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The Engine Room Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 80-0788519

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.THEENGINEROOM.ORG
244 5th Ave No 2424New York, NY 10001-7604

(914) 359-1392

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

94th percentile

60%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$92,500

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

95th percentile

203%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

127%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,109,167

Up $2,084,724 (+203%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,044,558

Up $2,070,316 (+213%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$64,609

Up $14,408 (+29%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,472,457

Up $1,943,970 (+127%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$1,402,141

Down $202,255 (-13%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$2,070,316

Up $2,146,225 (+2827%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $571,853Liabilities 2016: $11,493Net Assets 2016: $560,3602016Assets 2017: $801,085Liabilities 2017: $37,564Net Assets 2017: $763,5212017Assets 2018: $1,067,229Liabilities 2018: $17,078Net Assets 2018: $1,050,1512018Assets 2019: $1,024,443Liabilities 2019: $50,201Net Assets 2019: $974,2422019Assets 2020: $3,109,167Liabilities 2020: $64,609Net Assets 2020: $3,044,5582020Assets 2021: $2,787,005Liabilities 2021: $42,112Net Assets 2021: $2,744,8932021Assets 2022: $1,676,505Liabilities 2022: $40,752Net Assets 2022: $1,635,7532022Assets 2023: $1,105,300Liabilities 2023: $119,930Net Assets 2023: $985,3702023Assets 2024: $3,199,877Liabilities 2024: $75,754Net Assets 2024: $3,124,1232024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$3,109,167
Liabilities$64,609
Net Assets$3,044,558
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $687,152Expenses 2016: $126,792Net Income 2016: $560,3602016Revenue 2017: $1,429,399Expenses 2017: $1,226,238Net Income 2017: $203,1612017Revenue 2018: $1,549,498Expenses 2018: $1,262,868Net Income 2018: $286,6302018Revenue 2019: $1,528,487Expenses 2019: $1,604,396Net Income 2019: -$75,9092019Revenue 2020: $3,472,457Expenses 2020: $1,402,141Net Income 2020: $2,070,3162020Revenue 2021: $1,374,014Expenses 2021: $1,673,679Net Income 2021: -$299,6652021Revenue 2022: $762,622Expenses 2022: $1,871,762Net Income 2022: -$1,109,1402022Revenue 2023: $974,762Expenses 2023: $1,625,145Net Income 2023: -$650,3832023Revenue 2024: $3,679,153Expenses 2024: $1,540,400Net Income 2024: $2,138,7532024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$3,472,457
Expenses$1,402,141
Net Income$2,070,316
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,472,457
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The engine room is an international organization that accelerates the fight for social justice by advancing civil society's effective, strategic and responsible use of data and technology.

The engine room is an international organization that helps activists, organizations, and other social change agents make the most of data and technology to increase their impact.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$537,387$2,169,748▲ $1,632,361
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$483,206$599,985▲ $116,779
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100$300,152▲ $300,052
Accounts Receivable$3,750$39,282▲ $35,532
Total Assets$1,024,443$3,109,167▲ $2,084,724
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$53,980▲ $53,980
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,201$5,554▼ $44,647
Deferred Revenue-$5,075-
Total Liabilities$50,201$64,609▲ $14,408
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$653,933$2,286,590▲ $1,632,657
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$320,309$757,968▲ $437,659
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$974,242$3,044,558▲ $2,070,316
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,024,443$3,109,167▲ $2,084,724
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Julia KeseruExecutive DirectorFT$92,500$92,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ivan SigalBoard Chair
Elizabeth LindseyDirector
Maria BaronDirector
Seember NyagerDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Trinet Group INCProfessional Employment Services1 PARK PLACE SUITE 600, Dublin, CA 94568$343,416
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,296,020
Program Service Revenue
$176,385
Investment Income
$52
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,296,020
Change in Net Assets
$2,070,316

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,472,457
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,472,457
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,472,457
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,027,683
Other Expenses$374,458
Total Fundraising Expense$12,137
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$587,656$259,336$4,289$851,281
Fees for Services Other$77,180$86,952$4,780$168,912
Information Technology$51,153$45,355$3$96,511
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,675$25,900$925$92,500
Other Employee Benefits$39,205$17,116$313$56,634
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,177-$34,177
Payroll Taxes$18,876$8,241$151$27,268
Travel$18,576$5,410$1,668$25,654
Advertising$21,065--$21,065
Office Expenses$4,767$8,965$8$13,740
Conferences and Meetings-$10,612-$10,612
Insurance-$3,123-$3,123
Fees for Services Legal-$375-$375
Occupancy-$289-$289
Total Functional Expenses$884,153$505,851$12,137$1,402,141

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,402,141
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,402,141
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,402,141
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
10
Spending
$595,564

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
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, BelgiumTransportion To/from Region and Program ActivitiesData and Technology Projects04$249,224
South America - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador,Transportion To/from Region and Program ActivitiesData and Technology Projects03$212,394
Sub-saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,Transportion To/from Region and Program ActivitiesData and Technology Projects03$133,946
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Paycheck Protection Program Loan$53,980
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 prepared form 990 is reviewed by the operations manager, executive director, and the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

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

“Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

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. The organization publishes and makes its irs tax exempt determination letter on their website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Engine Room Inc
EIN
80-0788519
Phone
9143591392
Address
244 5TH AVE NO 2424, NEW YORK, NY 10001-7604

Signing Officer

Name
Julia Keseru
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9143591392
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julia Keseru
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:

“The engine room, inc. Leases employees from a professional employment organization, trinet. The employees are considered common law employees of the engine room, inc., however, trinet is the employer of record and employees get their w2s from trinet.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Organizational support consultant: program service expenses 77,180. Management and general expenses 86,952. Fundraising expenses 4,780. Total expenses 168,912.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0THE ENGINE ROOM, INC., IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS ACTIVISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS MAKE THE MOST OF DATA AND TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE THEIR IMPACT. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT. THE ENGINE ROOM IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH PRIVATE FOUNDATION GRANTORS. ALL MAJOR DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE CONTROLLED BY THE BOARD AND NOT OUTSIDE PARTIES SUCH AS THE PRIVATE FUNDING FOUNDATIONS. THERE ARE SEVERAL FUND RAISING ASKS THAT ARE MADE OF THE PUBLIC EVERY YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0DATA AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1DATA AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2DATA AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1TRANSPORTION TO/FROM REGION AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENGINE ROOM REQUIRES PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS AS WELL AS MANAGEMENT REPORTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THAT GRANT FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR EXPENDITURES IN THE LISTED REGIONS USING THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENGINE ROOM, INC. LEASES EMPLOYEES FROM A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION, TRINET. THE EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES OF THE ENGINE ROOM, INC., HOWEVER, TRINET IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND EMPLOYEES GET THEIR W2S FROM TRINET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE OPERATIONS MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES AND MAKES ITS IRS TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER ON THEIR WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 77,180. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 86,952. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,780. TOTAL EXPENSES 168,912.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,109,167
Liabilities
$64,609
Net assets
$3,044,558
Revenue
$3,472,457
Expenses
$1,402,141
Net income
$2,070,316
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.20$0.08$3.12$3.68$1.54$2.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.12$0.99$0.97$1.63$0.65
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.04$1.64$0.76$1.87$1.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$0.04$2.74$1.37$1.67$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.06$3.04$3.47$1.40$2.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.05$0.97$1.53$1.60$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.02$1.05$1.55$1.26$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.04$0.76$1.43$1.23$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.01$0.56$0.69$0.13$0.56