Civic Intelligence

Students for Liberty Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 94-3435899

May 01, 2015 to Apr 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 09, 2017

Organization Profilewww.studentsforliberty.org

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1101 17th Street NW No 810Washington, DC 20036

(202) 320-4447

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

60th percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$141,061

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,406,765

Up $244,738 (+21%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,166,694

Up $176,297 (+18%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$240,071

Up $68,441 (+40%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,896,201

Up $682,468 (+21%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$3,677,517

Up $55,730 (+1.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$218,684

Up $626,738 (+154%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $69,302Net Assets 2010: $69,3022010Assets 2011: $174,491Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $174,4912011Assets 2012: $606,611Liabilities 2012: $3,839Net Assets 2012: $602,7722012Assets 2013: $1,171,008Liabilities 2013: $22,328Net Assets 2013: $1,148,6802013Assets 2014: $1,689,079Liabilities 2014: $311,100Net Assets 2014: $1,377,9792014Assets 2015: $1,162,027Liabilities 2015: $171,630Net Assets 2015: $990,3972015Assets 2016: $1,406,765Liabilities 2016: $240,071Net Assets 2016: $1,166,6942016Assets 2017: $1,419,078Liabilities 2017: $191,365Net Assets 2017: $1,227,7132017Assets 2018: $952,846Liabilities 2018: $111,091Net Assets 2018: $841,7552018Assets 2019: $1,476,113Liabilities 2019: $124,023Net Assets 2019: $1,352,0902019Assets 2020: $1,681,890Liabilities 2020: $326,677Net Assets 2020: $1,355,2132020Assets 2021: $2,821,184Liabilities 2021: $315,215Net Assets 2021: $2,505,9692021Assets 2022: $5,197,632Liabilities 2022: $199,994Net Assets 2022: $4,997,6382022Assets 2023: $5,163,272Liabilities 2023: $217,469Net Assets 2023: $4,945,8032023Assets 2024: $2,457,202Liabilities 2024: $290,715Net Assets 2024: $2,166,4872024Assets 2025: $1,846,915Liabilities 2025: $185,433Net Assets 2025: $1,661,4822025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,406,765
Liabilities$240,071
Net Assets$1,166,694
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $206,544Expenses 2010: $155,023Net Income 2010: $51,5212010Expenses 2011: $423,9312011Revenue 2012: $1,099,154Expenses 2012: $663,496Net Income 2012: $435,6582012Expenses 2013: $1,382,6832013Revenue 2014: $2,912,441Expenses 2014: $2,719,127Net Income 2014: $193,3142014Revenue 2015: $3,213,733Expenses 2015: $3,621,787Net Income 2015: -$408,0542015Revenue 2016: $3,896,201Expenses 2016: $3,677,517Net Income 2016: $218,6842016Revenue 2017: $3,915,734Expenses 2017: $3,853,938Net Income 2017: $61,7962017Revenue 2018: $3,993,070Expenses 2018: $4,332,590Net Income 2018: -$339,5202018Revenue 2019: $5,040,733Expenses 2019: $4,494,955Net Income 2019: $545,7782019Revenue 2020: $4,360,139Expenses 2020: $4,349,977Net Income 2020: $10,1622020Revenue 2021: $4,000,690Expenses 2021: $2,848,217Net Income 2021: $1,152,4732021Revenue 2022: $6,797,515Expenses 2022: $4,301,086Net Income 2022: $2,496,4292022Revenue 2023: $5,747,299Expenses 2023: $5,790,354Net Income 2023: -$43,0552023Revenue 2024: $5,112,524Expenses 2024: $6,920,806Net Income 2024: -$1,808,2822024Revenue 2025: $5,821,196Expenses 2025: $6,326,705Net Income 2025: -$505,5092025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$3,896,201
Expenses$3,677,517
Net Income$218,684
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2015 to Apr 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 9, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,156,681
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders of liberty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$660,356$722,209▲ $61,853
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$229,500$448,875▲ $219,375
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$100,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$206,034$66,073▼ $139,961
Intangible Assets-$19,419-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$28,719$18,452▼ $10,267
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,681$0▼ $5,681
Total Assets$1,162,027$1,406,765▲ $244,738
Other Assets Total$31,737$31,737→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$129,773$207,199▲ $77,426
Other Liabilities$41,857$32,872▼ $8,985
Total Liabilities$171,630$240,071▲ $68,441
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$478,718$915,196▲ $436,478
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$511,679$251,498▼ $260,181
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$990,397$1,166,694▲ $176,297
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,162,027$1,406,765▲ $244,738

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$26,623$26,623
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alexander McCobinPresidentFT$139,583$1,478$141,061

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sloane FrostChairwoman
Sam EckmanDirector
Dan GrossmanSecretary
Jeff GieseaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
HealthCare Solutions OUCFO servicesTuvi 12/3-22, Tallinn, En$115,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,804,073
Program Service Revenue
$51,604
Investment Income
$37,710
Other Revenue
$2,814
All Other Contributions
$3,434,666
Change in Net Assets
$218,684

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Intellectual Property1$28,019Fair market value
Total Noncash Contributions1$28,019-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,896,201
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$224,162
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,120,363
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,896,201
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,567,396
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,084,697
Total Fundraising Expense$562,734
Professional Fundraising Fees$24,410
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,014

