GEEKS WITHOUT FRONTIERS

EIN: 474976101 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$1,525,612
Total Expenses
$2,066,562
Total Assets
$225,636
Net Assets
$-921,603
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MICHAEL POTTER
Phone
3109908803
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GEEKS WITHOUT FRONTIERS, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

GEEKS' VISION AND MISSION IS TO BRING THE BENEFITS OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO THE ESTIMATED 3.5 BILLION PEOPLE WHO REMAIN UNCONNECTED TO HELP CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND ACHIEVE THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, INCLUDING IMPROVED STANDARDS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $125,203
Program Service Revenue $1,400,409
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,525,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,708
Salaries & Benefits $990,106
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,919,317
Other Expenses $1,064,748
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,066,562

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,525,612 $1,250,739 +0.2%
Expenses $2,066,562 $1,975,482 +0.0%
Net Income $-540,950 $-724,743 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$497,916
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
1
$195,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL POTTER TRUSTEE 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MORRIS TRUSTEE 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIELS ZIBRANDTSEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM D HARTSHORN CEO (JAN - SEPT) 45.00
Officer
$160,000 $26,667 $186,667
DANIEL GUTWEIN CEO (OCT-DEC) 70.00
Officer
$60,000 $6,249 $66,249
KEVIN SCHWARTZ COO 50.00
Officer
$210,000 $35,000 $245,000
ERIN BOWN-ANDERSON DIRECTOR 50.00
Key Emp
$165,000 $30,000 $195,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,525,612 $2,066,562 $225,636 $-540,950
2023 $1,320,752 $2,068,208 $979,600 $-747,456
2022 $1,769,552 $2,163,514 $1,594,119 $-393,962
2021 $1,506,929 $1,310,137 $1,977,062 $196,792
2020 $592,601 $448,458 $810,603 $144,143
2019 $660,515 $507,382 $622,860 $153,133
2018 $252,397 $256,419 $469,727 $-4,022
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