Civic Intelligence

The Gorilla Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 94-2386151

Jun 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 14, 2021

Organization Profilewww.koko.org

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17820 Skyline BlvdWoodside, CA 94062

(650) 216-6450

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

67th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

41st percentile

$23,253

Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-1.3%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,989,884

Down $25,570 (-1.3%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,988,533

Up $71,427 (+3.7%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$1,351

Down $96,997 (-99%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Down

$577,194

Down $271,456 (-32%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$491,735

Down $743,238 (-60%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$85,459

Up $471,782 (+122%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th 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: $3,436,270Liabilities 2011: $81,056Net Assets 2011: $3,355,2142011Assets 2012: $3,835,290Liabilities 2012: $40,417Net Assets 2012: $3,794,8732012Assets 2013: $3,226,657Liabilities 2013: $62,936Net Assets 2013: $3,163,7212013Assets 2014: $2,956,647Liabilities 2014: $65,139Net Assets 2014: $2,891,5082014Assets 2015: $2,851,373Liabilities 2015: $47,227Net Assets 2015: $2,804,1462015Assets 2016: $2,444,159Liabilities 2016: $53,706Net Assets 2016: $2,390,4532016Assets 2017: $2,515,960Liabilities 2017: $67,567Net Assets 2017: $2,448,3932017Assets 2018: $2,399,940Liabilities 2018: $86,055Net Assets 2018: $2,313,8852018Assets 2019: $2,015,454Liabilities 2019: $98,348Net Assets 2019: $1,917,1062019Assets 2020: $1,989,884Liabilities 2020: $1,351Net Assets 2020: $1,988,5332020Assets 2021: $2,414,146Liabilities 2021: $6,949Net Assets 2021: $2,407,1972021Assets 2022: $6,948,662Liabilities 2022: $15,900Net Assets 2022: $6,932,7622022Assets 2023: $6,737,605Liabilities 2023: $69,129Net Assets 2023: $6,668,4762023Assets 2024: $6,976,426Liabilities 2024: $31,231Net Assets 2024: $6,945,1952024Assets 2025: $5,808,086Liabilities 2025: $41,000Net Assets 2025: $5,767,0862025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,989,884
Liabilities$1,351
Net Assets$1,988,533
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,095,935Expenses 2011: $1,528,869Net Income 2011: -$432,9342011Revenue 2012: $2,025,941Expenses 2012: $1,573,767Net Income 2012: $452,1742012Revenue 2013: $1,072,945Expenses 2013: $1,714,293Net Income 2013: -$641,3482013Revenue 2014: $1,341,249Expenses 2014: $1,603,037Net Income 2014: -$261,7882014Revenue 2015: $1,578,199Expenses 2015: $1,678,666Net Income 2015: -$100,4672015Revenue 2016: $1,168,151Expenses 2016: $1,581,602Net Income 2016: -$413,4512016Revenue 2017: $1,796,606Expenses 2017: $1,738,666Net Income 2017: $57,9402017Revenue 2018: $1,238,829Expenses 2018: $1,374,471Net Income 2018: -$135,6422018Revenue 2019: $848,650Expenses 2019: $1,234,973Net Income 2019: -$386,3232019Revenue 2020: $577,194Expenses 2020: $491,735Net Income 2020: $85,4592020Revenue 2021: $784,574Expenses 2021: $379,050Net Income 2021: $405,5242021Revenue 2022: $4,977,178Expenses 2022: $453,560Net Income 2022: $4,523,6182022Revenue 2023: $529,945Expenses 2023: $771,728Net Income 2023: -$241,7832023Revenue 2024: $1,071,038Expenses 2024: $811,143Net Income 2024: $259,8952024Revenue 2025: -$339,439Expenses 2025: $1,039,572Net Income 2025: -$1,379,0112025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$577,194
Expenses$491,735
Net Income$85,459
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 14, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$586,668
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To bring interspecies communication to the public, in order to save gorillas from extinction, and inspire our children to create a sustainable future for all great apes.

