Civic Intelligence

The Freedom Writers Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 04-3678807

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 23, 2017

Organization Profilewww.freedomwritersfoundation.org

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PO Box 41505Long Beach, CA 90853

(562) 433-5388

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.4%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$59,280

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

81st percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$208,718

Up $32,340 (+18%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$124,138

Down $4,290 (-3.3%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$84,580

Up $36,630 (+76%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$967,132

Up $22,614 (+2.4%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$971,422

Down $44,469 (-4.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$4,290

Up $67,083 (+94%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $345,470Liabilities 2011: $68,914Net Assets 2011: $276,5562011Assets 2012: $267,834Liabilities 2012: $48,634Net Assets 2012: $219,2002012Assets 2013: $267,617Liabilities 2013: $55,914Net Assets 2013: $211,7032013Assets 2014: $218,779Liabilities 2014: $18,978Net Assets 2014: $199,8012014Assets 2015: $176,378Liabilities 2015: $47,950Net Assets 2015: $128,4282015Assets 2016: $208,718Liabilities 2016: $84,580Net Assets 2016: $124,1382016Assets 2017: $154,877Liabilities 2017: $76,592Net Assets 2017: $78,2852017Assets 2018: $189,338Liabilities 2018: $151,056Net Assets 2018: $38,2822018Assets 2019: $379,835Liabilities 2019: $155,182Net Assets 2019: $224,6532019Assets 2020: $264,873Liabilities 2020: $321,093Net Assets 2020: -$56,2202020Assets 2021: $403,749Liabilities 2021: $409,084Net Assets 2021: -$5,3352021Assets 2022: $533,335Liabilities 2022: $493,225Net Assets 2022: $40,1102022Assets 2023: $456,091Liabilities 2023: $434,877Net Assets 2023: $21,2142023Assets 2024: $488,266Liabilities 2024: $485,167Net Assets 2024: $3,0992024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$208,718
Liabilities$84,580
Net Assets$124,138
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $695,479Expenses 2011: $590,831Net Income 2011: $104,6482011Expenses 2012: $977,2882012Revenue 2013: $987,576Expenses 2013: $995,073Net Income 2013: -$7,4972013Revenue 2014: $1,029,536Expenses 2014: $1,041,438Net Income 2014: -$11,9022014Revenue 2015: $944,518Expenses 2015: $1,015,891Net Income 2015: -$71,3732015Revenue 2016: $967,132Expenses 2016: $971,422Net Income 2016: -$4,2902016Revenue 2017: $875,087Expenses 2017: $920,940Net Income 2017: -$45,8532017Revenue 2018: $1,077,716Expenses 2018: $1,117,719Net Income 2018: -$40,0032018Revenue 2019: $1,107,028Expenses 2019: $915,340Net Income 2019: $191,6882019Revenue 2020: $519,362Expenses 2020: $800,235Net Income 2020: -$280,8732020Revenue 2021: $871,897Expenses 2021: $818,860Net Income 2021: $53,0372021Revenue 2022: $1,337,995Expenses 2022: $1,250,575Net Income 2022: $87,4202022Revenue 2023: $1,405,485Expenses 2023: $1,418,481Net Income 2023: -$12,9962023Revenue 2024: $1,097,538Expenses 2024: $1,115,653Net Income 2024: -$18,1152024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$967,132
Expenses$971,422
Net Income-$4,290
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 23, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,029,055
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To positively impact communities by decreasing high school dropout rates through the implementation and enhancement of the freedom writers method.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$124,529$107,774▼ $16,755
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,076$64,707▲ $42,631
Accounts Receivable$22,427$32,737▲ $10,310
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,096--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,250$3,500▲ $250
Total Assets$176,378$208,718▲ $32,340
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,950$69,580▲ $21,630
Deferred Revenue-$15,000-
Total Liabilities$47,950$84,580▲ $36,630
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$128,428$124,138▼ $4,290
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$128,428$124,138▼ $4,290
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$176,378$208,718▲ $32,340

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$98,372$165,825$264,197
Equipment$9,402$15,477$24,879
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Erin GruwellBoard Member/presidentFT$59,280$59,280

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie BroadyChair
Brian J Mills EsqMember at Large
Cristian YanceyMember at Large
Margrit B PolakMember at Large
Matt RileyMember at Large
Matt Smith EsqMember at Large
Ranjo SagusayMember at Large
Robert Tauler EsqMember at Large
Sylvia AcostaMember at Large
Travis DreddMember at Large
Katerina ZachariaSecretary
Scott JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$771,672
Program Service Revenue
$143,604
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$51,856
All Other Contributions
$771,672
Change in Net Assets
$-4,290

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$15,000Book
Other Non Cash Contri Table$14,500Book
Other Non Cash Contri Table$7,495Book
Total Noncash Contributions$36,995-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$967,132
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$967,132
Total Revenue per Form 990
$967,132
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$617,626
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$338,752
Total Fundraising Expense$96,344
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$15,044
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$122,713$64,304$41,499$228,516
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$31,833$16,681$10,766$59,280
Office Expenses$30,757$12,913$9,938$53,608
Occupancy$22,945$12,024$7,759$42,728
Other Employee Benefits$17,224$9,025$5,825$32,074
Fees for Services Other$12,454$18,681-$31,135
Payroll Taxes$10,146$5,309$3,427$18,882
Depreciation Depletion$17,023$847$547$18,417
Other Expenses$8,169$4,281$2,763$15,213
Grants to Domestic Individuals$15,044--$15,044
Travel$10,987-$1,413$12,400
Fees for Services Accounting$4,214$6,321-$10,535
Fees for Services Legal$400$600-$1,000
Total Functional Expenses$706,040$169,038$96,344$971,422

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$971,422
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$971,422
Total Expenses per Form 990$971,422
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Erin GruwellFwf Member of LLCOffice Rent ExpenseNo$40,250
Catalyst for ChangeA Member of LLCReimbursementNo$24,426
Bookmark Productions LLCA Member of LLCDisbursing AgentNo-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
No
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 11A

“The Foundation forwards a copy of the Form 990 to all members of the Board for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Executive Directors compensation is based on the review of comparable data by the Board annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The Board reviews and approves all the salaries of new hires.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Foundation makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request and through a website.”

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

“The Foundation forwards a copy of the Form 990 to all members of the Board for review prior to filing.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Freedom Writers Foundation
EIN
04-3678807
Phone
5624335388
Address
PO BOX 41505, LONG BEACH, CA 90853

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Gruwell
Title
President
Signed
2017-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Gruwell
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
Zuehls Legaspi & Co
Address
350 S Figueroa St Suite 437, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Preparer
Susan Legaspi
Phone
2139724033
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$208,718
Liabilities
$84,580
Net assets
$124,138
Revenue
$967,132
Expenses
$971,422
Net income
-$4,290
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.49$0.00$1.10$1.12$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.43$0.02$1.41$1.42$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.49$0.04$1.34$1.25$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.41$0.01$0.87$0.82$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.32$0.06$0.52$0.80$0.28
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.16$0.22$1.11$0.92$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.15$0.04$1.08$1.12$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.08$0.08$0.88$0.92$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.08$0.12$0.97$0.97$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.05$0.13$0.94$1.02$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.02$0.20$1.03$1.04$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.06$0.21$0.99$1.00$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.05$0.22$0.98
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.07$0.28$0.70$0.59$0.10
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