Proximity Designs is located in South Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Proximity Designs employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Proximity Designs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Proximity Designs generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE INCOME AND IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF VULNERABLE RURAL FAMILIES IN MYANMAR (BURMA). TO ENABLE SMALL FARM FAMILIES TO ACCESS AND CONTROL WATER AND INCREASE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED LOW-COST FARM EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND FARM LOANS TO POOR FAMILIES IN VILLAGES IN MYANMAR (BURMA).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James D Taylor Director/chief Executive O | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $126,759 |
Debbie Taylor Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $126,759 |
Ravi Kumar Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Manju Seal Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Minos Athanassiadis Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $200,433 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,021,789 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,222,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,102,848 |
Investment income | $4,913 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,664,547 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $253,853 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $232,394 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,754,482 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,600 |
Other employee benefits | $320,474 |
Payroll taxes | $67,373 |
Fees for services: Management | $14,618 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,284 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,974 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $66,937 |
Office expenses | $126,329 |
Information technology | $21,945 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $335,381 |
Travel | $107,382 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,772 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $187,934 |
Total functional expenses | $5,319,550 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,450,798 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,958,088 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,288,435 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100,695 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $435,438 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,590 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,679 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $9,454,827 |
Intangible assets | $21,562 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,877,112 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251,887 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $181,701 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $433,588 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,859,632 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,583,892 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,877,112 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Proximity Designs has recieved totaling $1,202,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David Weekley Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL | $400,000 |
Mulago Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: RELIEF TO THE POOR | $300,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $230,000 |
Skoll Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $160,000 |
The Skoll Fund Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
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Transfair Usa Oakland, CA | $19,057,567 | $24,006,067 |
Hope Worldwide Ltd San Diego, CA | $8,639,959 | $19,582,305 |
World Emergency Relief San Dimas, CA | $1,123,706 | $17,740,144 |
Rippleworks Inc Redwood City, CA | $1,127,548,161 | $34,942,704 |
Project Concern International San Diego, CA | $10,331,948 | $12,210,235 |
Muso Inc San Francisco, CA | $26,014,068 | $28,737,104 |
Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $14,555,876 | $8,599,014 |
Volunteers For Interamerican Development Assistance Berkeley, CA | $167,273 | $11,297,919 |
Id Insight Inc San Francisco, CA | $38,189,012 | $28,897,820 |
Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | $35,516,078 | $12,363,938 |
Peking University Education Foundation Usa San Mateo, CA | $72,899,671 | $11,690,196 |
Camfed U S A Foundation San Francisco, CA | $36,300,793 | $18,741,639 |