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Gisa Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 61-1861903

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 26, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
445 East 77th Street 1RNew York, NY 10075

(646) 301-8938

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.43x

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

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

62nd percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$42,000

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

86th percentile

95%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

178%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$389,442

Up $190,238 (+95%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$222,076

Up $159,509 (+255%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$167,366

Up $30,729 (+22%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,057,988

Up $677,708 (+178%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$898,479

Up $313,452 (+54%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$159,509

Up $364,256 (+178%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $84,175Liabilities 2017: $137Net Assets 2017: $84,0382017Assets 2018: $166,666Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $166,6662018Assets 2019: $199,204Liabilities 2019: $136,637Net Assets 2019: $62,5672019Assets 2020: $389,442Liabilities 2020: $167,366Net Assets 2020: $222,0762020Assets 2021: $1,006,703Liabilities 2021: $489,980Net Assets 2021: $516,7232021Assets 2022: $601,408Liabilities 2022: $131,976Net Assets 2022: $469,4322022Assets 2023: $837,854Liabilities 2023: $65,415Net Assets 2023: $772,4392023Assets 2024: $570,488Liabilities 2024: $6,009Net Assets 2024: $564,4792024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$389,442
Liabilities$167,366
Net Assets$222,076
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $110,325Expenses 2017: $32,051Net Income 2017: $78,2742017Revenue 2018: $498,195Expenses 2018: $415,567Net Income 2018: $82,6282018Revenue 2019: $380,280Expenses 2019: $585,027Net Income 2019: -$204,7472019Revenue 2020: $1,057,988Expenses 2020: $898,479Net Income 2020: $159,5092020Revenue 2021: $1,335,374Expenses 2021: $1,040,727Net Income 2021: $294,6472021Revenue 2022: $1,149,478Expenses 2022: $1,196,769Net Income 2022: -$47,2912022Revenue 2023: $1,515,477Expenses 2023: $1,212,470Net Income 2023: $303,0072023Revenue 2024: $2,267,610Expenses 2024: $2,475,570Net Income 2024: -$207,9602024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,057,988
Expenses$898,479
Net Income$159,509
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 26, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,057,988
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gisa is a global non profit organizaiton dedicated to building the future of media with independent journalists, artists and entrepreneurs working in closed societies through production, open source innovation, research, learning and communication building.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$51,351$204,503▲ $153,152
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,104$134,593▲ $33,489
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,451$15,267▲ $3,816
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$3,907-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$199,204$389,442▲ $190,238
Other Assets Total$35,298$31,172▼ $4,126
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$70,113$144,668▲ $74,555
Deferred Revenue$66,524$22,698▼ $43,826
Total Liabilities$136,637$167,366▲ $30,729
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$11,744$172,155▲ $160,411
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$50,823$49,921▼ $902
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$62,567$222,076▲ $159,509
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$199,204$389,442▲ $190,238

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$2,126--
Equipment$15,267$7,749$-52
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mosaab BabaDirectorFT$42,000$42,000
Trevor SnappPresidentFT$42,000$42,000
Hajooj KukaDirectorFT$41,000$41,000
Tom RhodesBoard MemberFT$35,000$35,000
Olivia BuenoTreasurer-$6,600$6,600
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,014,515
Program Service Revenue
$43,148
Investment Income
$60
Other Revenue
$265
All Other Contributions
$1,014,515
Change in Net Assets
$159,509
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$486,524
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$371,920
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,035
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$261,317--$261,317
Other Salaries and Wages$123,560$72,450-$196,010
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$125,000$41,600-$166,600
Foreign Grants$40,035--$40,035
Occupancy$31,648$4,875-$36,523
Office Expenses$6,876$3,910-$10,786
Travel$8,988$512-$9,500
Other Employee Benefits$7,900$1,410-$9,310
Other Expenses$8,236$11,113-$8,236
All Other Expenses$7,055--$7,055
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,668-$6,668
Depreciation Depletion$1,785$2,135-$3,920
Fees for Services Legal$2,000--$2,000
Total Functional Expenses$753,806$144,673$0$898,479
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
4
Employees
63
Spending
$875,205

International Compliance

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 AfricaProgram Services/fundraisingSalaries and Related Costs417$364,070
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesConsulting041$207,339
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesOther Project Expenses00$88,060
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesOffice Expenses00$70,669
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesProject Equipment00$45,728
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrant to RecipientTravel Costs00$40,035
EuropeProgram ServicesConsulting03$21,512
North AmericaProgram ServicesConsulting01$12,056
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram Services-00$10,236
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesTraining and Workshop Costs00$9,500
Middle East and North AfricaProgram ServicesConsulting01$6,000
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The tax return is emailed to the board of directors for their comments and review prior to filing the tax return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Each Director, officer, and committee member with board-delegated powers annually sign a statement that affirms that such person: 1.Has received a copy of the Conflicts of Interest policy. 2.Has read and understands the policy;3.Has agreed to comply with the policy; and4.Understands that the Corporation is a charitable Corporation and that to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation is approved by the board of directors. Reasonable compensation is determined based on compensation paid by similarily situtated taxable or tax-exempt organization for similar services. The availability of similar services within the relevant geographic area and current compensation surveys complied by independent firms.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“The form 990 is available online with guidstar and is open for public inspection upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gisa Inc
EIN
61-1861903
Phone
6463018938
Address
445 EAST 77TH STREET 1R, NEW YORK, NY 10075

Signing Officer

Name
Olivia Bueno
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2021-10-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Olivia Bueno
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Gruber Palumberi Raffaele Fried CPAs PC
Address
7 Penn Plaza Suite 310, New York, NY 10001
Preparer
Robert L Manger
Phone
2125860800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Collaborative Futures: Collaborative Futures is the Research and Development Lab of Gisa Group, The lab powers change makers and mission driven organizations using creative technology. We do this by building tools, incubating good ideas, and sharing knowledge through workshops and collaborations.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Generally accepted accounting principles require that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on GISA's financial statements, as management believes that there are no uncertain tax positions within its financial statements. GISA has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to review other matters that may be considered tax positions.GISA's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$389,442
Liabilities
$167,366
Net assets
$222,076
Revenue
$1,057,988
Expenses
$898,479
Net income
$159,509
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.01$0.56$2.27$2.48$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.07$0.77$1.52$1.21$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.13$0.47$1.15$1.20$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.49$0.52$1.34$1.04$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.17$0.22$1.06$0.90$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.14$0.06$0.38$0.59$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.50$0.42$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.11$0.03$0.08