To learn about gorillas by communicating with them, and apply the knowledge and empathy thus gained to advance great ape conservation and optimize their care in captivity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,554,053$1,480,823▼ $73,230
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$120,620$166,624▲ $46,004
Investments Other Securities$44,549$61,006▲ $16,457
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$46,052$39,179▼ $6,873
Inventories for Sale or Use$21,477$20,748▼ $729
Accounts Receivable$500$0▼ $500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,375$455▼ $4,920
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$2,015,454$1,989,884▼ $25,570
Other Assets Total$222,828$221,049▼ $1,779
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$98,348$1,351▼ $96,997
Total Liabilities$98,348$1,351▼ $96,997
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,695,278$1,766,705▲ $71,427
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$221,828$221,828→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,917,106$1,988,533▲ $71,427
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,015,454$1,989,884▼ $25,570

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,267,958$847,642$2,115,600
Equipment$52,268$268,110$320,378
Buildings$35,597$180,972$216,569
Land$125,000-$125,000
Other Assets Org$220,049--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$221,828---$221,828
2018$427,909--$206,081$221,828
2017$429,289--$1,380$427,909
2016$430,593$19,500-$20,804$429,289
2015$426,824$7,616-$3,847$430,593
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay41st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Penny PattersonPresidentFT$23,253$23,253
Ronald H CohnTreasurer/VPFT$23,253$23,253

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RutanDirector
Jeanne GardnerDirector
Kerry HoganDirector
Gary StanleySecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$539,066
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$11,340
Other Revenue
$26,788
All Other Contributions
$539,066
Change in Net Assets
$85,459
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$323,747
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$167,988
Total Fundraising Expense$74,709
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$91,661$11,367$6,109$109,137
Other Salaries and Wages$90,726$3,073$3,036$96,835
Depreciation Depletion$71,431$1,542$257$73,230
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,430$17,292$2,572$55,294
Fees for Services Accounting$9,178$8,521$739$18,438
Fees for Services Other$5,745$2,011$10,254$18,010
Insurance$12,075$3,116$1,488$16,679
Office Expenses$1,303$144$14,026$15,473
All Other Expenses$15,058--$15,058
Other Expenses$392$839$8,669$9,900
Other Employee Benefits$6,037$1,527$800$8,364
Payroll Taxes$6,983$284$228$7,495
Fees for Services Legal-$1,532-$1,532
Conferences and Meetings-$51$81$132
Advertising--$125$125
Total Functional Expenses$365,727$51,299$74,709$491,735
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
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and Board president before filing.”

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

“Each director signs a statement annually declaring any conflict of interest or the absence of any conflict of interest”

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

“The Gorilla Foundation makes public documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Gorilla Foundation
EIN
94-2386151
Phone
6502166450
Address
17820 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062

Signing Officer

Name
Francine G Patterson
Title
President
Signed
2021-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Francine G Patterson
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
14
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Iryna Ac
Address
1000 Broadway 200-G, Oakland, CA 94607
Preparer
Iryna Oreshkova CPA
Phone
5104679506
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Education: Development of a new web platform at Koko.org, called Kids4Koko, which is aimed at transmitting Kokos legacy to future generations, starting with todays kids. Kids4Koko teaches kids of all ages how to sign like Koko, paint like Koko and Michael, read about her unique life (as well as her companions Michael Ndume), and become Voices for Nature to help save gorillas from extinction and protect Nature s biodiversity.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Conservation: While our Education program is geared at both advancing Welfare and Conservation, there is a subset of materials that are intended primarily for distribution in Africa, where gorilla conservation is a local issue. Books and videos about gorilla Michael, who was a bushmeat orphan and lived to tell the world about his memory in sign language, fall into this category.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Education: Development of a new web platform at Koko.org, called Kids4Koko, which is aimed at transmitting Kokos legacy to future generations, starting with todays kids. Kids4Koko teaches kids of all ages how to sign like Koko, paint like Koko and Michael, read about her unique life (as well as her companions Michael Ndume), and become Voices for Nature to help save gorillas from extinction and protect Nature s biodiversity.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and Board president before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each director signs a statement annually declaring any conflict of interest or the absence of any conflict of interest
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Gorilla Foundation makes public documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,989,884
Liabilities
$1,351
Net assets
$1,988,533
Revenue
$577,194
Expenses
$491,735
Net income
$85,459
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.04$5.77$0.34$1.04$1.38
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$0.03$6.95$1.07$0.81$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.74$0.07$6.67$0.53$0.77$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.95$0.02$6.93$4.98$0.45$4.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.01$2.41$0.78$0.38$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.00$1.99$0.58$0.49$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.10$1.92$0.85$1.23$0.39
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.09$2.31$1.24$1.37$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.07$2.45$1.80$1.74$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.05$2.39$1.17$1.58$0.41
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.05$2.80$1.58$1.68$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.07$2.89$1.34$1.60$0.26
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.23$0.06$3.16$1.07$1.71$0.64
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.84$0.04$3.79$2.03$1.57$0.45
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.44$0.08$3.36$1.10$1.53$0.43