FOUNDATION FOR CRITICAL THINKING

EIN: 680225053 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$163,391
Total Expenses
$181,823
Total Assets
$593,897
Net Assets
$586,622
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LINDA ELDER PAUL
Phone
7078789100
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOUNDATION FOR CRITICAL THINKING, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $163K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $182K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE FAIR-MINDED CRITICAL THINKING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,407
Program Service Revenue $143,732
Investment Income $4,485
Other Revenue $1,767
TOTAL REVENUE $163,391

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $93,119
Fundraising Expenses $9,092
Program Expenses $72,731
Other Expenses $88,704
TOTAL EXPENSES $181,823

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $163,391 $185,968 -0.1%
Expenses $181,823 $190,937 0.0%
Net Income $-18,432 $-4,969 +2.7%
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
2
Independent Members
1
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$1,299
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA ELDER PAUL PRESIDENT & CEO 30.00
Officer
$1,299 $0 $1,299
GERARD NOSICH TREASURER 20.00
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 $163,391 $181,823 $593,897 $-18,432
2023 $185,968 $190,937 $609,999 $-4,969
2022 $200,016 $229,323 $613,506 $-29,307
2021 $302,754 $282,272 $647,474 $20,482
2020 $198,566 $271,882 $661,602 $-73,316
2019 $147,476 $590,217 $771,551 $-442,741
2018 $982,282 $837,665 $1,359,103 $144,617
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