Civic Intelligence

Project Canary Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-2861910

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

1200 17th Street 26th FloorDenver, CO 80202

(415) 944-8215

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.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

88th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 88% 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

33rd percentile

-8.8%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

260%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$2,282

Down $219 (-8.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,282

Up $16,000 (+117%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $16,219 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$36,000

Up $26,000 (+260%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$20,000

Down $3,718 (-16%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$16,000

Up $29,718 (+217%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20K$10K$0-$10K-$20KAssets 2022: $2,501Liabilities 2022: $16,219Net Assets 2022: -$13,7182022Assets 2023: $2,282Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,2822023Assets 2024: $2,282Net Assets 2024: $2,2822024Assets 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$2,282
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,282

Operations Trend

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2022: $10,000Expenses 2022: $23,718Net Income 2022: -$13,7182022Revenue 2023: $36,000Expenses 2023: $20,000Net Income 2023: $16,0002023Expenses 2025: $2,2822025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$36,000
Expenses$20,000
Net Income$16,000
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$36,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The project canary foundation is dedicated to plugging abandoned oil and gas wells to make a measurable impact on the course of climate change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,501$2,282▼ $219
Total Assets$2,501$2,282▼ $219
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,219--
Total Liabilities$16,219$0▼ $16,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-13,718$2,282▲ $16,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-13,718$2,282▲ $16,000
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,501$2,282▼ $219
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris RomerPresident
Will FoilesSecretary
Tim RomerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$36,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$36,000
Change in Net Assets
$16,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$20,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$20,000--$20,000
Total Functional Expenses$20,000$0$0$20,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The taxpayer's accounting firm forwarded the form 990 to the managing director. The managing director reviewed the form 990 and discussed any material items with the board.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of time set forth in sec. 6104(d).

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Canary Foundation
EIN
88-2861910
Phone
4159448215
Address
1200 17TH STREET 26TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80202

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Romer
Title
President
Phone
8778295500
Signed
2024-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Romer
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Burkland Associates LLC
Address
548 MARKET ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Preparer
Fnu Shazia Tabasum Ea
Phone
4156515319
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