THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS

EIN: 330700097 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$417,206
Total Expenses
$447,139
Total Assets
$1,862,372
Net Assets
$1,840,820
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JAMES E CHILTON
Phone
8582687090
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $417K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $1.8M represent 53 months of operating reserves.

Mission

END FINANCIAL ILLITERACY; EMBOLDEN PEOPLE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR FINANCIAL LIVES; GET AMERICANS TO EMBRACE THE FINANCIAL CONCEPT OF "DOING BETTER"...KNOWING MORE, AND MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS WITH THEIR MONEY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $379,885 Revenue: $336,890

THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS33-0700097STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSOBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE:A. TO ESTABLISH A...

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THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS33-0700097STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSOBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES: THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE:A. TO ESTABLISH A SPEAKERS BUREAU THAT WILL PROVIDE KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS (FINANCIAL PLANNERS, ACCOUNTANTS, TRUST OFFICERS AND ATTORNEYS) WHO WILL DONATE THEIR TIME AND SERVICE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.B. TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS THROUGH AREA CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND SYNAGOGUES WHEREBY VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ENLISTED TO WORK WITH VARIOUS GROUPS OF THE CHURCH (SENIOR CITIZENS, YOUNG COUPLES, ETC.) TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR FINANCIAL CONCERNS.C. TO ASSIST SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS FOR THEIR MEMBERS IN LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE CONCERNS.D. TO CONDUCT SEMINARS AND PREPARE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLICATIONS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT ASSET ALLOCATION, CASH MANAGEMENT, RETIREMENT PLANNING, INVESTMENT PLANNING AND ESTEATE PLANNING.E. TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION NECESSARY TO PREPARE AND FILE THEIR OWN FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS EACH YEAR.THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS (SOFA) HAS BEEN HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN PLANNING FOR THEIR FUTURE. THROUGH THESE EFFORTSS, SOFA HAS HELPED PEOPLE BECOME AWARE OF RISK MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TAX SAVINGS. EACH WORKSHOP IS CUSTOMIZED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING AND QUALIFYING HIS OR HER PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCIAL PLANNING NEEDS. ALL SOFA EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE TO CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $336,890
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $80,314
TOTAL REVENUE $417,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $254,195
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $379,885
Other Expenses $192,944
TOTAL EXPENSES $447,139

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $417,206 $449,561 -0.1%
Expenses $447,139 $433,722 +0.0%
Net Income $-29,933 $15,839 -2.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

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
3
$101,139
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RACHELLE L WOLF COO 35.00
Officer
$101,139 $0 $101,139
JAMES E CHILTON President & CEO 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA CHILTON Director 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $417,206 $447,139 $1,862,372 $-29,933
2022 $449,561 $433,721 $185,971 $15,840
2021 $461,472 $434,591 $154,480 $26,881
2020 $508,730 $432,506 $108,412 $76,224
2019 $536,898 $535,261 $55,094 $1,637
2018 $539,111 $536,417 $52,116 $2,694
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