Secular Student Alliance
- Assets
- $607.7k
- Revenue
- $708.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 41-1967141
Organization Overview
Secular Student Alliance is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Secular Student Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Secular Student Alliance 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 07/2021, Secular Student Alliance generated $708.7k 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 (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $433.5k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.3%) 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
THE SECULAR STUDENT ALLIANCE EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO PROUDLY EXPRESS THEIR IDENTITY, BUILD WELCOMING COMMUNITIES, PROMOTE SECULAR VALUES, AND SET A COURSE FOR LIFELONG ACTIVISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFFILIATE PROGRAM: STARTING ASSISTANCE, AND STUDYING AUTONOMOUS GROUPS ON HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES - INCLUDING SITE VISITS, CALLS, MAILING, AND DISTRIBUTING RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP EVENTS: DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING EVENTS TO PROVITE TRAINING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND INSPIRATION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR WORK PROMOTING OUR IDEALS - INCLUDES COORDINATING EVENTS, DEVELOPING TRAINING MATERIALS, RECRUITMENT, AND FUNDING FOR TRAVEL
MEDIA AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: WORKING WITH TRADITIONAL, NEW, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES FACCED BY AND CONTRIBUTIONS MAKDE BY SECULAR STUDENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY. INCLUDES PRESS RELEASES, MEDIA FOLLOW UP, DISTRIBUTING VIDEOS OF EVENTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Bolling Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $99,750 |
Evan Clark Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennie Frishrick Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kayla Bowen Former Secre | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harry Shaughnessy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Zhang Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $644,055 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $644,055 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $139 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $708,669 |
| 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. | $99,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,950 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,590 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,519 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,528 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,004 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,447 |
| Information technology | $14,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,904 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,000 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,709 |
| Insurance | $5,346 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $433,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $594,907 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $684 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,021 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,458 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,584 |
| Total assets | $607,654 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,990 |
| 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 | $175 |
| Total liabilities | $25,165 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $581,489 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,000 |
| 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 | $607,654 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Secular Student Alliance has recieved totaling $216,832.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $180,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $18,150 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,182 |
Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,500 |
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