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Students for Fair Admissions Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-1689810

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jun 21, 2019

Organization Profilewww.studentsforfairadmissions.org
2200 Wilson BlvdArlington, VA 22201

(713) 626-7560

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.37x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.7%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$48,000

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

99th percentile

476%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$180,385

Up $149,088 (+476%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$112,796

Up $81,499 (+260%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$67,589

Up $67,589 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,983,492

Up $1,539,733 (+107%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$2,901,993

Up $1,363,599 (+89%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$81,499

Up $176,134 (+186%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $281,088Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $281,0882015Assets 2016: $125,932Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $125,9322016Assets 2017: $31,297Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $31,2972017Assets 2018: $180,385Liabilities 2018: $67,589Net Assets 2018: $112,7962018Assets 2019: $638,972Liabilities 2019: $94,872Net Assets 2019: $544,1002019Assets 2020: $391,804Liabilities 2020: $600Net Assets 2020: $391,2042020Assets 2021: $529,334Liabilities 2021: $600Net Assets 2021: $528,7342021Assets 2022: $387,669Liabilities 2022: $2,954Net Assets 2022: $384,7152022Assets 2023: $2,149,315Liabilities 2023: $257,497Net Assets 2023: $1,891,8182023Assets 2024: $2,544,685Liabilities 2024: $100,000Net Assets 2024: $2,444,6852024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$180,385
Liabilities$67,589
Net Assets$112,796
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $826,664Expenses 2015: $545,576Net Income 2015: $281,0882015Revenue 2016: $1,107,022Expenses 2016: $1,262,178Net Income 2016: -$155,1562016Revenue 2017: $1,443,759Expenses 2017: $1,538,394Net Income 2017: -$94,6352017Revenue 2018: $2,983,492Expenses 2018: $2,901,993Net Income 2018: $81,4992018Revenue 2019: $1,539,694Expenses 2019: $1,108,390Net Income 2019: $431,3042019Revenue 2020: $683,166Expenses 2020: $836,062Net Income 2020: -$152,8962020Revenue 2021: $567,190Expenses 2021: $429,660Net Income 2021: $137,5302021Revenue 2022: $1,251,628Expenses 2022: $1,395,647Net Income 2022: -$144,0192022Revenue 2023: $3,251,084Expenses 2023: $1,743,980Net Income 2023: $1,507,1042023Revenue 2024: $4,962,419Expenses 2024: $4,412,679Net Income 2024: $549,7402024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$2,983,492
Expenses$2,901,993
Net Income$81,499
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jun 21, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,983,492
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purposes of the organization are to defend human and civil rights secured by law,

The purposes of the organization are to defend human and civil rights secured by law,including the right of individuals to equal protection under the law,through litigation and any other lawful means.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,297$180,385▲ $149,088
Total Assets$31,297$180,385▲ $149,088
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$67,589-
Total Liabilities$0$67,589▲ $67,589
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$31,297$112,796▲ $81,499
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,297$112,796▲ $81,499
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,297$180,385▲ $149,088
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Edward J BlumPresidentPT$48,000$48,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alex ChenDirector
Joe ZhouDirector
Abigail FisherSecretary
Richard FisherTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Consovoy McCarthy PLLCLegal and etc3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201$1,818,945
Burns & LevinsonLegal and etc.125 Summer St, Boston, MA 02110$214,439
Bartlit Beck LLPLegal and etc.54 West Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654$208,847
Driscoll BellLegal and etc.1437 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404$203,386
FTI ConsultingLegal and etc.PO Box 418005, Boston, MA 02241$119,706
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,983,492
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,963,162
Change in Net Assets
$81,499

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,959,524
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$23,968
Other Revenue Adjustments
$23,968
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,959,524
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,983,492
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,853,993
Total Fundraising Expense$51,674
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$48,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$2,761,598$0$0$2,761,598
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$24,000$24,000$48,000
Other Expenses$30,747$0$0$30,747
Information Technology$16,287$0$0$16,287
Conferences and Meetings$0$0$13,837$13,837
Travel$0$0$13,837$13,837
Fees for Services Accounting$0$8,738$0$8,738
Insurance$0$729$0$729
Office Expenses$0$235$0$235
Total Functional Expenses$2,808,632$41,687$51,674$2,901,993

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,901,993
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,404,184
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,404,184
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$497,809
Other Expense Adjustments$497,809
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Students For Fair Admissions Inc
EIN
47-1689810
Phone
7136267560
Address
2200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Fisher
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7136267560
Signed
2019-06-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Edward Blum
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Richard G Fisher
Address
922 BENT CREEK CT, RICHMOND, TX 77406
Preparer
Richard Fisher
Phone
7136267560
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 was distributed to all directors and officers and to legal counsel for review prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Richard Fisher, treasurer/director is the father of Abigail Fisher, secretary/director.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Legal counsel requires written executed annual conflict of interest responses.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“Members can elect Member-Elected Director.”

Pt VI, Line 6

“Organization has one class of members. There are currently 23,000+ members.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Organization paid compensation to only one official in 2018. The compensation was approved by the disinterested directors after review of the compensation package and information on comparables for similar organizations.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Organization paid compensation to only one official.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 4B

“Timing difference. 2017 income per audit but 2018 per Form 990.”

Pt XII, Line 4B

“Timing difference. 2017 accrued expense per audit but 2018 expense per Form 990.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$180,385
Liabilities
$67,589
Net assets
$112,796
Revenue
$2,983,492
Expenses
$2,901,993
Net income
$81,499
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.10$2.44$4.96$4.41$0.55
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.26$1.89$3.25$1.74$1.51
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.38$1.25$1.40$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.57$0.43$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.68$0.84$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.09$0.54$1.54$1.11$0.43
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.07$0.11$2.98$2.90$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.44$1.54$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$1.11$1.26$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.83$0.55$0.28