OBELUS INC

EIN: 922954169 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$334,729
Total Expenses
$742,142
Total Assets
$349,416
Net Assets
$315,457
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Clara Collier
Phone
3103671387
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OBELUS INC, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $335K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $742K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 122% operating deficit.

Mission

Obelus Inc. publishes Asterisk Magazine, a quarterly magazine covering science, emerging technologies, economics, politics, culture, global health, and threats to human development and flourishing.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $305,659
Program Service Revenue $28,819
Investment Income $251
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $334,729

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $341,861
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $668,573
Other Expenses $400,281
TOTAL EXPENSES $742,142

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $334,729 $1,267,723 -0.7%
Expenses $742,142 $542,823 +0.4%
Net Income $-407,413 $724,900 -1.6%
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
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$128,399
Total Directors
4
$246,653
Key Employees
2
$246,653
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Clara Collier Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary 40
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$128,399 $0 $128,399
Jacob Copeland Eaton Director 40
Director Key Emp
$118,254 $0 $118,254
DYLAN MATTHEW Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH MORRISON Director 1
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
2025 $334,729 $742,142 $349,416 $-407,413
2024 No data No data No data No data
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