The Signatry

Overland Park, KS | https://thesignatry.com

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The Signatry

EIN: 43-1890105

Contributions tax deductible
as of November 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of November 13, 2023

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Mission

To inspire and facilitate revolutionary biblical generosity.

Ruling year info

2000

President & CEO

Steve French

Main address

7171 W 95th Street Suite 501

Overland Park, KS 66212 USA

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Formerly known as

Servant Christian Community Foundation

National Christian Foundation - Heartland

EIN

43-1890105

Subject area info

Foundations

Christianity

Population served info

Adults

Christians

NTEE code info

Community Foundations (T31)

Christian (X20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Affiliations

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Giving has been about transactions for too long. In fact, the average giving rate has remained unchanged for many years now. A true generosity movement has been hindered by unclear fees, complicated options, and the idea that giving is for those who can afford it. We are here to disrupt the giving industry by doing away with old approaches. What if we were about introducing people to a life of joy all while solving the world's greatest problems? Transformation, not transaction, is what will change lives - both donor and recipient.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Donor Advised Funds

Generosity is more than writing a check. It is how we solve world problems, live out values, and leave a lasting legacy.

A donor advised fund (DAF) with The Signatry brings clarity and intentionality to the giving process. This tool provides strategic ways to engage in conversation, planning, and supporting values through generosity. By shifting the focus from transaction to transformation, a donor advised fund with The Signatry empowers you to make a real and lasting impact.

For more information on how DAFs work, go to:
https://thesignatry.com/donor-advised-fund/overview/

or visit us at:
https://thesignatry.com

Population(s) Served

Adults

Asset Giving

The Signatry equips donors with innovative tools, resources, and education to help them transform their non-cash resources into world-changing impact. The three most common opportunities are gifts of business interest, publicly traded securities, and real estate interest.

With an effective strategy in place, donors can potentially reduce or eliminate what they owe in taxes and give more to the causes they care about. We have the expertise and creative solutions to empower revolutionary generosity and to open new doors for you to experience the true joy of a generous life.

To learn more about giving assets, visit:
thesignatry.com/asset-giving/overview

Population(s) Served

Adults

Family Legacy Consulting

We believe giving should be transformational, not transactional, so one of our core passions is to train families on building their own legacy. This is more than estate planning or passing down wealth. Legacy is about the stories, values, and beliefs to be passed on to shape next generations. We help families through traditional things like succession and giving plans. But we also ask them about story—their history, their hopes, their failures, and their triumphs—because we are here to help them build a legacy that endures, generation after generation.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Ministry Training

Serving the foot soldiers in God's Kingdom has long been part of The Signatry's passion.

While we help facilitate resources to ministries, we also stand alongside them to educate on fundraising, handle complex giving details, and strengthen programs. We offer charity funds to streamline the donor contribution process and to relieve the administrative burden from ministries. It is a simple but powerful tool to receive donations and facilitate generosity. Continued education and resources are also integral to The Signatry's services. We provide enhanced training and support to answer ministries' fundraising questions. From managing boards to fundraising, we've walked the same roads as ministries, and we are ready to share from this expertise.

To learn more about how we work with ministries, visit:
thesignatry.com/ministries

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

External reviews

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total dollar amount of grants awarded

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Donor Advised Funds

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Donors of The Signatry recommend grants to nonprofit organizations. The annual dollar value of those recommended grants is represented here.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

We want to be the organization of last checks—a collective writing the last checks to solve the world's greatest problems. From fulfilling the Great Commission to providing clean water worldwide to serving a neighbor in need, we believe in the power of radical biblical generosity.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

1) Integrity & transparency -- We offer clear disclosures of where and how your money goes out. Our funds with no administrative fee maximize resources for Kingdom impact. We provide values-based investment options, so you can give AND invest according to your values.

2) Impactful generosity strategies -- When you meet with us, we offer more than a few giving tools. We discuss the big questions so we can help identify passions, create unique solutions for you, and work toward a legacy that lasts. We are here to support your eternal impact.

3) Building families that last – We live in a world that focuses on passing on material provision, but passing on values and spiritual foundations is just as vital. We believe generosity is a foundation for enduring legacy. It drives families to work together, dream together, and pursue God together. Our tools and insight offer families an opportunity to convene and invest in what truly matters.

4) Increased partnerships -- We work with financial advisors to equip them to have better conversations with their clients about legacy and giving solutions. We want to be an organization with open doors who freely shares wisdom and expertise.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Our approach with funds with no administrative fee provides the opportunity for donors to give more, no matter their account size.

