Civic Intelligence

James W Foley Legacy Foundation

EIN 47-1759388 • 501(c)3 • Portsmouth, NH

Profile

Inspired by the life, work, and moral courage of american journalist, educator, and humanitarian james w. Foley, the foley foundation advocates for the freedom of innocent us nationals held captive abroad and promote journalist safety. To do this, we conduct unique and authoritative research about hostage-taking. We use data about issues and structured interviews that capture the lived experiences of hostage families and those who have returned from captivity to inform the public and policymakers. We make legislative and policy recommendations for reforms that will bring more americans home more quickly, support victims, and ultimately deter and prevent the scourge of hostage-taking.

200 Marcy Street Suite 102Portsmouth, NH 03801

www.jamesfoleyfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-6.0%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

0.6%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$977,470

Up $44,160 (+4.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$20,977

Down $3,565 (-15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$956,493

Up $47,725 (+5.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$716,349

Up $142,626 (+25%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$759,193

Up $94,819 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$42,844

Up $47,807 (+53%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $320,878Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $320,8782014Assets 2015: $640,221Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $640,2212015Assets 2016: $723,381Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $723,3812016Assets 2017: $861,858Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $861,8582017Assets 2018: $852,559Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $852,5592018Assets 2019: $834,552Liabilities 2019: $1Net Assets 2019: $834,5512019Assets 2020: $933,486Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $933,4862020Assets 2021: $1,045,322Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,045,3222021Assets 2022: $966,139Liabilities 2022: $46,322Net Assets 2022: $919,8172022Assets 2023: $933,310Liabilities 2023: $24,542Net Assets 2023: $908,7682023Assets 2024: $977,470Liabilities 2024: $20,977Net Assets 2024: $956,4932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$977,470
Liabilities$20,977
Net Assets$956,493
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $323,014Expenses 2014: $2,136Net Income 2014: $320,8782014Revenue 2015: $588,275Expenses 2015: $268,932Net Income 2015: $319,3432015Revenue 2016: $532,180Expenses 2016: $399,999Net Income 2016: $132,1812016Revenue 2017: $481,541Expenses 2017: $343,064Net Income 2017: $138,4772017Revenue 2018: $339,183Expenses 2018: $348,443Net Income 2018: -$9,2602018Revenue 2019: $399,800Expenses 2019: $417,847Net Income 2019: -$18,0472019Revenue 2020: $387,938Expenses 2020: $363,231Net Income 2020: $24,7072020Revenue 2021: $477,958Expenses 2021: $449,037Net Income 2021: $28,9212021Revenue 2022: $561,255Expenses 2022: $540,233Net Income 2022: $21,0222022Revenue 2023: $573,723Expenses 2023: $664,374Net Income 2023: -$90,6512023Revenue 2024: $716,349Expenses 2024: $759,193Net Income 2024: -$42,8442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$716,349
Expenses$759,193
Net Income-$42,844
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$977,470
Liabilities
$20,977
Net assets
$956,493
Revenue
$716,349
Expenses
$759,193
Net income
-$42,844
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.98$0.02$0.96$0.72$0.76$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.02$0.91$0.57$0.66$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.05$0.92$0.56$0.54$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$0.48$0.45$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.93$0.39$0.36$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.40$0.42$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$0.34$0.35$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.48$0.34$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.53$0.40$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.59$0.27$0.32
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.32$0.00$0.32
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$928,208
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To further the legacy of isis murdered journalist james w. Foley.

