Civic Intelligence

The Foundation for Student Success Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-5508708

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Dec 13, 2021

Organization Profilewww.fssawards.org
3035 Center Green Drive 150Boulder, CO 80301

(415) 717-1667

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

1st percentile

-107125%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$292,772

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 130701.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,262,666

Down $239,960 (-16%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$1,262,666

Down $239,960 (-16%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$224

Down $10,614 (-98%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$240,184

Down $249,919 (-51%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$239,960

Up $239,305 (+50%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $179,316Liabilities 2014: $177,8162014Assets 2015: $3,883,235Liabilities 2015: $177,379Net Assets 2015: $3,705,8562015Assets 2016: $3,504,413Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $3,504,4132016Assets 2017: $2,715,488Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,715,4882017Assets 2018: $2,016,891Liabilities 2018: $35,000Net Assets 2018: $1,981,8912018Assets 2019: $1,502,626Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,502,6262019Assets 2020: $1,262,666Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,262,6662020Assets 2021: $1,204,822Liabilities 2021: $5,092Net Assets 2021: $1,199,7302021Assets 2022: $1,098,698Liabilities 2022: $1,801Net Assets 2022: $1,096,8972022Assets 2023: $1,040,708Liabilities 2023: $1,7572023Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,262,666
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,262,666
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $1,656Expenses 2014: $156Net Income 2014: $1,5002014Revenue 2015: $5,229,296Expenses 2015: $1,524,940Net Income 2015: $3,704,3562015Revenue 2016: $1,787Expenses 2016: $203,230Net Income 2016: -$201,4432016Revenue 2017: $1,508Expenses 2017: $790,433Net Income 2017: -$788,9252017Revenue 2018: $1,115Expenses 2018: $734,712Net Income 2018: -$733,5972018Revenue 2019: $10,838Expenses 2019: $490,103Net Income 2019: -$479,2652019Revenue 2020: $224Expenses 2020: $240,184Net Income 2020: -$239,9602020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $62,936Net Income 2021: -$62,9362021Revenue 2022: $1,957Expenses 2022: $104,790Net Income 2022: -$102,8332022Revenue 2023: $13,024Expenses 2023: $70,970Net Income 2023: -$57,9462023Revenue 2025: $160Expenses 2025: $18,762Net Income 2025: -$18,6022025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$224
Expenses$240,184
Net Income-$239,960
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Dec 13, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$224
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support postsecondary institutions to achieve greater student success and reduce equity gaps through comprehensive campus culture-change strategies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,479,314$1,249,538▼ $229,776
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,033$12,752▼ $9,281
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,279$376▼ $903
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Total Assets$1,502,626$1,262,666▼ $239,960
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,502,626$1,262,666▼ $239,960
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,502,626$1,262,666▼ $239,960
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,502,626$1,262,666▼ $239,960
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Diane P DuboisChairman
Dennis JonesVice President
Alvin SchexniderDirector
Amanda QuinteroDirector
Francisco HernandezDirector
Jamienne StudleyDirector
Jan YoshiwaraDirector
Kenneth PepionDirector
Linda ThorDirector
Sally JohnstoneExecutive Director
Michael K ThomasSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$224
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-239,960

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$224
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$224
Total Revenue per Form 990
$224
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$240,184
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$167,987$55,537-$223,524
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,200-$15,200
Insurance-$903-$903
Travel$557--$557
Total Functional Expenses$168,544$71,640$0$240,184

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$240,184
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$240,184
Total Expenses per Form 990$240,184
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
-Common officerManagement servicesNo$231,049

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
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
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company

“FSS engaged the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) as an independent contractor to develop and manage a grant program, manage projects, develop and lead fundraising efforts, and to act as a fiscal agent for FSS to include maintaining bank accounts, providing bookkeeping services and making all required tax filings.”

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

“A copy of the Form 990 is provided to Board Members for review prior to filing.”

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

“Board members sign a policy that says any conflicts of interest situations should be avoided.”

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

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Foundation for Student Success Inc
EIN
46-5508708
Phone
4157171667
Address
3035 Center Green Drive 150, Boulder, CO 80301

Signing Officer

Name
Sally Johnstone
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-12-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sally Johnstone
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Tandem CPAs
Address
287 Century Cir Ste 200, Louisville, CO 80027
Preparer
Kristin L Flewelling CPA
Phone
3034997445
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except on income derived from unrelated business activities. The Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Foundations Federal Exempt Foundation Income Tax Returns Form 990 prior to 2020 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they are filed.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except on income derived from unrelated business activities. The Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The Foundations Federal Exempt Foundation Income Tax Returns Form 990 prior to 2020 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they are filed.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation for Student Success (FSS) paid The National Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) $231,049 for program management and administrative services during 2020. The Executive Director of FSS, Sally Johnstone, is President of the NCHEMS Board of Directors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FSS engaged the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) as an independent contractor to develop and manage a grant program, manage projects, develop and lead fundraising efforts, and to act as a fiscal agent for FSS to include maintaining bank accounts, providing bookkeeping services and making all required tax filings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of the Form 990 is provided to Board Members for review prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board members sign a policy that says any conflicts of interest situations should be avoided.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,262,666
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,262,666
Revenue
$224
Expenses
$240,184
Net income
-$239,960
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$0.01$0.07$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$0.00$0.10$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.01$1.20$0.00$0.06$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.00$0.24$0.24
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$1.50$0.01$0.49$0.48
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.02$0.04$1.98$0.00$0.73$0.73
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.72$0.00$2.72$0.00$0.79$0.79
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.50$0.00$3.50$0.00$0.20$0.20
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.88$0.18$3.71$5.23$1.52$3.70
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.00