SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation

EIN: 042701210 501(c)(3)

Gaithersburg, MD

Total Revenue
$538,862
Total Expenses
$553,772
Total Assets
$948,395
Net Assets
$817,895
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Chris Jelenewicz
Phone
3017182910
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SFPE Educational and Scientific Foundation, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $539K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To enhance the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments. Research grants are awarded to students, faculty, universities, and companies. The Foundation also distributes professional awards and competitive scholarships.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $524,437
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,425
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $538,862

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $327,100
Salaries & Benefits $186,883
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $501,711
Other Expenses $39,789
TOTAL EXPENSES $553,772

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $538,862 $359,050 +0.5%
Expenses $553,772 $439,776 +0.3%
Net Income $-14,910 $-80,726 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$223,024
Total Directors
20
$223,024
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Peter Senez Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia R Charter Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Kuligowski Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria B Marks Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shamim Rashid-Sumar Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Noah Ryder Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonard J Ramo Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Scott Treasurer from 5/24 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Manuel R Silva Jr Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Jelenewicz Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $29,916 $223,024
Ann E Jeffers Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Kerber Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris LaFleur Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Donohue Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Casey C Grant Governor until 4/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kerry M Bell Governor until 4/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Talbert Treasurer until 4/24 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Phil Friday Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lainey Liotta Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret McNamee Governor 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Marshall SFPE Foundation Director 40.00
Highest
$0 $8,436 $134,544
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $538,862 $553,772 $948,395 $-14,910
2023 $359,050 $439,776 $914,489 $-80,726
2022 $349,884 $291,168 $855,884 $58,716
2021 $182,249 $135,463 $901,393 $46,786
2020 $204,063 $62,599 $767,022 $141,464
2019 $198,293 $120,992 $617,382 $77,301
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