Civic Intelligence

The Prison Scholar Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 41-2175677

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 16, 2021

Organization Profilewww.prisonscholars.org
1752 NW Market St953Seattle, WA 98107

(206) 735-5425

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.52x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

46th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$63,000

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

676%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Flat

$26,284

Flat from 2020

Net Assets

Flat

$12,557

Flat from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$13,727

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$767,067

Flat from 2020

Expenses

Flat

$737,310

Flat from 2020

Net Income

Flat

$29,757

Flat from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2012: $1,431Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $1,431Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $252Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $21,008Liabilities 2015: $27,880Net Assets 2015: -$6,8722015Assets 2016: $45,010Liabilities 2016: $31,6052016Assets 2017: $77,542Liabilities 2017: $37,8082017Assets 2018: $46,904Liabilities 2018: $20,121Net Assets 2018: $26,7832018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $26,284Liabilities 2020: $13,727Net Assets 2020: $12,5572020Assets 2020: $26,284Liabilities 2020: $13,727Net Assets 2020: $12,5572020Assets 2021: $23,697Liabilities 2021: $26,104Net Assets 2021: -$2,4072021Assets 2022: $70,612Liabilities 2022: -$655Net Assets 2022: $71,2672022Assets 2024: $22,947Liabilities 2024: $4,292Net Assets 2024: $18,6552024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$26,284
Liabilities$13,727
Net Assets$12,557
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $2,241Expenses 2012: $2,306Net Income 2012: -$652012Revenue 2013: $385Expenses 2013: $1,375Net Income 2013: -$9902013Revenue 2014: $140Expenses 2014: $330Net Income 2014: -$1902014Revenue 2015: $88,402Expenses 2015: $67,646Net Income 2015: $20,7562015Revenue 2016: $82,131Expenses 2016: $61,853Net Income 2016: $20,2782016Revenue 2017: $174,126Expenses 2017: $148,560Net Income 2017: $25,5662017Revenue 2018: $84,148Expenses 2018: $97,099Net Income 2018: -$12,9512018Revenue 2019: $98,903Expenses 2019: $152,016Net Income 2019: -$53,1132019Revenue 2020: $767,067Expenses 2020: $737,310Net Income 2020: $29,7572020Revenue 2020: $767,067Expenses 2020: $737,310Net Income 2020: $29,7572020Revenue 2021: $1,210,114Expenses 2021: $1,224,683Net Income 2021: -$14,5692021Revenue 2022: $1,137,148Expenses 2022: $1,060,204Net Income 2022: $76,9442022Revenue 2024: $805,880Expenses 2024: $1,073,984Net Income 2024: -$268,1042024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$767,067
Expenses$737,310
Net Income$29,757
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 16, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$767,067
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Strengthening communities and families through reducing recidivism, by increasing access to postsecondary education for incarcerated students.

Provide education and employment assistance to help incarcerated people succeed and thrive in society while avoiding homelessness and the revolving door of reincarceration

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$906$23,784▲ $22,878
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-17,200$12,557▲ $29,757
Loans From Officers Directors$5,000--
Accounts Receivable$2,500$2,500→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,406$26,284▲ $22,878
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,275$11,286▼ $989
Other Liabilities$3,331$2,441▼ $890
Total Liabilities$20,606$13,727▼ $6,879
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-17,200$12,557▲ $29,757
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,406$26,284▲ $22,878
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dirk Van VelzenCEOFT$63,000$63,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Caroline GarryChairman
David IsraelDirector
Isaiah CastilloDirector
Robert WoodDirector
Stephen DeasonDirector
Timothy PauleyDirector
Jospeh McCartySecretary
Uzair KhanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$767,067
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$748,731
Change in Net Assets
$29,757
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$667,314
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$69,996
Total Fundraising Expense$9,478
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$642,546--$642,546
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,100$12,600$6,300$63,000
Travel$4,501$1,286$643$6,430
Occupancy$4,086$1,167$584$5,837
Payroll Taxes$3,511$1,003$502$5,016
Information Technology$3,165$904$452$4,521
Office Expenses$2,706$773$387$3,866
Interest$1,547$442$221$2,210
Other Employee Benefits$1,386$396$198$1,980
Fees for Services Accounting$846$241$121$1,208
Insurance$350$100$50$500
Advertising$137$39$20$196
Total Functional Expenses$708,881$18,951$9,478$737,310
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$5,000--
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Liabilities_Other$2,441
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is reviewd by the board chair and treasurer, the entire board of directors receives a copy of the complete 990 prior to filing with the IRS”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Conflict of Interest Policy is discussed with the board annually to disclose relationships that may be in conflict”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Prison Scholar Fund's CEO compensation is determined through market surveys in the Seattle area. The CEO meets annually with the executive committee to discuss the CEO's Salary and Bonus for the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Prison Scholar Fund Makes Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements avaialble to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Prison Scholar Fund
EIN
41-2175677
Phone
2067355425
Address
1752 NW Market St953, Seattle, WA 98107

Signing Officer

Name
Dirk Van Velzen
Title
CEO
Signed
2021-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dirk Van Velzen
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
DMP Management LLC
Address
319 NW 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98177
Preparer
Daniel Pho
Phone
2065885502
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Prison Scholar Fund's CEO compensation is determined through market surveys in the Seattle area. The CEO meets annually with the executive committee to discuss the CEO's Salary and Bonus for the year.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$26,284
Liabilities
$13,727
Net assets
$12,557
Revenue
$767,067
Expenses
$737,310
Net income
$29,757
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.81$1.07$0.27
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$1.14$1.06$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.03$0.00$1.21$1.22$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.01$0.77$0.74$0.03
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.01$0.77$0.74$0.03
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.15$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.02$0.03$0.08$0.10$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.04$0.17$0.15$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$0.08$0.06$0.02
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.02$0.03$0.01$0.09$0.07$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00