Liabilities / Assets
36th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Obelus Inc.
EIN 92-2954169 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA
Pub. 78 Eligible
Profile
Obelus Inc. publishes Asterisk Magazine, a quarterly magazine covering science, emerging technologies, economics, politics, culture, global health, and threats to human development and flourishing.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
91st percentile
Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
61st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$736,542
Up $736,542 from 2023
Liabilities
Up$11,642
Up $11,642 from 2023
Net Assets
Up$724,900
Up $724,900 from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,267,723
Up $1,267,723 from 2023
Expenses
Up$542,823
Up $542,823 from 2023
Net Income
Up$724,900
Up $724,900 from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $736,542
- Liabilities
- $11,642
- Net assets
- $724,900
- Revenue
- $1,267,723
- Expenses
- $542,823
- Net income
- $724,900
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 1, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $1,267,723
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Obelus Inc. publishes Asterisk Magazine, a quarterly magazine covering science, emerging technologies, economics, politics, culture, global health, and threats to human development and flourishing.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $0 | $736,542 | ▲ $736,542 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | - | - |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $0 | $736,542 | ▲ $736,542 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $11,642 | ▲ $11,642 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | - | - |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $11,642 | ▲ $11,642 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $0 | $724,900 | ▲ $724,900 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $0 | $724,900 | ▲ $724,900 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $0 | $736,542 | ▲ $736,542 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Collier | Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary | FT | $86,177 | $86,177 |
| Jacob Copeland Eaton | Managing Editor | FT | $77,953 | $77,953 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,241,829
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $13,393
- Other Revenue
- $12,501
- All Other Contributions
- $1,241,829
- Change in Net Assets
- $724,900
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $287,045 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $251,993 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $3,785 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $233,739 | - | - | $233,739 |
| Fees for Services Other | $139,780 | $24,097 | - | $163,877 |
| Advertising | $82,853 | - | - | $82,853 |
| Payroll Taxes | $16,316 | - | - | $16,316 |
| All Other Expenses | - | $13,490 | - | $13,490 |
| Occupancy | - | $13,019 | - | $13,019 |
| Information Technology | - | $6,874 | - | $6,874 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $3,785 | - | - | $3,785 |
| Office Expenses | - | $3,514 | - | $3,514 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $3,418 | - | $3,418 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $1,938 | - | - | $1,938 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $478,411 | $64,412 | $0 | $542,823 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- 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
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A
“During the tax year, Obelus Inc. operated with a small governing body and made all material decisions informally. As a result, contemporaneous written documentation of meetings or actions was not consistently maintained.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“During the tax year, Obelus Inc. operated with a small governing body and made all material decisions informally. As a result, contemporaneous written documentation of meetings or actions was not consistently maintained.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The Form was reviewed by Clara Collier - Chief Executive Officer and Director”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Obelus Inc. makes its annual Form 990 filings, and other required documents available to the public upon request. The organization's governing documents, and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request by contacting the organization via its official communication channels.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Obelus Inc
- EIN
- 92-2954169
- Phone
- 3103671387
- Address
- 2150 Shattuck Ave Floor 12, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Doing Business As
- Asterisk
Signing Officer
- Name
- Clara Collier
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 3103671387
- Signed
- 2025-05-01
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Clara Collier
- Formed
- 2024
- Legal Domicile
- De
- Voting Board Members
- 1
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Obelus Inc. engaged several contractors during the tax year to support its program services and operations: Contractors (Program Delivery) - $110,897.23: Payments to writers and illustrators contracted to develop articles and visual materials for Asterisk Magazine as part of the organization's educational mission. Other Contractors - $35,882.97: Hemlock Harling Distribution Inc.: Storage and fulfillment services for physical copies of Asterisk Magazine. Marie Otsuka and Minkyoung Kim: Website development and technical services including Kirby 4 license upgrade, server migration, hosting on Opalstack, and Asterisk Magazine website updates. Consulting & Accounting - $16,097.39 (reported separately on Line 11c): Impact Ops: Entity setup support and ongoing finance and operations consulting. McKensey Smith Consulting, LLC: Development of a fundraising plan and strategic guidance in fundraising efforts.”
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Obelus Inc. generated gross receipts of $12,501 during the tax year from the sale of physical copies of Asterisk Magazine. The publication aligns directly with the organization's exempt purpose to educate the public on issues relating to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, science, global health, and human flourishing. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | During the tax year, Obelus Inc. operated with a small governing body and made all material decisions informally. As a result, contemporaneous written documentation of meetings or actions was not consistently maintained. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | During the tax year, Obelus Inc. operated with a small governing body and made all material decisions informally. As a result, contemporaneous written documentation of meetings or actions was not consistently maintained. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The Form was reviewed by Clara Collier - Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Obelus Inc. makes its annual Form 990 filings, and other required documents available to the public upon request. The organization's governing documents, and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request by contacting the organization via its official communication channels. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Obelus Inc. engaged several contractors during the tax year to support its program services and operations: Contractors (Program Delivery) - $110,897.23: Payments to writers and illustrators contracted to develop articles and visual materials for Asterisk Magazine as part of the organization's educational mission. Other Contractors - $35,882.97: Hemlock Harling Distribution Inc.: Storage and fulfillment services for physical copies of Asterisk Magazine. Marie Otsuka and Minkyoung Kim: Website development and technical services including Kirby 4 license upgrade, server migration, hosting on Opalstack, and Asterisk Magazine website updates. Consulting & Accounting - $16,097.39 (reported separately on Line 11c): Impact Ops: Entity setup support and ongoing finance and operations consulting. McKensey Smith Consulting, LLC: Development of a fundraising plan and strategic guidance in fundraising efforts. |
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