Civic Intelligence

The Gorilla Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 94-2386151

Jun 01, 2022 to May 31, 2023 • Filed on Apr 14, 2024

Organization Profilewww.koko.org

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PO Box 620530Woodside, CA 94062

(650) 216-6450

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

8th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$83,200

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-3.0%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-89%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,737,605

Down $211,057 (-3.0%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$6,668,476

Down $264,286 (-3.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$69,129

Up $53,229 (+335%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$529,945

Down $4,447,233 (-89%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$771,728

Up $318,168 (+70%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$241,783

Down $4,765,401 (-105%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd 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

2023

Assets$6,737,605
Liabilities$69,129
Net Assets$6,668,476
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st 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

2023

Revenue$529,945
Expenses$771,728
Net Income-$241,783
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
Signed
Apr 14, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$830,347
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$3,681,078-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,412,086$1,319,310▼ $92,776
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$47,872$1,215,231▲ $1,167,359
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,160,560$177,126▼ $4,983,434
Investments Other Securities$85,945$68,698▼ $17,247
Receivables From Officers Etc-$34,282-
Inventories for Sale or Use$22,163$23,319▲ $1,156
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$789-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$303$0▼ $303
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$6,948,662$6,737,605▼ $211,057
Other Assets Total$219,733$217,772▼ $1,961
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,900$69,129▲ $53,229
Total Liabilities$15,900$69,129▲ $53,229
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,714,029$6,451,704▼ $262,325
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$218,733$216,772▼ $1,961
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,932,762$6,668,476▼ $264,286
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,948,662$6,737,605▼ $211,057

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,170,321$1,049,669$2,219,990
Land$125,000-$125,000
Equipment$12,406$97,043$109,449
Buildings$11,583$24,755$36,338
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christa NunesCSOFT$83,200-$83,200
Gary StanleyCOOFT-$844$844
Francine PattersonPresident & CEOPT-$844$844

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RutanDirector
Jeanne GardnerDirector
Kerry HoganDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
ArcTouchcomdesign & develop apps360 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107$207,680
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$520,087
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,858
Other Revenue
$6,000
All Other Contributions
$520,087
Change in Net Assets
$-241,783

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$529,945
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$247,531
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$777,476
Total Revenue per Form 990
$529,945
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$579,584
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$192,144
Total Fundraising Expense$38,588
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$109,410$20,515$6,838$136,763
Office Expenses$83,110$15,584$5,195$103,889
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,944$12,691$253$84,888
Depreciation Depletion$66,144$12,402$4,134$82,680
Other Salaries and Wages$34,782$7,302$6,594$48,678
Other Employee Benefits$37,780$7,102$2,185$47,067
Fees for Services Accounting$16,978$3,183$1,061$21,222
Payroll Taxes$9,208$1,727$576$11,511
Other Expenses$8,411$1,577$526$10,514
Fees for Services Other$7,001$1,313$437$8,751
Insurance$6,433$1,205$402$8,040
Travel$3,335$626$209$4,170
Advertising$2,415$453$151$3,019
Total Functional Expenses$617,380$115,760$38,588$771,728

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,014,029
Expenses per Audited Statements$771,728
Total Expenses per Form 990$771,728
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$242,301
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 Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$34,282-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$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
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 8B

“THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE Governing Body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The draft 990 will be emailed to all Board members, and the finance committee members will be asked to provide written feedback (questions/suggestions) by the time needed by the auditor.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The CEOs salary was approved by written consent vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“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
PO Box 620530, Woodside, CA 94062

Signing Officer

Name
Francine Patterson
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2024-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Francine Patterson
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Iryna AC
Address
1000 Broadway Ste 200-C, Oakland, CA 94607
Preparer
Iryna Oreshkova CPA
Phone
5104679506
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Conservation: (Projects KokoArc, KokoCares and KokoKids)We finally completed the first release of the Koko Signs app, in partnership with ArcTouch.comAll 4 of our 4 mission-level Projects (KokoArc, KokoApp, KokoKids and KokoCares) are directed toward achieving conservation through communication (our stated mission). They do this by increasing interspecies empathy. In order to save a species, people need to care about it. Thus approximately 25% of each of our Projects are allocated to Conservation. The Project that is most directly connected with gorilla conservation is KokoKids, in which we are reaching out to students worldwide, and to teachers in gorilla habitat countries, to develop conservation curricula that inform and inspire students to ensure that gorillas are no longer critically endangered and that we continue to learn from them, directly, through interspecies communication.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“TGF is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income tax on income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state franchise tax under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701 (d). However, income from activities not directly related to its tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for year ended May 31, 2023. TGF adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Tax guidance FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Accordingly, TGF recognizes the effect of income tax positions only when those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. TGF believes the adoption of this guidance had no material impact on the TGFs financial statements.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Inventory Sales, Net $5966”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Inventory Sales, Net $5966”

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,737,605
Liabilities
$69,129
Net assets
$6,668,476
Revenue
$529,945
Expenses
$771,728
Net income
-$241,783
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