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The Bonobo Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-2056113

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

1215 K STREET No 1120Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 492-2697

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

88th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

96th percentile

243%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

59%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$89,743

Up $63,589 (+243%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$67,286

Up $41,132 (+157%) from 2015

Liabilities

$22,457

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$109,490

Up $40,419 (+59%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$68,358

Down $4,719 (-6.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$41,132

Up $45,138 (+1127%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2014: $30,160Net Assets 2014: $30,1602014Assets 2015: $26,154Net Assets 2015: $26,1542015Assets 2016: $89,743Liabilities 2016: $22,457Net Assets 2016: $67,2862016Assets 2017: $31,738Liabilities 2017: $8,207Net Assets 2017: $23,5312017Assets 2018: $44,746Liabilities 2018: $7,514Net Assets 2018: $37,2322018Assets 2019: $43,716Liabilities 2019: $4,624Net Assets 2019: $39,0922019

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$89,743
Liabilities$22,457
Net Assets$67,286

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $57,500Expenses 2014: $27,340Net Income 2014: $30,1602014Revenue 2015: $69,071Expenses 2015: $73,077Net Income 2015: -$4,0062015Revenue 2016: $109,490Expenses 2016: $68,358Net Income 2016: $41,1322016Revenue 2017: $73,063Expenses 2017: $116,818Net Income 2017: -$43,7552017Revenue 2018: $79,355Expenses 2018: $65,654Net Income 2018: $13,7012018Revenue 2019: $30,129Expenses 2019: $28,269Net Income 2019: $1,8602019

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$109,490
Expenses$68,358
Net Income$41,132
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$124,148
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bonobo project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to elevate the status of the endangered bonobo and coordinate activities to aid in the conservation of this peaceful, female-dominated great ape.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Through public education and outreach, the bonobo project helps raise greater awareness of this extraordinary, unique and relatively unknown great ape the bonobo. Working with other like-minded organizations, we aim to help protect this critically endangered species. Specifically, the bonobo project will host major public events, network with dedicated bonobo activists and academics, build partnership with key audiences, and raise critical funds for bonobo conservation efforts.$0$11,486
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ashley StonePresident-$0--
Kim LivingstoneTreasurer-$0--
Jingzhi Tan PHDMember-$0--
Karl MorrisonSecretary-$0--
Dr Isadore Hall IIIMember-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Bonobo Project
EIN
47-2056113
Phone
9164922697
Address
1215 K STREET No 1120, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Signing Officer

Name
Ashley Stone
Title
President
Phone
9164922697
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Moss Adams LLP
Address
3121 W March Ln Ste 200, Stockton, CA 95219-2367
Preparer
Tracy S Paglia
Phone
2099556100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 7 - Sales of Inventory

Income: Gross Receipts: 2,819. Returns and Allowances: 0. Less Cost of Goods Sold: 14,658. Gross Profit: -11,839. Cost of Goods Sold: Inventory at Beginning of Year: 0. Merchandise Purchased: 0. Cost of Labor: 0. Materials and Supplies: 14,658. Other Costs: 0. Inventory at End of Year: 0. Cost of Goods Sold: 14,658.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: Miscellaneous Income. Amount: 5.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity Classification: Payment for Staff Services. Grantee Name: Les Amis de Bonobos en Beigigue, Kinshasa, Grantee Name: Les Amis de Bonobos en Beigigue, Kinshasa,. Grantee Address: Avenue Leopold Wiener 201 Brussels, BELGIUM 1170. Grantee Relationship: none. Date of Gift: 12/31/16. Amount Given: 10,000.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Fundraising/Networking. Amount: 14,743. Description: Hard Costs. Amount: 761. Description: Insurance. Amount: 1,921. Description: Material Development. Amount: 966. Description: Website/Logo/Domain. Amount: 1,155. Description: Miscellaneous Expense. Amount: 950. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 20,496.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: Accounts Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 22,253. Description: Sales Tax Liability. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 204.

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