Operation Underground Railroad Inc
- Assets
- $68.1m
- Revenue
- $47.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 134
- Location
- Anaheim, CA
- Founding
- 03/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 46-3614979
Organization Overview
Operation Underground Railroad Inc is located in Anaheim, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Operation Underground Railroad Inc employed 134 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Underground Railroad Inc 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 12/2020, Operation Underground Railroad Inc generated $47.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 21.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Operation Underground Railroad Inc has awarded 95 individual grants totaling $8,600,394. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SHINE A LIGHT WORLDWIDE ON THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING, AND IN SO DOING RESCUE MORE CHILDREN FROM SLAVERY AND ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE CHILDREN. WHILE OUR FOCUS REMAINS ON CHILDREN, WE ASSIST SURVIVORS OF ALL AGES TO BRING THEM SAFETY AND HEALING. WE PLACE SURVIVORS ON A PATH TO RECOVERY BY PARTNERING WITH VETTED AFTERCARE PROVIDERS OR BY PLACING THEM WITH FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO SHINE A LIGHT WORLDWIDE ON THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING, AND IN SO DOING RESCUE MORE CHILDREN FROM SLAVERY AND ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE CHILDREN. WHILE OUR FOCUS REMAINS ON CHILDREN, WE ASSIST SURVIVORS OF ALL AGES TO BRING THEM SAFETY AND HEALING. WE PLACE SURVIVORS ON A PATH TO RECOVERY BY PARTNERING WITH VETTED AFTERCARE PROVIDERS OR BY PLACING THEM WITH FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Ballard Founder/president | Trustee | 40 | $335,500 |
Brad Damon Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $297,467 |
Simon Brewer Chief Financial Officer/chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $246,750 |
Jerry Gowen Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $232,500 | |
Matthew Osborne Director Of Global Operations | 40 | $208,486 | |
Jessica Mass Chief Aftercare Officer | 40 | $161,064 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Law Firm Legal | 12/30/21 | $661,400 |
Law Firm Employment Counseling - Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $507,782 |
Law Firm Legal | 12/30/21 | $447,737 |
Aerial Recovery Group Operations | 12/30/21 | $198,813 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,943,117 |
| Investment income | $528,763 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,607 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $59,450 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $47,549,013 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,801 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $628,543 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,058,746 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,045,206 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $330,362 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,083 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $813,647 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $90,604 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $126,475 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,966,374 |
| Advertising and promotion | $152,128 |
| Office expenses | $350,369 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $444,993 |
| Travel | $660,051 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $139,843 |
| Insurance | $118,596 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,559,174 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,201,892 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,857 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $684,974 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $217,945 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $425,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $50,998,603 |
| Intangible assets | $27,028 |
| Other assets | $5,945 |
| Total assets | $68,076,312 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $645,469 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $21,862 |
| Total liabilities | $667,331 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $67,408,981 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Underground Railroad Inc has awarded $5,534,488 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
North Logan, UT PURPOSE: ADOPTION EXPENSES | $1,000,000 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: TRANSITION CENTER | $850,000 |
Providence, UT PURPOSE: HAITI RESCUE AND ORPHANAGE SUPPORT | $510,000 |
Pine Mountain, GA PURPOSE: ADOPTION EXPENSES | $473,000 |
Claymont, DE PURPOSE: ADOPTION EXPENSES | $386,500 |
Seminole, FL PURPOSE: AFTERCARE SUPPORT | $270,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Operation Underground Railroad Inc has recieved totaling $3,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vard Hunt Family Foundation Inc Hermosa Beach, CA PURPOSE: PROTECTION OF YOUTH FROM SEX TRAFFICING | $2,500 |
Tade Hartsuff Thomas Foundation Lincoln, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oakland Museum Of California Oakland, CA | $69,568,610 | $21,712,450 |
Uss Midway Museum San Diego, CA | $89,557,357 | $9,957,373 |
Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Los Angeles, CA | $1,047,180,873 | $200,315,657 |
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | $166,967,307 | $47,583,205 |
Operation Underground Railroad Inc Anaheim, CA | $68,076,312 | $47,549,013 |
Discovery Science Center Of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | $60,809,996 | $26,194,294 |
Grammy Museum Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $19,726,049 | $9,757,476 |
Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | $64,155,556 | $8,326,332 |
Mingei International Inc San Diego, CA | $66,923,986 | $7,226,145 |
Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | $36,442,009 | $14,120,125 |
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding, CA | $48,250,618 | $8,223,185 |
Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | $40,212,131 | $11,070,079 |