Nonprofit · EIN 04-2701210
SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $573,895 | $595,321 | -$21,426 | $1,030,656 | $169,046 | $861,610 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $538,862 | $553,772 | -$14,910 | $948,395 | $130,500 | $817,895 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $359,050 | $439,776 | -$80,726 | $914,489 | $141,617 | $772,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $409,798
- Program service revenue
- $147,841
- Investment income
- $16,256
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $192,264
- Other salaries and wages
- $235,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $269,973
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $42,507
- Program services (functional)
- $427,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $167,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $948,395
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,030,656
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $169,046
- Net assets, end of year
- $861,610
- Publicly traded securities
- $653,699
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $453,923
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $407,687
- Gross receipts
- $573,895
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jelenewicz | Secretary until 9/9 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $198,601 | $34,166 |
| Leslie Marshall | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $130,594 | $7,835 |
| Erica Kuligowski | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Senez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia R Charter | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria B Marks | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shamim Rashid-Sumar | Governor until 4/30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Noah Ryder | Governor until 4/30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard J Ramo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Scott | Secretary-Treasurer 9/9 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manuel R Silva Jr | Governor until 4/30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann E Jeffers | Governor until 4/30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kerber | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris LaFleur | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Donohue | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Cutting | Governor beginning 5/1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Hodges | Governor beginning 5/1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Xinyan Huang | Governor beginning 5/1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phil Friday | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lainey Liotta | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret McNamee | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Klein | Governor beginning 5/1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jelenewicz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $193,108 | $29,916 |
| Leslie Marshall | SFPE Foundation Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $126,108 | $8,436 |
| Peter Senez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia R Charter | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Kuligowski | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria B Marks | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shamim Rashid-Sumar | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Noah Ryder | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard J Ramo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Scott | Treasurer from 5/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manuel R Silva Jr | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann E Jeffers | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kerber | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris LaFleur | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Donohue | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey C Grant | Governor until 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry M Bell | Governor until 4/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Talbert | Treasurer until 4/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Friday | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lainey Liotta | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret McNamee | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jelenewicz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $169,788 | $22,953 |
| Nicole Testa Boston | Secretary until 4/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $174,088 | $10,818 |
| Peter Senez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia R Charter | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Kuligowski | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria B Marks | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shamim Rashid-Sumar | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Noah Ryder | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard J Ramo | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Scott | Governor Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manuel R Silva Jr | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann E Jeffers | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kerber | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris LaFleur | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Donohue | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Klein | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey C Grant | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Biller | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry M Bell | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Talbert | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9711 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD STE 380, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878-7395
- In care of
- % SFPE EDUCAT & SCIENT FNDTN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Leslie Marshall, 9711 Washingtonian Blvd 380, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
- Signed the 990
- Leslie Marshall, Executive Director
- Phone
- (301) 915-9735
- Return prepared by
- Kositzka Wicks and Company
Mission
To enhance the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments. Research grants are awarded to students, faculty, universities, and companies. The Foundation also distributes professional awards, competitive scholarships, and develops educational content.
Program accomplishments
- Research grants were awarded to students, universities, and consultants to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering; educational content was delivered through in-person conferences and trainings, as well as online.Expenses $427,447 · grants $192,264 · revenue $147,841
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2701210
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,030,656
- Income (IRS master file)
- $573,895
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $573,895 | $595,321 | $1,030,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $538,862 | $553,772 | $948,395 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $359,050 | $439,776 | $914,489 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $349,884 | $291,168 | $855,884 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2701210).
Questions about SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC is 04-2701210.
- Is SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Leslie Marshall.
- Who are the officers and directors of SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SFPE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $573,895, expenses of $595,321 and total assets of $1,030,656 at year end.
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