2020: $173,228Net Income 2020: -$18,5452020Revenue 2021: $296,958Expenses 2021: $252,413Net Income 2021: $44,5452021Revenue 2022: $133,912Expenses 2022: $165,568Net Income 2022: -$31,6562022Revenue 2023: $107,594Expenses 2023: $107,872Net Income 2023: -$2782023Revenue 2024: $45,650Expenses 2024: $49,473Net Income 2024: -$3,8232024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$296,958
Expenses$252,413
Net Income$44,545
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 3, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$296,958
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Open Water Foundation develops and supports open source software and open data solutions to make better decisions about water resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,247$40,019▲ $16,772
Loans From Officers Directors-$2,500-
Total Assets$24,354$41,126▲ $16,772
Other Assets Total$1,107$1,107→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$32,313--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$283$2,323▲ $2,040
Total Liabilities$32,596$4,823▼ $27,773
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-8,242$36,303▲ $44,545
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-8,242$36,303▲ $44,545
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$24,354$41,126▲ $16,772

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$1,107--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Steve MalersChief Executive OfficerFT$100,000$100,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Todd DohertyBoard President
Curran TrickBoard Vice President
Bradley UdallBoard Member
Marc WaageBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$58,468
Program Service Revenue
$238,490
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$144
Change in Net Assets
$44,545
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$197,437
Other Expenses$54,976
Total Fundraising Expense$11,281
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$153,207$21,573$8,872$183,652
Occupancy-$29,724-$29,724
Payroll Taxes$11,500$1,619$666$13,785
Fees for Services Other$7,942--$7,942
Insurance$214$3,814$12$4,040
Information Technology$119$2,216-$2,335
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,111-$2,111
Travel$1,089-$1,008$2,097
Conferences and Meetings$674-$679$1,353
Office Expenses-$632-$632
Other Expenses$3,622$1$44$1
Total Functional Expenses$178,367$62,765$11,281$252,413
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$2,500-
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 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
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Board of Directors reviews the 990 and related financial statements prior to approval.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Board is required to acknowledge in writing each year that they have no conflicts of interest, and divulge potential conflicts of interest.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“CEO and CTO salary was reviewed by the original Board of Directors and industry advisory group and is regularly reviewed.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Salaries for senior level staff and other staff are determined based on market review of comparable positions.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Organizational documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Water Foundation
EIN
46-2676240
Address
320 East Vine Drive STE 212, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2313

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Malers
Title
Chief Executive
Phone
9702867462
Signed
2022-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Malers
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Cache Accounting and Tax Services
Address
323 W Drake Rd Ste 200, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Preparer
Sarah Kasten
Phone
9706318887
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Other services includes payments to subcontractors that complete project work for Open Water Foundation.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$41,126
Liabilities
$4,823
Net assets
$36,303
Revenue
$296,958
Expenses
$252,413
Net income
$44,545
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.46$0.49$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.04$1.08$1.08$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$1.34$1.66$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.05$0.36$2.97$2.52$0.45
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.33$0.08$1.55$1.73$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$2.04$2.14$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.14$0.20$3.64$3.52$0.12
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.16$0.08$3.09$3.25$0.16
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.05$0.24$3.55$3.09$0.46
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.29$0.22$2.74$2.53$0.20
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.45$1.62$2.22$0.59
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.09$1.22$1.05$0.17