DESIGNING FUTURES FOUNDATION C/O SANTILLI & THOMSON LLC Charity Report

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DESIGNING FUTURES FOUNDATION C/O SANTILLI & THOMSON LLC

EIN 20-0335146 · Education (B112)

What they do

to PROVIDE SUPPORT for PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT NORMALLY MAINTAIN A REGULAR FACULTY and CURRICULUM and NORMALLY HAVE A REGULARLY ENROLLED BODY of PUPILS or STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PLACE WHERE ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE REGULARLY CARRIED ON.

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They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

269.59%of revenue went to mission work84.8% of expenses · Program services

$317.78spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

48.20%of revenue went to management and office costs15.2% of expenses

$0.07in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

1.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$542,656

Mission workProgram services$1,462,937269.59% of revenue84.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$261,53648.20% of revenue15.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$1,724,473317.78% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2020CurrentExpense mix: 84.8% mission · 15.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 317.78% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 86.4% mission · 13.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 117.27% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.28% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 90.1% mission · 9.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 124.48% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 94.8% mission · 5.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 158.50% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 91.7% mission · 8.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.04% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$542,656

Expenses$1,724,473

Annual shortfall $1,181,817 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,462,937 · 84.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$261,536 · 15.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$542,656

Expenses$1,724,473

Assets$128,107

Income$11,777,817

Contributions$10,000

Mission work (program services)$1,462,937

Grants given$1,350,500

Average grant$675,250

Management and general$261,536

Accounting fees$10,300

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (6)

ANTHONY EWINGMEMBER

DAVID ANNECHARICOLEGAL COUNSEL

HAROLD BRADYCEO

LANCE ROTHSTEINPRESIDENT

LAUREN DOUGHERTYVICE PRESIDENT

MONIQUE MCCRAYSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: November 2004
Location: 4 GREENTREE CTR 601 RTE 73N 302, MARLTON, NJ 08053
County: Burlington
In care of: LANCE ROTHSTEIN
Primary officer: LANCE ROTHSTEIN, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@chadphila.org Phone(856) 505-1300

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: July 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HAEFELE FLANAGAN & CO PC
NTEE classification: Education (B112)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: November 15, 2024