Civic Intelligence

Escape Velocity

EIN 47-4322131 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Escape velocity's mission is to re-invigorate the interest of our young people in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (steam) by producing and presenting the most compelling, exciting, educational, and entertaining science festival in the united states using science fiction as the primary engine.

610 N West Street No 408Alexandria, VA 22314

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

21.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

121%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$7,032

Down $2,762 (-28%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$150,354

Down $34,785 (-19%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

-$143,322

Up $32,023 (+18%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$113,246

Up $61,934 (+121%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$81,223

Down $5,971 (-6.8%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$32,023

Up $67,905 (+189%) from 2018

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2015: $2,604Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $11,798Liabilities 2016: $101,636Net Assets 2016: -$89,8382016Assets 2017: $6,667Liabilities 2017: $146,130Net Assets 2017: -$139,4632017Assets 2018: $9,794Liabilities 2018: $185,139Net Assets 2018: -$175,3452018Assets 2019: $7,032Liabilities 2019: $150,354Net Assets 2019: -$143,3222019

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$7,032
Liabilities$150,354
Net Assets-$143,322

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $2,699Expenses 2015: $95Net Income 2015: $2,6042015Revenue 2016: $74,449Expenses 2016: $166,891Net Income 2016: -$92,4422016Revenue 2017: $46,641Expenses 2017: $96,266Net Income 2017: -$49,6252017Revenue 2018: $51,312Expenses 2018: $87,194Net Income 2018: -$35,8822018Revenue 2019: $113,246Expenses 2019: $81,223Net Income 2019: $32,0232019

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$113,246
Expenses$81,223
Net Income$32,023

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 10, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$113,246
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Escape velocity's mission is to re-invigorate the interest of our young people in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (steam) by producing and presenting the most compelling, exciting, educational, and entertaining science festival in the united states using science fiction as the primary engine.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ESCAPE VELOCITY PROMOTES STEAM EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF SCIENCE FICTION USING THE FUN OF COMIC CONS AND FASCINATION OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ESTIVALS. ESCAPE VELOCITY SEEKS TO MAKE A MEASURABLE POSITIVE IMPACT TO BOOST INFORMAL EARNING ON THE MORE CONCEPTUALLY CHALLENGING ACADEMIC AREAS.$0$66,539
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GREG VIGGIANOExecutive DirectorPT$0--
STEPHEN VIGGIANOBoard Member-$0--
MARC VIGGIANOBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Escape Velocity
EIN
47-4322131
Phone
6572151701
Address
610 N WEST STREET NO 408, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Greg Viggiano
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6572151701
Signed
2020-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hertzbach & Company Pa
Address
12505 PARK POTOMAC AVE, POTOMAC, MD 20854
Preparer
Mark P S Edward
Phone
3013152150
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Description: bank and credit card fees. Amount: 822. Description: venue/events costs. Amount: 62,268. Description: meals. Amount: 145. Description: equipment rental and maintenance. Amount: 96. Description: data and software subscriptions. Amount: 80. Description: insurance - liability, d&o, etc. Amount: 551. Description: licenses and fees. Amount: 125. Description: advertising. Amount: 12,894. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 76,981.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: inventory. Beg. Of year amount: 1,946. End of year amount: 1,946. Description: due from director - greg viggiano. Beg. Of year amount: 1,495. End of year amount: 4,276.

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

Description: due to director - mandy sweeney. Beg. Of year amount: 91,330. End of year amount: 91,330. Description: due to mosf. Beg. Of year amount: 93,809. End of year amount: 59,024.

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