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Sts Fdn a Not-For-Profit Corp

EIN 22-2677836 • 501(c)3 • Laguna Beach, CA

Profile

Sts foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing memorable cultural exchanges between american families and young people from other parts of the world. Our mission is to foster greater mutual understanding and to empower young people to grow through cultural exchange.

917 Glenneyre Street Suite CLaguna Beach, CA 92651

www.stsfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.79x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.5%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

86th percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,407,404

Up $363,128 (+35%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,112,709

Up $254,532 (+30%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$294,695

Up $108,596 (+58%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,120,630

Up $365,102 (+13%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$3,012,034

Up $350,692 (+13%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$108,596

Up $14,410 (+15%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $94,843Liabilities 2011: $60,255Net Assets 2011: $34,5882011Assets 2012: $86,684Liabilities 2012: $33,358Net Assets 2012: $53,3262012Assets 2013: $32,220Liabilities 2013: $41,400Net Assets 2013: -$9,1802013Assets 2014: $76,645Liabilities 2014: $78,663Net Assets 2014: -$2,0182014Assets 2015: $29,247Liabilities 2015: $48,369Net Assets 2015: -$19,1222015Assets 2016: $199,295Liabilities 2016: $219,113Net Assets 2016: -$19,8182016Assets 2017: $309,586Liabilities 2017: $291,866Net Assets 2017: $17,7202017Assets 2018: $377,288Liabilities 2018: $318,636Net Assets 2018: $58,6522018Assets 2019: $854,692Liabilities 2019: $774,550Net Assets 2019: $80,1422019Assets 2020: $125,535Liabilities 2020: $305,107Net Assets 2020: -$179,5722020Assets 2021: $668,967Liabilities 2021: $534,253Net Assets 2021: $134,7142021Assets 2022: $573,475Liabilities 2022: $504,614Net Assets 2022: $68,8612022Assets 2023: $958,558Liabilities 2023: $866,645Net Assets 2023: $91,9132023Assets 2024: $1,044,276Liabilities 2024: $858,177Net Assets 2024: $186,0992024Assets 2025: $1,407,404Liabilities 2025: $1,112,709Net Assets 2025: $294,6952025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,407,404
Liabilities$1,112,709
Net Assets$294,695
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,372,442Expenses 2011: $1,480,090Net Income 2011: -$107,6482011Revenue 2012: $1,524,285Expenses 2012: $1,505,547Net Income 2012: $18,7382012Revenue 2013: $1,753,904Expenses 2013: $1,797,212Net Income 2013: -$43,3082013Revenue 2014: $1,043,164Expenses 2014: $1,036,894Net Income 2014: $6,2702014Revenue 2015: $1,076,447Expenses 2015: $1,093,551Net Income 2015: -$17,1042015Revenue 2016: $1,268,639Expenses 2016: $1,269,335Net Income 2016: -$6962016Revenue 2017: $1,526,217Expenses 2017: $1,488,679Net Income 2017: $37,5382017Revenue 2018: $1,834,100Expenses 2018: $1,793,168Net Income 2018: $40,9322018Revenue 2019: $2,157,248Expenses 2019: $2,135,758Net Income 2019: $21,4902019Revenue 2020: $1,062,044Expenses 2020: $1,321,758Net Income 2020: -$259,7142020Revenue 2021: $1,769,301Expenses 2021: $1,455,015Net Income 2021: $314,2862021Revenue 2022: $1,659,006Expenses 2022: $1,724,859Net Income 2022: -$65,8532022Revenue 2023: $2,469,645Expenses 2023: $2,446,593Net Income 2023: $23,0522023Revenue 2024: $2,755,528Expenses 2024: $2,661,342Net Income 2024: $94,1862024Revenue 2025: $3,120,630Expenses 2025: $3,012,034Net Income 2025: $108,5962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$3,120,630
Expenses$3,012,034
Net Income$108,596
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,407,404
Liabilities
$1,112,709
Net assets
$294,695
Revenue
$3,120,630
Expenses
$3,012,034
Net income
$108,596
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$1.11$0.29$3.12$3.01$0.11
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.04$0.86$0.19$2.76$2.66$0.09
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.96$0.87$0.09$2.47$2.45$0.02
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.50$0.07$1.66$1.72$0.07
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.67$0.53$0.13$1.77$1.46$0.31
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.31$0.18$1.06$1.32$0.26
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.85$0.77$0.08$2.16$2.14$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.32$0.06$1.83$1.79$0.04
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.29$0.02$1.53$1.49$0.04
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.22$0.02$1.27$1.27$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.05$0.02$1.08$1.09$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.08$0.00$1.04$1.04$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.04$0.01$1.75$1.80$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.03$0.05$1.52$1.51$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.06$0.03$1.37$1.48$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 16, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$3,120,630
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sts fdn is a not-for-profit organization that provides opportunitiesto american families to host an international exchange student. We believe that cultural exchange promotes understanding, respect and goodwillamong people of all nations. Students, host families, schools and communities will have an opportunity to learn more about another's culture as they share experiences.

