SECURE SCHOOLS ALLIANCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INC Charity Report

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SECURE SCHOOLS ALLIANCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INC

EIN 81-1835320 · Chemical ManufacturingT

What they do

to Improve Our Nations School Security Infrastructure, Security Technology and Life Safety Systems As An Important Way to Help Portect Our Children and Teachers. to Do This, We Convene Education, Public Safety, Fire, Police, Policy Makers, Parents, Industry and Community Organizations With A Focus On The Physical Safety and Security of Our Nations Schools.

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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

60.59%of revenue went to mission work62.4% of expenses · Program services

16.41%of revenue went to fundraising16.9% of expenses

$97.09spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

20.09%of revenue went to management and office costs20.7% of expenses

$0.12in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2018

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$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$297,818

Mission workProgram services$180,43560.59% of revenue62.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$59,83720.09% of revenue20.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$48,87116.41% of revenue16.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$8,6752.91% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$289,14397.09% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$297,818

Expenses$289,143

Annual surplus $8,675 Revenue was higher than expenses 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)$180,435 · 62.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$59,837 · 20.7% of expenses

Fundraising$48,871 · 16.9% of expenses

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Revenue$297,818

Expenses$289,143

Assets$33,911

Income$297,818

Contributions$297,818

Mission work (program services)$180,435

Fundraising$48,871

Management and general$59,837

Executive compensation (total)$133,000

Accounting fees$5,950

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2018

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ROBERT BOYDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $137,340Base $133,000 · Other $4,340

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

ROBERT BOYDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KEN COOKPRESIDENT (FORMER)

MARIA PIA TAMBURRIPRESIDENT (FORMER)

About this charity

Location: 2207 Concord Pike No 629, Wilmington, DE 19803
County: New Castle
In care of: Robert Boyd
Primary officer: Robert Boyd, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(302) 287-2945

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2018
Tax period began: January 1, 2018
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: J MILLER & ASSOCIATES
IRS tax category: Chemical ManufacturingT
Revocation date: May 15, 2022