Civic Intelligence

Ralph Ellison Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-4307782

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 15, 2021

Organization Profilewww.ralphellisonfoundation.org
PO Box 11114Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0114

(405) 753-0729

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

30th percentile

-7.6%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

$37,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$37,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

$87,376

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$94,026

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$6,650

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.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $37,160Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $37,1602020Assets 2021: $43,170Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $43,1702021Assets 2022: $74,485Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $74,4852022

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$37,160
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$37,160
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $87,376Expenses 2020: $94,026Net Income 2020: -$6,6502020Revenue 2021: $65,766Expenses 2021: $59,756Net Income 2021: $6,0102021Revenue 2022: $99,482Expenses 2022: $68,167Net Income 2022: $31,3152022

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$87,376
Expenses$94,026
Net Income-$6,650
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$87,376
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Ralph Ellison Foundation connects communities, shapes culture, and shifts perspectives through literature, legacy, and the arts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$43,810$37,160▼ $6,650
Total Assets$43,810$37,160▼ $6,650
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$43,810$37,160▼ $6,650
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$43,810$37,160▼ $6,650
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,810$37,160▼ $6,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen JacobsPresident
Ryan D KieselVice President
Arthur G LeFrancoisBoard Member
George E YoungBoard Member
George F BurnettBoard Member
Marcus A UdeBoard Member
Marguerita L ShawBoard Member
Pamala BackenBoard Member
Russ TallchiefBoard Member
Tara WilliamsBoard Member
Tracy A FloreaniBoard Member
Michael OwensExecutive Director
April B CoffinSecretary
Juan S PriceTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$87,376
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$29,461
Change in Net Assets
$-6,650
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$74,026
Total Fundraising Expense$20,100
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$43,850-$43,850
Conferences and Meetings$795$2,748$19,788$23,331
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Fees for Services Other-$3,333-$3,333
Fees for Services Accounting-$672-$672
Advertising-$435$185$620
Office Expenses$251$265-$516
Other Expenses-$145$53$198
Total Functional Expenses$21,046$52,880$20,100$94,026
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Tulsa Burning 1921 LLCOklahoma City, OK-To produce television documentary$20,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$57,915$57,915$2,042$55,873
Total Events$57,915$57,915$17,968$39,947
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of Form 990 was presented to the board of directors prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service and Oklahoma Tax Commission”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Board of Directors monitors the activities of the members of the Board of Directors as it relates to the conflict of interest policy of the organization.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“Tax documents disclosure explination: The tax documents of the organziation are made available to the public upon written request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents disclosure explination: The governing documents of the organziation are made available to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ralph Ellison Foundation
EIN
46-4307782
Address
PO Box 11114, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0114

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Owens
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4057880566
Signed
2021-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Owens
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ok
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Bourn and Associates
Address
PO Box 721578, Oklahoma City, OK 73172
Preparer
Jeremiah R Springer
Phone
4059288270
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Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,160
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$37,160
Revenue
$87,376
Expenses
$94,026
Net income
-$6,650
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$74.5$0.00$74.5$99.5$68.2$31.3
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$43.2$0.00$43.2$65.8$59.8$6.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$37.2$0.00$37.2$87.4$94.0$6.65