GROUNDSCOUT

EIN: 811422791 501(c)(3) International Affairs

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$40,203
Total Expenses
$44,286
Total Assets
$33,210
Net Assets
$10,081
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
CHRIS ENGELS
Phone
8047671280
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

GROUNDSCOUT, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 302% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $44K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF GROUNDSCOUT IS TO PROMOTE THE RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW. GROUNDSCOUT WILL PARTNER WITH VARIOUS NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE COUNTER-TERRORISM AND PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM SERVICES, AS WELL AS LOCATE AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $34,381 Revenue: $0

GROUNDSCOUT PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM AND PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TO LOCATE AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES...

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GROUNDSCOUT PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM AND PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TO LOCATE AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY. GROUNDSCOUT PERSONNEL CONDUCT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS TO LOCATE AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE OF WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, WHICH EVIDENCE MAY BE USED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO PROSECUTE SUCH CRIMES. THE FUNDING CYCLE FOR PRIOR YEAR PROJECTS HAS ENDED.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,203
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $40,203

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $34,381
Other Expenses $44,286
TOTAL EXPENSES $44,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $40,203 $10,000 +3.0%
Expenses $44,286 $9,342 +3.7%
Net Income $-4,083 $658 -7.2%
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
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
4
$27,488
Total Directors
4
$27,488
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS ENGELS PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 7.00
Officer Director
$19,988 $0 $19,988
DR WILLIAM H WILEY SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NERMA JELACIC DIRECTOR 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIA KOSKOVA DIRECTOR 7.00
Officer Director
$7,500 $0 $7,500
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 No data No data No data No data
2020 $40,203 $44,286 $33,210 $-4,083
2018 $207,761 $237,534 $24,626 $-29,773
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