GEARBOX INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN: 611788988 501(c)(3)

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$205,000
Total Expenses
$236,793
Total Assets
$21,663
Net Assets
$10,061
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
PAUL BIRKELO
Phone
6174127310
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

GEARBOX INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $205K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 114% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $237K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT & FACILITATE CREATION & OPERATION OF "MAKERSPACES" IN DEVELOPING REGIONS OF THE WORLD.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $205,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $205,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $93,049
Salaries & Benefits $63,453
Fundraising Expenses $17,885
Program Expenses $154,292
Other Expenses $80,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $236,793

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $205,000 $95,690 +1.1%
Expenses $236,793 $86,447 +1.7%
Net Income $-31,793 $9,243 -4.4%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

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
$52,552
Total Directors
6
$52,552
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL BIRKELO PRESIDENT, EXEC. DIR. , AND SEC. 50.00
Officer Director
$52,552 $0 $52,552
ERIK HERSMAN CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE GAGE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIAH MUGAMBI DIRECTOR - UNTIL 06/2018 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMEKA OKAFOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2018 $205,000 $236,793 $21,663 $-31,793
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