Civic Intelligence

The Video Game History Foundation Inc

EIN 81-1737317 • 501(c)3 • Emeryville, CA

Profile

The organization is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.

1240 Powell Street STE 1BEmeryville, CA 94608

gamehistory.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

78th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$75,034

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

81st percentile

31%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$329,653

Up $12,182 (+3.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$329,653

Up $12,182 (+3.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$324,387

Down $124,671 (-28%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$312,205

Up $6,242 (+2.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$12,182

Down $130,913 (-91%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $32,720Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $32,7202019Assets 2020: $79,808Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $79,8082020Assets 2021: $219,068Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $219,0682021Assets 2022: $174,376Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $174,3762022Assets 2023: $317,471Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $317,4712023Assets 2024: $329,653Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $329,6532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$329,653
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$329,653
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $105,059Expenses 2019: $97,703Net Income 2019: $7,3562019Revenue 2020: $110,307Expenses 2020: $63,219Net Income 2020: $47,0882020Revenue 2021: $337,908Expenses 2021: $198,648Net Income 2021: $139,2602021Revenue 2022: $353,537Expenses 2022: $398,229Net Income 2022: -$44,6922022Revenue 2023: $449,058Expenses 2023: $305,963Net Income 2023: $143,0952023Revenue 2024: $324,387Expenses 2024: $312,205Net Income 2024: $12,1822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$324,387
Expenses$312,205
Net Income$12,182
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$329,653
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$329,653
Revenue
$324,387
Expenses
$312,205
Net income
$12,182
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.00$3.30$3.24$3.12$0.12
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.17$0.00$3.17$4.49$3.06$1.43
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.74$0.00$1.74$3.54$3.98$0.45
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$0.00$2.19$3.38$1.99$1.39
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.00$0.80$1.10$0.63$0.47
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.00$0.33$1.05$0.98$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$386,900
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$317,471$329,653▲ $12,182
Total Assets$317,471$329,653▲ $12,182
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$317,471$329,653▲ $12,182
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$317,471$329,653▲ $12,182
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$317,471$329,653▲ $12,182
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Frank CifaldiPresident / Executive DirectorFT$67,416$67,416

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris MelissinosDirector
Simon CarlessDirector
Steven LinSecretary
Mike MikaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$282,741
Program Service Revenue
$5,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$36,646
All Other Contributions
$282,741
Change in Net Assets
$12,182
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$162,599
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$149,606
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$78,689--$78,689
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$67,416--$67,416
Other Salaries and Wages$65,208--$65,208
Occupancy$32,377--$32,377
Information Technology$32,181--$32,181
Travel$11,802--$11,802
Payroll Taxes$10,059--$10,059
Other Employee Benefits$6,923--$6,923
Advertising$6,045--$6,045
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Office Expenses-$5-$5
Total Functional Expenses$310,700$1,505$0$312,205
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 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
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 organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

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

“The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings.”

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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 15A 15B

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees. Compensation Survery or Study and Compensation Committee.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Video Game History Foundation Inc
EIN
81-1737317
Phone
5102073629
Address
1240 Powell Street STE 1B, Emeryville, CA 94608

Signing Officer

Name
Frank Cifaldi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5102073629
Signed
2025-07-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Frank Cifaldi
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Foundation Group Inc
Address
2451 Atrium Way Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37214
Preparer
Shannon M Evans EA
Phone
6153619445
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