Liabilities / Assets
57th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.05x
Liabilities / Revenue
48th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
53rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$457,747
Up $285,424 (+166%) from 2020
Net Assets
Up$435,274
Up $266,202 (+157%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$22,473
Up $19,222 (+591%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$938,060
Up $681,689 (+266%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$671,858
Up $582,559 (+652%) from 2020
Net Income
Up$266,202
Up $99,130 (+59%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
- Signed
- Feb 10, 2022
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $938,060
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
At Topos, we pioneer emerging mathematical sciences of connection and integration to steer humanity towards a better future.
Topos Institute is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation engaging in scientific and educational research for the public good.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $169,598 | $238,903 | ▲ $69,305 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $183,202 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $2,725 | $10,335 | ▲ $7,610 |
| 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 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $172,323 | $457,747 | ▲ $285,424 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $25,307 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $3,251 | $16,800 | ▲ $13,549 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | - | $5,673 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $3,251 | $22,473 | ▲ $19,222 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $169,072 | $266,094 | ▲ $97,022 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $169,180 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $169,072 | $435,274 | ▲ $266,202 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $172,323 | $457,747 | ▲ $285,424 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Assets Org | $19,000 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Spivak | Sec/Treasurer | FT | $500 | $500 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ilyas Khan | Chairman |
| Brendan Fong | CEO |
| Edward Kmett | Member |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $699,060
- Program Service Revenue
- $239,000
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $487,212
- Change in Net Assets
- $266,202
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $453,572 |
| Other Expenses | $218,286 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $6,351 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $198,060 | $16,863 | $147 | $215,070 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $107,376 | $70,241 | $2,391 | $180,008 |
| Fees for Services Other | $38,315 | $62,530 | $1,899 | $102,744 |
| Payroll Taxes | $25,553 | $7,289 | $233 | $33,075 |
| Occupancy | $25,918 | - | - | $25,918 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $18,824 | $6,365 | $230 | $25,419 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $1,174 | $20,265 | $4 | $21,443 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $7,906 | - | $7,906 |
| Information Technology | $3,834 | $2,446 | $1,231 | $7,511 |
| Insurance | $652 | $1,353 | $84 | $2,089 |
| All Other Expenses | $37 | $761 | $132 | $930 |
| Advertising | - | $638 | - | $638 |
| Office Expenses | $580 | $57 | - | $637 |
| Other Expenses | $500 | $27 | - | $527 |
| Travel | $447 | - | - | $447 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $465,766 | $199,741 | $6,351 | $671,858 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued Vacation | $14,218 |
| Other Liabilities | $2,582 |
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
- Yes
- 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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe management team and the board of directors. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
“It is the policy of Topos Institute that the Board of Directors (or a Board Committee) shall review any compensation packages (including all benefits) of the President or the chief executive officer, regardless of job title, and shall approve such compensation only after determining that the compensation is just and reasonable.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
“On a periodic basis, Members of the Board of Directors review employees who are part of the top management group. Efforts are made to ensure compensation is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of each individual and is consistent with compensation provided by other exempt organizations.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGALFILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BYTAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS AN ELECTRONIC COPY). COPIES OF ALL TAX FILINGS AND ARE ALSO MAINTAINED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S location in Berkeley, CALIFORNIA, and are available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Topos Institute
- EIN
- 84-3431367
- Phone
- 9495291429
- Address
- 2140 Shattuck Avenue 610, Berkeley, CA 94704
Signing Officer
- Name
- Brendan Fong
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 9495291429
- Signed
- 2022-02-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ilyas Khan
- Formed
- 2019
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 7
Preparer
- Firm
- Regalia & Associates Cpas
- Address
- 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
- Preparer
- Douglas W Regalia
- Phone
- 9253140390
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE (IN WRITING) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | It is the policy of Topos Institute that the Board of Directors (or a Board Committee) shall review any compensation packages (including all benefits) of the President or the chief executive officer, regardless of job title, and shall approve such compensation only after determining that the compensation is just and reasonable. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | On a periodic basis, Members of the Board of Directors review employees who are part of the top management group. Efforts are made to ensure compensation is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of each individual and is consistent with compensation provided by other exempt organizations. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGALFILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BYTAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS AN ELECTRONIC COPY). COPIES OF ALL TAX FILINGS AND ARE ALSO MAINTAINED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S location in Berkeley, CALIFORNIA, and are available upon request. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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Filings
Displayed year
2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $457,747
- Liabilities
- $22,473
- Net assets
- $435,274
- Revenue
- $938,060
- Expenses
- $671,858
- Net income
- $266,202