Civic Intelligence

Bala Rising

EIN 85-4255354 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA

990-N CoverageNTEE R26

Profile

Advocate for social justice and human dignity through writing, speaking, public education, and legal advocacy.

1474 University Ave STE185Berkeley, CA 94702

www.balarising.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$33,370

Down $35,468 (-52%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$10,119

Up $3,729 (+58%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$23,251

Down $39,197 (-63%) from 2023

Operations

Revenue

Up

$150,277

Up $23,186 (+18%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$189,474

Up $79,925 (+73%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$39,197

Down $56,739 (-323%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $68,838Liabilities 2023: $6,390Net Assets 2023: $62,4482023Assets 2024: $33,370Liabilities 2024: $10,119Net Assets 2024: $23,2512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$33,370
Liabilities$10,119
Net Assets$23,251
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $127,091Expenses 2023: $109,549Net Income 2023: $17,5422023Revenue 2024: $150,277Expenses 2024: $189,474Net Income 2024: -$39,1972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$150,277
Expenses$189,474
Net Income-$39,197
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,370
Liabilities
$10,119
Net assets
$23,251
Revenue
$150,277
Expenses
$189,474
Net income
-$39,197
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.10$0.23$1.50$1.89$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.06$0.62$1.27$1.10$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$150,277
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocate for social justice and human dignity through writing, speaking, public education, and legal advocacy.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We supported social justice and philanthropic groups through consulting, training, and facilitation focused on care-centered culture, participatory governance, and leadership transitions.-$165,543
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Niloufar KhonsariExecutive DirectorFT$85,000$18,559$103,559
Leah Chen PriceSecretary-$0--
Michelle GaudetTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bala Rising
EIN
85-4255354
Phone
5108597339
Address
1474 University Ave STE185, Berkeley, CA 94702

Signing Officer

Name
Niloufar Khonsari
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Malvoso CPA
Address
360 Grand Ave408, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Shelby Malvoso
Phone
5104736240
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $4116”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $5264”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $4552”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $22000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $6390 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $10119”

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