Civic Intelligence

Emergent Ground

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-2309408

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Feb 06, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
959 54th StOakland, CA 94608

(401) 263-1361

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

4.71x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

4th percentile

-139%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$29,792

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 93.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-96%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-61%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,698

Down $45,264 (-96%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$6,302

Down $45,264 (-116%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$8,000

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$32,023

Down $50,382 (-61%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$76,437

Up $32,994 (+76%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$44,414

Down $83,376 (-214%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2015: $46,962Liabilities 2015: $8,000Net Assets 2015: $38,9622015Assets 2016: $1,698Liabilities 2016: $8,000Net Assets 2016: -$6,3022016

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,698
Liabilities$8,000
Net Assets-$6,302
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $82,405Expenses 2015: $43,443Net Income 2015: $38,9622015Revenue 2016: $32,023Expenses 2016: $76,437Net Income 2016: -$44,4142016

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$32,023
Expenses$76,437
Net Income-$44,414
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Feb 6, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$32,023
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Emergent Ground is a social justice initiative that integrates art and design to bring about positive transformation in the built environment through youth-centered education and community-based projects. We envision youth and communities of color at the forefront of building a more socially-just, peaceful, and ecologically-viable world.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Developed curriculum for 100-Hour Art & Design Foundations CourseImplemented 100-Hour Art & Design Foundations Program at Castlemont High School in Oakland, CA as Summer Pilot Program (Summer of 2015)Developed curriculum for 4 week in-school Art & Design Foundations CourseImplemented 4-Week In-School Art & Design Foundations Course in 2 Art Classes at Skyline High School in Oakland, CA as In-School Pilot Program (Fall/Winter 2015)Developed partnerships with teachers at high schools in Oakland in order to implement these pilot programs.$63,869-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Hope McManusSecty/TreasurerFT$29,792-$29,792
Marguerite GrahamPresidentFT$29,792-$29,792
Diamond GoncalvesBoard MemberPT$0--
Guy deChalusBoard MemberPT$0--
Alicia EggertBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Emergent Ground
EIN
47-2309408
Phone
4012631361
Address
959 54th St, Oakland, CA 94608

Signing Officer

Name
Marguerite Graham
Title
President
Signed
2017-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Patricia A Foley EA
Address
991 MIDWAY AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-1344
Preparer
Patricia A Foley EA
Phone
5105896820
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $165”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $2103”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $424”

Other Expenses.1

“Service fees, licenses $811”

Other Expenses.2

“Awards & gifts $708”

Other Expenses.3

“Fees $110”

Other Expenses.4

“Supplies $56”

Other Assets.1011

“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $650 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $650”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $8000 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $8000”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,698
Liabilities
$8,000
Net assets
-$6,302
Revenue
$32,023
Expenses
$76,437
Net income
-$44,414
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$8.00$6.30$32.0$76.4$44.4
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$47.0$8.00$39.0$82.4$43.4$39.0