Civic Intelligence

Sentinel Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 82-2634849

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
7427 Matthews Mint Hill Rd STE 105-Ellerbe, NC 28338

(704) 716-9463

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$135,000

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-8.3%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,711,849

Down $154,991 (-8.3%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,424,840

Down $627,516 (-31%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$287,009

Up $472,525 (+255%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,196,735

Down $1,986,859 (-38%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$3,364,395

Up $93,504 (+2.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$167,660

Down $2,080,363 (-109%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2020: $59,262Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $59,2622020Assets 2021: $612,292Liabilities 2021: $8,806Net Assets 2021: $603,4862021Assets 2022: $367,679Liabilities 2022: $21,892Net Assets 2022: $345,7872022Assets 2023: $264,598Liabilities 2023: $16,909Net Assets 2023: $247,6892023Assets 2024: $1,866,840Liabilities 2024: -$185,516Net Assets 2024: $2,052,3562024Assets 2025: $1,711,849Liabilities 2025: $287,009Net Assets 2025: $1,424,8402025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,711,849
Liabilities$287,009
Net Assets$1,424,840
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2020: $179,500Expenses 2020: $122,515Net Income 2020: $56,9852020Revenue 2021: $3,077,064Expenses 2021: $2,532,842Net Income 2021: $544,2222021Revenue 2022: $2,093,599Expenses 2022: $2,317,709Net Income 2022: -$224,1102022Revenue 2023: $3,414,598Expenses 2023: $3,512,696Net Income 2023: -$98,0982023Revenue 2024: $5,183,594Expenses 2024: $3,270,891Net Income 2024: $1,912,7032024Revenue 2025: $3,196,735Expenses 2025: $3,364,395Net Income 2025: -$167,6602025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$3,196,735
Expenses$3,364,395
Net Income-$167,660
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 8, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,196,735
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the Sentinel Foundation is to end world-wide exploitation of underage children. We have the personnel,the technology,the support of law enforcement and, most important, the perseverance to target elusive and highly skilled child traffickers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,636,428$1,491,357▼ $145,071
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$221,075$221,075→ $0
Accounts Receivable$9,920--
Intangible Assets$-583$-583→ $0
Total Assets$1,866,840$1,711,849▼ $154,991
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-223,056$287,009▲ $510,065
Other Liabilities$37,540--
Total Liabilities$-185,516$287,009▲ $472,525
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,052,356$1,424,840▼ $627,516
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,052,356$1,424,840▼ $627,516
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,866,840$1,711,849▼ $154,991

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$221,075--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Peter DovovanChief of Field Operations$135,000$135,000
Taylor JollyChief Operating Officer$130,000$130,000
Andrew GuntherChief Executive Officer$84,167$84,167
Alan Elam JrChief Financial Officer$72,000$72,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John GaultChairman
Aubrey EdgeDirector
Max GloberDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,196,735
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$55,144
Change in Net Assets
$-167,660
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,148,580
Other Expenses$1,215,815
Total Fundraising Expense$138,593
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,592,063$379,232-$1,971,295
All Other Expenses$450,475$58,610-$509,085
Travel$429,890-$10,843$440,733
Payroll Taxes$106,558$68,550-$175,108
Other Expenses--$117,984$117,984
Advertising-$68,172-$68,172
Fees for Services Accounting-$28,255-$28,255
Fees for Services Other$8,248$9,281$9,766$27,295
Office Expenses-$22,124-$22,124
Other Employee Benefits$936$1,241-$2,177
Information Technology-$1,948-$1,948
Fees for Services Legal-$219-$219
Total Functional Expenses$2,588,170$637,632$138,593$3,364,395
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf$1,023,000$1,023,000$97,000$926,000
Total Events$1,023,000$1,023,000$123,506$899,494
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities-
Federal 940-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of the 990 was reviewed by the governing body prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“A Conflict of Interest Policy is in the by-laws as per the Application and is regularly reviewed and applied.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation is reviewed when applicable.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation is reviewed for officers and other key employees.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents are made available to the general public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sentinel Foundation
EIN
82-2634849
In Care Of
% Alan Elam JR
Address
7427 Matthews Mint Hill Rd STE 105-, Ellerbe, NC 28338

Signing Officer

Name
Alan Elam Jr
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
7049059595
Signed
2026-04-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
National Tax Services
Address
1323 Queens Road Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28207
Preparer
Alan W Elam
Phone
7047169463
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Service expenses were for Outside Contract Services.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“The level of response created by children being abducted exceeded the plan budget, requiring more expenses than anticipated. Those expenses included investigation of the situation, recruiting of experienced personnel, training of all personnel, travel expenses were increased including hotels, airfares and meals.”

Balance Sheet Part X

“Balance sheet credit card liabilities were corrected from negative to positive, necessitating the large prior period adjustment.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation is reviewed when applicable.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation is reviewed for officers and other key employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The governing documents are made available to the general public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Service expenses were for Outside Contract Services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The level of response created by children being abducted exceeded the plan budget, requiring more expenses than anticipated. Those expenses included investigation of the situation, recruiting of experienced personnel, training of all personnel, travel expenses were increased including hotels, airfares and meals.
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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,711,849
Liabilities
$287,009
Net assets
$1,424,840
Revenue
$3,196,735
Expenses
$3,364,395
Net income
-$167,660
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.29$1.42$3.20$3.36$0.17
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.87$0.19$2.05$5.18$3.27$1.91
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.02$0.25$3.41$3.51$0.10
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.02$0.35$2.09$2.32$0.22
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.61$0.01$0.60$3.08$2.53$0.54
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.18$0.12$0.06