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Thinkwatts Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-2224841

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

1225 E 100th StLos Angeles, CA 90002-2824

(310) 756-9619

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

88th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$17,000

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

98th percentile

1496%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

648%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$53,564

Up $50,207 (+1496%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$53,564

Up $50,207 (+1496%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue

Up

$103,591

Up $89,740 (+648%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$53,384

Up $42,890 (+409%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$50,207

Up $46,850 (+1396%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $3,357Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $3,3572019Assets 2020: $53,564Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $53,5642020Assets 2021: $163,770Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $163,7702021Assets 2022: $451,686Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $451,6862022Assets 2023: $320,946Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $320,9462023Assets 2024: $851,620Liabilities 2024: $9,723Net Assets 2024: $841,8972024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$53,564
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$53,564

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $13,851Expenses 2019: $10,494Net Income 2019: $3,3572019Revenue 2020: $103,591Expenses 2020: $53,384Net Income 2020: $50,2072020Revenue 2021: $307,161Expenses 2021: $196,955Net Income 2021: $110,2062021Revenue 2022: $930,043Expenses 2022: $642,127Net Income 2022: $287,9162022Revenue 2023: $871,160Expenses 2023: $1,001,900Net Income 2023: -$130,7402023Revenue 2024: $1,507,090Expenses 2024: $1,165,592Net Income 2024: $341,4982024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$103,591
Expenses$53,384
Net Income$50,207
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$103,591
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary focus on community grassroots activations along with developing financial literacy programs, program development, local refurbishments, tools, equipment, and supplies for students, custom container housing solutions, and charitable fundraising through entertainment industry efforts.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WE PROVIDE LOCAL REFURBISHMENTS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS.$0$6,681
WE ASSIST IN HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS.$0$3,235
WE ASSIST IN PROVIDING FOOD THROUGH FOOD DRIVES.$0$2,686
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BRANDON SALAAM-BAILEYCEO And Corporate SecretarFT$17,000-$17,000
FELICIA USHERChief Financial OfficerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Thinkwatts Foundation
EIN
83-2224841
Phone
3107569619
Address
1225 E 100TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002-2824

Signing Officer

Name
Brandon Salaam-bailey
Title
President
Phone
3107569619
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Topline Business Management LLC
Address
15760 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 820, ENCINO, CA 91436
Preparer
Joe Mcgill CPA
Phone
3106913000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: provied rental assistance to jordan down reisdents. Grantee name: build hope, inc.. Grantee address: 2600 wilshire blvd los angeles, ca 90057. Date of gift: 11/02/20. Amount given: 1,466.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: provied rental assistance to jordan down reisdents. Grantee name: build hope, inc.. Grantee address: 2600 wilshire blvd los angeles, ca 90057. Date of gift: 11/24/20. Amount given: 1,769. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 3,235.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: office supplies & expense. Amount: 4,329. Description: auto expenses. Amount: 27. Description: bank and custodial fees. Amount: 75. Description: computer supplies. Amount: 2,044. Description: promotion expense. Amount: 732. Description: travel expenses. Amount: 629. Description: reimbursed expenses. Amount: 68. Description: event expenses. Amount: 7,245. Description: education expenses. Amount: 6,681. Description: food drive expenses. Amount: 2,686. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 24,516.

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