We Were There Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
833562449
IRS 990-EZ coverage
2019–2024
Forms available
Form 990-EZ 2024
Location
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Phone
3238044564
Rating
82
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Lesbian, Gay Rights

Reported finances

Revenue
$5,200
Expenses
$5,949
Assets
$2,422

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

3 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • MICHAEL SELIGMAN (PRESIDENT)
  • CRAIG OLSEN (PRESIDENT/SE)

People named in this filing

  • MICHAEL SELIGMAN (PRESIDENT)
  • JENNIFER TIEXIERA (CHIEF FINANC)
  • CRAIG OLSEN (PRESIDENT/SE)

Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

We were there inc. Advances the cause of the lgbtq history through multi- platform storytelling, including supporting the production and distribution of feature films, docuemntaries, tv programs, podcasts, online meida and archival resources with the goal of eductating the lgbtq youth and the lgbtq community at large.

What it reported doing in 2024

We were there, inc. Is supporting the production and distribution of documentary films that take an in-depth look at the lives of lgbtq. The organization aims to provide free viewings and lectures about the history of the lbgtq pioneers in the films at schools and universities around the country. The goal is to enlighten and empower lgbtq youth through a deeper understanding of their shared cultural history. Studies have shown that coonecting at-risk lgbtq youth to their history helps them lead more integrated lives and gives them a sense of community and belonging.

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 100% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Grant intermediary. The nonprofit sent 100% of its reported program spending out as grants.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Program spending has declined or grown slowly and revenue has declined or grown slowly.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 96
  • Transparency & Controls: 82
  • Sustainability: 27
  • Growth: 0

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 89.5%; rating input score 89

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -14.4%; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.41; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
  • Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: -18.6% per year; rating input score 0; 19th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: -30.1% per year; rating input score 0; 10th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: -71% per year; rating input score 0; 2nd percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 89.5% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: Filed governance answers
  • Accomplishments: 2 filed program accomplishments · $5K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 3 people listed
  • Consistency: 7 of 7 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 2 filed schedules
  • Filing history: 5 filing years from 2019 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Growth: Program expense growth scored 0/100.
  • High — Growth: Revenue growth scored 0/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 27/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 26/100.
  • High — Growth: Asset growth scored 0/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 56/100.