U-GO INITIATIVE

EIN: 872788480 501(c)(3) Human Services

SOLANO BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$3,147,790
Total Expenses
$1,582,954
Total Assets
$3,466,968
Net Assets
$3,450,848
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JOHN WOOD
Phone
6199954222
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

U-GO INITIATIVE, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

U-GO HELPS AMBITIOUS AND PROMISING YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,587,270
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $78,686
Other Revenue $481,834
TOTAL REVENUE $3,147,790

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,422,658
Salaries & Benefits $20,357
Fundraising Expenses $42,701
Program Expenses $1,472,054
Other Expenses $139,939
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,582,954

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,147,790 $2,542,513 +0.2%
Expenses $1,582,954 $656,501 +1.4%
Net Income $1,564,836 $1,886,012 -0.2%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
70

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
$20,357
Total Directors
8
$20,357
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN WOOD CEO 30
Officer Director
$0 $20,357 $20,357
TIM CAFLISCH TREASURER 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA HORGAN BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE SUTANTO BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANA ZOBEL DE AYALA BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS NASH BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HAPP BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCHANA PAREKH BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY POWELL CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TOM MONROE HEAD OF PROGRAMS 10
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,147,790 $1,582,954 $3,466,968 $1,564,836
2022 $2,542,513 $656,501 $1,887,331 $1,886,012
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