Civic Intelligence

Sovrin Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-3702995

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 13, 2024

Organization Profilesovrin.org
170 S Main Street 1000Salt Lake City, UT 84101

(475) 295-3001

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

21.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

22.77x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

64th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

58%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Up

$98,745

Up $36,309 (+58%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

-$2,031,977

Up $10,171 (+0.5%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$2,130,722

Up $26,138 (+1.2%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue100th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Down

$93,574

Down $26,664 (-22%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$83,403

Down $22,454 (-21%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$10,171

Down $4,210 (-29%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MAssets 2017: $175,488Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $175,4882017Assets 2018: $817,471Liabilities 2018: $255,098Net Assets 2018: $562,3732018Assets 2019: $441,627Liabilities 2019: $2,236,022Net Assets 2019: -$1,794,3952019Assets 2020: $60,001Liabilities 2020: $2,073,752Net Assets 2020: -$2,013,7512020Assets 2021: $29,914Liabilities 2021: $2,086,443Net Assets 2021: -$2,056,5292021Assets 2022: $62,436Liabilities 2022: $2,104,584Net Assets 2022: -$2,042,1482022Assets 2023: $98,745Liabilities 2023: $2,130,722Net Assets 2023: -$2,031,9772023Assets 2024: $35,242Liabilities 2024: $2,154,819Net Assets 2024: -$2,119,5772024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$98,745
Liabilities$2,130,722
Net Assets-$2,031,977
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2017: $323,700Expenses 2017: $168,292Net Income 2017: $155,4082017Revenue 2018: $2,956,132Expenses 2018: $2,569,247Net Income 2018: $386,8852018Revenue 2019: $1,544,691Expenses 2019: $3,931,459Net Income 2019: -$2,386,7682019Revenue 2020: $777,269Expenses 2020: $967,632Net Income 2020: -$190,3632020Revenue 2021: $90,718Expenses 2021: $133,497Net Income 2021: -$42,7792021Revenue 2022: $120,238Expenses 2022: $105,857Net Income 2022: $14,3812022Revenue 2023: $93,574Expenses 2023: $83,403Net Income 2023: $10,1712023Revenue 2024: $22,424Expenses 2024: $109,927Net Income 2024: -$87,5032024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$93,574
Expenses$83,403
Net Income$10,171
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$93,574
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the foundation (Sovrin) is to provide a global public utility for self-sovereign (i.e. user controlled) internet identity that streamlines interactions and enables stronger levels of trust among all individuals, organizations and things.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$40,600$95,155▲ $54,555
Accounts Receivable$20,943$2,474▼ $18,469
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$893$1,116▲ $223
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-2,042,148$-2,031,977▲ $10,171
Total Assets$62,436$98,745▲ $36,309
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$1,360,000$1,360,000→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$500,000$500,000→ $0
Other Liabilities$240,567$266,109▲ $25,542
Deferred Revenue$1,967$4,000▲ $2,033
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,050$613▼ $1,437
Total Liabilities$2,104,584$2,130,722▲ $26,138
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,042,148$-2,031,977▲ $10,171
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,436$98,745▲ $36,309
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephen CurranTrustee/Chair
Sankarshan MukhopadhyayTrustee/V Chair
Andre KudraTrustee
Andrew SmithTrustee
Jamie StirlingTrustee
Philippe PageTrustee
Line KofoedTrustee/Sec/Tre
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$290
Program Service Revenue
$93,278
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$290
Change in Net Assets
$10,171
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$83,403
Total Fundraising Expense$18
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Interest-$32,494-$32,494
Information Technology$21,148$7,099-$28,247
Fees for Services Other$11,828$3,856-$15,684
Insurance-$762-$762
Other Expenses$738$40$18$40
Total Functional Expenses$38,714$44,671$18$83,403
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
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
EIDL Loan$150,000
Accrued Interest$116,109
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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

“Form 990 was circulated to the Board of Trustees for comment prior to filing. The Form 990 is also reviewed by the Board Chair and Executive Committee.”

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

“Each member of the Board of Trustees addresses any conflicts of interest identified.”

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

“Compensation of officers, including contracted services, includes a review and approval by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee review includes consideration of comparability data.”

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

“Compensation of officers, including contracted services, includes a review and approval by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee review includes consideration of comparability data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and conflict of interest policy are available by request. Other Foundation operating procedures are available on our website (www.sovrin.org)”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sovrin Foundation
EIN
81-3702995
Address
170 S Main Street 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Signing Officer

Name
Stephen Curran
Title
Board Chair
Signed
2024-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephen Curran
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Skidmore & Olausson Pllc
Address
1010 N 500 E STE 115, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054
Preparer
Jordan K Toone CPA
Phone
8019518900
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and conflict of interest policy are available by request. Other Foundation operating procedures are available on our website (www.sovrin.org)
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$98,745
Liabilities
$2,130,722
Net assets
-$2,031,977
Revenue
$93,574
Expenses
$83,403
Net income
$10,171
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$2.15$2.12$0.02$0.11$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$2.13$2.03$0.09$0.08$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$2.10$2.04$0.12$0.11$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$2.09$2.06$0.09$0.13$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$2.07$2.01$0.78$0.97$0.19
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$2.24$1.79$1.54$3.93$2.39
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.26$0.56$2.96$2.57$0.39
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.32$0.17$0.16