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Center for Self-Determination Theory

EIN 81-0900459 • 501(c)3 • Celebration, FL

Profile

The organization is engaged in fundraising and outreach to raise awareness and advance Self-Determination Theory, a broad framework for the scientific study of human motivation, personality, and well-being.

1003 Oak Pond DriveCelebration, FL 34747

selfdeterminationtheory.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.77x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-8.4%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$75,818

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$8,515

Down $11,476 (-57%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$6,555

Up $261 (+4.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,960

Down $11,737 (-86%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$139,070

Down $298,022 (-68%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$150,807

Down $439,804 (-74%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$11,737

Up $141,782 (+92%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2019: $11,661Liabilities 2019: $2,185Net Assets 2019: $9,4762019Assets 2020: $52,146Liabilities 2020: $18,447Net Assets 2020: $33,6992020Assets 2021: $60,074Liabilities 2021: $3,316Net Assets 2021: $56,7582021Assets 2022: $172,682Liabilities 2022: $5,466Net Assets 2022: $167,2162022Assets 2023: $19,991Liabilities 2023: $6,294Net Assets 2023: $13,6972023Assets 2024: $8,515Liabilities 2024: $6,555Net Assets 2024: $1,9602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$8,515
Liabilities$6,555
Net Assets$1,960
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $90,883Expenses 2019: $90,445Net Income 2019: $4382019Revenue 2020: $124,441Expenses 2020: $100,218Net Income 2020: $24,2232020Revenue 2021: $162,238Expenses 2021: $139,179Net Income 2021: $23,0592021Revenue 2022: $239,270Expenses 2022: $128,812Net Income 2022: $110,4582022Revenue 2023: $437,092Expenses 2023: $590,611Net Income 2023: -$153,5192023Revenue 2024: $139,070Expenses 2024: $150,807Net Income 2024: -$11,7372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$139,070
Expenses$150,807
Net Income-$11,737
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,515
Liabilities
$6,555
Net assets
$1,960
Revenue
$139,070
Expenses
$150,807
Net income
-$11,737
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.07$0.02$1.39$1.51$0.12
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.06$0.14$4.37$5.91$1.54
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.73$0.05$1.67$2.39$1.29$1.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.60$0.03$0.57$1.62$1.39$0.23
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.18$0.34$1.24$1.00$0.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.02$0.09$0.91$0.90$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$139,070
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization is engaged in fundraising and outreach to raise awareness and advance Self-Determination Theory, a broad framework for the scientific study of human motivation, personality, and well-being.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2024, the Center for Self-Determination Theory maintained and expanded its research website, reaching over 1 million unique users. We posted and promoted more than 400 new SDT research publications, produced educational content including interviews and talks, and grew global engagement through regular email updates and social media outreach. These efforts supported scholars and practitioners worldwide in applying SDT across education, health, and organizational contexts.$0$147,276
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Shannon L HoefenTreasurerFT$75,818-$75,818
Richard M RyanPresidentPT$0--
Edward L DeciVice President-$0--
Charles S RigbyMember-$0--
Maarten VansteenkisteMember-$0--
Genevieve MageauMember-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Self-determination Theory
EIN
81-0900459
Phone
5859433570
Address
1003 Oak Pond Drive, Celebration, FL 34747

Signing Officer

Name
Shannon Hoefen
Title
Director
Phone
5859433570
Signed
2025-05-12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“For service fees, office supplies and software, and tax expenses.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Total Fixed Assets”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Payroll liabilities”

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