Civic Intelligence

Gearbox International Foundation

EIN 61-1788988 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

Gearbox international foundation's (the organization) purpose is to support and facilitate the creation and operation of "makerspaces" in developing regions of the world.

177 Huntington Ave 1703 No 37862Boston, MA 02115

www.gearboxfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

26th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$35,333

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

114%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$21,663

Down $20,191 (-48%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$11,602

Up $11,602 from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$10,061

Down $31,793 (-76%) from 2017

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$205,000

Up $109,310 (+114%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$236,793

Up $150,346 (+174%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$31,793

Down $41,036 (-444%) from 2017

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2017: $41,854Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $41,8542017Assets 2018: $21,663Liabilities 2018: $11,602Net Assets 2018: $10,0612018

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$21,663
Liabilities$11,602
Net Assets$10,061
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $95,690Expenses 2017: $86,447Net Income 2017: $9,2432017Revenue 2018: $205,000Expenses 2018: $236,793Net Income 2018: -$31,7932018

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$205,000
Expenses$236,793
Net Income-$31,793
Open 2018 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$21,663
Liabilities
$11,602
Net assets
$10,061
Revenue
$205,000
Expenses
$236,793
Net income
-$31,793
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.12$0.10$2.05$2.37$0.32
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.96$0.86$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 6, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$205,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gearbox international foundation's (the organization) purpose is to support and facilitate the creation and operation of "makerspaces" in developing regions of the world.

Support & facilitate creation & operation of "makerspaces" in developing regions of the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,797$15,731▼ $22,066
Accounts Receivable$4,057$0▼ $4,057
Total Assets$41,854$21,663▼ $20,191
Other Assets Total$0$5,932▲ $5,932
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$11,602▲ $11,602
Total Liabilities$0$11,602▲ $11,602
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$41,854$10,061▼ $31,793
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$41,854$10,061▼ $31,793
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$41,854$21,663▼ $20,191

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$5,932--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Paul BirkeloPresident, Exec. Director , and Sec.FT$52,552$52,552

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erik HersmanChairman
David LiDirector
Emeka OkaforDirector
Josiah MugambiDirector - Until 06/2018
Kate GageTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$205,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$205,000
Change in Net Assets
$-31,793
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$93,049
Other Expenses$80,291
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$63,453
Total Fundraising Expense$17,885
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$93,049--$93,049
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$21,021$21,021$10,510$52,552
Fees for Services Accounting$13,048$30,643-$43,691
Travel$8,959$1,394$3,434$13,787
Other Employee Benefits-$6,720-$6,720
Occupancy$4,247$864-$5,111
Fees for Services Legal$1,820$2,818-$4,638
Payroll Taxes$1,703$1,627$851$4,181
Office Expenses$1,545$1,120$309$2,974
Information Technology-$2,395$84$2,479
Fees for Services Other$571$1,576-$2,147
Insurance$233--$233
Other Expenses$5,395$-8,092$2,697$0
Total Functional Expenses$154,292$64,616$17,885$236,793
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$93,049

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaGrantmaking-00$93,049
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board of directors review the federal form 990 prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Any director, principal officer, of member of a committee with governing board delegated powers of the organization must disclose the existence of financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees considering the proposed transaction and arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material fact, and any discussion with the interested person, the board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gearbox International Foundation
EIN
61-1788988
Phone
6174127310
Address
177 HUNTINGTON AVE 1703 NO 37862, BOSTON, MA 02115

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Birkelo
Title
President
Phone
6174127310
Signed
2019-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Birkelo
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Marcum Llp
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Frank H Smith
Phone
2022274000
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OF MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACT, AND ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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