Nonprofit · EIN 45-3249908
SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
Also known as SILA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $94,205 | $82,171 | $12,034 | $167,812 | $4,299 | $163,513 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,574 | $75,237 | $5,337 | $155,963 | $4,484 | $151,479 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,351 | $71,648 | $21,703 | $150,730 | $4,588 | $146,142 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,404
- Program service revenue
- $47,469
- Investment income
- $3,507
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,215
- Other revenue
- $610
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,375
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $41,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,967
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,329
- Occupancy
- $1,038
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,886
- Other expenses
- $8,576
- Program services (functional)
- $21,175
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $155,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $167,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $163,513
- Cash, savings and investments
- $166,133
- Gross receipts
- $117,719
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN HAMMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $41,967 |
| NIKKI BROWN | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| SHERRI L COLEMAN | TRUSTEE, SILA RELATIONS | 3 | $0 |
| FRED KARLINSKY | TRUSTEE, REGULATORY G RELATIONS | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE RUSTAD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ANN ROBINSON | TRUSTEE, COMMUNICATIONS & PR | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KOLAKOWSKI | TRUSTEE, DEVELOPMENT | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE MENDEL | TRUSTEE, EDUCATION | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN DURBIN | TRUSTEE, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA ROBINSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE WEBBER | TRUSTEE, COMPLIANCE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN HAMMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $39,716 |
| LESLI LEAKEY | IMMEDIATE-PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI BROWN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE RUSTAD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BIRMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ANN ROBINSON | TRUSTEE, COMMUNICATIONS & PR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET BRAGG | TRUSTEE, COMPLIANCE | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KOLAKOWSKI | TRUSTEE, DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA MENDEL | TRUSTEE, EDUCATION | 1 | $0 |
| FRED KARLINSKY | TRUSTEE, REGULATORY & ORG RELATIONS | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN DURBIN | TRUSTEE, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA CAPES | TRUSTEE, SILA RELATIONS | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN HAMMACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $37,811 |
| ANN ROBINSON | TRUSTEE, COMMUNICATIONS & | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BIRMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA CAPES | TRUSTEE, SILA RELATIONS | 1 | $0 |
| FRED KARLINSKY | TRUSTEE, REGULATORY & ORGA | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA MENDEL | TRUSTEE, EDUCATION | 1 | $0 |
| LESLI LEAKEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET BRAGG | TRUSTEE, COMPLIANCE | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOLES | TRUSTEE, SCHOLARSHIPS & GR | 1 | $0 |
| DAN KOLAKOWSKI | TRUSTEE, DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 498, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077-0498
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MARY ELLEN HAMMACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (866) 247-1284
- Website
- WWW.SILAFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE SILA FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT WILL COVER FINANCIAL SERVICES, SPECIFICALLY SECURITIES AND/OR INSURANCE, AND ITS PURPOSE WILL BE TO DEVELOP AND/OR IMPROVE INDIVIDUALS' CAPABILITIES REGARDING FINANCIAL SERVICES. ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COURSES, PUBLIC DISCUSSION GROUPS, FORUMS, PANELS, LECTURES, PERSONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING, JOB TRAINING, JOB FAIRS, OR OTHER PROGRAMS AS DETERMINED BY THE SILA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THESE ACTIVITIES MAY BE PRESENTED IN THE PERSON OR VIA THE INTERNET.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PERSONS ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION DEALING IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES FIELD.Expenses $17,375
- THE "FOOTPRINT" PROGRAM, SILA FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE TWO GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED NEAR THE CITY WHERE SILA, INC.'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE IS BEING HELD.Expenses $3,000
- THE SILA FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS LINE SPECIFIC LEARNING TRACKS IN THE FIELD OF INSURANCE AND SECURITIES LICENSING ADMINISTRATION GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS THEIR STUDIES DIRECTLY ON A CAREER RELATED CURRICULUM. THE VARIETY OF COURSES SELECTED FROM PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS FACILITATES INDIVIDUAL TRAINING TRACKS TO ACCOMMODATE THE STUDENT'S AREA OF SPECIALIZATION OF LICENSING ADMINISTRATION.Expenses $800
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3249908
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $167,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,719
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $94,205 | $82,171 | $167,812 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,574 | $75,237 | $155,963 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,351 | $71,648 | $150,730 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 45-3249908).
Questions about SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is 45-3249908.
- Is SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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 SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 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 SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,967 (MARY ELLEN HAMMACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SECURITIES & INSURANCE LICENSING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,205, expenses of $82,171 and total assets of $167,812 at year end.
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