Civic Intelligence

Problem Library Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-3793366

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 30, 2024

1288 15th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94122

(415) 894-0093

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

84th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

91st percentile

92%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$68,376

Up $32,709 (+92%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$53,472

Up $31,452 (+143%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$14,904

Up $1,257 (+9.2%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$98,315

Up $16,985 (+21%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$64,545

Up $11,553 (+22%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$33,770

Up $5,432 (+19%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $35,667Liabilities 2022: $13,647Net Assets 2022: $22,0202022Assets 2023: $68,376Liabilities 2023: $14,904Net Assets 2023: $53,4722023Assets 2024: $52,871Liabilities 2024: $1,000Net Assets 2024: $51,8712024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$68,376
Liabilities$14,904
Net Assets$53,472

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $81,330Expenses 2022: $52,992Net Income 2022: $28,3382022Revenue 2023: $98,315Expenses 2023: $64,545Net Income 2023: $33,7702023Revenue 2024: $49,209Expenses 2024: $50,810Net Income 2024: -$1,6012024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$98,315
Expenses$64,545
Net Income$33,770
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 30, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$98,315
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Affordable youth education & creative community spaces.

Problem Library operates low cost and free programs for education, community development and support for the arts.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Problem Library (Uses its home space in San Francisco to support community events and projects in education and the arts.)Problem Children (our flagship education program for ambitious creative high school students that runs a summer and fall program)[working] (works with real estate owners to transform vacant space into vibrant spaces for artists in San Francisco.)In 2023, Problem Library ran another cohort of 6 new students in our summer education program for ambitious creative high school students. We also ran a free spring program for program alumni. In addition Problem Library launched a new education series called "Too Much Information", a two day symposium of educational talks, activities and film screenings. Through our art program we worked with two property ownership companies to negotiate free retail space for a community art gallery to continue to operate in Oakland California and placed a sculptor in a free studio space in the Soma neighborhood of San Francisco. In addition to our primary program we hosted a number of community events.-$53,961
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Grayson StebbinsPresidentPT$0--
Daniel Lucas GuimaraesBoard MemberFT$0--
Sharon SheehanSecretary-$0--
Blake ConwayEx. Dir./Treas.FT$0--
Jeff MasamoriAsst. Ed. DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Problem Library Inc
EIN
82-3793366
Phone
4158940093
Address
1288 15th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

Signing Officer

Name
Blake Conway
Title
Ex. Dir./Treas.
Signed
2024-07-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harmon Burstyn CPA
Address
1012 HACIENDA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Preparer
Harmon Burstyn
Phone
9252863522
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

Non-Inventory Sales $47

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $437

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $904

Other Expenses.1008

Interest $2834

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1754

Other Expenses.1

Meals $4409

Other Expenses.2

Transportation & Mileage $3718

Other Expenses.3

Project Supplies & Materials $3367

Other Expenses.4

Bank Fees $723

Other Expenses.5

Telephone & Telecommunications $709

Other Expenses.6

Stripe fees $304

Other Expenses.8

QuickBooks Fees $228

Other Expenses.9

Program Equipment $200

Other Expenses.10

PayPal Fees $125

Other Expenses.11

License, Due, & Fees $100

Other Expenses.12

Equipment - Rental and Maint $86

Other Expenses.13

Books, Subscriptions, Ref $13

Other Assets.1

Artwork - Beginning $23850 Artwork - Ending $23850

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $13647 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $14904

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