Inspired by the life, work, and moral courage of american journalist, educator, and humanitarian james w. Foley, the foley foundation advocates for the freedom of innocent us nationals held captive abroad and promote journalist safety. To do this, we conduct unique and authoritative research about hostage-taking. We use data about issues and structured interviews that capture the lived experiences of hostage families and those who have returned from captivity to inform the public and policymakers. We make legislative and policy recommendations for reforms that will bring more americans home more quickly, support victims, and ultimately deter and prevent the scourge of hostage-taking.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$810,825$874,704▲ $63,879
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$119,547$69,989▼ $49,558
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,048$5,210▲ $3,162
Total Assets$933,310$977,470▲ $44,160
Other Assets Total$890$27,567▲ $26,677
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$24,542$20,977▼ $3,565
Total Liabilities$24,542$20,977▼ $3,565
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$908,768$956,493▲ $47,725
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$908,768$956,493▲ $47,725
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$933,310$977,470▲ $44,160
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Benjamin GrayExecutive DiFT$180,000$180,000
Benjamin GrayExecutive Director-$180,000$180,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ellen ShearerChair
Diane M FoleyPresident
Christopher CostaBoard Member
David LevinsonBoard Member
Fernando ColinaBoard Member
Mark DonigBoard Member
Neda Sharghi SalehiBoard Member
Richard GingrasBoard Member
Rana H AltenburgSecretary
Peter VenturaTreasurer
Ali SoufanVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$662,074
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23,239
Other Revenue
$31,036
All Other Contributions
$324,188
Change in Net Assets
$-42,844
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$483,181
Other Expenses$276,012
Total Fundraising Expense$175,976
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$265,984$20,460$122,762$409,206
Fees for Services Other$66,327-$31,021$97,348
Other Employee Benefits$30,304$2,331$13,987$46,622
Travel$39,859--$39,859
Payroll Taxes$17,779$1,368$8,206$27,353
Office Expenses-$20,698-$20,698
All Other Expenses$9,144$4,022-$13,166
Occupancy-$12,758-$12,758
Other Expenses$29,775$10,232-$10,232
Insurance$431$8,196-$8,627
Fees for Services Accounting$5,730--$5,730
Advertising$3,589--$3,589
Depreciation Depletion-$1,231-$1,231
Conferences and Meetings$1,117--$1,117
Interest$235--$235
Total Functional Expenses$470,274$112,943$175,976$759,193
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$215,307
Fundraising Direct Expenses$211,859
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Freedom Awards$353,733$104,733$170,449$-65,716
Freedom Run$137,104$48,218$35,817$12,401
Total Events$553,193$215,307$211,859$3,448
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Bofh$19,310
Payroll Liabilities$1,667
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is given to treasurer to review and final copy is provided to the board of directors/officers for approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“ON A PERIODIC BASIS.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The compensation of the executive director is decided by the executive committee and when necessary, the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
James W Foley Legacy Foundation
EIN
47-1759388
Phone
8008037010
Address
200 MARCY STREET SUITE 102, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Ventura
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6037661968
Signed
2025-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diane M Foley
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Grottluker & Co
Address
2 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 140, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
Preparer
Jacques P Wagemaker
Phone
6037661968
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Inspired by the life, work, and moral courage of american journalist, educator, and humanitarian james w. Foley, the foley foundation advocates for the freedom of innocent us nationals held captive abroad and promote journalist safety. To do this, we conduct unique and authoritative research about hostage-taking. We use data about issues and structured interviews that capture the lived experiences of hostage families and those who have returned from captivity to inform the public and policymakers. We make legislative and policy recommendations for reforms that will bring more americans home more quickly, support victims, and ultimately deter and prevent the scourge of hostage-taking.”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteers always welcome to help with fundraising activities.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor 66,327 0 0 fundraising 0 0 31,021 total 66,327 0 31,021”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0INSPIRED BY THE LIFE, WORK, AND MORAL COURAGE OF AMERICAN JOURNALIST, EDUCATOR, AND HUMANITARIAN JAMES W. FOLEY, THE FOLEY FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR THE FREEDOM OF INNOCENT US NATIONALS HELD CAPTIVE ABROAD AND PROMOTE JOURNALIST SAFETY. TO DO THIS, WE CONDUCT UNIQUE AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH ABOUT HOSTAGE-TAKING. WE USE DATA ABOUT ISSUES AND STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS THAT CAPTURE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF HOSTAGE FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO HAVE RETURNED FROM CAPTIVITY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS. WE MAKE LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORMS THAT WILL BRING MORE AMERICANS HOME MORE QUICKLY, SUPPORT VICTIMS, AND ULTIMATELY DETER AND PREVENT THE SCOURGE OF HOSTAGE-TAKING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO TREASURER TO REVIEW AND FINAL COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ON A PERIODIC BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DECIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND WHEN NECESSARY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONTRACT LABOR 66,327 0 0 FUNDRAISING 0 0 31,021 TOTAL 66,327 0 31,021
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