Civic Intelligence

Foundation for Theological Education

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 75-2382114

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 19, 2018

Organization Profilewww.aftesite.org
2200 Lake Woodlands DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380

(281) 297-5900

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

1.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

6th percentile

-53%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$5,000

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.4%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,583,106

Up $200,232 (+8.4%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,191,391

Up $98,802 (+4.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$391,715

Up $101,430 (+35%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$296,862

Down $115,540 (-28%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$453,754

Up $118,959 (+36%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$156,892

Down $234,499 (-302%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,853,440Liabilities 2010: $190,463Net Assets 2010: $1,662,9772010Assets 2011: $1,710,288Liabilities 2011: $260,349Net Assets 2011: $1,449,9392011Assets 2012: $1,832,345Liabilities 2012: $302,847Net Assets 2012: $1,529,4982012Assets 2013: $2,046,442Liabilities 2013: $296,296Net Assets 2013: $1,750,1462013Assets 2014: $2,302,542Liabilities 2014: $301,331Net Assets 2014: $2,001,2112014Assets 2015: $2,249,938Liabilities 2015: $317,282Net Assets 2015: $1,932,6562015Assets 2016: $2,382,874Liabilities 2016: $290,285Net Assets 2016: $2,092,5892016Assets 2017: $2,583,106Liabilities 2017: $391,715Net Assets 2017: $2,191,3912017Assets 2018: $2,433,222Liabilities 2018: $221,400Net Assets 2018: $2,211,8222018Assets 2019: $3,551,384Liabilities 2019: $107,355Net Assets 2019: $3,444,0292019Assets 2020: $3,631,944Liabilities 2020: $177,048Net Assets 2020: $3,454,8962020Assets 2021: $4,016,113Liabilities 2021: $252,217Net Assets 2021: $3,763,8962021Assets 2022: $3,952,650Liabilities 2022: $345,000Net Assets 2022: $3,607,6502022Assets 2023: $5,011,705Liabilities 2023: $293,433Net Assets 2023: $4,718,2722023Assets 2024: $6,050,388Liabilities 2024: $332,618Net Assets 2024: $5,717,7702024Assets 2025: $6,590,572Liabilities 2025: $365,118Net Assets 2025: $6,225,4542025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,583,106
Liabilities$391,715
Net Assets$2,191,391
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $228,0932010Expenses 2011: $301,8222011Revenue 2012: $369,869Expenses 2012: $353,777Net Income 2012: $16,0922012Revenue 2013: $682,210Expenses 2013: $449,675Net Income 2013: $232,5352013Revenue 2014: $640,211Expenses 2014: $385,944Net Income 2014: $254,2672014Revenue 2015: $487,815Expenses 2015: $498,372Net Income 2015: -$10,5572015Revenue 2016: $412,402Expenses 2016: $334,795Net Income 2016: $77,6072016Revenue 2017: $296,862Expenses 2017: $453,754Net Income 2017: -$156,8922017Revenue 2018: $1,112,550Expenses 2018: $149,520Net Income 2018: $963,0302018Revenue 2019: $971,490Expenses 2019: $86,334Net Income 2019: $885,1562019Revenue 2020: $324,356Expenses 2020: $272,402Net Income 2020: $51,9542020Revenue 2021: $509,837Expenses 2021: $200,770Net Income 2021: $309,0672021Revenue 2022: $340,116Expenses 2022: $360,761Net Income 2022: -$20,6452022Revenue 2023: $1,088,785Expenses 2023: $220,560Net Income 2023: $868,2252023Revenue 2024: $1,005,104Expenses 2024: $491,815Net Income 2024: $513,2892024Revenue 2025: $310,453Expenses 2025: $449,733Net Income 2025: -$139,2802025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$296,862
Expenses$453,754
Net Income-$156,892
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 19, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$296,919
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A foundation for theological education is committed to strengthen theological education in the wesleyan tradition by preparing a new generation of scholars for leadership. It is our mission to create, support and nurture a fellowship of transformational scholars committed to renewal in the church and the advancement of the kingdom of god.

