Civic Intelligence

Word Is Bond

EIN 83-1843221 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Profile

We work with young men ages 15-20 years old and do leadership development, career exploration, and public speaking.

522 NW 23rd Avenue Ste JPortland, OR 97210

www.mywordisbond.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$82,475

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-59%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$14,033

Down $37,299 (-73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$15,571

Up $7,065 (+83%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$1,538

Down $44,364 (-104%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$355,218

Up $234,457 (+194%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$399,582

Up $61,048 (+18%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$44,364

Up $173,409 (+80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2021: $211,167Liabilities 2021: $14,679Net Assets 2021: $196,4882021Assets 2022: $290,049Liabilities 2022: $29,450Net Assets 2022: $260,5992022Assets 2023: $51,332Liabilities 2023: $8,506Net Assets 2023: $42,8262023Assets 2024: $14,033Liabilities 2024: $15,571Net Assets 2024: -$1,5382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,033
Liabilities$15,571
Net Assets-$1,538
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2021: $255,729Expenses 2021: $106,814Net Income 2021: $148,9152021Revenue 2022: $283,236Expenses 2022: $219,125Net Income 2022: $64,1112022Revenue 2023: $120,761Expenses 2023: $338,534Net Income 2023: -$217,7732023Revenue 2024: $355,218Expenses 2024: $399,582Net Income 2024: -$44,3642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$355,218
Expenses$399,582
Net Income-$44,364
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$14,033
Liabilities
$15,571
Net assets
-$1,538
Revenue
$355,218
Expenses
$399,582
Net income
-$44,364
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.16$0.02$3.55$4.00$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.09$0.43$1.21$3.39$2.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.29$2.61$2.83$2.19$0.64
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$0.15$1.96$2.56$1.07$1.49
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$355,218
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We work with young men ages 15-20 years old and do leadership development, career exploration and public speaking.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$51,332$14,033▼ $37,299
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$42,826$-1,538▼ $44,364
Total Assets$51,332$14,033▼ $37,299
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,506$15,571▲ $7,065
Total Liabilities$8,506$15,571▲ $7,065
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$42,826$-1,538▼ $44,364
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,332$14,033▼ $37,299
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lakayana DruryExecutive DirectorFT$78,583$3,892$82,475

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew CampbellBoard Chair
Ayman AliMember at Large
Brett BrownMember at Large
Dr Nakeia DanielsMember at Large
Elijah GrahamMember at Large
James EuscherMember at Large
Michael FaceyMember at Large
Vince ElmoreMember at Large
Yoseph UkbazghiMember at Large
Scott KorbSecretary
Simona TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$355,218
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$355,218
Change in Net Assets
$-44,364
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$245,688
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$153,894
Total Fundraising Expense$32,561
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,581$26,149$17,433$87,163
Travel$79,669$1,125-$80,794
Other Salaries and Wages$6,361$37,234$8,403$51,998
Advertising$35,196$173-$35,369
All Other Expenses$12,126$7,353$1,450$20,929
Occupancy$8,602$8,602-$17,204
Fees for Services Other$12,670-$1,500$14,170
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,850-$12,850
Payroll Taxes$3,979$5,401$2,163$11,543
Other Expenses$12,564$8,590-$8,590
Office Expenses$2,538$3,960$974$7,472
Other Employee Benefits$1,595$957$638$3,190
Conferences and Meetings$235$1,867-$2,102
Insurance-$1,770-$1,770
Total Functional Expenses$250,933$116,088$32,561$399,582
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
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 B, Line 11B

“The completed 990 form was emailed to all members of the board of directors to review for errors,comments, and feedback before submitting the final version.”

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

“The board of directors has had a conflict of interest policy since our incorporation in 2018. In december of 2021, our board of directors governance committee did a review and update of the bylaws including the conflict of interest policy. The committee found numerous ways to strengthen and streamline compliance of our organization. The new bylaws were approved in january 2022.”

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

“The salary of our executive director was recently increased in our approved fy 23 budget. The salary increase was determined by a request from the executive director during the budget approval process. The salary was determined using a market research survey of executive directors in comparable positions. In addition to the salary increase, the board also approved a twice-a-year performance review process to support future salary increases.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents were made available to the public. The board of directors will review this policy and may make such documents available in the future.”

