Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Liberty Education Forum
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-1901842
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.06x
Liabilities / Revenue
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
97th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 24.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
72nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
86th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$185,894
Up $32,111 (+21%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$175,280
Up $47,875 (+38%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$10,614
Down $15,764 (-60%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$340,040
Up $117,249 (+53%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$292,165
Up $170,832 (+141%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$47,875
Down $53,583 (-53%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2018
- Return Version
- 2017v2.3
- Gross Receipts
- $340,040
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The liberty education forum (lef), a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation was incorporated on november 7, 1994 to educate the american public concerning the gay and lesbian community. The liberty education forum studies and researches the policy issues in the public and private sectors to improve and strengthen the understanding of the social needs for the gay and lesbian community. The liberty education forum is a non-partisan educational think-tank based in washington, dc. Lef uses the power of ideas to educate people about the importance of achieving freedom and fairness for all americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization conducts educational programs, grassroots training, and research on a variety of key issues impacting the lgbt population. Lef puts special emphasis on programs and education that help gain new allies for equality among conservatives and people of faith.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $139,319 | $142,008 | ▲ $2,689 |
| Accounts Receivable | $10,460 | $37,339 | ▲ $26,879 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $3,004 | $3,043 | ▲ $39 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $500 | $3,004 | ▲ $2,504 |
| Total Assets | $153,783 | $185,894 | ▲ $32,111 |
| Other Assets Total | $500 | $500 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $26,378 | $10,614 | ▼ $15,764 |
| Total Liabilities | $26,378 | $10,614 | ▼ $15,764 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $75,000 | $143,000 | ▲ $68,000 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $52,405 | $32,280 | ▼ $20,125 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $127,405 | $175,280 | ▲ $47,875 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $153,783 | $185,894 | ▲ $32,111 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory T Angelo | Executive Di | FT | $79,375 | $3,176 | $82,551 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Thomas R Wahl Jr | Chairman |
| Leonard Olds | Vice Chairma |
| Hugh Rouse | Director |
| Joe Brookman | Director |
| John Herrick | Treasurer/se |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $340,040
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $300,040
- Change in Net Assets
- $47,875
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $203,381 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $88,784 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $5,740 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $135,075 | - | - | $135,075 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $75,947 | $3,302 | $3,302 | $82,551 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $29,227 | $863 | - | $30,090 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $46 | $13,212 | - | $13,258 |
| Occupancy | $11,261 | $490 | $490 | $12,241 |
| Payroll Taxes | $5,735 | $249 | $249 | $6,233 |
| Insurance | - | $5,894 | - | $5,894 |
| Travel | $3,771 | $1,082 | $157 | $5,010 |
| Office Expenses | $92 | $32 | $1,536 | $1,660 |
| Information Technology | $141 | $6 | $6 | $153 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $261,295 | $25,130 | $5,740 | $292,165 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 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 2
“Leonard olds hugh rouse vice chair director family relationship”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The finance committee will review the 990 draft prepared by the accountant. It will then be approved by the finance committee which will then be reviewed by the executive committee. Upon approval from the executive committee it will be presented to the board for approval.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“Each year, board members shall complete a conflict of interest statement. The statement shall be reviewed and any changes from the preceeding year shall be noted and addressed with the executive director and board if deemed necessary.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“For a new hire, the board appointed search committee determines the job description and compensation for the position. Adjustments during the executive directors tenure are reviewed and approved by the board executive committee. Compensation is determined on current market conditions, precedent within the organization, budget considerations and compensation levels of peer organizations.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“The liberty education forum makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available for public inspection upon request. In addition, lef will maintain its form 990 in guidestar's database of information on non-profit organizations.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Liberty Education Forum
- EIN
- 52-1901842
- Phone
- 2024207873
- Address
- 1090 VERMONT AVENUE NW STE 825, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Signing Officer
- Name
- Gregory T Angelo
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2018-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Gregory T Angelo
- Formed
- 1994
- Legal Domicile
- Dc
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
Preparer
- Firm
- Kendall Prebola and Jones LLC
- Address
- PO BOX 259, BEDFORD, PA 15522-0259
- Preparer
- Jamie M Mearkle
- Phone
- 8146231880
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The liberty education forum (lef), a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation was incorporated on november 7, 1994 to educate the american public concerning the gay and lesbian community. The liberty education forum studies and researches the policy issues in the public and private sectors to improve and strengthen the understanding of the social needs for the gay and lesbian community. The liberty education forum is a non-partisan educational think-tank based in washington, dc. Lef uses the power of ideas to educate people about the importance of achieving freedom and fairness for all americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization conducts educational programs, grassroots training, and research on a variety of key issues impacting the lgbt population. Lef puts special emphasis on programs and education that help gain new allies for equality among conservatives and people of faith.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“Spirit of lincoln dinner - 34,785 general programs - 25,341 we pledge texas - 6,071”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Consultants - education/advoc 57,800 0 0 temporary help 3,275 0 0 consultants - healthcare 49,000 0 0 consultants - video 25,000 0 0 total 135,075 0 0”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM (LEF), A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WAS INCORPORATED ON NOVEMBER 7, 1994 TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC CONCERNING THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY. THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM STUDIES AND RESEARCHES THE POLICY ISSUES IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL NEEDS FOR THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY. THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM IS A NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL THINK-TANK BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC. LEF USES THE POWER OF IDEAS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL AMERICANS, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GRASSROOTS TRAINING, AND RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF KEY ISSUES IMPACTING THE LGBT POPULATION. LEF PUTS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION THAT HELP GAIN NEW ALLIES FOR EQUALITY AMONG CONSERVATIVES AND PEOPLE OF FAITH. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | SPIRIT OF LINCOLN DINNER - 34,785 GENERAL PROGRAMS - 25,341 WE PLEDGE TEXAS - 6,071 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | LEONARD OLDS HUGH ROUSE VICE CHAIR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE 990 DRAFT PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANT. IT WILL THEN BE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH WILL THEN BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. UPON APPROVAL FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | EACH YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE STATEMENT SHALL BE REVIEWED AND ANY CHANGES FROM THE PRECEEDING YEAR SHALL BE NOTED AND ADDRESSED WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD IF DEEMED NECESSARY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | FOR A NEW HIRE, THE BOARD APPOINTED SEARCH COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION. ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TENURE ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS, PRECEDENT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS AND COMPENSATION LEVELS OF PEER ORGANIZATIONS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, LEF WILL MAINTAIN ITS FORM 990 IN GUIDESTAR'S DATABASE OF INFORMATION ON NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | CONSULTANTS - EDUCATION/ADVOC 57,800 0 0 TEMPORARY HELP 3,275 0 0 CONSULTANTS - HEALTHCARE 49,000 0 0 CONSULTANTS - VIDEO 25,000 0 0 TOTAL 135,075 0 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $185,894
- Liabilities
- $10,614
- Net assets
- $175,280
- Revenue
- $340,040
- Expenses
- $292,165
- Net income
- $47,875