Oak Park IL | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 20-1318139
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Organization Mission
THE FOUNDATION FOR SELF LEADERSHIP EXISTS TO FOSTER GREATER EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL AND SOCIETAL HEALING AND WELLBEING - LEADING TO A MORE PEACEFUL WORLD - THROUGH THE ... (More)
Rating Information
Great
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This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
Majority Independent Board Members - 85% independent members
10 out of 10 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. We check to see that a majority of board members are identified as independent on their tax form.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Board Size - 6 independent members
10 out of 10 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. For most organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least three independent board members. For large, donor-funded organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least five independent board members
Source: IRS Form 990
Material Diversion of Assets - None
10 out of 10 points
A diversion of assets — any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft — also can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We review the charity's most recent IRS Form 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets.
Source: IRS Form 990
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
3 out of 3 points
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
7 out of 7 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed
7 out of 7 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
7 out of 7 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
3 out of 3 points
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the IRS Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website Disclosures
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website as stated on Form 990 - Missing
0 out of 3 points
For almost all charities, we check the charity's IRS Form 990 to see if it discloses that the Form 990 is available on the charity's website. As with the audited financial statement, donors need easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well.
Source: IRS Form 990
Financial Metrics
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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 3.53%
15 out of 15 points
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent IRS Form 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization's solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense: Ratio - 84.94%
25 out of 25 points
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three IRS Forms 990). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
Source: IRS Form 990
Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Toufic Hakim Phd, Executive Director
$105,000
Vicki Mccoy Ma, Chair
$0
Requina Barnes Licsw, Director
$0
Stewart Brown Phd, Director
$0
Les Fagan Ma Jd, Treasurer
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2023
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Foundation for Self Leadership) or EIN (201318139) in the 'Search Term' field.
Impact & Measurement
Not Currently Scored
Foundation for Self Leadership cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Measurement methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Does your organization collect feedback (i.e., perceptions, opinions, concerns) from the people meant to ultimately benefit from your mission?
Yes
Feedback Usage
100 out of 100 points
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences
To inform the development of new programs/projects
To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
To understand client needs and how we can help them achieve their desired outcomes
Practices
100 out of 100 points
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.)
We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
Challenges
100 out of 100 points
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get people to respond to requests for feedback
Equity Strategies™
Unscored
0% of Culture & Community score
Leadership & Adaptability
Score
100
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
THE FOUNDATION FOR SELF LEADERSHIP EXISTS TO FOSTER GREATER EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL AND SOCIETAL HEALING AND WELLBEING - LEADING TO A MORE PEACEFUL WORLD - THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF SELF LEADERSHIP AS DEFINED BY THE IFS MODEL OF THE HUMAN PSYCHE.
THE FOUNDATION FUNDS INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE EFFICACY OF IFS FOR TRAUMA, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER CONDITIONS, AND IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS FROM THE WILDERNESS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES.
THE FOUNDATION INCUBATES APPLICATIONS OF THE IFS MODEL IN VARIOUS SOCIETAL CONTEXTS (INCLUDING K12 EDUCATORS, MILITARY VETERANS, MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES) AND FOSTERS APPLICATIONS IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS SUCH AS LAW, MEDICINE, BUSINESS, FINANCE.
THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATION AND PROGRAMS ARE ENTIRELY FUNDED BY CHARITABLE GIVING FROM MEMBERS OF THE EXTENDED IFS COMMUNITY: PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS, RESEARCHERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS.
Vision Statement
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We envision and strive to support a world in which individuals and society behave and interact using
Strategy Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Underwrite independent, scientific research that examines and expands empirical EVIDENCE on the efficacy of the IFS in transcending trauma and building emotional resiliency.
Goal Two: Catalyze proof-of-concept projects that provide ACCESS to IFS beyond psychotherapeutic settings as a practice for fostering inner healing and wellbeing, especially for underserved populations.
Goal Three: Provide resources, informed by the lens and language of IFS, to help navigate challenges in our society, paying special attention to the needs of at-risk populations.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
The Foundation has been unable to invest in leadership development for those leading the organization due to financial constraints. It is worth noting that the total FTE count for the Foundation is 1.76 as all employees operate in a part-time-equivalent capacity.
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
▪ Funded a randomized clinical trial on IFS as a treatment for PTSD conducted by Cambridge Health Alliance Community Mental Health Center, Massachusetts (USA).
▪ Funded a two-year Self-leadership development program for teachers, staff, and administrators at three schools in the Hartford, Connecticut area (USA). The program has continued through the pandemic and provided educators with invaluable inner resources to meet the moment.
▪ Incubating Healing CorpsTM, which brings specially-qualified IFS therapists into the veteran and active-duty military communities, to provide professional development and therapeutic support.
▪ Produce community-facing workshops and resources in response to urgent societal needs.
▪ Building community among IFS practitioners and researchers through communications (including semi-annual magazine) that showcase innovative, impactful work taking place in the community; and programs to benefit and support a growing community of practice.
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
30 out of 30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
"When the world outside seems to be closing in, we’re called upon to go inside…to find strength, hope, and wisdom. In today's society, extremely polarized in the face of a historic movement toward racial and social equity and justice, we're called upon to look inward in order to fully understand what comes up for us individually: pain, needs, concerns... and explore how to address them." --Foundation for Self Leadership Board of Directors
▪ The Foundation produced over forty free, virtual programs in May, June and July 2020 for those most affected by events overtaking our country and the world.
▪ "innervention" (foundationifs.org/resources/innervention)
included programs for educators, small-business owners, parents and caregivers, healthcare professionals and first responders.
The Foundation partnered with practitioners and other professionals to provide online conversations and experiences, guidance and tools, and stories to help sustain participants during the crisis and beyond.
▪ “Innervening: Uncovering Legacy Burdens of Racism,” a virtual panel of IFS leaders and professionals, delved deep into how racism can be explained and addressed by using the IFS model of parts and Self and looking inwards.
▪ Finally, 2020 began with plans to launch a $1 million campaign to fund the strategic priorities of scientific research and fostering access to IFS. When the world shut down during the pandemic, we refocused efforts on stewardship utilizing Zoom to connect with our most loyal and generous supporters across the country and beyond. We also shifted our annual giving strategy to emphasize recurring gifts, which are fiscally advantageous for both donor and the Foundation.