Civic Intelligence

Groundswell Institute

EIN 47-4485343 • 501(c)3 • Yorkville, CA

Profile

Groundswell institute nurtures the cooperative ecology and culture that are essential for a sustainable future. The institute creates visionary queer consciousness-raising and environmental programs, and provides an inspirational space for like-minded people to gather.

18500 Ca-128Yorkville, CA 95494

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

47th percentile

0.2%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2017

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

693%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,163

Down $18,703 (-94%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$49,905

Up $45,112 (+941%) from 2015

Net Assets

-$48,742

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Up

$175,759

Up $172,218 (+4864%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$233,214

Up $217,995 (+1432%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$57,455

Down $45,777 (-392%) from 2015

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

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

$50K$0-$50KAssets 2015: $19,866Liabilities 2015: $4,7932015Assets 2017: $1,163Liabilities 2017: $49,905Net Assets 2017: -$48,7422017

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,163
Liabilities$49,905
Net Assets-$48,742
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $3,541Expenses 2015: $15,219Net Income 2015: -$11,6782015Revenue 2017: $175,759Expenses 2017: $233,214Net Income 2017: -$57,4552017

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$175,759
Expenses$233,214
Net Income-$57,455
Open 2017 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,163
Liabilities
$49,905
Net assets
-$48,742
Revenue
$175,759
Expenses
$233,214
Net income
-$57,455
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.50$0.49$1.76$2.33$0.57
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.05$0.04$0.15$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$175,759
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Groundswell institute nurtures the cooperative ecology and culture that are essential for a sustainable future. The institute creates visionary queer consciousness-raising and environmental programs, and provides an inspirational space for like-minded people to gather.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
1) Program development and implementation: developed and implemented 12 weekend-long, economically accessible programs that helped more than 1000 LGBTQ* individuals heal, connect to community, and gain leadership skills.2) Facility rentals to allied organizations: hosted 9 allied organizations, helping dozens of LGBTQ* people feel more connected to community and wellness while also educating allies about LGBTQ* culture, history, and justice through their experience at the retreat center.$199,452-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Beatrice ThomasDirector-$0--
Paul GrossPresidentPT$0--
Thor Steven YoungTreasurer-$0--
Michael WolchanskyDirector-$0--
Daniel ArizmendiDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Groundswell Institute
EIN
47-4485343
Address
18500 CA-128, Yorkville, CA 95494

Signing Officer

Name
James Montgomery
Title
CFO
Signed
2018-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Goranson and Associates Inc
Address
717 College Avenue First Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Preparer
Susan E Goranson
Phone
7075421256
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3108”

Other Expenses.1

“Materials $27977”

Other Expenses.2

“Outreach and communication $6532”

Other Expenses.3

“Other operating expense $4686”

Other Expenses.4

“Permits and licenses $85”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $10823 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $202 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $37172”

Total Liabilities.1008

“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $10000 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $8500”

Total Liabilities.1

“deposits - Beginning $0 deposits - Ending $4233”

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