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School for Field Studies Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 04-2711596

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jan 10, 2023

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100 Cummings Center No 534-gBeverly, MA 01915

(978) 741-3544

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

8th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

46th percentile

$109,704

Higher top officer pay than 46% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

25th percentile

0.1%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-77%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,278,394

Up $5,853 (+0.1%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$2,957,421

Down $645,369 (-18%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$2,320,973

Up $651,222 (+39%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,036,035

Down $10,004,853 (-77%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$3,856,325

Down $6,344,924 (-62%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$820,290

Down $3,659,929 (-129%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $6,003,935Liabilities 2010: $2,713,642Net Assets 2010: $3,290,2932010Assets 2011: $6,273,559Liabilities 2011: $2,888,533Net Assets 2011: $3,385,0262011Assets 2012: $5,317,519Liabilities 2012: $2,492,976Net Assets 2012: $2,824,5432012Assets 2013: $5,330,855Liabilities 2013: $2,885,237Net Assets 2013: $2,445,6182013Assets 2014: $5,513,997Liabilities 2014: $3,325,335Net Assets 2014: $2,188,6622014Assets 2015: $4,467,810Liabilities 2015: $3,592,397Net Assets 2015: $875,4132015Assets 2016: $4,600,542Liabilities 2016: $3,609,709Net Assets 2016: $990,8332016Assets 2017: $4,520,861Liabilities 2017: $3,338,680Net Assets 2017: $1,182,1812017Assets 2018: $5,497,956Liabilities 2018: $3,982,509Net Assets 2018: $1,515,4472018Assets 2019: $5,065,183Liabilities 2019: $4,354,096Net Assets 2019: $711,0872019Assets 2020: $5,272,541Liabilities 2020: $1,669,751Net Assets 2020: $3,602,7902020Assets 2021: $5,278,394Liabilities 2021: $2,320,973Net Assets 2021: $2,957,4212021Assets 2022: $6,829,658Liabilities 2022: $4,268,451Net Assets 2022: $2,561,2072022Assets 2023: $9,791,139Liabilities 2023: $6,483,801Net Assets 2023: $3,307,3382023Assets 2024: $11,197,484Liabilities 2024: $7,866,199Net Assets 2024: $3,331,2852024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$5,278,394
Liabilities$2,320,973
Net Assets$2,957,421
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $6,255,3622010Expenses 2011: $7,599,5622011Expenses 2012: $7,973,6052012Revenue 2013: $8,452,910Expenses 2013: $8,762,761Net Income 2013: -$309,8512013Revenue 2014: $8,694,552Expenses 2014: $9,057,409Net Income 2014: -$362,8572014Revenue 2015: $8,665,537Expenses 2015: $9,827,874Net Income 2015: -$1,162,3372015Revenue 2016: $9,841,869Expenses 2016: $9,733,669Net Income 2016: $108,2002016Revenue 2017: $10,458,828Expenses 2017: $10,300,540Net Income 2017: $158,2882017Revenue 2018: $10,161,138Expenses 2018: $10,020,649Net Income 2018: $140,4892018Revenue 2019: $10,850,878Expenses 2019: $11,658,454Net Income 2019: -$807,5762019Revenue 2020: $13,040,888Expenses 2020: $10,201,249Net Income 2020: $2,839,6392020Revenue 2021: $3,036,035Expenses 2021: $3,856,325Net Income 2021: -$820,2902021Revenue 2022: $8,382,638Expenses 2022: $8,597,324Net Income 2022: -$214,6862022Revenue 2023: $13,456,830Expenses 2023: $12,771,318Net Income 2023: $685,5122023Revenue 2024: $14,110,313Expenses 2024: $14,231,185Net Income 2024: -$120,8722024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,036,035
Expenses$3,856,325
Net Income-$820,290
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jan 10, 2023
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$5,939,467
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sfs creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The sfs community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Sfs creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,286,309$1,867,081▼ $419,228
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$748,427$1,681,139▲ $932,712
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,131,616$739,184▼ $392,432
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$541,948$639,742▲ $97,794
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$240,282$106,790▼ $133,492
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$158,669$79,168▼ $79,501
Total Assets$5,272,541$5,278,394▲ $5,853
Other Assets Total$165,290$165,290→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$56,135$1,381,181▲ $1,325,046
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$742,800$795,143▲ $52,343
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$500,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$354,479$134,065▼ $220,414
Other Liabilities$16,337$10,584▼ $5,753
Total Liabilities$1,669,751$2,320,973▲ $651,222
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,756,220$1,952,232▼ $803,988
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$846,570$1,005,189▲ $158,619
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,602,790$2,957,421▼ $645,369
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,272,541$5,278,394▲ $5,853

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,286,703$1,424,835$2,711,538
Equipment$191,262$1,936,889$2,128,151
Land$389,115-$389,115
Other Land Buildings$1$259,763$259,764
Leasehold Improvements$0$55,246$55,246

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$1,290,375$3,038,650▲ $175,766$2,823,650$1,681,141
2019$1,230,963$69,711▲ $71,579$75,799$1,290,375
2018$1,400,128$138,200▲ $27,587$321,854$1,230,963
2017$1,277,879$1,123,063▲ $62,271$1,056,350$1,400,128
2016$1,404,486$478,138▲ $44,389$646,704$1,277,879
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay46th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James CramerPresident & SecretaryFT$88,965$20,739$109,704

