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Metabrainz Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$423k (2023)

Expenses
$465k (2023)

Total Assets
$416k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$423,273
Expenses
$465,203
Net Income
-$41,930
Net Assets
$415,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,850
24.1%
Program Services $319,881
75.6%
Investment Income $3,646
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$2,104
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,273
25.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $415,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $120,273 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Tamargo De Eguren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ledieu (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$442,246
Expenses
$465,187
Net Income
-$22,941
Net Assets
$457,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,766
32.3%
Program Services $309,413
70.0%
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$9,968
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,169
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $457,483
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $457,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $120,169 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Tamargo De Eguren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ledieu (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$513,720
Expenses
$425,121
Net Income
$88,599
Net Assets
$480,424
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,802
29.7%
Program Services $359,990
70.1%
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $883
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,138
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $480,424
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $480,424
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $97,138 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Tamargo De Eguren (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ledieu (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$389,409
Expenses
$404,309
Net Income
-$14,900
Net Assets
$391,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,704
22.0%
Program Services $304,036
78.1%
Investment Income $136
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$467
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,716
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $391,825
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $391,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $94,716 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederik Olesen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ledieu (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$427,565
Expenses
$377,962
Net Income
$49,603
Net Assets
$406,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,894
29.0%
Program Services $303,767
71.0%
Investment Income $129
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$225
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,880
24.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $406,725
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $406,725
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $92,880 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederik Olesen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Ledieu (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$512,979
Expenses
$375,843
Net Income
$137,136
Net Assets
$357,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,391
25.8%
Program Services $377,842
73.7%
Investment Income $104
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,642
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,714
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $357,122
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $357,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Exec Director) $90,714 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederik Olesen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,398
Expenses
$319,235
Net Income
$73,163
Net Assets
$219,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $376,164
95.9%
Program Services $15,164
3.9%
Investment Income $63
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,007
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,418
25.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,986
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $219,986
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Executive Direct) $82,418 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederik Olesen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sophie Goosens Jan 01 June 13 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$322,899
Expenses
$304,186
Net Income
$18,713
Net Assets
$146,823
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,893
92.6%
Program Services $25,392
7.9%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,439
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,603
26.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,823
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $146,823
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Executive Direct) $80,603 $0 $0
Carol Smith Jan 1 May 17 (Director/Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christina Smith Feb 4 Sep 15 (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Frederik Olesen As Of Sep 15 (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sophie Goosens (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,800
Expenses
$240,103
Net Income
-$9,303
Net Assets
$128,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,791
40.2%
Program Services $139,708
60.5%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,756
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,500
33.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Executive Direct) $79,500 $0 $0
Carol Smith (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rassami Hok Ljungberg Start Feb 11 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Zisk Until Feb 11 (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,055
Expenses
$225,890
Net Income
$31,165
Net Assets
$137,413
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,570
25.1%
Program Services $192,424
74.9%
Investment Income $61
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,999
35.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,413
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $137,413
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Executive Direct) $79,999 $0 $0
Carol Smith (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Zisk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,588
Expenses
$248,157
Net Income
$34,431
Net Assets
$106,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,736
31.0%
Program Services $200,170
70.8%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5,373
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,574
30.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,248
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $106,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Kaye (President/Executive Direct) $28,688 $0 $45,886
Carol Smith (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cory Doctorow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Zisk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Hawn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ashton Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Bennun (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,080
Expenses
$242,039
Net Income
-$35,959
Net Assets
$71,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,541
44.4%
Program Services $114,455
55.5%
Investment Income $84
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,817
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,817

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,723
Expenses
$221,951
Net Income
$22,772
Net Assets
$107,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,867
49.8%
Program Services $122,565
50.1%
Investment Income $291
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,776
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $107,776

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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