Civic Intelligence

The Equity Engine

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-3465094

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 24, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.EQUITYENGINE.ORG
2355 Westwood BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90064

(310) 902-4567

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

20th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-41%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$42,478

Down $29,020 (-41%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$33,478

Down $29,020 (-46%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$9,000

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$152,036

Up $38,991 (+34%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$181,056

Up $126,607 (+233%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$29,020

Down $87,616 (-150%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $71,498Liabilities 2022: $9,000Net Assets 2022: $62,4982022Assets 2023: $42,478Liabilities 2023: $9,000Net Assets 2023: $33,4782023Assets 2024: $5,460Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $5,4602024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$42,478
Liabilities$9,000
Net Assets$33,478
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $113,045Expenses 2022: $54,449Net Income 2022: $58,5962022Revenue 2023: $152,036Expenses 2023: $181,056Net Income 2023: -$29,0202023Revenue 2024: $255,000Expenses 2024: $252,276Net Income 2024: $2,7242024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$152,036
Expenses$181,056
Net Income-$29,020
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 24, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$152,036
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The equity engine provides essential leadership, mentorship and social justice education to underserved communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WE GIVE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AS WELL AS IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS WORKING TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES.$0$0
WE INVEST IN NETWORKING, CONNECTIONS, AND ADVICE FOR WOMEN OF COLOR WITH GREAT IDEAS, PRODUCTS, AND PROJECTS--ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. WE HELP TO SEE IDEAS COME TO LIFE.$0$0
WE SUPPORT FELLOWSHIPS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING LEADERS AT ALL STAGES IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIFE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP, COACHING, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SAFIYA NOBLEPresident-$0--
TRANINE CHISOMDirector-$0--
VEDA RAMSAYDirector-$0--
KARLA BELLGeneral Counsel-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Equity Engine
EIN
87-3465094
Phone
3109024567
Address
2355 WESTWOOD BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064

Signing Officer

Name
Karla Bell
Title
General Counsel
Phone
3109024567
Signed
2025-02-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Smith Mandel & Associates Llp
Address
333 N GLENOAKS BLVD SUITE 201, BURBANK, CA 91502
Preparer
Steven J Mandel
Phone
8185564000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Description: bank fees. Amount: 90.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: loan from officers. Beg. Of year amount: 9,000. End of year amount: 9,000.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$42,478
Liabilities
$9,000
Net assets
$33,478
Revenue
$152,036
Expenses
$181,056
Net income
-$29,020
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$2.55$2.52$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.09$0.33$1.52$1.81$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.09$0.62$1.13$0.54$0.59