Civic Intelligence

Aspiration

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 91-2106274

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

Organization Profilewww.aspirationtech.org
PO Box 880264San Francisco, CA 94188

(415) 839-6456

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

54th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$119,875

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

87th percentile

43%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,385,180

Up $1,013,551 (+43%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,846,086

Up $769,548 (+37%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$539,094

Up $244,003 (+83%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,191,840

Up $1,620,266 (+45%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$4,422,292

Up $1,093,965 (+33%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$769,548

Up $526,301 (+216%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $66,294Liabilities 2011: $2,8852011Assets 2017: $2,366,527Liabilities 2017: $114,659Net Assets 2017: $2,251,8682017Assets 2018: $2,551,799Liabilities 2018: $155,115Net Assets 2018: $2,396,6842018Assets 2019: $2,037,807Liabilities 2019: $204,516Net Assets 2019: $1,833,2912019Assets 2020: $2,371,629Liabilities 2020: $295,091Net Assets 2020: $2,076,5382020Assets 2021: $3,385,180Liabilities 2021: $539,094Net Assets 2021: $2,846,0862021Assets 2022: $5,683,847Liabilities 2022: $1,062,646Net Assets 2022: $4,621,2012022Assets 2023: $6,454,301Liabilities 2023: $697,481Net Assets 2023: $5,756,8202023Assets 2024: $6,827,972Liabilities 2024: $216,155Net Assets 2024: $6,611,8172024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,385,180
Liabilities$539,094
Net Assets$2,846,086
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $440,440Expenses 2011: $393,861Net Income 2011: $46,5792011Revenue 2017: $4,175,638Expenses 2017: $2,308,277Net Income 2017: $1,867,3612017Revenue 2018: $3,068,390Expenses 2018: $2,923,574Net Income 2018: $144,8162018Revenue 2019: $1,827,027Expenses 2019: $2,413,433Net Income 2019: -$586,4062019Revenue 2020: $3,571,574Expenses 2020: $3,328,327Net Income 2020: $243,2472020Revenue 2021: $5,191,840Expenses 2021: $4,422,292Net Income 2021: $769,5482021Revenue 2022: $10,843,144Expenses 2022: $9,068,029Net Income 2022: $1,775,1152022Revenue 2023: $9,342,432Expenses 2023: $7,845,417Net Income 2023: $1,497,0152023Revenue 2024: $10,590,023Expenses 2024: $9,303,972Net Income 2024: $1,286,0512024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$5,191,840
Expenses$4,422,292
Net Income$769,548
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$5,191,840
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To train charitable nonprofits in how to select and use technology in sustainable ways that increase impact; to design and run highly collaborative nonprofit technology events, focused on knowledge sharing and development of peer support networks; and to provide advice, strategy support, tools, and resources to charitable projects and foundations to help them achieve their missions of delivering high-impact technology that can meet the needs of those working for a better world.

Aspiration helps nonprofits and foundations use software tools more effectively and sustainably.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,245,168$1,871,319▲ $626,151
Accounts Receivable$369,749$823,667▲ $453,918
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$546,113$634,238▲ $88,125
Pledges and Grants Receivable$121,000$0▼ $121,000
Inventories for Sale or Use-$36,946-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,163$7,742▼ $1,421
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,780$6,768▲ $988
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$2,371,629$3,385,180▲ $1,013,551
Other Assets Total$74,656$4,500▼ $70,156
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$145,313$438,844▲ $293,531
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$146,538--
Deferred Revenue-$100,250-
Other Liabilities$3,240--
Total Liabilities$295,091$539,094▲ $244,003
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,186,029$1,439,617▲ $253,588
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$890,509$1,406,469▲ $515,960
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,076,538$2,846,086▲ $769,548
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,371,629$3,385,180▲ $1,013,551

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,768$55,123$61,891
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Allen GunnExecutive DirectorFT$100,948$18,927$119,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Misty AvilaBoard Chair
Harlo HolmesBoard Member
Jack AponteBoard Member
Steve WrightBoard Member
Adam HydeProgram Co-Director
Aman AhujaSecretary
Camille RamaniTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Laurie MoskowitzResearch Consultant3010 Ordway Street SW, Washington, DC 20008$118,750
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,696,413
Program Service Revenue
$1,471,951
Investment Income
$7,151
Other Revenue
$16,325
All Other Contributions
$3,346,192
Change in Net Assets
$769,548

