Civic Intelligence

Fundamental Needs Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-3603760

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 05, 2024

Organization Profilewww.fundamentalneeds.net
14881 County Rd 26Dolores, CO 81323

(325) 829-0949

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$37,170

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

140%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

162%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$262,263

Up $152,839 (+140%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$222,113

Up $112,689 (+103%) from 2022

Liabilities

$40,150

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$383,569

Up $237,336 (+162%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$276,864

Up $170,834 (+161%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$106,705

Up $66,502 (+165%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $69,221Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $69,2212021Assets 2022: $109,424Net Assets 2022: $109,4242022Assets 2023: $262,263Liabilities 2023: $40,150Net Assets 2023: $222,1132023Assets 2024: $223,116Liabilities 2024: $67,290Net Assets 2024: $155,8262024Assets 2025: $353,858Liabilities 2025: $53,576Net Assets 2025: $300,2822025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$262,263
Liabilities$40,150
Net Assets$222,113
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $101,000Expenses 2021: $34,300Net Income 2021: $66,7002021Revenue 2022: $146,233Expenses 2022: $106,030Net Income 2022: $40,2032022Revenue 2023: $383,569Expenses 2023: $276,864Net Income 2023: $106,7052023Revenue 2024: $507,510Expenses 2024: $574,129Net Income 2024: -$66,6192024Revenue 2025: $639,347Expenses 2025: $494,891Net Income 2025: $144,4562025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$383,569
Expenses$276,864
Net Income$106,705
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 5, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$394,513
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

At Fundamental Needs we partner with underserved communities in the United States to address critical gaps in access to clean drinking water electricity education and vocational opportunities. By combining community-led approaches with practical solutions we empower individuals and families to overcome systemic barriers and create lasting change.

Our mission is to work with underprivileged communities in the United States to alleviate the suffering caused by inadequate access to electricity, education, clean drinking water, a heat source, and a proper food source. Our Objectives are to provide youth with opportunities to succeed in life, restore the water gap on the Navajo Reservation and around the country, and help communities become their own solution. More specifically, Fundamental Needs builds off-grid water systems on the Navajo Reservation via an after-school program where we teach/hire high school students how to build and install our systems in their own community. This provides homeowners with access to clean running water and electricity. Additionally, we run an entrepreneurship course to teach high school students how to start and run a business.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$83,101$188,563▲ $105,462
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$55,210$61,200▲ $5,990
Loans From Officers Directors$47,000$40,150▼ $6,850
Inventories for Sale or Use$18,000$12,500▼ $5,500
Accounts Receivable$5,000$0▼ $5,000
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$161,311$262,263▲ $100,952
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$47,000$40,150▼ $6,850
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$90,000$180,000▲ $90,000
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$24,311$42,113▲ $17,802
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$114,311$222,113▲ $107,802
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$161,311$262,263▲ $100,952

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$61,200$6,800-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Justice RamosExecutive DirectorFT$37,170$37,170
Eileen HolidayCommunity Liaison AZPT$15,500$15,500
Jennie RamosProject ManagerPT$14,200$14,200
Kashon HarrisonCommunity Liaison NMPT$10,300$10,300
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$394,450
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-10,881
All Other Contributions
$385,928
Change in Net Assets
$106,705
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$188,890
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$77,170
Total Fundraising Expense$15,441
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,804
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,170--$77,170
Travel$27,284$13,643$4,547$45,474
Other Expenses$12,002$7,454-$12,002
Office Expenses$5,625$5,706-$11,331
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$10,804$10,804
All Other Expenses$4,031$1,727-$5,758
Fees for Services Other$2,468$0-$2,468
Insurance-$2,357-$2,357
Information Technology-$1,029-$1,029
Advertising$0-$90$90
Total Functional Expenses$228,962$32,461$15,441$276,864
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,894
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,804
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,000$40,150▼ $6,850
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 form was formal reviewed in an annual board meeting mid February”

Part VI, Line 19

“GuideStar was used in 2023”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fundamental Needs
EIN
85-3603760
Phone
3258290949
Address
14881 County Rd 26, Dolores, CO 81323
Doing Business As
fundamental needs

Signing Officer

Name
Justice Ramos
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3258290949
Signed
2024-02-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justice Ramos
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX, Line 17

“Per Diem additional info - Arizona 40 days of installations - 3 students - 1 supervisor 160 total x 44.25 m&IE - 15 days of repairs - 2 students - 1 Supervisor 45 total x 44.25 M&IE - 31 days of water deliveries - 1 person 31 total x 44.25 M&IE New Mexico 10 installs (new program) - 4 students - 2 supervisor 60 total x 44.25 m&IE Total per diem - 13,098 Additional Travel explanation 11,000 Truck 16,000 Truck 7,256 Gas 8,103 Food 5,842 misc (repairs, entertainment, fees, etc)”

Part IX, Line 24C

“Student/Supervisor stipends for builds and installs 15 students 5 supervisors Project completion bonus - roughly 600 each”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Per Diem additional info - Arizona 40 days of installations - 3 students - 1 supervisor 160 total x 44.25 m&IE - 15 days of repairs - 2 students - 1 Supervisor 45 total x 44.25 M&IE - 31 days of water deliveries - 1 person 31 total x 44.25 M&IE New Mexico 10 installs (new program) - 4 students - 2 supervisor 60 total x 44.25 m&IE Total per diem - 13,098 Additional Travel explanation 11,000 Truck 16,000 Truck 7,256 Gas 8,103 Food 5,842 misc (repairs, entertainment, fees, etc)
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990 form was formal reviewed in an annual board meeting mid February
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$262,263
Liabilities
$40,150
Net assets
$222,113
Revenue
$383,569
Expenses
$276,864
Net income
$106,705
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.54$0.54$3.00$6.39$4.95$1.44
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.67$1.56$5.08$5.74$0.67
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.62$0.40$2.22$3.84$2.77$1.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$1.09$1.46$1.06$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$1.01$0.34$0.67