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Bioethics Defense Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 72-1528220

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Sep 21, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.BDFUND.ORG
3312 Cleary AvenueMetairie, LA 70002

(504) 451-8862

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

15th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$240,999

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 82.1% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-8.6%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$665,208

Down $62,238 (-8.6%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$665,208

Down $62,238 (-8.6%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$293,696

Down $162,506 (-36%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$355,934

Down $47,413 (-12%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$62,238

Down $115,093 (-218%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $436,304Liabilities 2011: $114Net Assets 2011: $436,1902011Assets 2012: $645,532Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $645,5322012Assets 2013: $666,167Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $666,1672013Assets 2015: $718,143Liabilities 2015: $7,037Net Assets 2015: $711,1062015Assets 2016: $670,949Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $670,9492016Assets 2017: $779,512Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $779,5122017Assets 2018: $767,919Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $767,9192018Assets 2019: $737,512Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $737,5122019Assets 2020: $722,091Liabilities 2020: $47,500Net Assets 2020: $674,5912020Assets 2021: $727,446Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $727,4462021Assets 2022: $665,208Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $665,2082022Assets 2024: $537,811Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $537,8112024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$665,208
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$665,208
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $341,7022011Expenses 2012: $376,3792012Revenue 2013: $458,928Expenses 2013: $438,293Net Income 2013: $20,6352013Revenue 2015: $438,595Expenses 2015: $443,295Net Income 2015: -$4,7002015Revenue 2016: $390,297Expenses 2016: $430,454Net Income 2016: -$40,1572016Revenue 2017: $532,253Expenses 2017: $423,690Net Income 2017: $108,5632017Revenue 2018: $431,662Expenses 2018: $443,255Net Income 2018: -$11,5932018Revenue 2019: $408,635Expenses 2019: $439,042Net Income 2019: -$30,4072019Revenue 2020: $348,484Expenses 2020: $411,405Net Income 2020: -$62,9212020Revenue 2021: $456,202Expenses 2021: $403,347Net Income 2021: $52,8552021Revenue 2022: $293,696Expenses 2022: $355,934Net Income 2022: -$62,2382022Revenue 2024: $230,479Expenses 2024: $298,066Net Income 2024: -$67,5872024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$293,696
Expenses$355,934
Net Income-$62,238
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Sep 21, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$293,891
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public Interest Law, Policy and Education

Public interest law and education on the restoration of the fundamental human right to life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$522,311$522,414▲ $103
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$186,931$130,059▼ $56,872
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Total Assets$727,446$665,208▼ $62,238
Other Assets Total$18,204$12,735▼ $5,469
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$727,446$665,208▼ $62,238
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$727,446$665,208▼ $62,238
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$727,446$665,208▼ $62,238
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nikolas T NikasPresidentFT$204,000$36,999$240,999
Monique C TosoVP/secretaryPT$25,000-$25,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anthony J BordleeDirector
Corey FrankDirector
David LukinovichDirector
Jeannette Decelles-zwernemanDirector
Leeanne AbelDirector
Madeline MoreiraDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$287,180
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$103
Other Revenue
$6,413
All Other Contributions
$287,180
Change in Net Assets
$-62,238
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$280,763
Other Expenses$75,171
Total Fundraising Expense$32,834
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$168,699$71,950$25,350$265,999
Fees for Services Other$30,000--$30,000
Travel$19,410$1,761$2,409$23,580
Payroll Taxes$8,720$3,942$1,322$13,984
Office Expenses$6,893$1,784$1,400$10,077
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,295-$6,295
Information Technology$2,447$144$685$3,276
Conferences and Meetings-$323$1,590$1,913
Pension Plan Contributions$624$78$78$780
Other Expenses-$30-$30
Total Functional Expenses$236,793$86,307$32,834$355,934
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$800
Fundraising Direct Expenses$195
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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 6

“The organization is a non-stock, not-for-profit corporation with members that elect the board of directors.”

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

“The members have the power to elect the board of directors, and all other corporate powers are vested in the board of directors. The board of directors controls the management of the organization.”

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

“The organization's president works with an independent certified public accounting firm to have the form 990 prepared timely. Copies of the draft form 990 and its schedules are distributed by email to the board of directors for review and approval. If they have any questions or concerns, these will be discussed, and the president will make the appropriate changes prior to filing the form 990.”

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

“An annual conflicts of interest disclosure form is required to be signed and/or verbally confirmed by the members, board of directors, and officers. If there is a possible or actual conflict of interest by any interested person, it is required to be disclosed to the board of directors. The governing board will review the situation to determine whether a conflict of interest actually exists and determine the appropriate action to be taken.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Independent members of the board are provided comparability data for review and approval. Decisions are documented in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financials statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bioethics Defense Fund
EIN
72-1528220
Phone
5044518862
Address
3312 CLEARY AVENUE, METAIRIE, LA 70002

Signing Officer

Name
Nikolas Nikas
Title
President
Phone
5044518862
Signed
2023-09-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nikolas T Nikolas
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
O'NEILL APAC
Address
2140 8TH STREET SUITE 203, MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
Preparer
SEAN P O'NEILL CPA
Phone
9854003120
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-STOCK, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH MEMBERS THAT ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ALL OTHER CORPORATE POWERS ARE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTROLS THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO HAVE THE FORM 990 PREPARED TIMELY. COPIES OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND ITS SCHEDULES ARE DISTRIBUTED BY EMAIL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, THESE WILL BE DISCUSSED, AND THE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CHANGES PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AN ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED AND/OR VERBALLY CONFIRMED BY THE MEMBERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS. IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY ANY INTERESTED PERSON, IT IS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GOVERNING BOARD WILL REVIEW THE SITUATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTUALLY EXISTS AND DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROVIDED COMPARABILITY DATA FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIALS STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$665,208
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$665,208
Revenue
$293,696
Expenses
$355,934
Net income
-$62,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.38$0.00$5.38$2.30$2.98$0.68
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.65$0.00$6.65$2.94$3.56$0.62
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.27$0.00$7.27$4.56$4.03$0.53
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.22$0.48$6.75$3.48$4.11$0.63
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.38$0.00$7.38$4.09$4.39$0.30
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.68$0.00$7.68$4.32$4.43$0.12
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.80$0.00$7.80$5.32$4.24$1.09
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.71$0.00$6.71$3.90$4.30$0.40
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.18$0.07$7.11$4.39$4.43$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.66$0.00$6.66$4.59$4.38$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.46$0.00$6.46$3.76
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.36$0.00$4.36$3.42