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Operator Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-3655644

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Feb 19, 2019

Organization ProfileOPERATORFOUNDATION.ORG
3800 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78756

(512) 630-2616

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

76th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$103,992

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $11,905 (-100%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$0

Up $8,532 (+100%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $20,437 (-100%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$294,975

Up $112,126 (+61%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$235,352

Up $28,412 (+14%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$59,623

Up $83,714 (+347%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2016: $40,891Liabilities 2016: $25,3322016Assets 2017: $11,905Liabilities 2017: $20,437Net Assets 2017: -$8,5322017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $112,430Liabilities 2019: $4,571Net Assets 2019: $107,8592019Assets 2020: $199,256Liabilities 2020: $53,449Net Assets 2020: $145,8072020Assets 2021: $143,524Liabilities 2021: $216,051Net Assets 2021: -$72,5272021Assets 2022: $769,435Liabilities 2022: $428,359Net Assets 2022: $341,0762022Assets 2023: $831,217Liabilities 2023: $390,400Net Assets 2023: $440,8172023Assets 2024: $602,421Liabilities 2024: $277,750Net Assets 2024: $324,6712024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $81,741Expenses 2016: $66,910Net Income 2016: $14,8312016Revenue 2017: $182,849Expenses 2017: $206,940Net Income 2017: -$24,0912017Revenue 2018: $294,975Expenses 2018: $235,352Net Income 2018: $59,6232018Revenue 2019: $352,260Expenses 2019: $304,024Net Income 2019: $48,2362019Revenue 2020: $437,003Expenses 2020: $399,055Net Income 2020: $37,9482020Revenue 2021: $731,650Expenses 2021: $946,210Net Income 2021: -$214,5602021Revenue 2022: $1,299,599Expenses 2022: $1,141,269Net Income 2022: $158,3302022Revenue 2023: $1,199,629Expenses 2023: $1,099,888Net Income 2023: $99,7412023Revenue 2024: $867,042Expenses 2024: $948,051Net Income 2024: -$81,0092024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$294,975
Expenses$235,352
Net Income$59,623
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Feb 19, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$294,975
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our purpose is to promote internet freedom, open communication and global internet security through technology development, and education. We develop technologies to facilitate access to credible and relevant information and open communication around the world.

Make tools for anticensorship and security

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Total Assets$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BrandonWileyFT$103,992-$103,992
Dr Brandon Wiley--$100,224$3,768$103,992

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
DonaldJackson
CorieJohnson
LewisWeil
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$279,092
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$15,883
All Other Contributions
$279,092
Change in Net Assets
$59,623

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$294,976
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$294,976
Total Revenue per Form 990
$294,976
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,742
Other Expenses$111,035
Professional Fundraising Fees$234
Total Fundraising Expense$234
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$61,244$53,208$0$114,452
Occupancy$10,443$0$0$10,443
Fees for Services Accounting$10,056$0$0$10,056
Payroll Taxes$0$9,290$0$9,290
Depreciation Depletion$3,238$0$0$3,238
All Other Expenses$3,182$0$0$3,182
Travel$1,906$0$0$1,906
Office Expenses$1,626$0$0$1,626
Information Technology$716$0$0$716
Benefits to Members$341--$341
Other Expenses$298$0$0$298
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$234$234
Advertising$0$60$0$60
Total Functional Expenses$169,396$65,722$234$235,352

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$235,352
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$235,352
Total Expenses per Form 990$235,352
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$234
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Operator Foundation
EIN
47-3655644
Phone
5126302616
Address
3800 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78756

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Brandon Wiley
Title
President
Phone
5126302616
Signed
2019-02-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Wiley
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ellinger Services Worldwide Inc
Address
1511 STONE RIM LOOP, BUDA, TX 78610-5834
Preparer
Caleb Ellinger
Phone
5124841478
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“An electronic copy of the form 990 draft has been shared with the operator foundation president, grand manager, and accountant. The grant manager has reviewed the draft 990, and has consulted wiht the president and accountant to correct and complete any information that is incomplete or inaccurate.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The operator foundation policies & procedures manual, which includes the conflict of interest policy, is provided to the board for approval, adoption, and adherence. Operator foundation employees also receive the manual, and board members and employees are regularly notified of policy updates.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Compensation for top management is approved by the board. In 2018, the only compensation change up for review by the board was the addition of qsehra, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement, at the allowable limit of $420 monthly.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization's 990 is publicly posted on its website. An organization email address is provided on the website for any other inquiries from the public.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for top management is approved by the board. In 2018, the only compensation change up for review was the addition of qsehra, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement of $420 monthly.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other projects 8880. 0. 2789.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 3106. 3106. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“UTILITIES 76. 76. 0. 0.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$294,975
Expenses
$235,352
Net income
$59,623
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.28$0.32$0.87$0.95$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.39$0.44$1.20$1.10$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.43$0.34$1.30$1.14$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.22$0.07$0.73$0.95$0.21
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.05$0.15$0.44$0.40$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.35$0.30$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.24$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.18$0.21$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.08$0.07$0.01