Civic Intelligence

Sophia Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 68-0358870

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.SOPHIAFOUNDATION.ORG
C/O Michael Choy 4850 Springdale DrSan Jose, CA 95129-2147

(303) 242-5388

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.51x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$10,800

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

84th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$115,244

Up $38,156 (+49%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$56,773

Down $11,232 (-17%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$58,471

Up $49,388 (+544%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$96,118

Down $208,385 (-68%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$107,397

Down $186,522 (-63%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$11,279

Down $21,863 (-207%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $67,646Liabilities 2010: $13,043Net Assets 2010: $54,6032010Assets 2011: $64,113Liabilities 2011: $28,064Net Assets 2011: $36,0492011Assets 2012: $88,550Liabilities 2012: $25,344Net Assets 2012: $63,2062012Assets 2013: $80,031Liabilities 2013: $19,672Net Assets 2013: $60,3592013Assets 2014: $78,296Liabilities 2014: $11,365Net Assets 2014: $66,9312014Assets 2015: $138,379Liabilities 2015: $80,796Net Assets 2015: $57,5832015Assets 2016: $77,088Liabilities 2016: $9,083Net Assets 2016: $68,0052016Assets 2017: $115,244Liabilities 2017: $58,471Net Assets 2017: $56,7732017Assets 2018: $89,796Liabilities 2018: $15,154Net Assets 2018: $74,6422018Assets 2019: $51,573Liabilities 2019: $16,336Net Assets 2019: $35,2372019Assets 2020: $76,965Liabilities 2020: $3,503Net Assets 2020: $73,4622020Assets 2021: $144,229Liabilities 2021: $2,691Net Assets 2021: $141,5382021Assets 2022: $158,028Liabilities 2022: $3,526Net Assets 2022: $154,5022022Assets 2023: $144,695Liabilities 2023: $9,965Net Assets 2023: $134,7302023Assets 2024: $162,533Liabilities 2024: $43,354Net Assets 2024: $119,1792024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$115,244
Liabilities$58,471
Net Assets$56,773
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $176,0232010Revenue 2011: $73,061Expenses 2011: $91,612Net Income 2011: -$18,5512011Revenue 2012: $192,194Expenses 2012: $165,039Net Income 2012: $27,1552012Revenue 2013: $106,176Expenses 2013: $109,782Net Income 2013: -$3,6062013Revenue 2014: $221,849Expenses 2014: $215,277Net Income 2014: $6,5722014Revenue 2015: $84,659Expenses 2015: $94,011Net Income 2015: -$9,3522015Revenue 2016: $304,503Expenses 2016: $293,919Net Income 2016: $10,5842016Revenue 2017: $96,118Expenses 2017: $107,397Net Income 2017: -$11,2792017Revenue 2018: $154,468Expenses 2018: $136,976Net Income 2018: $17,4922018Revenue 2019: $74,099Expenses 2019: $113,948Net Income 2019: -$39,8492019Revenue 2020: $106,777Expenses 2020: $69,027Net Income 2020: $37,7502020Revenue 2021: $134,313Expenses 2021: $66,237Net Income 2021: $68,0762021Revenue 2022: $115,217Expenses 2022: $102,253Net Income 2022: $12,9642022Revenue 2023: $80,844Expenses 2023: $100,616Net Income 2023: -$19,7722023Revenue 2024: $101,849Expenses 2024: $117,400Net Income 2024: -$15,5512024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$96,118
Expenses$107,397
Net Income-$11,279
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$99,338
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide education to the public about the world's religions

Educational and cultural foundation dedicated to awakening a new consciousness of sophia, divine wisdom.the mission statement:the sophia foundation seeks to:*cultivate a deeper understanding of divine wisdom integrating philosophy, religion, science and the arts;*bridge diverse cultures and traditions toward a vision of uniting humanity as one world community;*increase human compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature;*expand human consciousness through aligning human endeavor with universal and eternal truths;*create a vessel for a path to sophia through study, prayer, meditation, and community celebration;*unite with the mission of divine sophia by serving the fulfillment of peace; and*cultivate the divine love that weaves throughout the universe and which is the source and goal of creation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$63,332$86,171▲ $22,839
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$500$12,343▲ $11,843
Inventories for Sale or Use$10,641$11,254▲ $613
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$648$225▼ $423
Total Assets$77,088$115,244▲ $38,156
Other Assets Total$1,967$5,251▲ $3,284
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$800$53,882▲ $53,082
Grants Payable-$4,408-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,283$181▼ $8,102
Total Liabilities$9,083$58,471▲ $49,388
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$68,005$56,773▼ $11,232
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$68,005$56,773▼ $11,232
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$77,088$115,244▲ $38,156

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$225$931$1,156
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Karen Rivers--receives MinhsgallowChair Person, TrusteePT$10,800$10,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lila TschappatSecretary, Trustee
Michael ChoyTreasurer, Trustee
Philip MeesTrustee
Russell DelmanTrustee
Steven LambethTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$55,975
Program Service Revenue
$36,442
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,701
All Other Contributions
$55,975
Change in Net Assets
$-11,279
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$103,397
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$45,500--$45,500
Foreign Grants$4,000--$4,000
All Other Expenses$3,770--$3,770
Other Expenses$1,836--$1,836
Insurance$1,535--$1,535
Fees for Services Legal$1,000--$1,000
Office Expenses$639--$639
Depreciation Depletion$385--$385
Total Functional Expenses$107,397$0$0$107,397
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
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
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11B

“The tax return is reviewed by the =board before filing if there is time. Otherwise it is reviewed after filing.”

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

“Officers and directors annually disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to board in written form.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“All compensation issues are reviewed and approved by board whose majority are non-interested persons.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Documents are provided upon request”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are provided upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sophia Foundation
EIN
68-0358870
Phone
3032425388
Address
C/O MICHAEL CHOY 4850 SPRINGDALE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-2147

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Choy
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4089738452
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Choy
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Law Office David Hellman
Address
851 IRWIN STREET SUITE 205, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3343
Preparer
David M Hellman
Phone
4154574411
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract administrative fees: program service expenses 45,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 45,500.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO BOARD IN WRITTEN FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL COMPENSATION ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOARD WHOSE MAJORITY ARE NON-INTERESTED PERSONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$115,244
Liabilities
$58,471
Net assets
$56,773
Revenue
$96,118
Expenses
$107,397
Net income
-$11,279
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$0.43$1.19$1.02$1.17$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.10$1.35$0.81$1.01$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.04$1.55$1.15$1.02$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.03$1.42$1.34$0.66$0.68
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.04$0.73$1.07$0.69$0.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.16$0.35$0.74$1.14$0.40
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.15$0.75$1.54$1.37$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.58$0.57$0.96$1.07$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.09$0.68$3.05$2.94$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.81$0.58$0.85$0.94$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.11$0.67$2.22$2.15$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.20$0.60$1.06$1.10$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.25$0.63$1.92$1.65$0.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.28$0.36$0.73$0.92$0.19
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.68$0.13$0.55$1.76