A Foundation for Theological Education, Inc. (AFTE) provides financial support for men and women in their doctoral studies. AFTE also publishes an academic newsletter that is distributed to more than 5,000 United Methodist Seminarians.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,715,596$2,025,315▲ $309,719
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$644,778$557,791▼ $86,987
Accounts Receivable$22,500$0▼ $22,500
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$2,382,874$2,583,106▲ $200,232
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$278,475$338,500▲ $60,025
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,810$53,215▲ $41,405
Total Liabilities$290,285$391,715▲ $101,430
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,092,589$2,191,391▲ $98,802
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,092,589$2,191,391▲ $98,802
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,382,874$2,583,106▲ $200,232
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Dr Steven G W MooreSr Prgm Scholar$5,000$5,000
Dr Laceye C WarnerManaging Director$5,000$5,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Edmund W RobbChairman
Rev Michael WalkerVice Chair
Anthony LannieTrustee
Daniel FreyTrustee
David HillTrustee
Dr Doug StrongTrustee
Dr Stan CopelandTrustee
Dr Stephen RankinTrustee
Dr Thomas WarnerTrustee
Dr Wendy DeichmannTrustee
Paul Ervin JrTrustee
Dr Thomas HarrisonSecretary
Randy BirdwellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$244,104
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$52,758
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$244,104
Change in Net Assets
$-156,892
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$244,702
Other Expenses$199,052
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,000
Total Fundraising Expense$4,834
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$244,702--$244,702
Conferences and Meetings$96,789--$96,789
Fees for Services Management-$68,317-$68,317
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,692-$11,692
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,500$3,800$2,700$10,000
Office Expenses-$4,987-$4,987
Other Expenses$6,133-$2,134$2,134
Total Functional Expenses$360,124$88,796$4,834$453,754
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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 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, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Family Relationship - Dr. Thomas O. Warner & Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A PDF file of the 990 is presented to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee who review before filing and before a final version is presented to each.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“All trustees, officers, agents, and employees of A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) shall disclose all real or apparent conflict of interest that they discover or that have been brought to their attention in connection with this organizations activities. Disclosure shall mean providing properly, to the appropriate person, a written description of the facts comprising the real or apparent conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board of Trustees reviews compensation levels each year in light of resources available and employee performance and believes compensation is below market rates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to members of the Board of Trustees, potential donors and the public via PDF upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Theological Education
EIN
75-2382114
Phone
2812975900
Address
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Edmund W Robb
Title
Chairman
Signed
2018-07-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Edmund W Robb
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Seefeld Lawson Moeller Llp
Address
1610 WOODSTEAD COURT SUITE 455, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Preparer
Lisa N Jacobs CPA
Phone
2813629732
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Family Relationship - Dr. Thomas O. Warner & Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A PDF file of the 990 is presented to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee who review before filing and before a final version is presented to each.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All trustees, officers, agents, and employees of A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) shall disclose all real or apparent conflict of interest that they discover or that have been brought to their attention in connection with this organizations activities. Disclosure shall mean providing properly, to the appropriate person, a written description of the facts comprising the real or apparent conflict of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board of Trustees reviews compensation levels each year in light of resources available and employee performance and believes compensation is below market rates.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to members of the Board of Trustees, potential donors and the public via PDF upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,583,106
Liabilities
$391,715
Net assets
$2,191,391
Revenue
$296,862
Expenses
$453,754
Net income
-$156,892
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.59$0.37$6.23$0.31$0.45$0.14
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.05$0.33$5.72$1.01$0.49$0.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.01$0.29$4.72$1.09$0.22$0.87
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.95$0.35$3.61$0.34$0.36$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.02$0.25$3.76$0.51$0.20$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.63$0.18$3.45$0.32$0.27$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.11$3.44$0.97$0.09$0.89
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.22$2.21$1.11$0.15$0.96
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.39$2.19$0.30$0.45$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.29$2.09$0.41$0.33$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.32$1.93$0.49$0.50$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.30$2.00$0.64$0.39$0.25
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.30$1.75$0.68$0.45$0.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.83$0.30$1.53$0.37$0.35$0.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.71$0.26$1.45$0.30
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.19$1.66$0.23