Civic Intelligence

Society of Fire Protection Engineers Inc

EIN 04-6108834 • 501(c)6 • Gaithersburg, MD

Profile

To advance the science of fire protection engineering and related fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among members, and to foster fire protection engineering education

9711 Washingtonian Blvd 380Gaithersburg, MD 20878

www.sfpe.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.36x

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

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-2.7%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$223,024

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-4.8%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$2,903,662

Down $145,135 (-4.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,036,786

Down $235,507 (-19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,866,876

Up $90,372 (+5.1%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$3,171,277

Up $388,447 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,257,237

Down $187,033 (-5.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$85,960

Up $575,480 (+87%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,545,784Liabilities 2010: $523,975Net Assets 2010: $1,021,8092010Assets 2011: $1,416,561Liabilities 2011: $490,566Net Assets 2011: $925,9952011Assets 2012: $1,425,066Liabilities 2012: $463,150Net Assets 2012: $961,9162012Assets 2013: $1,737,431Liabilities 2013: $513,522Net Assets 2013: $1,223,9092013Assets 2014: $1,807,394Liabilities 2014: $425,655Net Assets 2014: $1,381,7392014Assets 2015: $2,078,334Liabilities 2015: $606,541Net Assets 2015: $1,471,7932015Assets 2016: $2,597,692Liabilities 2016: $787,692Net Assets 2016: $1,810,0002016Assets 2017: $3,022,453Liabilities 2017: $957,158Net Assets 2017: $2,065,2952017Assets 2018: $2,859,979Liabilities 2018: $880,638Net Assets 2018: $1,979,3412018Assets 2019: $3,264,052Liabilities 2019: $929,620Net Assets 2019: $2,334,4322019Assets 2020: $3,548,229Liabilities 2020: $799,789Net Assets 2020: $2,748,4402020Assets 2021: $3,887,926Liabilities 2021: $834,451Net Assets 2021: $3,053,4752021Assets 2022: $3,450,996Liabilities 2022: $1,289,570Net Assets 2022: $2,161,4262022Assets 2023: $3,048,797Liabilities 2023: $1,272,293Net Assets 2023: $1,776,5042023Assets 2024: $2,903,662Liabilities 2024: $1,036,786Net Assets 2024: $1,866,8762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,903,662
Liabilities$1,036,786
Net Assets$1,866,876

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $1,675,028Expenses 2010: $1,854,746Net Income 2010: -$179,7182010Expenses 2011: $1,614,3052011Expenses 2012: $1,769,5772012Revenue 2013: $1,815,903Expenses 2013: $1,553,910Net Income 2013: $261,9932013Revenue 2014: $2,018,614Expenses 2014: $1,860,784Net Income 2014: $157,8302014Revenue 2015: $1,826,023Expenses 2015: $1,735,969Net Income 2015: $90,0542015Revenue 2016: $2,395,776Expenses 2016: $2,057,569Net Income 2016: $338,2072016Revenue 2017: $2,414,743Expenses 2017: $2,349,108Net Income 2017: $65,6352017Revenue 2018: $2,616,892Expenses 2018: $2,520,968Net Income 2018: $95,9242018Revenue 2019: $2,555,787Expenses 2019: $2,605,274Net Income 2019: -$49,4872019Revenue 2020: $2,457,556Expenses 2020: $2,279,752Net Income 2020: $177,8042020Revenue 2021: $2,324,769Expenses 2021: $2,438,675Net Income 2021: -$113,9062021Revenue 2022: $2,799,980Expenses 2022: $3,137,825Net Income 2022: -$337,8452022Revenue 2023: $2,782,830Expenses 2023: $3,444,270Net Income 2023: -$661,4402023Revenue 2024: $3,171,277Expenses 2024: $3,257,237Net Income 2024: -$85,9602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,171,277
Expenses$3,257,237
Net Income-$85,960

