Civic Intelligence

A Cause for Entertainment Inc

EIN 47-4484465 • 501(c)3 • Encino, CA

Profile

A Cause for Entertainment's (ACFE) mission is to support and empower individuals and communities affected by breast cancer. ACFE's goal is to raise awareness and funds to support research, education and the individuals and families who are currently facing a breast cancer diagnosis.Over time ACFE has expanded its mission to not only focus on organizations in need, but also on the greater impact within the community, whether emotional or financial support. As ACFE moves forward, the goal is to create a network of breast cancer survivors who are engaged within the community and providing emotional support for women and their families as they go through their own journey.

5328 Newcastle Ave 24Encino, CA 91316

acauseforentertaniment.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2022

Net Margin

37th percentile

-4.8%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-6.4%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

7.4%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$29,634

Down $2,013 (-6.4%) from 2021

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$29,634

Down $2,013 (-6.4%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$41,823

Up $2,896 (+7.4%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$43,836

Up $11,697 (+36%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$2,013

Down $8,801 (-130%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2020: $24,859Net Assets 2020: $24,8592020Assets 2021: $31,647Net Assets 2021: $31,6472021Assets 2022: $29,634Net Assets 2022: $29,6342022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$29,634
Liabilities-
Net Assets$29,634
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $85,040Expenses 2020: $71,882Net Income 2020: $13,1582020Revenue 2021: $38,927Expenses 2021: $32,139Net Income 2021: $6,7882021Revenue 2022: $41,823Expenses 2022: $43,836Net Income 2022: -$2,0132022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$41,823
Expenses$43,836
Net Income-$2,013
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$29,634
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$29,634
Revenue
$41,823
Expenses
$43,836
Net income
-$2,013
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.6$29.6$41.8$43.8$2.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.6$31.6$38.9$32.1$6.79
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.9$24.9$85.0$71.9$13.2
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
May 15, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$41,823
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A Cause for Entertainment's (ACFE) mission is to support and empower individuals and communities affected by breast cancer. ACFE's goal is to raise awareness and funds to support research, education and the individuals and families who are currently facing a breast cancer diagnosis.Over time ACFE has expanded its mission to not only focus on organizations in need, but also on the greater impact within the community, whether emotional or financial support. As ACFE moves forward, the goal is to create a network of breast cancer survivors who are engaged within the community and providing emotional support for women and their families as they go through their own journey.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Since inception, A Cause for Entertainment has worked on an annual basis, focusing on fund raising for other boots on the ground organizations. Every October A Cause for Entertainment concentrates its energy and the resources of the board members to host an annual fund raising event in Los Angeles, dedicated to raising funds to support organizations including Shay Sharpe's Pink Wishes, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, WeSpark Cancer Support Center and Avon Foundation.$37,000$750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jessica Frances ShermanPresident-$0--
Dmitry ShermanDirector-$0--
Alex SpearDirector-$0--
Sara GorskyDirector-$0--
Paige IvySecretary-$0--
Devon Balsamo-GillisDirector-$0--
Cecilia TrippTreasurer-$0--
Christopher Jordan WoodringDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Cause For Entertainment Inc
EIN
47-4484465
Phone
8189181398
Address
5328 Newcastle Ave 24, Encino, CA 91316

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Frances Sherman
Title
President
Signed
2023-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Powell Berlin & Fard Tax & Accounting Inc
Address
18801 Ventura Blvd Ste 304, Tarzana, CA 91356
Preparer
Geralyn M Brunet CPA
Phone
8188810981
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“| Donee's Name: Shay Sharpe's Pink Wishes | Donee's Address: 5511 Knell Ave Baltimore MD 21206 | Relationship of Donee: Furthers exempt purpose | Cash Amount Given: $37000”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $149”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1443”

Other Expenses.1

“Marketing $1224”

Other Expenses.2

“Event Supplies $750”

Other Expenses.3

“Bank Fees $180”

Other Expenses.4

“Website $63”

Other Expenses.5

“Registration Fees $20”

Other Assets.1010

“Inventories - Beginning $2048 Inventories - Ending $2048”

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