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Observer Research Foundation America

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-2694328

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 08, 2024

1100 17th Street NW Ste 501Washington, DC 20036

(202) 276-5647

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

17th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$236,408

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$1,361,897

Down $551,573 (-29%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$740,538

Down $433,560 (-37%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$621,359

Down $118,013 (-16%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$2,552,866

Up $309,732 (+14%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,986,426

Up $733,090 (+33%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$433,560

Down $423,358 (-4150%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2023

Assets$1,361,897
Liabilities$621,359
Net Assets$740,538

Operations Trend

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

2023

Revenue$2,552,866
Expenses$2,986,426
Net Income-$433,560
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 8, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,552,866
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.

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,184,180$470,798▼ $713,382
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,000$315,611▲ $309,611
Total Assets$1,913,470$1,361,897▼ $551,573
Other Assets Total$723,290$575,488▼ $147,802
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$738,779$577,054▼ $161,725
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$593$44,305▲ $43,712
Total Liabilities$739,372$621,359▼ $118,013
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$708,527$591,154▼ $117,373
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$465,571$149,384▼ $316,187
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,174,098$740,538▼ $433,560
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,913,470$1,361,897▼ $551,573

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$494,831--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dhruva JaishankarExecutive DirectorFT$214,193$22,215$236,408
Sharon StirlingChief Operating OfficerFT$171,736$14,608$186,344

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sunjoy JoshiChair
Carl BildtChair Budget /audit Committee
Samir SaranChair Executive Committee
Marise PayneChair of the Nominating Committee
Jane Holl LuteCo-chair
David VictorBoard Member
Mathew OommenBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,552,846
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$20
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,552,846
Change in Net Assets
$-433,560

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,552,866
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,552,866
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,552,866
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,508,302
Other Expenses$1,478,124
Total Fundraising Expense$55,142
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$610,689$269,692-$880,381
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$293,248$129,504-$422,752
Office Expenses$37,629$127,477$168$165,274
Other Employee Benefits$67,646$29,875-$97,521
Payroll Taxes$61,133$26,997-$88,130
Occupancy$62,708-$8,368$71,076
Fees for Services Legal-$51,984-$51,984
Fees for Services Accounting-$47,599-$47,599
Advertising$6,710$39,762$1,082$47,554
Pension Plan Contributions$13,539$5,979-$19,518
Other Expenses$7,983$11,137$44,179$19,120
Information Technology$10,222-$1,345$11,567
Conferences and Meetings-$6,942-$6,942
Total Functional Expenses$2,103,429$827,855$55,142$2,986,426

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,986,426
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,986,426
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,986,426
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$577,054
Operating Lease Liability-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
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
No
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 11

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No other 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 STE 501, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Doing Business As
Orfamerica

Signing Officer

Name
Dhruva Jaishankar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022765647
Signed
2024-05-08
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
16
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

Organization 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 bases on common values and shared interest. Its areas of focus are international affairs, security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic development. Established in 2020, orf america is an overseas affiliate of the observer research foundation orf, indias premier non-government think tank.

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

Organization 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 bases on common values and shared interest. Its areas of focus are international affairs, security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic development. Established in 2020, orf america is an overseas affiliate of the observer research foundation orf, indias premier non-government think tank.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4A

Foreign policy and security orf america conducts programs and research on strategic and security cooperation involving the united states, india, and their partners. Regional programming focuses on the indo-pacific, europe, and the middle east, as well as defense and national security issues, and cooperation on global democracy. Technology policy orf america is focused on examining the implications of emerging technologies on a variety of policy challenges. Ongoing efforts involve the evolution of cybersecurity norms and capacity in the developing world, as well as strengthening cooperation between the united states and its partners on emerging technologies such as sg telecommunications and semic-ductors. Energy and climate orf american is invested in examining ongoing energy transactions in the united stated and the develpping world, including the implications of new technologies, questions of access and energy security, sources of financing, the role of the private sector, and the alingment with pollution policies. Economic development orf america conducts programs and research around more effective development policies, strengthening global value chains, coordinating foreign assistance initiatives, and fostering entrepreneurship in the developing world.

Financial Statement Notes

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The organization is a nonprofit corporation whose revenue is derived from contributions and other fundraising activities and is not subject to federal or state income taxes. The organization is exempt under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. The organization informational return filings are subject to audit by the internal revenue service, generally for three years after filing.

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