Knoble Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (I70) the organization is classified as: Protection Against Abuse, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knoble 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 12/2023, Knoble Inc generated $693.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $683.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS WITH A PASSION FOR PROTECTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IMPACTED BY HUMAN CRIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING: IN 2023, THE KNOBLE LAUNCHED IMPACTFUL HUMAN TRAFFICKING INITIATIVES, NOTABLY OPERATION US OPEN AND THE SUPER BOWL 2023 EFFORTS, IN COLLABORATION WITH HOMELAND SECURITY. OPERATION US OPEN ENGAGED 28 INDIVIDUALS FROM 26 ORGANIZATIONS, WHILE THE SUPER BOWL INITIATIVE INVOLVED 28 ORGANIZATIONS AND DETECTED 348 SUSPECT TRANSACTIONS WITH 43 REFERRALS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO HUMAN TRAFFICKING ROUNDTABLES, ONE OF WHICH ATTRACTED 260 REGISTRANTS AND 156 ATTENDEES, FOSTERING CRUCIAL DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. THESE INITIATIVES EXEMPLIFY THE KNOBLE'S DEDICATION TO COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH ENHANCED COOPERATION AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.
SCAMS: IN 2023, THE KNOBLE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN TACKLING FINANCIAL SCAMS THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED A MICROLEARNING MODULE FOCUSED ON GIFT CARD SCAMS, DOWNLOADED BY 40 INDIVIDUALS AND SUPPORTED BY 20 RETAILERS, ENHANCING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED THE SCAM DEFINITIONS AND TYPOLOGIES RESOURCE IN COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS LIKE KEN PALLA AND MISSION OMEGA, RESULTING IN OVER 220 DOWNLOADS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED TWO INSIGHTFUL ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS: ONE ON MARKETPLACE SCAMS AND ANOTHER ON ROMANCE AND RELATIONSHIP SCAMS, WITH THE LATTER ATTRACTING 461 REGISTRANTS, MARKING THE HIGHEST ENGAGEMENT TO DATE. THESE EFFORTS, COUPLED WITH CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVES FEATURING INFOGRAPHICS AND VIDEOS ON SCAM WARNING SIGNS, HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY BOLSTERED THE ORGANIZATION?S CAPABILITY TO COMBAT SCAMS AND PROTECT VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS.
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CSE): IN 2023, THE KNOBLE MADE SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CSE) THROUGH SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY KICKED OFF PHASE 2 OF PROJECT UMBRA, INVOLVING OVER 40 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 8 OF THE TOP 10 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BY ASSET SIZE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEVELOPED THE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATIONS INVESTIGATIONS TRAINING GUIDE TO HELP BANK INVESTIGATORS IDENTIFY TRANSACTIONAL INDICATORS OF CSE. THIS COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AIMS TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO COMBAT CSE MORE EFFECTIVELY. FURTHERMORE, A VIRTUAL LIVE TRAINING HELD ON DECEMBER 6TH ATTRACTED 175 ATTENDEES FROM 21 DIFFERENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THESE INITIATIVES UNDERSCORE THE KNOBLE'S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION BY ENHANCING THE INVESTIGATIVE CAPABILITIES OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dave Worland Executive Director | 40 | $173,208 | |
Shawn Holtzclaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Mitchell Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Frank Mckenna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dave Excell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Wallach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $193,750 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $499,618 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $693,368 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $100 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $693,671 |
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. | $173,208 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $233,247 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,623 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $45,349 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $11,967 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,574 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $683,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,160 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $127,160 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,240 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,750 |
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 | $91,990 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,170 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $127,160 |