Civic Intelligence

Foundation for Environmental Security

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 52-2216481

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Feb 21, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.FESS-GLOBAL.ORG

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One Grey Pebble CTDarnestown, MD 20874

(703) 560-8290

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

77th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

99th percentile

579%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

593%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$127,709

Up $108,906 (+579%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$123,347

Up $119,888 (+3466%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$4,362

Down $10,982 (-72%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$595,786

Up $509,785 (+593%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$475,898

Up $316,985 (+199%) from 2012

Net Income

Up

$119,888

Up $192,800 (+264%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $340,204Liabilities 2010: $213,546Net Assets 2010: $126,6582010Assets 2011: $83,962Liabilities 2011: $7,591Net Assets 2011: $76,3712011Assets 2012: $18,803Liabilities 2012: $15,344Net Assets 2012: $3,4592012Assets 2013: $127,709Liabilities 2013: $4,362Net Assets 2013: $123,3472013Assets 2014: $89,575Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $89,5752014Assets 2015: $37,793Liabilities 2015: $2,234Net Assets 2015: $35,5592015

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$127,709
Liabilities$4,362
Net Assets$123,347
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,185,6272010Revenue 2011: $486,502Expenses 2011: $536,789Net Income 2011: -$50,2872011Revenue 2012: $86,001Expenses 2012: $158,913Net Income 2012: -$72,9122012Revenue 2013: $595,786Expenses 2013: $475,898Net Income 2013: $119,8882013Revenue 2014: $98,158Expenses 2014: $131,930Net Income 2014: -$33,7722014Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $54,016Net Income 2015: -$54,0162015

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$595,786
Expenses$475,898
Net Income$119,888
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Feb 21, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$595,786
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation is a public policy foundation established to advance knowledge and provide practical solutions for key environmental security concerns around the world. Fess combines data analysis with field research to construct public policy-relevant analyses and program recommendations for governments, civil society, and the private sector to address environmental conditions that pose risks to national, regional, and global security and stability. Fess's work increases public understanding of environmental security challenges through research, outreach, publications, and workshops. The foundation also implements community-driven projects that promote economic development based on the sustainable management of natural resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$16,552$64,217▲ $47,665
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$635$61,973▲ $61,338
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,616$1,519▼ $97
Total Assets$18,803$127,709▲ $108,906
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,344$4,362▼ $10,982
Total Liabilities$15,344$4,362▼ $10,982
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,459$123,347▲ $119,888
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,459$123,347▲ $119,888
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,803$127,709▲ $108,906
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Darci Glass-royalPresident/secretary
April MeltonDirector
Charles Glass PhdDirector
Eric DannenmaierDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$595,786
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$119,888
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$475,898
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$122,367$1,057-$123,424
Fees for Services Accounting-$40,350-$40,350
Office Expenses$3,739$748-$4,487
Insurance$2,020$837-$2,857
Fees for Services Legal-$2,636-$2,636
All Other Expenses$24$1,390-$1,414
Occupancy-$1,383-$1,383
Other Expenses$888$251-$1,139
Interest-$458-$458
Total Functional Expenses$397,551$78,347$0$475,898
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$257,490

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesFess Undertook Extensive Field Research Focused on Defining Linkages Between Climate Change and Conflict in Both West African Cities and Key Regions in the Sahel.00$257,490
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 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
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“Charles glass, board member, is darci glass-royal's nephew. Dr. Glass is a tenured professor at howard university with specialized expertise in pollution and water issues and is not compensated for his position on the board. Ms. Glass-royal is president and secretary of fess.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“A copy of form 990 is provided to the board by e-mail before filing.”

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

“All actual and potential conflicts of interests shall be disclosed by board members to the full fess board through the board-approved disclosure form whenever a conflict arises, or in the case of previously disclosed conflicts, at least annually. The disinterested members of the fess board shall make a determination as to whether a conflict exists and what subsequent action is appropriate (if any). A disinterested current board member will be appointed by a majority vote of the disinterested members of the board to oversee review of the conflict disclosure, and shall inform the board of his/her recommendation. The board shall retain the ultimate enforcement authority with respect to interpretation and application of this policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation of the top management officials is determined by an independent compensation committee. In 2013 no compensation was paid.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Fess's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
52-2216481
Phone
7035608290

Signing Officer

Name
Darci Glass-royal
Title
President
Phone
7035608290
Signed
2014-02-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Darci Glass-royal
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Preparer
Gail E Chambers
Phone
7032814880
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CHARLES GLASS, BOARD MEMBER, IS DARCI GLASS-ROYAL'S NEPHEW. DR. GLASS IS A TENURED PROFESSOR AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY WITH SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE IN POLLUTION AND WATER ISSUES AND IS NOT COMPENSATED FOR HIS POSITION ON THE BOARD. MS. GLASS-ROYAL IS PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF FESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BY E-MAIL BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS SHALL BE DISCLOSED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO THE FULL FESS BOARD THROUGH THE BOARD-APPROVED DISCLOSURE FORM WHENEVER A CONFLICT ARISES, OR IN THE CASE OF PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS, AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE FESS BOARD SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IS APPROPRIATE (IF ANY). A DISINTERESTED CURRENT BOARD MEMBER WILL BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO OVERSEE REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE, AND SHALL INFORM THE BOARD OF HIS/HER RECOMMENDATION. THE BOARD SHALL RETAIN THE ULTIMATE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF THIS POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS IS DETERMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN 2013 NO COMPENSATION WAS PAID.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FESS'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$127,709
Liabilities
$4,362
Net assets
$123,347
Revenue
$595,786
Expenses
$475,898
Net income
$119,888
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.05$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.10$0.13$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.12$0.60$0.48$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.09$0.16$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.08$0.49$0.54$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.21$0.13$1.19