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PO BOX 3776
Oak Park IL 60303-3776
Mail donations to:
PO BOX 5730
Hillsborough NJ 08844
Oak Park IL | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 20-1318139
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)
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. (Less)
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This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 83% independent members10 out of 10 points Majority Independent Board Members - 83% independent members10 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 if at least 50% of board members are indentified as independent on their tax form.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Board Size - 5 independent members10 out of 10 points Independent Board Size - 5 independent members10 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 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 - None10 out of 10 points Material Diversion of Assets - None10 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
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 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 - Listed7 out of 7 points Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed7 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 - Listed7 out of 7 points Whistleblower Policy - Listed7 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 - Listed7 out of 7 points Document Retention and Destruction - Listed7 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 - Yes3 out of 3 points Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 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
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 3 points Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 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
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.34%15 out of 15 points Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.34%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 - 84.77%25 out of 25 points Program Expense: Ratio - 84.77%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
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Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
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)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability 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.
Not Currently Scored
Foundation for Self Leadership cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results 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.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditConstituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points Constituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. The methodology leveraged for Constituent Feedback is based on The Core Principles of Constituent Feedback, which describes listening and responding well to feedback. Charity Navigator participates in a consortium with other feedback experts and leading nonprofit infrastructure platforms to drive Constituent Feedback's advancement, promotion, and data collection.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
While we aim to serve society, our mission is largely lived out through the work of mental health practitioners, researchers and educators as well as business/life coaches, faith leaders, artists and activists. The people who are currently served through our programs include: - those with PTSD, depression, anxiety or addiction; - public school educators and students, especially in low-income, urban settings; - veterans and active duty military suffering from service-related trauma; - those in communities which have been traditionally marginalized with a focus on communities of color.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Other means
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
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We currently have two Advisory Councils that are providing significant strategic guidance to our program development. One is helping to develop our Leadership Fellows program.
Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. This assessment demonstrates the importance of implementing practices that contribute positively to an organization's overall culture, both internally and with respect to community engagement. Furthermore, equity centered frameworks and similar approaches have drawn much attention from donors, experts, and sector leaders who underscore its value to the nonprofit's overall health and capacity for mission success. Currently, the Equity Strategies Checklist assessment consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in their operations and programs (per the Equity Strategies checklist administered by Candid). As we refine our DEI assessment, Charity Navigator partners with DEI consultants and field experts to broaden and deepen this work.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMission 10/10 points Mission 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
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Vision 10/10 points Vision 10/10 points
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
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Goals 20/20 points Goals 20/20 points
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 Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
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 Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development 15/15 points Leadership Development 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
What has gotten in the way of your oganization pursuing this investment?
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.
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
▪ 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 Story 30/30 points Adaptability Story 30/30 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.
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