Liberty Education Forum
- Assets
- $43.0k
- Revenue
- $292.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1901842
Organization Overview
Liberty Education Forum is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Liberty Education Forum 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 12/2021, Liberty Education Forum generated $292.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $380.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM (LEF), A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WAS INCORPORATED ON NOVEMBER 7, 1994 TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC CONCERNING THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY. THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM STUDIES AND RESEARCHES THE POLICY ISSUES IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL NEEDS FOR THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY. THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM IS A NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL THINK-TANK BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC. LEF USES THE POWER OF IDEAS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL AMERICANS, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GRASSROOTS TRAINING, AND RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF KEY ISSUES IMPACTING THE LGBT POPULATION. LEF PUTS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION THAT HELP GAIN NEW ALLIES FOR EQUALITY AMONG CONSERVATIVES AND PEOPLE OF FAITH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM OPERATES A SPEAKERS BUREAU FEATURING INDIVIDUALS WHO EDUCATE CONSERVATIVES AND PEOPLE OF FAITH ON ISSUES OF EQUALITY THROUGH PERSONAL APPEARANCES, SPEECHES, AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT. WE ALSO OPERATE A SCHOLARS BUREAU WHOSE CREDENTIALED MEMBERS DISCUSS THE FACTS BEHIND THE SCIENCE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND AGAINST SO-CALLED "EX-GAY" THERAPY. THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM USES OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA AS A NEWS AGGREGATOR FOR ISSUES RELEVANT TO OUR MISSION AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SEEK TO REACH.
OUTSPOKEN OUTSPOKEN MIDDLE EAST IS OUR FLAGSHIP INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY AND MESSAGING CAMPAIGN. WE WORK WITH WRITERS AND CREATORS OVERSEAS IN NATIONS THAT OUTLAW FREEDOMS FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY, TO TELL THEIR STORY TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD IN THE HOPE THAT INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS WILL LEAD TO POLICY CHANGE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES. THIS PROGRAM FUNDS WRITERS AS WELL AS THE TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO COLLECT THEIR STORIES AND BROADCAST THEM ABROAD.
SPIRIT OF LINCOLN THE SPIRIT OF LINCOLN AWARDS GALA IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT HIGHLIGHTS EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO LGBT FREEDOM, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. IN THIS PROGRAM, WE SPEND TIME AND RESOURCES WORKING WITH OUR CHAPTERS TO SOURCE NAMES AND HIGHLIGHT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE A DEMONSTRABLE IMPACT.
GENERAL PROGRAMS THE LIBERTY EDUCATION FORUM (LEF) USES THE POWER OF IDEAS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ACHIEVING FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL AMERICANS, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. LEF CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH ON A VARIETY OF KEY ISSUES IMPACTING THE GAY, LESBIAN, BI-SEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER POPULATION. GENERAL PROGRAMMING CATEGORY THAT INCLUDES EXPENSES AND INCOME RELATING TO ANYTHING THAT ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BUT DOESN'T FALL INTO ANOTHER PROGRAM. CPAC CPAC IS AN ANNUAL CONSERVATIVE EDUCATION CONFERENCE WHERE YOUNG CONSERVATIVES FROM ACROSS THE NATION MEET FOR SPEECHES, TRAININGS, NETWORKING AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES. LEF USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW SUPPORTERS AND EDUCATE POSSIBLE PARTNERS IN OUR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leonard Olds Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David T Sarama Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Kabel Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Herrick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Brophy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen P Gale Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $75,063 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,523 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,449 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,200 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $292,848 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,887 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,251 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,573 |
| Advertising and promotion | $300 |
| Office expenses | $7,571 |
| Information technology | $30,068 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,277 |
| Travel | $24,003 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,512 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,131 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $380,573 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,492 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,071 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,977 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $43,040 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,210 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,210 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,830 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $43,040 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Liberty Education Forum has recieved totaling $13,526.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $13,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26 |
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