Civic Intelligence

Zebras Unite

EIN 83-0996530 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Mission Statement-Zebras Unite is committed to fostering a more inclusive, equitable and ethical environment for technology startups and other early-stage businesses. Line 28-Statement of Program Service Accomplishments-Zebras Unite creates educational events and resources;supports the community of zebra founders, investors, and other interested stakeholders online and in local chapters around the world;and conducts applied research and development of innovative financial products, policy recommendations, best practices, and other artifacts in pursuit of a more holistic, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

4207 SE Woodstock Blvd 486Portland, OR 97206

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

13.98x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-6126%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-88%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$147,079

Down $1,127,520 (-88%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$57,036

Down $40,625 (-42%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$90,043

Down $1,086,895 (-92%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,079

Down $802,384 (-99%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$253,940

Down $526,404 (-67%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$249,861

Down $275,980 (-1057%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $34,853Liabilities 2019: $11,0002019Assets 2020: $41,601Liabilities 2020: $3,593Net Assets 2020: $38,0082020Assets 2021: $2,148,689Liabilities 2021: $91,288Net Assets 2021: $2,057,4012021Assets 2022: $1,221,456Liabilities 2022: $70,637Net Assets 2022: $1,150,8192022Assets 2023: $1,274,599Liabilities 2023: $97,661Net Assets 2023: $1,176,9382023Assets 2024: $147,079Liabilities 2024: $57,036Net Assets 2024: $90,0432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$147,079
Liabilities$57,036
Net Assets$90,043
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $50,646Expenses 2019: $56,225Net Income 2019: -$5,5792019Revenue 2020: $167,284Expenses 2020: $158,803Net Income 2020: $8,4812020Revenue 2021: $2,812,826Expenses 2021: $794,974Net Income 2021: $2,017,8522021Revenue 2022: $933,577Expenses 2022: $1,840,159Net Income 2022: -$906,5822022Revenue 2023: $806,463Expenses 2023: $780,344Net Income 2023: $26,1192023Revenue 2024: $4,079Expenses 2024: $253,940Net Income 2024: -$249,8612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,079
Expenses$253,940
Net Income-$249,861
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$147,079
Liabilities
$57,036
Net assets
$90,043
Revenue
$4,079
Expenses
$253,940
Net income
-$249,861
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$0.00$0.25$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.10$1.18$0.81$0.78$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.07$1.15$0.93$1.84$0.91
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.09$2.06$2.81$0.79$2.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.17$0.16$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.05$0.06$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,079
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission Statement-Zebras Unite is committed to fostering a more inclusive, equitable and ethical environment for technology startups and other early-stage businesses. Line 28-Statement of Program Service Accomplishments-Zebras Unite creates educational events and resources;supports the community of zebra founders, investors, and other interested stakeholders online and in local chapters around the world;and conducts applied research and development of innovative financial products, policy recommendations, best practices, and other artifacts in pursuit of a more holistic, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Mission Statement-Zebras Unite is committed to fostering a more inclusive, equitable and ethical environment for technology startups and other early-stage businesses. Line 28-Statement of Program Service Accomplishments-Zebras Unite creates educational events and resources;supports the community of zebra founders, investors, and other interested stakeholders online and in local chapters around the world;and conducts applied research and development of innovative financial products, policy recommendations, best practices, and other artifacts in pursuit of a more holistic, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.-$253,940
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dana GeffnerChairman-$0--
Astrid ScholzTreasurer-$0--
Stephen BrooksSecretary-$0--
Allie BurnsDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Zebras Unite
EIN
83-0996530
Phone
5039844689
Address
4207 SE Woodstock Blvd 486, Portland, OR 97206

Signing Officer

Name
Dana Geffner
Title
Chairman
Signed
2025-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Alexander Tax & Consulting
Address
12205 SW Tualatin Road Suite 210, Tualatin, OR 97062
Preparer
Joe Alexander Ea
Phone
5036392165
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $2000”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3707”

Other Expenses.1

“Independent contractors $149950”

Other Expenses.2

“SOFTWARE $6005”

Other Expenses.3

“BAD DEBT $2495”

Other Expenses.4

“Payroll processing fees $792”

Other Expenses.5

“MEALS $683”

Other Expenses.6

“Misc administrative fee $408”

Other Expenses.7

“POSTAGE COST $120”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $413399 Accounts Receivable - Ending $5143”

Other Assets.1009

“Notes and Loans Receivable - Beginning $18210 Notes and Loans Receivable - Ending $89094”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $97661 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $6928”

Total Liabilities.1008

“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $0 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $50108”

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