Civic Intelligence

Cosign Studios Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 86-2245375

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 13, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.COSIGNSTUDIOS.COM
400 2nd AvenueNew York, NY 10010

(646) 418-7860

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

62nd percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

$11,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$11,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

$50,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$39,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$11,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2021: $11,000Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $11,0002021Assets 2022: $816Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $8162022

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2021

Assets$11,000
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$11,000
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $50,000Expenses 2021: $39,000Net Income 2021: $11,0002021Revenue 2022: $50,000Expenses 2022: $60,184Net Income 2022: -$10,1842022

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2021

Revenue$50,000
Expenses$39,000
Net Income$11,000
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 13, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$50,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to address the need for systemic change in the demographics and current narratives of the entertainment industry. We will create measurable impact by establishing a black creative middle class and helping to build sustainable careers for independent producers of color, thereby shifting the narrative to better reflect the diversity of our stories and human experience.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM OBJECTIVE IS TO SERVE AS AN INCUBATOR, HUB, PIPELINE AND SUSTAINED SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CREATIVE PRODUCERS OF COLOR BY PROMOTING QUALIFIED, TALENTED AND VETTED PEOPLE AND PROJECTS. DURING THIS FIRST YEAR OF ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED CONSULTANTS TO CREATE A LONG TERM BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PLAN. THE PLAN INCLUDED:- EMPLOYMENT AND SAFETY PRACTICES - LEASE/PURCHASE AND OPPORTUNITY ZONE CITY ALLIANCE - EQUITY FILM FUND STRUCTURE- OPERATIONAL BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT - GOVERNANCE AND BOARD GUIDELINES - FAIR ADMISSIONS AND POLICY PROCEDURES - IMPACT INVESTMENT/ESG ANALYSIS AND IMPACT FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTING- STRUCTURE - GOVERNANCE/COMPLIANCE - ENDOWMENT/EQUITY FUND INVESTMENT - PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP FOR REAL ESTATE MODELING - SPACE DESIGN AND FUNCTIONALITY - GUIDANCE US IN ANALYTICS AND POLICY BUILDING$0$24,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LEAH NATASHA THOMASChairPT$0--
ROBERT A MAYLORVice-Chair / Co-SecretaryPT$0--
CANDICE SANCHEZ MCFARLANESecretary-$0--
GIAN FRANCOTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cosign Studios Inc
EIN
86-2245375
Phone
6464187860
Address
400 2ND AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10010

Signing Officer

Name
Leah Natasha Thomas
Title
Chair
Phone
6464187860
Signed
2023-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Michael Wallace
Phone
2126972299
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: logo design. Amount: 3,000. Description: filing fees. Amount: 1,000. Description: website costs. Amount: 1,500. Description: administration staff expenses. Amount: 7,000. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 12,500.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$11,000
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11,000
Revenue
$50,000
Expenses
$39,000
Net income
$11,000
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$50.0$60.2$10.2
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.0$0.00$11.0$50.0$39.0$11.0