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Operator Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-3655644

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 11, 2021

Organization Profileoperatorfoundation.org
1514 Ed Bluestein Blvd 305Austin, TX 78721

(512) 630-2616

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

55th percentile

8.7%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$108,975

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

85th percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$199,256

Up $86,826 (+77%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$145,807

Up $37,948 (+35%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$53,449

Up $48,878 (+1069%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Up

$437,003

Up $84,743 (+24%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$399,055

Up $95,031 (+31%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$37,948

Down $10,288 (-21%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th 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

2020

Assets$199,256
Liabilities$53,449
Net Assets$145,807
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st 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

2020

Revenue$437,003
Expenses$399,055
Net Income$37,948
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$437,003
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

The Operator Foundation's purpose is to promote internet freedom, open communication, and global personal Internet security through technology development, deployment, and education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$98,705$191,538▲ $92,833
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,183$6,176▼ $6,007
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5$5→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$112,430$199,256▲ $86,826
Other Assets Total$1,537$1,537→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$35,500-
Other Liabilities$4,571$17,949▲ $13,378
Total Liabilities$4,571$53,449▲ $48,878
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$107,859$145,807▲ $37,948
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$107,859$145,807▲ $37,948
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$112,430$199,256▲ $86,826

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,176$11,842$18,018
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Brandon WileySenior Systems ArchitectFT$108,975-$108,975
Dr Brandon WileyPresident--$108,975$108,975

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Corie JohnsonVice President
Donald JacksonSecretary
Steven HazelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$437,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$36,192
Change in Net Assets
$37,948
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$238,636
Other Expenses$160,419
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$105,166$3,809-$108,975
Other Salaries and Wages$102,401$3,708-$106,109
Payroll Taxes$2,141$17,344-$19,485
Occupancy$8,195$2,073-$10,268
Fees for Services Accounting$7,935$1,491-$9,426
Depreciation Depletion-$6,007-$6,007
Other Employee Benefits$2,717$1,350-$4,067
Information Technology$302$759-$1,061
Office Expenses$693$228-$921
Other Expenses$465$435-$900
All Other Expenses$102$172-$274
Interest-$13-$13
Insurance-$-68-$-68
Total Functional Expenses$360,355$38,700$0$399,055
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$9,667
Payroll Liabilities$8,282
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Melissa Mason, Director of Grants and Operations will review, Dr. Brandon Wiley, President, will review. The 990 will then be sent to the board for a one day review and comment period.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Board members receive and sign the Operator Foundation Policies and Procedures Manual annually, which includes the Conflict of Interest policy . Per policy, Board Members are required to report potential conflicts of interest and must remove themselves from discussion and voting on organizational decisions if there is a conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The President's salary for the role of Senior Systems Architect is approved by the board. The most recent salary increase in 2021 was determined by an average of comparative quotes collected by the Director of Grants and Operations and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Salary increases are determined by an average of comparative quotes collected by the Director of Grants and Operations and are then reviewed and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Operator Foundation
EIN
47-3655644
Phone
5126302616
Address
1514 Ed Bluestein Blvd 305, Austin, TX 78721

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Brandon Wiley
Title
President
Signed
2021-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Brandon Wiley
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Key Figures
Address
PO Box 9708, Austin, TX 79766
Preparer
Catherine J Ruiz EA
Phone
5129202695
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other program services aligned with Operator Foundation's mission.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other program services aligned with Operator Foundation's mission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Melissa Mason, Director of Grants and Operations will review, Dr. Brandon Wiley, President, will review. The 990 will then be sent to the board for a one day review and comment period.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members receive and sign the Operator Foundation Policies and Procedures Manual annually, which includes the Conflict of Interest policy . Per policy, Board Members are required to report potential conflicts of interest and must remove themselves from discussion and voting on organizational decisions if there is a conflict of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The President's salary for the role of Senior Systems Architect is approved by the board. The most recent salary increase in 2021 was determined by an average of comparative quotes collected by the Director of Grants and Operations and approved by the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Salary increases are determined by an average of comparative quotes collected by the Director of Grants and Operations and are then reviewed and approved by the board.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$199,256
Liabilities
$53,449
Net assets
$145,807
Revenue
$437,003
Expenses
$399,055
Net income
$37,948
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