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table22$37,646Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions22$37,646-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,903,954
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$518,338
Total Fundraising Expense$55,727
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$3,238,742$660-$3,239,402
Other Salaries and Wages$186,984$81,652$36,778$305,414
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,124$32,366$14,385$119,875
Fees for Services Accounting$1,950$45,055-$47,005
Payroll Taxes$27,047$9,541$4,279$40,867
Occupancy$38,687--$38,687
Other Employee Benefits$37,463$637$285$38,385
Information Technology$35,415$371-$35,786
Advertising$12,226$13,715-$25,941
All Other Expenses$20,594$4,173-$24,767
Travel$17,626--$17,626
Pension Plan Contributions$13,162$635-$13,797
Insurance$10,639--$10,639
Fees for Services Legal$5,943$1,420-$7,363
Other Expenses$6,043$5,260-$6,043
Depreciation Depletion$4,688--$4,688
Interest-$1,171-$1,171
Conferences and Meetings$679$52-$731
Total Functional Expenses$3,803,356$563,209$55,727$4,422,292
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A draft of the Form 990 is provided for review. Needed changes are made prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The board member(s) with conflicts recuse themselves from votes on matters that could affect them or an entity they have interest in (either directly or through a family member). We also monitor conflicts of interest for staff and request that any outside employment, contracts, or clients be approved by the Executive Director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The board does an annual review of the Executive Director's performance and compensation.This includes a salary study comparing other directors of organizations of similar types and sizes. The board's decision is recorded in the meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“Form 990 is available at guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aspiration
EIN
91-2106274
Phone
4158396456
Address
PO Box 880264, San Francisco, CA 94188

Signing Officer

Name
Allen Gunn
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Allen Gunn
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Harmon Burstyn CPA
Address
1012 HACIENDA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Preparer
Harmon Burstyn
Phone
9252863522
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Our Strategic Consulting Program continued to advise nonprofit staff on a variety of technology and strategy issues, including pro bono services for underserved organizations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Our fiscal sponsorship program supported five technology projects for the public good: Collaborative Knowledge Foundation, Cabbage Tree Labs, Tahoe-LAFS, Open Referral, and our newest project, Signalboost. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: We continued to offer free and below market rate office and meeting space to nonprofits using technology for social change through our San Francisco Nonprofit Technology Center. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Through our Tech Leadership Development Program, we started a new Facilitative Leadership Cohort to foster new, emerging thought leaders. We also held our 18th annual (and second virtual) Nonprofit Software Development Summit. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: General Programs.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Our Strategic Consulting Program continued to advise nonprofit staff on a variety of technology and strategy issues, including pro bono services for underserved organizations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Our fiscal sponsorship program supported five technology projects for the public good: Collaborative Knowledge Foundation, Cabbage Tree Labs, Tahoe-LAFS, Open Referral, and our newest project, Signalboost. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: We continued to offer free and below market rate office and meeting space to nonprofits using technology for social change through our San Francisco Nonprofit Technology Center. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Through our Tech Leadership Development Program, we started a new Facilitative Leadership Cohort to foster new, emerging thought leaders. We also held our 18th annual (and second virtual) Nonprofit Software Development Summit. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: General Programs.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A draft of the Form 990 is provided for review. Needed changes are made prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board member(s) with conflicts recuse themselves from votes on matters that could affect them or an entity they have interest in (either directly or through a family member). We also monitor conflicts of interest for staff and request that any outside employment, contracts, or clients be approved by the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board does an annual review of the Executive Director's performance and compensation.This includes a salary study comparing other directors of organizations of similar types and sizes. The board's decision is recorded in the meeting minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Form 990 is available at guidestar.org.

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

Open filing
Assets
$3,385,180
Liabilities
$539,094
Net assets
$2,846,086
Revenue
$5,191,840
Expenses
$4,422,292
Net income
$769,548
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.83$0.22$6.61$10.6$9.30$1.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.45$0.70$5.76$9.34$7.85$1.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.68$1.06$4.62$10.8$9.07$1.78
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.39$0.54$2.85$5.19$4.42$0.77
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.37$0.30$2.08$3.57$3.33$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.20$1.83$1.83$2.41$0.59
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$0.16$2.40$3.07$2.92$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.11$2.25$4.18$2.31$1.87
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.44$0.39$0.05