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Social Program Evaluators & Consultants Inc

Spec Associates

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Social Science Research Institutes, Services N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$430k (2023)

Expenses
$413k (2023)

Total Assets
$485k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$81.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,412
Expenses
$413,391
Net Income
$17,021
Net Assets
$403,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $429,862
99.9%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $465
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $214,932
52.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,657
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485,054
Total Liabilities $81,557
Net Assets $403,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victoria Straub (Chief Oper O) $121,758 $0 $16,020
Melanie Hwalek (Chief Exec O) $93,174 $0 $3,365
Dr Jennifer Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$413,955
Expenses
$398,556
Net Income
$15,399
Net Assets
$386,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,801
0.7%
Program Services $410,189
99.1%
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $932
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,480
50.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,781
20.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $443,525
Total Liabilities $57,049
Net Assets $386,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victoria Straub (Chief Oper O) $118,640 $0 $10,755
Melanie Hwalek (Chief Exec O) $81,840 $0 $6,198
Dr Jennifer Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$494,599
Expenses
$381,956
Net Income
$112,643
Net Assets
$371,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,489
10.4%
Program Services $443,110
89.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $216,272
56.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,343
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,513
Total Liabilities $60,436
Net Assets $371,077
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victoria Straub (Coo) $115,096 $0 $0
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $101,176 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$492,787
Expenses
$388,248
Net Income
$104,539
Net Assets
$258,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,710
5.2%
Program Services $467,077
94.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $314,155
Total Liabilities $55,721
Net Assets $258,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $151,680 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $112,830 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,857
Expenses
$389,120
Net Income
$3,737
Net Assets
$153,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $392,592
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $265
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $254,337
65.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $299,961
Total Liabilities $146,066
Net Assets $153,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $115,343 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $78,891 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,300
Expenses
$355,665
Net Income
$2,635
Net Assets
$150,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $358,300
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $223,816
62.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,329
Total Liabilities $15,171
Net Assets $150,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $134,345 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $95,472 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery Brin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$464,729
Expenses
$448,645
Net Income
$16,084
Net Assets
$147,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $464,276
99.9%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $450
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $264,510
59.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,616
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,285
Total Liabilities $34,762
Net Assets $147,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $151,680 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $112,830 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Kossick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery Brin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$563,600
Expenses
$552,432
Net Income
$11,168
Net Assets
$131,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $559,604
99.3%
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,974
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $264,510
47.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,917
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,818
Total Liabilities $15,379
Net Assets $131,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $151,680 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $112,830 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Kossick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Dery Brin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$699,563
Expenses
$808,237
Net Income
-$108,674
Net Assets
$120,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $699,529
100.0%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $268,840
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,691
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,268
Total Liabilities $8,997
Net Assets $120,271
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $154,183 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $114,657 $0 $0
Megan Massaron (President) $0 $0 $0
Tom Trainer (Former President) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Juntunen (Former Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Kossick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,225
Expenses
$710,833
Net Income
-$375,608
Net Assets
$228,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,000
29.8%
Program Services $234,920
70.1%
Investment Income $305
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $251,300
35.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,351
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,339
Total Liabilities $25,394
Net Assets $228,945
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $139,034 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $105,212 $0 $0
Tom Trainer (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Juntunen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Kossick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer M Lawson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Wilbur (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Plachta Elliott Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,620
Expenses
$996,525
Net Income
-$771,905
Net Assets
$604,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $222,289
99.0%
Investment Income $2,331
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $214,347
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,166
7.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $692,730
Total Liabilities $88,177
Net Assets $604,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melanie Hwalek (Ceo) $136,864 $0 $0
Victoria Straub (Coo) $100,660 $0 $0
Tom Trainer (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Juntunen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Dates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Sengstock (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Kossick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikita Buckhoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Fritz Cottle (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,873,671
Expenses
$1,091,651
Net Income
$782,020
Net Assets
$1,376,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,700,000
90.7%
Program Services $171,782
9.2%
Investment Income $1,889
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $242,610
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,854
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,427,681
Total Liabilities $51,223
Net Assets $1,376,458

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,425,383
Expenses
$1,120,359
Net Income
$305,024
Net Assets
$594,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000,000
70.2%
Program Services $423,292
29.7%
Investment Income $2,091
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $300,191
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $653,744
Total Liabilities $59,306
Net Assets $594,438

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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