Unlikely Collaborators Inc
- Assets
- $100.4m
- Revenue
- $55.8m
- Investments
- $100.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- West Hollywood, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-0928669
Organization Overview
Unlikely Collaborators Inc is located in West Hollywood, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unlikely Collaborators Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Unlikely Collaborators Inc generated $55.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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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HELPING PEOPLE UNTANGLE THE STORIES HOLDING THEM BACK THROUGH FOUR PERCEPTION BOX PATHWAYS: EXPERIENCES, STORYTELLING, IMPACT AND INVESTMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING PERCEPTION BOX CONTENT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PUBLIC WITH FREELY AVAILABLE VIDEOS, PODCASTS, ARTICLES, EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES, WORKBOOKS, AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO DEEPEN SELF-AWARENESS. THESE RESOURCES REVEAL HOW PERSONAL PERCEPTIONS SHAPE REALITY AND INFLUENCE RELATIONSHIPS, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE, CHALLENGE, AND EXPAND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD.
UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE UNTANGLE THE STORIES HOLDING US BACK THROUGH FOUR DIFFERENT PERCEPTION BOX-EXPANDING PATHWAYS: EXPERIENCES, STORYTELLING, IMPACT, AND INVESTMENTS.
WE SUPPORT MISSION ALIGNED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING SERVICES, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF GATHERINGS-FROM CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS TO WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. OUR OFFERINGS CAN INCLUDE FINANCIAL BACKING, LOGISTICAL SERVICES, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS PROMOTIONAL & MARKETING SUPPORT TO EMPOWER THEM TO BROADEN THEIR REACH, SHARE KNOWLEDGE, AND ENHANCE THEIR IMPACT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director/treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director/chair | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Freethink Media Inc Educational Content | 12/30/23 | $2,652,286 |
Butters Media Llc (Dba Pod People) Educational Content | 12/30/23 | $107,995 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,000,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,000,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $848,381 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$50,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,798,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,250,537 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,570 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,485 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $376,748 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $458 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $500 |
| 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 | $5,139,507 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $411,946 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $99,968,420 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $100,380,366 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,539 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $119,539 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $100,260,827 |
| 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 | $100,380,366 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unlikely Collaborators Inc has awarded $1,250,537 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINDSHIFT RECOVERY INC PURPOSE: Support the development of a national addiction recovery community, programs to bring the Mindshift method to recovery residences and similar environments to help people break out of existing habits and modes of thinking into wider, more expansive perspectives, and eventually can create societal change. | $125,000 |
FIRESIDE PROJECT INC PURPOSE: Support the growth of the psychedelic hotline to increase free integration support, help more people avoid emergency services and avoid physical or emotional harms by training 400 volunteers over the next two years. That training, followed by a year of service, is inherently Perception Box-expanding by teaching people the limits of their own world views and systems of thinking and cultivating a sense of humility and service. | $100,000 |
KALW PUBLIC MEDIA INC PURPOSE: A project that will spark, empower, and guide a series of projects featuring the pairing of unlikely collaborators to unlock new perspectives. | $317,204 |
SEARCH INSIDE YOURSELF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Support programs, tools, and content on mindfulness-based emotional intelligence, empathy, compassion, resilience, and leadership, promoting sustainable well-being, motivation, and high performance for teams, organizations and individuals. | $333,333 |
STORYVILLE CENTER FOR THE SPOKEN WORD INC DBA THE MOTH PURPOSE: Promote understanding and connection through the art and craft of storytelling, and to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience because Moth stories like, Perception Boxes, honor a broad range of experiences and enable us to see and be seen, to forge deeper connections with others, and to feel a shared sense of humanity. | $250,000 |
THE PEACE STUDIO INC PURPOSE: Support the launch of the "Artist as a Catalyst" program in Los Angeles, investing in emerging artistic leaders to harness their creative potential, overcome self-doubt, and maximize their impact on their community and the world. | $75,000 |