Form 990, Part VII Contact Addresses for Officers, Directors, Etc

“Lakayana drury - 522 nw 23rd ave, ste j, portland, or 97210. Andrew campbell - 4711 ne 97th ave, portland, or 97220. Simona taylor - 4903 sw 1st ave, portland, or 97239. Scott korb - 2110 nw flanders, apt #23, portland, or 97210. Vince elmore - 2401 n. Blandena st, portland, or 97217. James euscher - 380 a ave, lake oswego, or 97034. Michael facey - 110 n tomahawk island dr. Apt 419, portland, or 97217.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Word Is Bond
EIN
83-1843221
Phone
6088435259
Address
522 NW 23RD AVENUE STE J, PORTLAND, OR 97210

Signing Officer

Name
Lakayana Drury
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6088435259
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lakayana Drury
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Sensiba Llp
Address
2700 CAMINO RAMON SUITE 140, SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Preparer
Tami M Arnold
Phone
9252718700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“See level-up, walking tours and 5k walk”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RISING LEADERS IS OUR FLAGSHIP THREE-YEAR PROGRAM. IN YEAR ONE, PARTICIPANTS (CALLED AMBASSADORS) GAIN FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. IN YEAR TWO, THEY ARE PLACED IN PAID INTERNSHIPS WITH LEADING PORTLAND-AREA BUSINESSES. IN YEAR THREE, THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE BLACKSTAR HOMECOMING EXPEDITION, A TRANSFORMATIVE TWO-WEEK LEADERSHIP IMMERSION IN GHANA.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE SPRING LEADERSHIP FORUM IS A ONE-WEEK IMMERSION IN WASHINGTON, D.C., FOCUSED ON PUBLIC POLICY AND COLLEGE READINESS. AMBASSADORS MEET WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, VISIT HBCUS, AND CREATE A PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSAL, WHICH THEY PRESENT IN D.C. AND AGAIN TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. ALL TRAVEL, LODGING, AND MEALS ARE FULLY FUNDED.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0LEVEL UP SUPPORTS PERSONAL GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. MONTHLY PRO-SOCIAL EVENTSOPEN TO ALL YOUNG BLACK MENINCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, DINNER, WORKSHOPS, AND DISCUSSIONS CENTERED ON LEADERSHIP. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM MOVIE NIGHTS AND SPORTS EVENTS TO AN ANNUAL SKI TRIP TO MT. HOOD.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1IN MY SHOES IS AN INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY WALKING AND STORYTELLING PROJECT CURATED AND LED BY THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS OF WORD IS BOND. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PUBLIC SPEAKING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. AMBASSADORS LEARN TO DESIGN AND LEAD WALKING TOURS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HISTORICAL BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS OF PORTLAND.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SEE LEVEL-UP, WALKING TOURS AND 5K WALK
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COMPLETED 990 FORM WAS EMAILED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW FOR ERRORS,COMMENTS, AND FEEDBACK BEFORE SUBMITTING THE FINAL VERSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SINCE OUR INCORPORATION IN 2018. IN DECEMBER OF 2021, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DID A REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE BYLAWS INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE COMMITTEE FOUND NUMEROUS WAYS TO STRENGTHEN AND STREAMLINE COMPLIANCE OF OUR ORGANIZATION. THE NEW BYLAWS WERE APPROVED IN JANUARY 2022.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE SALARY OF OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS RECENTLY INCREASED IN OUR APPROVED FY 23 BUDGET. THE SALARY INCREASE WAS DETERMINED BY A REQUEST FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. THE SALARY WAS DETERMINED USING A MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE SALARY INCREASE, THE BOARD ALSO APPROVED A TWICE-A-YEAR PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS TO SUPPORT FUTURE SALARY INCREASES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THIS POLICY AND MAY MAKE SUCH DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5LAKAYANA DRURY - 522 NW 23RD AVE, STE J, PORTLAND, OR 97210. ANDREW CAMPBELL - 4711 NE 97TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97220. SIMONA TAYLOR - 4903 SW 1ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97239. SCOTT KORB - 2110 NW FLANDERS, APT #23, PORTLAND, OR 97210. VINCE ELMORE - 2401 N. BLANDENA ST, PORTLAND, OR 97217. JAMES EUSCHER - 380 A AVE, LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034. MICHAEL FACEY - 110 N TOMAHAWK ISLAND DR. APT 419, PORTLAND, OR 97217.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VII CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC
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