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Engine Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-2820846

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 12, 2019

Organization ProfileEngine.is/research
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

94th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

18th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2018

Asset Growth

96th percentile

245%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-78%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Up

$53,759

Up $38,195 (+245%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $14,063 (-100%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$53,759

Up $52,259 (+3484%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$127,118

Down $459,566 (-78%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$149,539

Down $439,769 (-75%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$22,421

Down $19,797 (-754%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2013: $39,855Liabilities 2013: $53,885Net Assets 2013: -$14,0302013Assets 2014: $45,022Liabilities 2014: $6,500Net Assets 2014: $38,5222014Assets 2015: $35,970Liabilities 2015: $1,500Net Assets 2015: $34,4702015Assets 2016: $24,063Liabilities 2016: $1,500Net Assets 2016: $22,5632016Assets 2017: $15,564Liabilities 2017: $1,500Net Assets 2017: $14,0632017Assets 2018: $53,759Liabilities 2018: $53,759Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$53,759
Liabilities$53,759
Net Assets$0
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $585,072Expenses 2013: $599,102Net Income 2013: -$14,0302013Revenue 2014: $744,519Expenses 2014: $691,967Net Income 2014: $52,5522014Revenue 2015: $972,828Expenses 2015: $976,880Net Income 2015: -$4,0522015Revenue 2016: $397,792Expenses 2016: $410,183Net Income 2016: -$12,3912016Revenue 2017: $586,684Expenses 2017: $589,308Net Income 2017: -$2,6242017Revenue 2018: $127,118Expenses 2018: $149,539Net Income 2018: -$22,4212018

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$127,118
Expenses$149,539
Net Income-$22,421
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$127,118
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support the growth of technology entrepreneurship through economic researchERF conducts original research on hightech Cont Sched O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,678$53,759▲ $51,081
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,075--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,810--
Total Assets$15,563$53,759▲ $38,196
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,500$53,759▲ $52,259
Total Liabilities$1,500$53,759▲ $52,259
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$14,063--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,063$0▼ $14,063
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,563$53,759▲ $38,196

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$24,376-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie SamuelsPresident
Josh MendelsohnDirector
Paul SieminskDirector
Evan EngstromExecutive Director
Leah BelskySecretary
Derek ParhamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$127,118
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$127,118
Change in Net Assets
$-22,421
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$124,391
Other Expenses$25,148
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$124,391--$124,391
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,478-$10,478
Office Expenses-$9,554-$9,554
Depreciation Depletion-$2,810-$2,810
Fees for Services Legal-$2,306-$2,306
Total Functional Expenses$124,391$25,148$0$149,539
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Engine FoundationSan Francisco, CA501c3General support$124,391
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
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

Part VI Line 11B

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

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 Research Foundation
EIN
46-2820846
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
2019-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Evan Engstrom
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

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

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$53,759
Liabilities
$53,759
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$127,118
Expenses
$149,539
Net income
-$22,421
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.54$0.00$1.27$1.50$0.22
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$5.87$5.89$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.02$0.23$3.98$4.10$0.12
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.02$0.34$9.73$9.77$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.07$0.39$7.45$6.92$0.53
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.54$0.14$5.85$5.99$0.14