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Observer Research Foundation America

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-2694328

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Sep 06, 2022

Organization Profileorfamerica.org

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1100 17th Street NW Suite 501Washington, DC 20036

(202) 276-5647

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

84th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$155,000

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

99th percentile

709%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1434%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

$1,230,954

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,184,300

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$46,654

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

$2,334,665

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,302,498

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,032,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $1,230,954Liabilities 2021: $46,654Net Assets 2021: $1,184,3002021Assets 2022: $1,913,470Liabilities 2022: $739,372Net Assets 2022: $1,174,0982022Assets 2023: $1,361,897Liabilities 2023: $621,359Net Assets 2023: $740,5382023Assets 2024: $2,646,979Liabilities 2024: $435,587Net Assets 2024: $2,211,3922024Assets 2025: $2,683,739Liabilities 2025: $421,376Net Assets 2025: $2,262,3632025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,230,954
Liabilities$46,654
Net Assets$1,184,300
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $2,334,665Expenses 2021: $1,302,498Net Income 2021: $1,032,1672021Revenue 2022: $2,243,134Expenses 2022: $2,253,336Net Income 2022: -$10,2022022Revenue 2023: $2,552,866Expenses 2023: $2,986,426Net Income 2023: -$433,5602023Revenue 2024: $4,301,517Expenses 2024: $2,830,663Net Income 2024: $1,470,8542024Revenue 2025: $629,266Expenses 2025: $578,295Net Income 2025: $50,9712025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,334,665
Expenses$1,302,498
Net Income$1,032,167
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Sep 6, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,334,665
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The observer research foundation america (orf america) is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit organization in washington dc dedicated to addressing policy challenges facing the united states, india, and their partners in a rapidly changing world.orf america produces research, curates diverse and inclusive platforms, and develops networks for cooperation between the developed and developing worlds based on common values and shared interests. Its areas of focus are international affairs and security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic development. Established in 2020, orf america is an overseas affiliate of the observer research foundation (orf), india's premier non-government think tank.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,133$1,080,297▲ $928,164
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$70,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$152,133$1,230,954▲ $1,078,821
Other Assets Total-$80,657-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$26,227-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$20,427-
Total Liabilities$0$46,654▲ $46,654
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$676,007-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$152,133$508,293▲ $356,160
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$152,133$1,184,300▲ $1,032,167
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$152,133$1,230,954▲ $1,078,821

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$80,657--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dhruva JaishankarExecutive DirectorFT$155,000$155,000
Sharon StirlingChief Operating OfficerFT$135,000$135,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Samir SaranChair Exec Comm
Rachel PritzkerChair Nominatin
Sunjoy JoshiChairman
Jane Holl LuteCo Chairman
David VictorBoard Member
Mathew OommenBoard Member
Carl BildtBudget/audit Ch
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,334,647
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,334,647
Change in Net Assets
$1,032,167

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,334,665
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,334,665
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,334,665
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$916,524
Other Expenses$385,974
Total Fundraising Expense$70,585
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$357,181$99,271$34,766$491,218
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$210,869$58,606$20,525$290,000
Office Expenses$9,298$79,833$4,559$93,690
Other Employee Benefits$51,291$14,255$4,992$70,538
Payroll Taxes$47,095$13,089$4,584$64,768
Occupancy-$26,227-$26,227
Conferences and Meetings$12,195$5,535-$17,730
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,438-$10,438
Fees for Services Other-$9,182-$9,182
Other Expenses$32,910$1,685$890$1,685
Insurance-$1,615-$1,615
All Other Expenses-$1,208-$1,208
Advertising-$190-$190
Total Functional Expenses$891,238$340,675$70,585$1,302,498

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,302,498
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,302,498
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,302,498
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 Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$26,227
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Observer Research Foundation America
EIN
85-2694328
Phone
2022765647
Address
1100 17TH STREET NW SUITE 501, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Dhruva Jaishankar
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-09-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dhruva Jaishankar
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
8
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
PBG Financial Services PLLC
Address
666 Dundee Rd Ste 401, Northbrook, IL 60062
Preparer
Bryan Engel
Phone
8472911400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended Explanation

“An amended return is being filed to adjust the amounts of the charitable contributions in excess of $5,000 on schedule b.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,230,954
Liabilities
$46,654
Net assets
$1,184,300
Revenue
$2,334,665
Expenses
$1,302,498
Net income
$1,032,167
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.68$0.42$2.26$0.63$0.58$0.05
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.65$0.44$2.21$4.30$2.83$1.47
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.36$0.62$0.74$2.55$2.99$0.43
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.91$0.74$1.17$2.24$2.25$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.05$1.18$2.33$1.30$1.03