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Game Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-5552672

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 10, 2024

4460 Redwood Hwy STE 16-250San Rafael, CA 94903

(415) 347-3446

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

76.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

20th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$43,954

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-91%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$1,954

Down $20,639 (-91%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$146,648

Down $29,488 (-25%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$148,602

Up $8,849 (+6.3%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$145,754

Down $48,068 (-25%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$174,448

Down $60,669 (-26%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$28,694

Up $12,601 (+31%) from 2022

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

2023

Assets$1,954
Liabilities$148,602
Net Assets-$146,648

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

2023

Revenue$145,754
Expenses$174,448
Net Income-$28,694
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$145,754
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
Enrichment Gaming Program: Provides inclusive weekly games in a mentorship model focused on social emotional learning and growth, with an ernollment of more than 275 distinct participants since 2019 with an average re-enrollment rate of90% and an average program participation duration of more than 4 years.-$40,907
Adventure Gaming Camps - Provided more than 750 hours of gaming, mentorship, and immersion with peers across 6-8 weeks each summer.--
Game Master Training - Courses offered to both youths and adults to teach the fundamentals of game mastering with a focus on inclusivity, conflict resolution, and fostering collaborative play.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Herbert HolcombExecutive DirectorFT$43,954-$43,954
Joshua ArcherPresidentPT$0--
Ron McElroyTreasurerPT$0--
Jonathan CassiePresidentPT$0--
Michael AzzolinoSecretaryPT$0--
Anthony AdamoVice PresidentPT$0--
Fiona ReneDirectorPT$0--
Greg HortonDirectorPT$0--
Kathleen MercuryDirectorPT$0--
Karen VeitchDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Game Academy
EIN
47-5552672
Phone
4153473446
Address
4460 Redwood Hwy STE 16-250, San Rafael, CA 94903

Signing Officer

Name
Herbert Holcomb
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Malvoso CPA
Address
360 Grand Ave408, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Shelby Malvoso
Phone
5104736240
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1194

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $14591

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1510

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $835

Other Expenses.1008

Interest $2350

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $12882

Other Expenses.1

Program supplies $6194

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $7164 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $6247

Total Liabilities.1008

Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $132589 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $142355

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