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We Were There Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-3562449

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 12, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
940 S Serrano AveLos Angeles, CA 90006-1108

(323) 804-4564

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.90x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

6th percentile

-128%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-96%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Down

$8,890

Down $243,510 (-96%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$890

Down $151,510 (-99%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$8,000

Down $92,000 (-92%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$118,000

Down $35,000 (-23%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$269,510

Up $268,910 (+44818%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$151,510

Down $303,910 (-199%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $252,400Liabilities 2019: $100,000Net Assets 2019: $152,4002019Assets 2020: $8,890Liabilities 2020: $8,000Net Assets 2020: $8902020Assets 2021: $3,921Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $3,9212021Assets 2022: $2,806Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,8062022Assets 2023: $3,171Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $3,1712023Assets 2024: $2,422Net Assets 2024: $2,4222024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$8,890
Liabilities$8,000
Net Assets$890
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $153,000Expenses 2019: $600Net Income 2019: $152,4002019Revenue 2020: $118,000Expenses 2020: $269,510Net Income 2020: -$151,5102020Revenue 2021: $21,998Expenses 2021: $18,967Net Income 2021: $3,0312021Revenue 2022: $40,000Expenses 2022: $41,115Net Income 2022: -$1,1152022Revenue 2023: $95,000Expenses 2023: $94,635Net Income 2023: $3652023Revenue 2024: $5,200Expenses 2024: $5,949Net Income 2024: -$7492024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$118,000
Expenses$269,510
Net Income-$151,510
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$118,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We Were There, Inc. advances the cause of the LGBTQ history through multi-platform storytelling, including supporting the production and distribution of feature films, documentaries, TV programs, podcasts and online media and archival resources with the goal of educating LGBTQ youth and the LGBTQ community at large.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We Were There, Inc. is supporting the production and distribution of documentary films that take an in-depth look at the lives of LGBTQ . The organization aims to provide free viewings and lectures about the history of the LGBTQ pioneers in the films at schools and universities around the country. The goal is to enlighten and empower LGBTQ youth through a deeper understanding of their shared cultural history. Studies have shown that connecting at-risk LGBTQ youth to their history helps them lead more integrated lives and gives them a sense of community and belonging. We Were There Inc is currently supporting a feature documentaty film which was completed in 2020. The project takes an in-depth look at the lives of 9 LGBTQ pioneers.$262,000$262,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHAEL SELIGMANPresidentFT$0--
JENNIFER TIEXIERAChief Financial OfficerPT$0--
CRAIG OLSENSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
We Were There Inc
EIN
83-3562449
Phone
3238044564
Address
940 S SERRANO AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90006-1108

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Seligman
Title
President
Phone
3238044564
Signed
2021-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kim J Eckenweiler CPA
Address
3416 Via Lido Suite B, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone
9497231825
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Activity Classification: DOCUMENTARY FILM. Grantee Name: BURN THIS LETTER PLEASE-RENO MARTIN. Grantee Address: 232 S TOWER DR APT C BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211. Date of Gift: Various. Amount Given: 262000.”

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

“Description: OFFICE EXPENSES. Amount: 10.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

“Description: PROGRAM RELATED-FILM DEVELOPMENT. Beg. of Year Amount: 200000. End of Year Amount: 0.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: LOANS PAYABLE TO UNRELATED PARTY. Beg. of Year Amount: 100000. End of Year Amount: 8000.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,890
Liabilities
$8,000
Net assets
$890
Revenue
$118,000
Expenses
$269,510
Net income
-$151,510
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.05$0.06$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.95$0.95$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.40$0.41$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.22$0.19$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.08$0.01$1.18$2.70$1.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$1.00$1.52$1.53$0.01$1.52