Civic Intelligence

Special Education Legal Fund Inc

EIN 83-1467673 • 501(c)3 • Greenwich, CT

Profile

The mission of special education legal fund, inc. (s.e.l.f.) is to level the playing field for families in need with children in the special education system. S.e.l.f. Provides resources, knowledge and empowerment to support families in the special education advocacy in connecticut, new york and the surrounding areas.

139 East Putnam Avenue 213 213Greenwich, CT 06830

www.spedlegalfund.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

69th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

75th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$302,171

Up $48,186 (+19%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$18,608

Down $11,549 (-38%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$283,563

Up $59,735 (+27%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Down

$400,932

Down $18,411 (-4.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$341,197

Up $14,825 (+4.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$59,735

Down $33,236 (-36%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $27,649Liabilities 2019: $550Net Assets 2019: $27,0992019Assets 2020: $87,408Liabilities 2020: $9,205Net Assets 2020: $78,2032020Assets 2021: $102,844Liabilities 2021: $9,200Net Assets 2021: $93,6442021Assets 2022: $116,107Liabilities 2022: $12,500Net Assets 2022: $103,6072022Assets 2023: $147,933Liabilities 2023: $17,076Net Assets 2023: $130,8572023Assets 2024: $253,985Liabilities 2024: $30,157Net Assets 2024: $223,8282024Assets 2025: $302,171Liabilities 2025: $18,608Net Assets 2025: $283,5632025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$302,171
Liabilities$18,608
Net Assets$283,563
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2019: $184,685Expenses 2019: $157,586Net Income 2019: $27,0992019Revenue 2020: $200,603Expenses 2020: $149,499Net Income 2020: $51,1042020Revenue 2021: $192,041Expenses 2021: $176,869Net Income 2021: $15,1722021Revenue 2022: $231,685Expenses 2022: $221,453Net Income 2022: $10,2322022Revenue 2023: $245,000Expenses 2023: $217,750Net Income 2023: $27,2502023Revenue 2024: $419,343Expenses 2024: $326,372Net Income 2024: $92,9712024Revenue 2025: $400,932Expenses 2025: $341,197Net Income 2025: $59,7352025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$400,932
Expenses$341,197
Net Income$59,735
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$302,171
Liabilities
$18,608
Net assets
$283,563
Revenue
$400,932
Expenses
$341,197
Net income
$59,735
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.19$2.84$4.01$3.41$0.60
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.30$2.24$4.19$3.26$0.93
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.17$1.31$2.45$2.18$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.13$1.04$2.32$2.21$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.09$0.94$1.92$1.77$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.09$0.78$2.01$1.49$0.51
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.01$0.27$1.85$1.58$0.27
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$427,115
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of special education legal fund, inc. (s.e.l.f.) is to level the playing field for families in need with children in the special education system. S.e.l.f. Provides resources, knowledge and empowerment to support families in the special education advocacy in connecticut, new york and the surrounding areas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$222,662$275,835▲ $53,173
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,724$14,819▲ $7,095
Total Assets$253,985$302,171▲ $48,186
Other Assets Total$23,599$11,517▼ $12,082
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$22,657$10,808▼ $11,849
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,500$7,800▲ $300
Total Liabilities$30,157$18,608▼ $11,549
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$223,828$283,563▲ $59,735
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$223,828$283,563▲ $59,735
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$253,985$302,171▲ $48,186
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lara DamashekBoard Chair
Ulrika DrinkalBoard Chair
Laurie HeissVice Chair
Michael DelgassVice Chair
Adriana OspinaDirector
Beth SugermanDirector
Elizabeth ButlerDirector
Ellen FullertonDirector
Margaret GregoryDirector
Robert RussoDirector
Stephanie BilenkerDirector
Susan KhannaDirector
William DehavenDirector
Christine LaiExecutive Director
Virginia BlumSecretary
Craig ElkindTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$389,031
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$11,901
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$104,145
Change in Net Assets
$59,735
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$255,209
Other Expenses$85,988
Total Fundraising Expense$45,140
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$255,209--$255,209
Occupancy-$12,850-$12,850
Advertising$10,261--$10,261
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,410-$8,410
Information Technology-$8,211-$8,211
Insurance-$630-$630
Office Expenses-$386-$386
Other Expenses-$100$5,284$100
Total Functional Expenses$265,470$30,587$45,140$341,197
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$26,183
Fundraising Gross Income$26,183
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Event$311,069$26,183$26,183$0
Total Events$311,069$26,183$26,183$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$10,808
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Section A, Line 2

“Craig elkind (treasurer) and christine lai (executive director) are married”

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

“The treasurer and executive director individually and jointly review the 990.”

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

“Members of the governing body are required to complete and sign coi on an annual basis”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Special Education Legal Fund Inc
EIN
83-1467673
Phone
2034893115
Address
139 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE 213 213, GREENWICH, CT 06830

Signing Officer

Name
Craig Elkind
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2034893115
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Elkind
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp
Address
6 RESEARCH DRIVE SUITE 450, SHELTON, CT 06484
Preparer
Sandra D Callanan
Phone
2033665876
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the review.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CRAIG ELKIND (TREASURER) AND CHRISTINE LAI (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) ARE MARRIED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INDIVIDUALLY AND JOINTLY REVIEW THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN COI ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C
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