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Sphinx Foundation for Archaeological Research

EIN 99-2921859 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The Sphinx Foundation for Archaeological Research provides charitable funding and services for archaeological missions working in Egypt and forresearch projects engaged in scientific analysis, conservation, and the study of Egyptian material culture in the United States, Egypt, and othercountries associated with such endeavors. The foundation will partner with universities, museums, and other non-profit organizations to fulfill itsmission to further research and understanding of the past.

3260 North Lake Shore Drive 11AChicago, IL 60657

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

75th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 75% 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

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

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

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Balance Sheet
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Assets

$6,188

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$6,188

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

$30,200

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Expenses

$24,012

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Net Income

$6,188

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$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2025: $6,188Net Assets 2025: $6,1882025

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2025

Assets$6,188
Liabilities-
Net Assets$6,188
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Operations Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2025: $30,200Expenses 2025: $24,012Net Income 2025: $6,1882025

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2025

Revenue$30,200
Expenses$24,012
Net Income$6,188
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Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,188
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$6,188
Revenue
$30,200
Expenses
$24,012
Net income
$6,188
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.19$6.19$30.2$24.0$6.19
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$30,200
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Sphinx Foundation for Archaeological Research provides charitable funding and services for archaeological missions working in Egypt and forresearch projects engaged in scientific analysis, conservation, and the study of Egyptian material culture in the United States, Egypt, and othercountries associated with such endeavors. The foundation will partner with universities, museums, and other non-profit organizations to fulfill itsmission to further research and understanding of the past.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GRANTS AWARDED FOR ACHAELOGICAL RESEARCH$15,000$3,799
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DANIEL WARNEExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Sphinx Foundation for Archaelogical
EIN
99-2921859
Phone
3152462337
Address
3260 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE 11A, CHICAGO, IL 60657

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Warne
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Picker & Associates LLC
Address
750 W Lake Cook Road Suite 375, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Preparer
Ralph Picker
Phone
8475414000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“Class of Activity: GENERAL | Donee's Name: U. OF MEMPHIS PROJECT LED BY DR. ONSTINE | Relationship of Donee: N/A | Cash Amount Given: $10000”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $40”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $2736”

Other Expenses.1

“ASAP AWARDS $146”

Other Expenses.3

“LICENSES $13”

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