Civic Intelligence

The Freedom Writers Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 04-3678807

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 12, 2018

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

84th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$46,666

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-9.5%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$154,877

Down $53,841 (-26%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$78,285

Down $45,853 (-37%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$76,592

Down $7,988 (-9.4%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$875,087

Down $92,045 (-9.5%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$920,940

Down $50,482 (-5.2%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$45,853

Down $41,563 (-969%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2017

Assets$154,877
Liabilities$76,592
Net Assets$78,285
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd 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

2017

Revenue$875,087
Expenses$920,940
Net Income-$45,853
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$944,611
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$107,774$90,786▼ $16,988
Accounts Receivable$32,737$38,835▲ $6,098
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,707$21,756▼ $42,951
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,500$3,500→ $0
Total Assets$208,718$154,877▼ $53,841
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,580$43,592▼ $25,988
Other Liabilities-$33,000-
Deferred Revenue$15,000--
Total Liabilities$84,580$76,592▼ $7,988
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$124,138$78,285▼ $45,853
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$124,138$78,285▼ $45,853
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$208,718$154,877▼ $53,841

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$84,629$20,711$105,340
Equipment$6,157$29,873$36,030
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Erin GruwellBoard Member/presidentFT$46,666$46,666

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
$641,062
Program Service Revenue
$164,536
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$69,489
All Other Contributions
$641,062
Change in Net Assets
$-45,853

Noncash Contribution Practices

Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$875,087
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$875,087
Total Revenue per Form 990
$875,087
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$521,826
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$391,442
Total Fundraising Expense$125,171
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$7,672
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$163,106$72,006$76,313$311,425
Office Expenses$31,739$14,718$11,825$58,282
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,066$7,933$4,667$46,666
Occupancy$23,125$9,379$9,496$42,000
Other Employee Benefits$18,363$7,447$7,541$33,351
Travel$28,231-$3,800$32,031
Fees for Services Other$11,739$17,609$127$29,475
Depreciation Depletion$15,530$725$734$16,989
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,672--$7,672
Fees for Services Accounting$2,081$3,121$23$5,225
Other Expenses$2,855$1,158$1,172$5,185
Total Functional Expenses$646,995$148,774$125,171$920,940

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$920,940
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$920,940
Total Expenses per Form 990$920,940
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$42,000
Catalyst for ChangeA member of LLCReimbursementNo$33,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$30,000
Loan payable$3,000
Loan payable - CFC-
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 B, Line 19

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

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
2018-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Gruwell
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
Zuehls Legaspi & Co
Address
350 S Figueroa St Suite 437, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Preparer
Dale Zuehls
Phone
2139724033
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt13000
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Loan payable
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Loan payable - CFC
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc1Closely-held equity interests
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Erin Gruwell
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1Catalyst for Change
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation forwards a copy of the Form 990 to all members of the Board for review prior to filing.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$154,877
Liabilities
$76,592
Net assets
$78,285
Revenue
$875,087
Expenses
$920,940
Net income
-$45,853
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