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Foundation for Advancing Science Technology Education

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-4253416

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 25, 2022

300 Galleria Circle Ste 755Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 975-2176

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

91st percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Assets

$430,864

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$426,441

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$4,423

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$697,250

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$270,809

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$426,441

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2021: $430,864Liabilities 2021: $4,423Net Assets 2021: $426,4412021Assets 2022: $2,633,654Liabilities 2022: $977,202Net Assets 2022: $1,656,4522022Assets 2024: $5,151,410Liabilities 2024: $4,751Net Assets 2024: $5,146,6592024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$430,864
Liabilities$4,423
Net Assets$426,441

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2021: $697,250Expenses 2021: $270,809Net Income 2021: $426,4412021Revenue 2022: $2,341,035Expenses 2022: $1,111,024Net Income 2022: $1,230,0112022Revenue 2024: $2,472,500Expenses 2024: $1,462,027Net Income 2024: $1,010,4732024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$697,250
Expenses$270,809
Net Income$426,441
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 25, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$697,250
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conducting and supporting high quality and timely medical research to improve the lives of patients with chronic illnesses.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$430,864-
Total Assets$0$430,864▲ $430,864
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$4,423-
Total Liabilities$0$4,423▲ $4,423
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$426,441-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$426,441▲ $426,441
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$430,864▲ $430,864
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin L WinthropDirector
W Benjamin Nowell PhdDirector
Dr Jeffrey CurtisFounding Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$697,250
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$697,250
Change in Net Assets
$426,441
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$270,809
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$3,710-$3,710
Other Expenses$52,702$1,978-$1,978
Insurance-$1,500-$1,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$700-$700
Office Expenses-$519-$519
Total Functional Expenses$262,402$8,407$0$270,809
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Upon completion of form 990, the return is presented to the directors of the organization for their review and approval. The directors are free to ask any questions and engage in discussions regarding any items listed on the return. The return is filed with the internal revenue service after it has been reviewed and approved.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization's financial statements are made available to the general public upon written request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Advancing Science
EIN
85-4253416
Phone
2059752176
Address
300 GALLERIA CIRCLE STE 755, HOOVER, AL 35244
Doing Business As
Faster

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Jeffrey Curtis
Title
Founding Director
Phone
2059370585
Signed
2022-08-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Jeffrey Curtis
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Truitt Tingle Paramore & Argent LLC
Address
5346 STADIUM TRACE PKWY STE 202, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
Preparer
Patrick Bowman
Phone
2057338265
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