Civic Intelligence

Bramble Center for Informal Research Inc.

EIN 99-4590649 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

to research and develop a culture centered on wholesomeness by facilitating collaborations that explore and promote healthy group dynamics, authentic communication, and mutual understanding across diverse perspectives.

501 W Broadway Ste 1540San Diego, CA 92101

bramblecenter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

93rd percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$3,120

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$51,920

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$51,920

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

$80,000

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Expenses

$28,080

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Net Income

$51,920

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $51,920Net Assets 2024: $51,9202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$51,920
Liabilities-
Net Assets$51,920
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $80,000Expenses 2024: $28,080Net Income 2024: $51,9202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$80,000
Expenses$28,080
Net Income$51,920
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$51,920
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$51,920
Revenue
$80,000
Expenses
$28,080
Net income
$51,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$51.9$51.9$80.0$28.1$51.9
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 26, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$80,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

to research and develop a culture centered on wholesomeness by facilitating collaborations that explore and promote healthy group dynamics, authentic communication, and mutual understanding across diverse perspectives.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization only recently incorporated in July 2024. Key activities during the reporting period included completing legal formation, obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and fulfilling state compliance registration requirements. Additionally, the organization initiated its programmatic activities by conducting early-stage retreat experiments as part of its internal research and development efforts.-$28,080
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Malcolm OceanSecretary-$3,120-$3,120
Peter MichaudPresident-$3,120-$3,120
John SteidleyTreasurer-$3,120-$3,120
David YuDirector-$0--
Jordan AllenDirector-$0--
Nick TarletonDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bramble Center for Informal Research
EIN
99-4590649
Phone
6282358298
Address
501 W Broadway Ste 1540, San Diego, CA 92101

Signing Officer

Name
Malcolm Ocean
Title
Secretary
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Tovella Dowling PC
Address
501 W Broadway Ste 1540, San Diego, CA 92101
Preparer
Julie U Nguyen Esq
Phone
6199309332
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