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Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-1613454

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 17, 2022

Organization Profilesiliconvalleydefense.org
2309 Noriega St Suite 1007San Francisco, CA 94122

(443) 370-1005

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

92nd percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$192,536

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

98th percentile

343%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

317%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$873,681

Up $676,665 (+343%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$866,691

Up $669,675 (+340%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$6,990

Up $6,990 from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,042,971

Up $792,971 (+317%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$373,296

Up $320,312 (+605%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$669,675

Up $472,659 (+240%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $197,016Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $197,0162020Assets 2021: $873,681Liabilities 2021: $6,990Net Assets 2021: $866,6912021Assets 2022: $1,307,658Liabilities 2022: $67,014Net Assets 2022: $1,240,6442022Assets 2023: $615,012Liabilities 2023: $82,612Net Assets 2023: $532,4002023Assets 2024: $977,770Liabilities 2024: $31,643Net Assets 2024: $946,1272024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$873,681
Liabilities$6,990
Net Assets$866,691
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $250,000Expenses 2020: $52,984Net Income 2020: $197,0162020Revenue 2021: $1,042,971Expenses 2021: $373,296Net Income 2021: $669,6752021Revenue 2022: $1,331,795Expenses 2022: $957,842Net Income 2022: $373,9532022Revenue 2023: $687,875Expenses 2023: $1,371,433Net Income 2023: -$683,5582023Revenue 2024: $1,547,336Expenses 2024: $1,133,609Net Income 2024: $413,7272024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,042,971
Expenses$373,296
Net Income$669,675
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 17, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,042,971
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Silicon Valley Defense Group convenes experts in technology, investment, and government for discussions on how to better collaborate between the various groups. The comments and topics are then published on our website to help educate and inform public officials and the populous in order to make better national security decisions. The experts come from the defense industry, technology companies, US Dept of Defense and Intelligence agencies, policy makers in the federal government, investors in private and public markets. Currently, all activities are conducted virtually. Previously, events were held in meeting spaces and private dining spaces (hotels and restaurants). All of our activities support the development of our publications.

Silicon Valley Defense Group convenes experts in technology, investment, and government for discussions on how to better collaborate between the various groups. The comments and topics are then published on our website to help educate and inform public officials and the populace in order to make better national security decisions. The experts come from the defense industry, technology companies, US Dept of Defense and Intelligence agencies, policy makers in the federal government, investors in private and public markets. Currently, all activities are conducted virtually. Previously, events were held in meeting spaces and private dining spaces (hotels and restaurants). All of our activities support the development of our publications.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$187,016$797,681▲ $610,665
Accounts Receivable-$70,000-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000--
Receivables From Officers Etc-$6,000-
Loans From Officers Directors-$35-
Total Assets$197,016$873,681▲ $676,665
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$6,955-
Total Liabilities$0$6,990▲ $6,990
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$197,016$866,691▲ $669,675
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$197,016$866,691▲ $669,675
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,016$873,681▲ $676,665
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Samuel GrayExecutive Director, TreasurerFT$99,203$93,333$192,536

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James CrossChairman
Chris O'DonnellVice President
Joshua MarcuseBoard member
Lauren BedulaBoard member
Matt BiggeBoard member
Chris DonagheySecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$590,251
Program Service Revenue
$451,500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,220
All Other Contributions
$590,251
Change in Net Assets
$669,675
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$222,701
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$150,595
Total Fundraising Expense$49,694
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,022$23,341$23,340$116,703
Fees for Services Management-$75,833-$75,833
Conferences and Meetings$48,432$20,722$4,364$73,518
Travel$16,099$16,146$2,331$34,576
Other Salaries and Wages$13,500$6,750$2,250$22,500
Advertising-$5,545$15,377$20,922
Payroll Taxes$6,835$2,525$2,032$11,392
Office Expenses$531$6,712-$7,243
Fees for Services Other-$7,149-$7,149
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,321-$3,321
Fees for Services Legal-$139-$139
Total Functional Expenses$155,419$168,183$49,694$373,296
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$6,000-
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$35-
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
No
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

“Board members are sent a draft of the Form 990 and related schedules and asked to review the draft before it is finalized”

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

“SVDG has a written Code of Conduct that all SVDG officers and advisors sign. The code requires that people self-remove themselves during any potential conflict of interest situations. In addition, when SVDG proposes possible sponsorship or donation opportunities, the organization asks each officer to remove themselves if there is a conflict of interest. As for monitoring: SVDG regularly follows industry press and data sources such as PitchBook, Inside Defense, and Crunchbase to identify potential conflict-of-interest situations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“SVDG makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co
EIN
85-1613454
Phone
4433701005
Address
2309 Noriega St Suite 1007, San Francisco, CA 94122
Doing Business As
Silicon Valley Defense Group

Signing Officer

Name
Samuel A Gray
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6198476915
Signed
2022-05-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Samuel Gray
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Accounting & Automation Solutions
Address
2450 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Preparer
Pamela Lee
Phone
4156336908
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part X, Line 5

“The $6000 receivable from the Executive Director was repaid Jan 7, 2022. The receivable resulted from a clerical error; corrective measures have been taken to mitigate the risk of a similar error in the future.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Revenue from sponsorships of roundtable sessions = $30,000 in 2020, and $450,000 in 2021. Speaking honoraria = $1,500. Credit card cash-back rewards = $1,220.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Samuel Gray
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Executive Director, Treasurer
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SVDG has a written policy for travel which includes moving one class up from basic for flights over 2 hours for Executive Board members.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Executive Director earned a bonus equal to 10% of all sponsorships up to $1,000,000 and 8% for all sponsorships above $1,000,000, received during calendar year 2021.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SVDG hired a new Executive Director, Samuel Gray, in 2021. Mr. Gray had no involvement with or significant prior influence over the organization prior to his hire.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/PersonNm0Samuel Gray
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipWithOrgTxt0Executive Director
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Board members are sent a draft of the Form 990 and related schedules and asked to review the draft before it is finalized
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SVDG has a written Code of Conduct that all SVDG officers and advisors sign. The code requires that people self-remove themselves during any potential conflict of interest situations. In addition, when SVDG proposes possible sponsorship or donation opportunities, the organization asks each officer to remove themselves if there is a conflict of interest. As for monitoring: SVDG regularly follows industry press and data sources such as PitchBook, Inside Defense, and Crunchbase to identify potential conflict-of-interest situations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SVDG makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on written request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The $6000 receivable from the Executive Director was repaid Jan 7, 2022. The receivable resulted from a clerical error; corrective measures have been taken to mitigate the risk of a similar error in the future.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part X, Line 5
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$873,681
Liabilities
$6,990
Net assets
$866,691
Revenue
$1,042,971
Expenses
$373,296
Net income
$669,675
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.03$0.95$1.55$1.13$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.08$0.53$0.69$1.37$0.68
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.07$1.24$1.33$0.96$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.87$1.04$0.37$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.25$0.05$0.20