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$589,223$41,074$199,458$829,755
Travel$707,672$8,661$36,155$752,488
Conferences and Meetings$592,277$26,649-$618,926
Office Expenses$169,285$39,282$228,920$437,487
Fees for Services Other$193,914$64,803$7,854$266,571
Fees for Services Accounting$142,917$47,748$7,611$198,276
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$99,121$6,909$33,553$139,583
Occupancy$420$126,319-$126,739
Payroll Taxes$54,498$6,258$18,448$79,204
Other Employee Benefits$5,719$30,260$176$36,155
Information Technology$23,021$7,692$1,225$31,938
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$24,410$24,410
Depreciation Depletion$3,472$11,328-$14,800
Fees for Services Legal$10,036$3,353$534$13,923
Other Expenses$11,179$1,434$226$12,839
Insurance$59$10,693-$10,752
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,014--$1,014
Total Functional Expenses$2,647,446$467,337$562,734$3,677,517

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,944,066
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,677,517
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,677,517
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$266,549
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
16
Spending
$940,715

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland)Program services, fundraisingReimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings06$556,834
South AmericaProgram services, fundraisingReimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings07$220,529
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram services, fundraisingPayments to contractors, payments to vendors for conferences hosted in the regions02$69,856
South AsiaProgram services, fundraisingReimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings00$67,198
North AmericaProgram services, fundraisingPayments to contractors, payments to vendors for conferences hosted in the regions01$18,853
East Asia and the PacificProgram services, fundraisingReimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings00$7,445
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$32,850
Professional Fundraising Fees$24,410
Fundraising Gross Income$20,100

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
San Francisco Poker Tournament$27,305$12,180-$12,180
New York Poker Tournament$362,202$7,920-$7,920
Total Events$389,507$20,100$32,850$-12,750
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred rent$32,872
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Section B, line 11

“The President thoroughly reviews the 990 before it is filed. All other members of the board are also sent copies via email attachment prior to filing.”

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

“All officers, directors, and key employees are required to reveal any interest in decisions before participating in conversations about the matter at hand, so the appropriate actions can be taken as well. Other officers, directors, and key employees engage in due diligence to predict when others have an interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Board approves a budget and approves the salary of the CEO.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Students For Liberty Inc
EIN
94-3435899
Phone
2023204447
Address
1101 17th Street NW No 810, Washington, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Wolf von Laer
Title
CEO
Phone
2023204447
Signed
2017-03-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Wolf von Laer
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
34
Volunteers
2,000

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Nicole M Prince CPA
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Management has evaluated SFL's tax positions and concluded that SFL's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Direct benefits provided to donors 32,850.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Direct benefits provided to donors 32,850.”

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IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
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IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt030260
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05719
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Dues/subscriptions
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Taxes/licenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Staffing and recruiting
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt166
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt2226
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08739
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt114864
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt211271
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt31434
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt041489
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt12130
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt211179
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt054326
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt114864
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt213467
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt312839
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt032872
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Product Sales
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0589223
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt018448
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06258
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt054498
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt079204
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0100000
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt028719
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt018452
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Wolf von Laer
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Program events
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt051604
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt051604
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Leadership Programs - SFL's emphasis on leadership development has been the key to the organization's success over the years. SFL teaches young people entrepreneurship, event-planning, volunteer management, effective writing, public speaking, and other skills that they can use throughout their lives, and gives them experience applying these skills in building the student movement for liberty. SFL trained 2,758 student leaders that engage with thousands of student groups across the world.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0855800
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt01014
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Resources - SFL handed out 350,000 free books in FY 2016.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt079977
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Other Programs: This category includes smaller programs such as Alumni For Liberty, SFL's media project Young Voices, Online Education & Academic Programs, and marketing outreach.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0424043
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt03010818
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt023824
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt030787
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02669076
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-6256
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0178384
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-408054
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0928887
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt03621787
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03213733
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0218684
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt051604
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0206034
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt066073
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Product sales - 2014 Amount: $ 3,940. 2015 Amount: $ 15,564.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03010818
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02790482
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01807506
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01098854
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt012511733
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt017477
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt012741
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt08866
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt056566
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0300
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt095950
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt051604
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt015564
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03940
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt019504
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.76890
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.70620
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt09713356
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt02798377
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03804073
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03010818
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02790482
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01807506
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01098854
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt012511733
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt012633292
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt06105
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt06105
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt0233699
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0233699
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt026623
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt026623
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0266549
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03677517
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Deferred rent
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0224162
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt03896201
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Management has evaluated SFL's tax positions and concluded that SFL's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Direct benefits provided to donors 32,850.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Direct benefits provided to donors 32,850.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt032872
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt03896201
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04120363
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03944066
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt16
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt27
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt32
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt40
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt50
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt20
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt30
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt40
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt50
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt1556834
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt2220529
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt369856
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt467198
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt57445
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0North America
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland)
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2South America
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt3Sub-Saharan Africa
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt4South Asia
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt5East Asia and the Pacific
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Payments to contractors, payments to vendors for conferences hosted in the regions
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1Reimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2Reimbursement for travel expenses to individuals attending conferences, conference costs, leadership trainings

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,406,765
Liabilities
$240,071
Net assets
$1,166,694
Revenue
$3,896,201
Expenses
$3,677,517
Net income
$218,684
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.19$1.66$5.82$6.33$0.51
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.46$0.29$2.17$5.11$6.92$1.81
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.16$0.22$4.95$5.75$5.79$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.20$0.20$5.00$6.80$4.30$2.50
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.82$0.32$2.51$4.00$2.85$1.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.33$1.36$4.36$4.35$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.12$1.35$5.04$4.49$0.55
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.11$0.84$3.99$4.33$0.34
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.19$1.23$3.92$3.85$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.24$1.17$3.90$3.68$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.17$0.99$3.21$3.62$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.31$1.38$2.91$2.72$0.19
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.17$0.02$1.15$1.38
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.60$1.10$0.66$0.44
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.42
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.07$0.21$0.16$0.05