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Game Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-5552672

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 01, 2020

742 Appleberry DrSan Rafael, CA 94903

(415) 944-9774

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

5.98x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

16th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$40,232

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-83%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$3,753

Down $18,131 (-83%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

-$18,696

Down $39,746 (-189%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$22,449

Up $21,615 (+2592%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$193,196

Up $59,283 (+44%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$232,156

Up $114,841 (+98%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$38,960

Down $55,558 (-335%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2017: $4,327Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $4,3272017Assets 2018: $21,884Liabilities 2018: $834Net Assets 2018: $21,0502018Assets 2019: $3,753Liabilities 2019: $22,449Net Assets 2019: -$18,6962019Assets 2020: $92,546Liabilities 2020: $115,064Net Assets 2020: -$22,5182020Assets 2021: $37,499Liabilities 2021: $113,872Net Assets 2021: -$76,3732021Assets 2022: $22,593Liabilities 2022: $139,753Net Assets 2022: -$117,1602022Assets 2023: $1,954Liabilities 2023: $148,602Net Assets 2023: -$146,6482023Assets 2024: $10,340Liabilities 2024: $148,555Net Assets 2024: -$138,2152024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$3,753
Liabilities$22,449
Net Assets-$18,696

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $61,054Expenses 2017: $58,770Net Income 2017: $2,2842017Revenue 2018: $133,913Expenses 2018: $117,315Net Income 2018: $16,5982018Revenue 2019: $193,196Expenses 2019: $232,156Net Income 2019: -$38,9602019Revenue 2020: $231,721Expenses 2020: $235,543Net Income 2020: -$3,8222020Revenue 2021: $177,385Expenses 2021: $232,043Net Income 2021: -$54,6582021Revenue 2022: $193,822Expenses 2022: $235,117Net Income 2022: -$41,2952022Revenue 2023: $145,754Expenses 2023: $174,448Net Income 2023: -$28,6942023Revenue 2024: $61,438Expenses 2024: $53,005Net Income 2024: $8,4332024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$193,196
Expenses$232,156
Net Income-$38,960
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 1, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$193,196
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Game Academy creates and supports game-based education that empowers life-long learners to achieve academic, social, emotional and personal success.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
This corporation's primary objective and purpose shall be to empower learners to achieve social, emotional, and academic success through engaging, interactive role-playing games. Enrichment Gaming Program 2019; 120 unique participants. Adventure Gaming Summer Camp 2019: 129 Camp spots, 84 unique participants, delivered over 6 weeks (2 in Berkeley, 4 in San Rafael). Game Master Training: two pilot classes starting Fall 2019; one in San Rafael the other in Berkeley.$0$194,277
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Bert HolcombBoard Member & Curriculum DeveloperPT$40,232-$40,232
Joshua ArcherBoard PresidentFT$0--
Aaron VanekSecretaryPT$0--
Ron McElroyTreasurerPT$0--
Michael AzzolinoBoard Member-$0--
Martin CaplanBoard MemberPT$0--
Fiona ReneBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Game Academy
EIN
47-5552672
Phone
4159449774
Address
742 Appleberry Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

Signing Officer

Name
Joshua Archer
Title
President
Phone
4159449774
Signed
2020-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Shelby Malvoso CPA
Address
360 Grand Ave 408, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Shelby Malvoso
Phone
5104736240
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Tuition scholarships for 4 participants.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Insurance;13196|Program Supplies;11508|Office Expenses;8553|Marketing;3399|Information Technology;1494|Travel;1358|Meals and Entertainment;405|Interest;265^Total;40178^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

Changes to Prior Year after filing $1,620.15

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Description;EOY Amount^Line of Credit;18883|Credit Cards Payable;3566^Total;22449^

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