Sts foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing memorable cultural exchanges between american families and young people from other parts of the world. Our mission is to foster greater mutual understanding and to empower young people to grow through cultural exchange.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$25,208$1,000,372▲ $975,164
Accounts Receivable$781,000$378,000▼ $403,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$232,216$22,517▼ $209,699
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,050$4,638▲ $588
Total Assets$1,044,274$1,407,404▲ $363,130
Other Assets Total$1,800$1,877▲ $77
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$858,175$1,090,107▲ $231,932
Deferred Revenue-$22,602-
Total Liabilities$858,175$1,112,709▲ $254,534
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$186,099$294,695▲ $108,596
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$186,099$294,695▲ $108,596
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,044,274$1,407,404▲ $363,130
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Gwen McnallanPresident/directorFT$168,150$168,150

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anders LjungdahlChairman
Theresa NelsonVice President
Gunilla GirardoBoard Member
Matt SmithBoard Member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Nelson Financial ServicesFinancePO Box 751480, Petaluma, CA 94975$140,001
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$3,120,466
Investment Income
$164
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$108,596
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,297,406
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$714,628
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,057,576--$1,057,576
Other Salaries and Wages$387,253--$387,253
Travel-$220,283-$220,283
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$168,150--$168,150
Fees for Services Accounting$157,535--$157,535
Advertising$129,262--$129,262
All Other Expenses$87,179$25,229-$112,408
Insurance-$87,537-$87,537
Other Employee Benefits$74,589--$74,589
Information Technology$52,095$16,741-$68,836
Other Expenses$62,585--$62,585
Payroll Taxes$59,320--$59,320
Occupancy-$25,679-$25,679
Pension Plan Contributions$25,316--$25,316
Office Expenses-$4,964-$4,964
Total Functional Expenses$2,631,601$380,433$0$3,012,034
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
Nelson Financial ServicesTheresa NelsonFinance and AccountingNo$140,001
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
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
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

“President and chairman of the board will review prior to the filing with the irs. The review will be performed against existing year end results and documentation provided to the board of directors.”

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

“Board members are given the conflict of interest policy. They must reviewand disclose any potential conflicts. Those conflicts are then reviewed bythe other board members and/or committee (with the person having theconflict being removed). The committee then determines whether or not aconflict exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Board of directors will review and determine compensation of top managementofficials and directors, based upon comparability data available fromexternal third party. The board will document findings and deliberation ofdata.the process described here was last completed in 2022.board of directors will review and determine compensation of top managementofficials and directors, based upon comparability data available fromexternal third party. The board will document findings and deliberation ofdata.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
STS Foundation Student Exchange
EIN
22-2677836
Phone
8005224678
Address
917 Glenneyre St Suite C, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Signing Officer

Name
Gwen McNallan
Title
President
Phone
8005224678
Signed
2026-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gwen McNallan
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
9
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Jordan Zwygart
Address
16130 N Merchant Way, Nampa, ID 83687-4815
Preparer
Jordan Zwygart
Phone
2084594649
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Local Coordinator Supervision: Program service expenses 524,547. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 524,547. Regional Director Fees: Program service expenses 515,688. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 515,688. IT Consultant: Program service expenses 17,341. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,341.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state taxes under similar provisions of state statutes. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements. However, years open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions include those ending September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state taxes under similar provisions of state statutes. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements. However, years open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions include those ending September 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WILL REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS. THE REVIEW WILL BE PERFORMED AGAINST EXISTING YEAR END RESULTS AND DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY MUST REVIEWAND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THOSE CONFLICTS ARE THEN REVIEWED BYTHE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR COMMITTEE (WITH THE PERSON HAVING THECONFLICT BEING REMOVED). THE COMMITTEE THEN DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT ACONFLICT EXISTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENTOFFICIALS AND DIRECTORS, BASED UPON COMPARABILITY DATA AVAILABLE FROMEXTERNAL THIRD PARTY. THE BOARD WILL DOCUMENT FINDINGS AND DELIBERATION OFDATA.THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2022.BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENTOFFICIALS AND DIRECTORS, BASED UPON COMPARABILITY DATA AVAILABLE FROMEXTERNAL THIRD PARTY. THE BOARD WILL DOCUMENT FINDINGS AND DELIBERATION OFDATA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Local Coordinator Supervision: Program service expenses 524,547. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 524,547. Regional Director Fees: Program service expenses 515,688. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 515,688. IT Consultant: Program service expenses 17,341. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,341.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
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ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02026-02-16T09:11:57-06:00
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