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Terry AndreasChair
John WaggettVice Chair
Angela Foster-riceTrustee
Carrie JenksTrustee
Christy UchidaTrustee
Cliff RobertsTrustee
Courtenay Cabot VentonTrustee
Darren AronofskyTrustee
Eric OlsonTrustee
James TozerTrustee
Jennie DeanTrustee
Shaun MartinTrustee
Sonal DalalTrustee
Tomoko HarberTrustee
Victor ImbimboTrustee
James JacksonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,727,791
Program Service Revenue
$380,232
Investment Income
$-71,988
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,156,041
Change in Net Assets
$-820,290

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,036,035
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$134,170
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,170,205
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,036,035
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,914,909
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,907,616
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,800
Total Fundraising Expense$23,384
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,048,723$303,842$17,746$1,370,311
Occupancy$342,333$59,358$1,350$403,041
Depreciation Depletion$334,951$4,407$88$339,446
Other Employee Benefits$109,324$178,631-$287,955
Information Technology$2,051$234,838-$236,889
Fees for Services Other$199,513$21,575$257$221,345
Insurance$122,044$42,682$1,024$165,750
Office Expenses$81,516$54,261$396$136,173
Travel$119,366$9,167$1$128,534
Payroll Taxes$85,875$24,287$1,421$111,583
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,531$46,076$1,096$109,703
Fees for Services Accounting-$43,346-$43,346
Grants to Domestic Individuals$33,800--$33,800
Other Expenses$26,950$2,019$5$28,969
Pension Plan Contributions$13,549$14,515-$28,064
Interest$4,730$9,161-$13,891
Advertising$9,531--$9,531
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$6,949--$6,949
Fees for Services Legal$6,844--$6,844
Conferences and Meetings$1,413--$1,413
Total Functional Expenses$2,773,908$1,059,033$23,384$3,856,325

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,856,325
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,815,574
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,815,574
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$40,751
Other Expense Adjustments$33,800
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
10
Employees
59
Spending
$1,480,549

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram Services1) Sustaining Tropical Ecosystems 2) Conservation 3) Marine Resources Management A.panama B. Cr C. Tci326$890,510
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesCommunity Wildlife Management A. Tanzania & Keny221$237,242
East Asia and the PacificProgram ServicesRainforest Management A. Australia15$167,207
South AmericaProgram ServicesConservation and Development in Western Amazonia & Patagonia A. Peru B. Chile22$121,866
South AsiaProgram Services1) Conserving Eastern Himalayan Forests and Rural Likelihoods 2) Conservation Water & Development in Changing Climate A. Bhutan B. Cambodia25$63,724
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Capital Lease$10,584
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is distributed to the school's finance committee, which is comprised of 4 members of the school's board, for their review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The school requires key employees, officers and committee members to complete an annual disclosure form to ensure all conflict of interest relationships, if any, are disclosed. If there is a conflict of interest relationship to be considered, the school will reference its conflict of interest policy prior to entering into any transactions or arrangements. Additionally, the school encourages personnel to inform the appropriate key employees, trustees, officers, etc. When the individual becomes aware of a possible conflict of interest to which the school may not be aware. In addition the person with conflict does not participate in deliberations on the potential or vote on the matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The school use companalyst to compare annual market rate. Members of the board of trustees meet annually to determine the compensation within the school. Compensation levels are set by the board, which authorizes a compensation pool in the budget for the fiscal year, and whose executive committee reviews and authorizes the compensation of the president. The president authorizes the compensation of those who report directly to him/her and whose performances he/she reviews annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The school makes its governing documents and its financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
School for Field Studies Inc
EIN
04-2711596
Phone
9787413544
Address
100 CUMMINGS CENTER NO 534-G, BEVERLY, MA 01915

Signing Officer

Name
James Cramer
Title
President
Phone
9787413544
Signed
2023-01-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Cramer
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
37
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
4 BATTERYMARCH PARK SUITE 100, QUINCY, MA 02169
Preparer
Danielle Nihill
Phone
7819821001
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID -33,800.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 33,800.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,278,394
Liabilities
$2,320,973
Net assets
$2,957,421
Revenue
$3,036,035
Expenses
$3,856,325
Net income
-$820,290
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$7.87$3.33$14.1$14.2$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.79$6.48$3.31$13.5$12.8$0.69
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.83$4.27$2.56$8.38$8.60$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.28$2.32$2.96$3.04$3.86$0.82
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.27$1.67$3.60$13.0$10.2$2.84
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.07$4.35$0.71$10.9$11.7$0.81
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.50$3.98$1.52$10.2$10.0$0.14
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.52$3.34$1.18$10.5$10.3$0.16
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.60$3.61$0.99$9.84$9.73$0.11
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$4.47$3.59$0.88$8.67$9.83$1.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.51$3.33$2.19$8.69$9.06$0.36
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.33$2.89$2.45$8.45$8.76$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.32$2.49$2.82$7.97
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.27$2.89$3.39$7.60
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.00$2.71$3.29$6.26