Civic Intelligence

The Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-4122811

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 28, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.THEELLENFUND.ORG
15821 Ventura Blvdsuite 370Encino, CA 91436

(310) 948-3490

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

4th percentile

-180%

Higher net margin than 4% 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

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-58%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $674,209 (-100%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $642,774 (-100%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $31,435 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$86,838

Down $121,476 (-58%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$243,427

Down $308,409 (-56%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$156,589

Up $186,933 (+54%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $5,447,186Liabilities 2019: $846,241Net Assets 2019: $4,600,9452019Assets 2020: $2,549,533Liabilities 2020: $4,444Net Assets 2020: $2,545,0892020Assets 2021: $1,078,676Liabilities 2021: $92,380Net Assets 2021: $986,2962021Assets 2022: $674,209Liabilities 2022: $31,435Net Assets 2022: $642,7742022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $8,128,423Expenses 2019: $3,527,478Net Income 2019: $4,600,9452019Revenue 2020: $565,353Expenses 2020: $2,617,070Net Income 2020: -$2,051,7172020Revenue 2021: $1,336,533Expenses 2021: $2,895,195Net Income 2021: -$1,558,6622021Revenue 2022: $208,314Expenses 2022: $551,836Net Income 2022: -$343,5222022Revenue 2023: $86,838Expenses 2023: $243,427Net Income 2023: -$156,5892023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$86,838
Expenses$243,427
Net Income-$156,589
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 28, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$181,885
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support global conservation efforts for endangered species.

See schedule osupport global conservation efforts for endangered species.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$642,774$0▼ $642,774
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$511,845$0▼ $511,845
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$153,831$0▼ $153,831
Accounts Receivable$7,283$0▼ $7,283
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$674,209$0▼ $674,209
Other Assets Total$1,250$0▼ $1,250
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$21,435$0▼ $21,435
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,000$0▼ $10,000
Total Liabilities$31,435$0▼ $31,435
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,774$0▼ $642,774
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$674,209$0▼ $674,209
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Portia De RossiBoard Member/president
Casey RogersBoard Member, Executive Di
Ellen DegeneresBoard Member/director
Harley NeumanBoard Member/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Telea Insights LLCConsulting Services2420 LILLIE AVE, Summerland, CA 93067$110,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$60,542
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$26,296
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$60,542
Change in Net Assets
$-156,589
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$241,427
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$66,540$44,360-$110,900
Fees for Services Accounting-$38,545-$38,545
Information Technology-$18,764-$18,764
Occupancy-$18,362-$18,362
Fees for Services Legal-$15,368-$15,368
Insurance-$12,177-$12,177
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,000--$2,000
Travel$1,847--$1,847
Other Expenses$1,567$287-$287
Total Functional Expenses$71,954$171,473$0$243,427
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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 A, Line 2

“Portia de rossi and ellen degeneres are married. Also, casey rogers and portia de rossi are sisters-in-law.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 was prepared by singerlewak llp and distributed to the board of directors for review prior to electronic filing.”

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

“The ellen fund members and officers review and complete the conflict of interest forms on an annual basis.”

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

“The board approves annual compensation for the executive director. The compensation was based on compensation provided by other foundations in the geographic area for similar work.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statement available for public inpection by keeping "public inspection" copies available in organization's main office.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, informational returns and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ellen Fund
EIN
82-4122811
Phone
3109483490
Address
15821 VENTURA BLVDSUITE 370, ENCINO, CA 91436

Signing Officer

Name
Casey Rogers
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3109483490
Signed
2024-10-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Casey Rogers
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Singerlewak Llp
Address
10960 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Preparer
Lior Temkin
Phone
3104773924
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 66,540. Management and general expenses 44,360. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 110,900.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Final year tax return - adjustment -483,627.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY SINGERLEWAK LLP AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ELLEN FUND MEMBERS AND OFFICERS REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$86,838
Expenses
$243,427
Net income
-$156,589
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.24$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.03$0.64$0.21$0.55$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.09$0.99$1.34$2.90$1.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$0.00$2.55$0.57$2.62$2.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.45$0.85$4.60$8.13$3.53$4.60
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00