Civic Intelligence

Renewable Fuels Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 52-1450070

Oct 01, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019 • Filed on Aug 14, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.ETHANOLRFA.ORG/ABOUT/FOUNDATION
425 Third Street SW No 1150Washington, DC 20024

(202) 289-3825

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.84x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

10th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$565,574

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 67.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-8.6%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$441,561

Down $213,241 (-33%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$70,372

Down $234,716 (-77%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$371,189

Up $21,475 (+6.1%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$844,512

Down $79,671 (-8.6%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,079,228

Up $161,144 (+18%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$234,716

Down $240,815 (-3948%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $578,843Liabilities 2011: $258,364Net Assets 2011: $320,4792011Assets 2012: $603,291Liabilities 2012: $192,281Net Assets 2012: $411,0102012Assets 2013: $525,476Liabilities 2013: $343,749Net Assets 2013: $181,7272013Assets 2014: $362,208Liabilities 2014: $131,038Net Assets 2014: $231,1702014Assets 2015: $189,044Liabilities 2015: $70,763Net Assets 2015: $118,2812015Assets 2016: $447,069Liabilities 2016: $160,998Net Assets 2016: $286,0712016Assets 2017: $646,643Liabilities 2017: $347,654Net Assets 2017: $298,9892017Assets 2018: $654,802Liabilities 2018: $349,714Net Assets 2018: $305,0882018Assets 2019: $441,561Liabilities 2019: $371,189Net Assets 2019: $70,3722019Assets 2020: $166,694Liabilities 2020: $166,389Net Assets 2020: $3052020Assets 2021: $183,491Liabilities 2021: $158,566Net Assets 2021: $24,9252021Assets 2022: $305,511Liabilities 2022: $230,666Net Assets 2022: $74,8452022Assets 2023: $577,131Liabilities 2023: $258,242Net Assets 2023: $318,8892023Assets 2024: $584,180Liabilities 2024: $49,001Net Assets 2024: $535,1792024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$441,561
Liabilities$371,189
Net Assets$70,372
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,230,858Expenses 2011: $1,132,855Net Income 2011: $98,0032011Revenue 2012: $1,223,736Expenses 2012: $1,133,205Net Income 2012: $90,5312012Expenses 2013: $1,299,6412013Revenue 2014: $1,032,041Expenses 2014: $982,598Net Income 2014: $49,4432014Revenue 2015: $920,681Expenses 2015: $1,033,570Net Income 2015: -$112,8892015Revenue 2016: $1,004,109Expenses 2016: $836,319Net Income 2016: $167,7902016Revenue 2017: $972,493Expenses 2017: $959,575Net Income 2017: $12,9182017Revenue 2018: $924,183Expenses 2018: $918,084Net Income 2018: $6,0992018Revenue 2019: $844,512Expenses 2019: $1,079,228Net Income 2019: -$234,7162019Revenue 2020: $973,418Expenses 2020: $1,043,485Net Income 2020: -$70,0672020Revenue 2021: $229,191Expenses 2021: $204,571Net Income 2021: $24,6202021Revenue 2022: $761,329Expenses 2022: $711,409Net Income 2022: $49,9202022Revenue 2023: $1,026,616Expenses 2023: $782,572Net Income 2023: $244,0442023Revenue 2024: $1,127,360Expenses 2024: $911,070Net Income 2024: $216,2902024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$844,512
Expenses$1,079,228
Net Income-$234,716
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019
Signed
Aug 14, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$844,512
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation is dedicated to meeting the education, research and strategic planning needs of the u.s. Fuel ethanol industry. The focus is toward academia, industry and public policy makers as we address issues related to new uses, new feedstocks and new technologies that will impact the future of ethanol.

The foundation provides financial support to education institutions and various educational studies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$600,021$383,092▼ $216,929
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$54,781$50,000▼ $4,781
Accounts Receivable-$8,469-
Total Assets$654,802$441,561▼ $213,241
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$345,714$346,789▲ $1,075
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,000$24,400▲ $20,400
Total Liabilities$349,714$371,189▲ $21,475
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$305,088$70,372▼ $234,716
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$305,088$70,372▼ $234,716
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$654,802$441,561▼ $213,241
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dana LewisChairman
Geoffrey C CooperPresident (from 10/18)
Robert DinneenPresident (til 10/18)
Chris WilsonVice Chairman
Mike JerkeTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Marriott Business ServicesConference VenuePO BOX 02642, Atlanta, GA 30384$292,629
Stone Fort Group LLCEvent Management12335 KINGSRIDE SUITE 420, Houston, TX 77024$106,369
Password ProductionsAv Services610 MOSS HAMMOCK WAY, Sugar Land, TX 77479$101,030
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$844,512
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-234,716

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$844,512
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$844,512
Total Revenue per Form 990
$844,512
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,059,228
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
Conferences and Meetings$761,274--$761,274
Other Expenses$35,745--$35,745
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Office Expenses$6,370--$6,370
Travel$5,043--$5,043
Total Functional Expenses$1,079,228$0$0$1,079,228

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,079,228
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,079,228
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,079,228
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Rfa$346,789
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors of the renewable fuels association has the right to appoint the board of directors of the renewable fuels foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The foundation does not authorize committees to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The president and treasurer of the foundation review the return prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Renewable Fuels Foundation
EIN
52-1450070
Phone
2022893825
Address
425 THIRD STREET SW NO 1150, WASHINGTON, DC 20024

Signing Officer

Name
Geoff Cooper
Title
President & CEO
Phone
2022893825
Signed
2020-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Geoff Cooper
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
2021 L STREET NW 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Frederick Longwood
Phone
2022932200
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, THE RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCATION, IS DESIGNATED AS SUCH BASED ON A HISTORIC AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP OF COOPERATION FOR A COMMON PURPOSE.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1DURING PREPARATION OF THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUPPORTED ASSOCIATION SATISFIED THE PUBLIC SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2).
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2IN ADDITION TO A HISTORIC AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ENTITIES WHERE A DEVELOPED IDENTITY OF INTERESTS EXISTS, RENEWABLE FUELS FOUNDATION IS SUPERVISED AND CONTROLLED IN CONNECTION WITH (WITHIN THE MEANING OF REG. 1.509(A)-4(G)(1)) THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION AND RENEWABLE FUELS FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION STATE THEY SHALL ALWAYS BE OPERATED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT CONCERNING ALL ASPECTS OF THE RENEWABLE FUELS INDUSTRY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RENEWABLE FUELS FOUNDATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE COMMITTEES TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE FOUNDATION REVIEW THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
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IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0441561
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt0792208
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$441,561
Liabilities
$371,189
Net assets
$70,372
Revenue
$844,512
Expenses
$1,079,228
Net income
-$234,716
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.05$0.54$1.13$0.91$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.32$1.03$0.78$0.24
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.23$0.07$0.76$0.71$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.16$0.02$0.23$0.20$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$0.00$0.97$1.04$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.37$0.07$0.84$1.08$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.35$0.31$0.92$0.92$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.35$0.30$0.97$0.96$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.16$0.29$1.00$0.84$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.07$0.12$0.92$1.03$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.13$0.23$1.03$0.98$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.34$0.18$1.30
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.19$0.41$1.22$1.13$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.32$1.23$1.13$0.10