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.90$1.04$1.87$3.17$3.26$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$1.27$1.78$2.78$3.44$0.66
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.45$1.29$2.16$2.80$3.14$0.34
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.89$0.83$3.05$2.32$2.44$0.11
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.55$0.80$2.75$2.46$2.28$0.18
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.26$0.93$2.33$2.56$2.61$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.86$0.88$1.98$2.62$2.52$0.10
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.02$0.96$2.07$2.41$2.35$0.07
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.60$0.79$1.81$2.40$2.06$0.34
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.08$0.61$1.47$1.83$1.74$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.43$1.38$2.02$1.86$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.51$1.22$1.82$1.55$0.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.46$0.96$1.77
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.49$0.93$1.61
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.55$0.52$1.02$1.68$1.85$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,171,277
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance the science of fire protection engineering and related fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among members, and to foster fire protection engineering education

To define, develop, and advance the use of engineering best practices; expand the scientific and technical knowledge base; and educate the global fire safety community, to reduce fire risk.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,162,522$2,185,425▲ $22,903
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$236,458$192,033▼ $44,425
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,998$153,560▲ $3,562
Accounts Receivable$67,408$105,306▲ $37,898
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$48,539$20,500▼ $28,039
Total Assets$3,048,797$2,903,662▼ $145,135
Other Assets Total$383,872$246,838▼ $137,034
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$625,796$610,996▼ $14,800
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$286,039$215,278▼ $70,761
Other Liabilities$360,458$210,512▼ $149,946
Total Liabilities$1,272,293$1,036,786▼ $235,507
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,776,504$1,866,876▲ $90,372
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,776,504$1,866,876▲ $90,372
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,048,797$2,903,662▼ $145,135

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$20,500$190,181$210,681
Other Assets Org$161,414--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher JelenewiczCEOFT$193,108$29,916$223,024
Glynis ThompsonPE Professional Qualifications ManagerFT$113,187$12,361$125,548

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jimmy JonssonImmediate Past-President
Bob LibbyPresident
Amanda KimballPresident-Elect
Albert SimeoniDirector
Christopher ButtsDirector
Elizabeth C PennacchioDirector
Fang LiDirector
Jeff TubbsDirector
John DenhardtDirector
John FrankDirector
Michael WojcikDirector
Shaun KellyDirector
Shamim Rashid-SumarSecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,137
Program Service Revenue
$2,999,723
Investment Income
$60,427
Other Revenue
$96,990
Change in Net Assets
$-85,960
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,677,045
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,580,192
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$1,066,886
Conferences and Meetings---$645,901
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$223,024
Occupancy---$155,440
Information Technology---$129,247
Fees for Services Other---$126,958
Other Employee Benefits---$126,205
Travel---$118,453
Fees for Services Accounting---$107,932
Office Expenses---$104,581
Payroll Taxes---$97,018
Pension Plan Contributions---$67,059
Advertising---$43,205
Insurance---$34,680
Depreciation Depletion---$34,160
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$13,856
Fees for Services Legal---$10,458
Interest---$6,445
Other Expenses---$320
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$3,257,237
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liability$210,512
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

Members elect the officers and directors of the organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

Members elect the officers and directors of the organization.

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

The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed by the Society's finance personnel. The CEO reviews and signs the 990. Copies are provided electronically to all members of the Society's board of directors prior to filing the form.

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

All board memebers are required to complete a conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.

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

The board reviews and approves the compensation of the CEO.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Governing documents are available upon request and on the Society's website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Society of Fire Protection Engineers
EIN
04-6108834
Phone
3017182910
Address
9711 Washingtonian Blvd 380, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Jelenewicz
Title
CEO
Phone
3017182910
Signed
2025-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Jelenewicz
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
17
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA
Phone
7036422700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2

The finance committee selects the independent accountants to conduct the audit.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax as a nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(6). SFPE did not have a liability for unrelated business income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax as a nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(6). SFPE did not have a liability for unrelated business income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Christopher Jelenewicz
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board reviews the CEO on an annual basis.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Members elect the officers and directors of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Members elect the officers and directors of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed by the Society's finance personnel. The CEO reviews and signs the 990. Copies are provided electronically to all members of the Society's board of directors prior to filing the form.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All board memebers are required to complete a conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board reviews and approves the compensation of the CEO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents are available upon request and on the Society's website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The finance committee selects the independent accountants to conduct the audit.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part XII, Line 2
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