School For Field Studies Inc
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Beverly, MA
- Founding
- 04/1981
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 04-2711596
Organization Overview
School For Field Studies Inc is located in Beverly, MA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, School For Field Studies Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School For Field Studies Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, School For Field Studies Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SFS CREATES TRANSFORMATIVE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES THROUGH FIELD-BASED LEARNING AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SFS PROVIDES RIGOROUS ACCREDITED COLLEGE SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND FIELD RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR ALMOST 700 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT ITS TEN STUDY AND RESEARCH CENTERS IN AUSTRALIA, BHUTAN, CAMBODIA, CHILE (PATAGONIA), COSTA RICA, KENYA, PANAMA, PERU, TANZANIA AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Cramer President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $88,965 |
Terry Andreas Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Waggett Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sonal Dalal Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Darren Aronofsky Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Jackson Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $571,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,156,041 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,727,791 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $380,232 |
| Investment income | $7,794 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$79,782 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,036,035 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,703 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,076 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,370,311 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,064 |
| Other employee benefits | $287,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,844 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,346 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,949 |
| Fees for services: Other | $221,345 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,531 |
| Office expenses | $136,173 |
| Information technology | $236,889 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $403,041 |
| Travel | $128,534 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,413 |
| Interest | $13,891 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $339,446 |
| Insurance | $165,750 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,856,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $739,184 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $639,742 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $106,790 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $79,168 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,867,081 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,681,139 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $165,290 |
| Total assets | $5,278,394 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,065 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,381,181 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $795,143 |
| Other liabilities | $10,584 |
| Total liabilities | $2,320,973 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,952,232 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,005,189 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,278,394 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that School For Field Studies Inc has recieved totaling $418,986.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andreas Foundation Mankato, MN PURPOSE: GRANT IS FOR RECIPIENTS GENERAL FUND | $405,000 |
Seaver Institute Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: QUALIFIED EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
L & N Andreas Foundation Mankato, MN PURPOSE: GRANT IS FOR RECIPIENTS GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Niemic Family Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,500 |
Ira And Janina Marks Charitable Tr Evanston, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PUPOSE | $1,000 |
Mhg Foundation Inc Old Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,290,375 |
| Earnings | $175,766 |
| Net Contributions | $3,038,650 |
| Other Expense | $2,823,650 |
| Ending Balance | $1,681,141 |
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|---|---|---|
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