Civic Intelligence

Sustainable Systems Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-2856470

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Apr 14, 2024

Organization Profilesustainablesystemsfoundation.org
2861 Mission StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 588-7625

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.0%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$14,858

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

87th percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$93,822

Up $35,000 (+60%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$93,822

Up $35,000 (+60%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$163,217

Up $65,688 (+67%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$163,217

Up $101,261 (+163%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$0

Down $35,573 (-100%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $23,251Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $23,2512021Assets 2022: $58,822Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $58,8222022Assets 2023: $93,822Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $93,8222023Assets 2024: $172,954Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $172,9542024Assets 2025: $247,778Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $247,7782025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$93,822
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$93,822
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2021: $82,231Expenses 2021: $65,967Net Income 2021: $16,2642021Revenue 2022: $97,529Expenses 2022: $61,956Net Income 2022: $35,5732022Revenue 2023: $163,217Expenses 2023: $163,217Net Income 2023: $02023Revenue 2024: $458,051Expenses 2024: $322,587Net Income 2024: $135,4642024Revenue 2025: $359,864Expenses 2025: $283,639Net Income 2025: $76,2252025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$163,217
Expenses$163,217
Net Income$0
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Apr 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$163,217
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Sustainable Systems Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit green think tank and project incubator based in Santa Cruz, California. SSRF seeks to: Address complex and wicked environmental and sustainability problems that confound communities, defy singular technical or social solutions and cannot be addressed successfully at a global scale. Bring together numerous stakeholders with competing interests, capacities and approaches while addressing the critical importance of equity and justice. Collaborate with partner organizations to incubate and develop local projects and programs that promote community sustainability and development. Pursue projects that are replicable and scalable, based on best practices and insights drawn from successful projects. Our philosophy is that a project or program implemented successfully at one site can be replicated in many other places, with appropriate adjustments to local conditions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$35,000$53,718▲ $18,718
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$26,764-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$58,822$13,340▼ $45,482
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$93,822$93,822→ $0
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$93,822$93,822→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$93,822$93,822→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$93,822$93,822→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marisela LaraEmployeePT$14,858$14,858
Ami Chen MillsExecutive DirectorPT$12,926$12,926

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ronnie D LipschutzPresident
Kevin W BellVice President
Ann LopezBoard Member
Dustin MulvaneyBoard Member
Marisha FarnsworthBoard Member
Sheila DavisBoard Member
Steven MentorBoard member
Thomas RettenwenderBoard member
Beatriz SmithBoard members
Adina PaytanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$163,217
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$79,295
Change in Net Assets
$0
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$132,961
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$30,256
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,784$7,000-$27,784
Other Expenses$15,000$0$0$15,000
Insurance$0$3,212-$3,212
Payroll Taxes$1,849$623-$2,472
Office Expenses$1,218$750-$1,968
Fees for Services Accounting$1,000$535-$1,535
Information Technology-$679-$679
Travel$119--$119
Total Functional Expenses$145,418$17,799$0$163,217
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$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The governing board is offered the opportunity to review the tax submission but is not required to.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sustainable Systems Research Foundation
EIN
47-2856470
Phone
8315887625
Address
2861 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Signing Officer

Name
Ronnie Lipschutz
Title
President
Phone
8315887625
Signed
2024-04-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ronnie D Lipschutz
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
2
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IRS990/MissionDesc0The Sustainable Systems Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit green think tank and project incubator based in Santa Cruz, California. SSRF seeks to: Address complex and wicked environmental and sustainability problems that confound communities, defy singular technical or social solutions and cannot be addressed successfully at a global scale. Bring together numerous stakeholders with competing interests, capacities and approaches while addressing the critical importance of equity and justice. Collaborate with partner organizations to incubate and develop local projects and programs that promote community sustainability and development. Pursue projects that are replicable and scalable, based on best practices and insights drawn from successful projects. Our philosophy is that a project or program implemented successfully at one site can be replicated in many other places, with appropriate adjustments to local conditions.
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt20
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SSRF continued its work related to solar community energy systems and guaranteed basic income streams from the sale of solar electricity.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$93,822
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$93,822
Revenue
$163,217
Expenses
$163,217
Net income
$0
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.48$0.00$2.48$3.60$2.84$0.76
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$4.58$3.23$1.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$1.63$1.63$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.98$0.62$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.82$0.66$0.16