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Foundation for Teaching Economics

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 51-0183347

Jan 01, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jul 15, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.FTE.ORG

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260 Russell Boulevard Suite BDavis, CA 95616

(530) 757-4630

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

9th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-88%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$23,135

Down $20,965 (-48%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$23,135

Down $20,965 (-48%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$29,310

Down $223,118 (-88%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$50,275

Down $344,623 (-87%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$20,965

Up $121,505 (+85%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $7,780,535Liabilities 2010: $302,626Net Assets 2010: $7,477,9092010Assets 2011: $8,024,015Liabilities 2011: $279,797Net Assets 2011: $7,744,2182011Assets 2012: $6,478,115Liabilities 2012: $293,281Net Assets 2012: $6,184,8342012Assets 2013: $1,218,304Liabilities 2013: $271,287Net Assets 2013: $947,0172013Assets 2014: $1,704,522Liabilities 2014: $287,044Net Assets 2014: $1,417,4782014Assets 2015: $1,837,637Liabilities 2015: $97,515Net Assets 2015: $1,740,1222015Assets 2016: $2,055,041Liabilities 2016: $76,529Net Assets 2016: $1,978,5122016Assets 2017: $2,026,578Liabilities 2017: $77,909Net Assets 2017: $1,948,6692017Assets 2018: $1,517,366Liabilities 2018: $50,304Net Assets 2018: $1,467,0622018Assets 2019: $186,570Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $186,5702019Assets 2020: $44,100Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $44,1002020Assets 2021: $23,135Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $23,1352021Assets 2022: $14,516Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $14,5162022Assets 2023: $21,042Liabilities 2023: $13,818Net Assets 2023: $7,2242023Assets 2024: $27,112Liabilities 2024: $195Net Assets 2024: $26,9172024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$23,135
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$23,135
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0M-$10MExpenses 2010: $3,688,7672010Revenue 2011: $6,105,224Expenses 2011: $3,421,069Net Income 2011: $2,684,1552011Revenue 2012: $1,374,907Expenses 2012: $3,207,027Net Income 2012: -$1,832,1202012Revenue 2013: $3,241,721Expenses 2013: $8,494,059Net Income 2013: -$5,252,3382013Revenue 2014: $3,126,562Expenses 2014: $2,657,271Net Income 2014: $469,2912014Revenue 2015: $2,597,932Expenses 2015: $2,289,550Net Income 2015: $308,3822015Revenue 2016: $2,791,457Expenses 2016: $2,553,067Net Income 2016: $238,3902016Revenue 2017: $2,603,297Expenses 2017: $2,633,140Net Income 2017: -$29,8432017Revenue 2018: $2,228,468Expenses 2018: $2,710,075Net Income 2018: -$481,6072018Revenue 2019: $229,104Expenses 2019: $1,509,596Net Income 2019: -$1,280,4922019Revenue 2020: $252,428Expenses 2020: $394,898Net Income 2020: -$142,4702020Revenue 2021: $29,310Expenses 2021: $50,275Net Income 2021: -$20,9652021Revenue 2022: $145,824Expenses 2022: $154,443Net Income 2022: -$8,6192022Revenue 2023: $87,200Expenses 2023: $94,492Net Income 2023: -$7,2922023Revenue 2024: $47,479Expenses 2024: $27,786Net Income 2024: $19,6932024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$29,310
Expenses$50,275
Net Income-$20,965
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jul 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$29,310
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the fte is to provide funding to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$44,100$23,135▼ $20,965
Total Assets$44,100$23,135▼ $20,965
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$44,100$23,135▼ $20,965
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$44,100$23,135▼ $20,965
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$44,100$23,135▼ $20,965
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank LauingerChairman
Roger ReamPresident
Robert J CallahanChief Financial Officer
Steve SlatterySecretary
Dean ZarrasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$29,310
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$29,310
Change in Net Assets
$-20,965
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$30,275
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy-$30,275-$30,275
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Total Functional Expenses$20,000$30,275$0$50,275
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC501(c)(3)To Continue Tax-exempt Purpose of Fte$20,000
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
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
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The return is sent to all trustees and to outside legal counsel for their review before filing, and the return is filed after their review.”

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

“Each year the existing conflict of interest policy is circulated to the trustees to sign/return (adopted 10/22/15); they must state that they have read and understand the document, and that they do not have any conflicts nor take any action that would appear to constitute a conflict. In addition, a questionnaire is sent to trustees along with the policy, asking about any potential conflicts or independence issues which also must be signed/returned.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Fte does not pay compensation to any officers, directors, or other employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Audited financial statements and irs form 990 are made available to the public on the organization's website or upon request by providing copies or inspection at our office for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). Fte's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Teaching Economics
EIN
51-0183347
Phone
5307574630
Address
260 RUSSELL BOULEVARD SUITE B, DAVIS, CA 95616

Signing Officer

Name
Roger R Ream
Title
President
Phone
5307574630
Signed
2022-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Roger R Ream
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cohnreznick Llp
Address
7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 400E, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
DANIEL O'SHEA
Phone
3016529100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

“The mission of the fte is to provide funding to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.”

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

“The mission of the fte is to provide funding to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0OTHER INCOME - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 10,860. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 6,158.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021 IS A SHORT YEAR DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION CHANGING THEIR FISCAL YEAR END.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE MISSION OF THE FTE IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO INTRODUCE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS, SELECTED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, TO AN ECONOMIC WAY OF THINKING ABOUT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, AND TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC EDUCATION BY HELPING TEACHERS OF ECONOMICS BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MISSION OF THE FTE IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO INTRODUCE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS, SELECTED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, TO AN ECONOMIC WAY OF THINKING ABOUT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, AND TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC EDUCATION BY HELPING TEACHERS OF ECONOMICS BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE RETURN IS SENT TO ALL TRUSTEES AND TO OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE FILING, AND THE RETURN IS FILED AFTER THEIR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EACH YEAR THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CIRCULATED TO THE TRUSTEES TO SIGN/RETURN (ADOPTED 10/22/15); THEY MUST STATE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DOCUMENT, AND THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFLICTS NOR TAKE ANY ACTION THAT WOULD APPEAR TO CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT. IN ADDITION, A QUESTIONNAIRE IS SENT TO TRUSTEES ALONG WITH THE POLICY, ASKING ABOUT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR INDEPENDENCE ISSUES WHICH ALSO MUST BE SIGNED/RETURNED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FTE DOES NOT PAY COMPENSATION TO ANY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR OTHER EMPLOYEES.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,135
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$23,135
Revenue
$29,310
Expenses
$50,275
Net income
-$20,965
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.05$0.03$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.09$0.09$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.15$0.15$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.05$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.25$0.39$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.23$1.51$1.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.05$1.47$2.23$2.71$0.48
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.08$1.95$2.60$2.63$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.08$1.98$2.79$2.55$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.10$1.74$2.60$2.29$0.31
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.29$1.42$3.13$2.66$0.47
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.27$0.95$3.24$8.49$5.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.48$0.29$6.18$1.37$3.21$1.83
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.02$0.28$7.74$6.11$3.42$2.68
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.78$0.30$7.48$3.69