One of The Signatry's unique features is that we are a space for relationships and education. We are intentional in sharing ideas, cultivating resources, and answering questions. This is more than a place to simply hold a fund; it is a way to engage with thought leadership, find inspiration for giving, and be part of a collective that is changing the Kingdom.

Through our family legacy consulting, we have seen incredible momentum as families come together around the idea of passing on a legacy. As we equip multiple generations to think through the things that matter to them individually and as a family, generosity grows exponentially.

We intentionally strive to be collaborators, learners, and adventurers, rather than staying in the safety of tradition. We are interested in being present with what God is doing.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Since 2000, we have seen over $5 billion in contributions and have facilitated over $4 billion in grants*. With a lifetime Grant Flow Rate** of 68%, it is clear our community is championing causes and committed to impact.

Over 12,000 ministries have received support, allowing churches to be planted, bibles to be distributed, orphans and widows to be supported, and much more.

We have held hundreds of events to equip advisors, businesses, ministries, and donors.

* The Signatry started in 2000. For part of our history, we operated as an affiliate of another DAF sponsor. The numbers reflected in our giving include both contributions during our affiliate relationship and as an independent DAF sponsor.

** Grant Flow Rate is a measurement The Signatry uses to gauge how charitable dollars are distributed from its donor advised funds. The rate is calculated by dividing the number of dollars granted out of The Signatry's funds by the number of dollars contributed into The Signatry's funds over a given timeframe. The rate that appears here is based on total giving since The Signatry first launched in 2000.

Financials

The Signatry

Fiscal year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

177.82

Average of 69.48 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.4

Average of 1.8 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

10%

Average of 11% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

The Signatry

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$957,351
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$184,172
Investments	$14,328
Special Events	($48,900)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,106,951

Expenses
Program Services	$791,419
Administration	$160,383
Fundraising	$8,454
Total Expenses	$960,256
Net Gain/Loss	$146,695

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$30,470
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,129
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,311
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,532,249
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$341,035
Investments	$25,783
Special Events	($61,129)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,837,938

Expenses
Program Services	$1,031,408
Administration	$181,577
Fundraising	$23,205
Total Expenses	$1,236,190
Net Gain/Loss	$601,748

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$32,616
Advertising & Promotion	$3,735
Information Technology Expenses	$50,540
Insurance Expenses	$400
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$17
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,190
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$666,247
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$482,563
Investments	($8,955)
Special Events	($61,090)
Sales	$0
Other	$706
Total Revenue	$1,079,471

Expenses
Program Services	$1,086,814
Administration	$254,075
Fundraising	$28,435
Total Expenses	$1,369,324
Net Gain/Loss	($289,853)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,956
Advertising & Promotion	$7,524
Information Technology Expenses	$45,534
Insurance Expenses	$1,899
Interest Expenses	$195
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$8,186
Pension Plan Contributions	$8,692
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$681,065
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$607,445
Investments	$575
Special Events	($53,183)
Sales	$3,350
Other	$806
Total Revenue	$1,240,058

Expenses
Program Services	$1,061,906
Administration	$220,107
Fundraising	$29,044
Total Expenses	$1,311,057
Net Gain/Loss	($70,999)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,594
Advertising & Promotion	$17,913
Information Technology Expenses	$14,012
Insurance Expenses	$6,143
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$436
Pension Plan Contributions	$11,985
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$967,161
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$844,897
Investments	($8,180)
Special Events	($66,986)
Sales	($1,307)
Other	$4,750
Total Revenue	$1,740,335

Expenses
Program Services	$1,456,040
Administration	$202,547
Fundraising	$27,527
Total Expenses	$1,686,114
Net Gain/Loss	$54,221

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$28,074
Advertising & Promotion	$56,023
Information Technology Expenses	$12,101
Insurance Expenses	$7,943
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,805
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,697
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,930,294
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$706,038
Investments	($82,325)
Special Events	$570
Sales	$0
Other	$7,317
Total Revenue	$4,561,894

Expenses
Program Services	$1,106,193
Administration	$200,052
Fundraising	$26,217
Total Expenses	$1,332,462
Net Gain/Loss	$3,229,432

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$23,424
Advertising & Promotion	$69,736
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,211
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$1,737
Pension Plan Contributions	$9,019
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,736,835
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$970,229
Investments	($120,957)
Special Events	($180)
Sales	$50,177
Other	$2,221
Total Revenue	$2,638,325

Expenses
Program Services	$1,943,402
Administration	$264,375
Fundraising	$35,368
Total Expenses	$2,243,145
Net Gain/Loss	$395,180

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$19,910
Advertising & Promotion	$95,565
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$4,065
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,529
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,619
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,184,494
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,157,140
Investments	($962,208)
Special Events	($41,742)
Sales	($237,191)
Other	$4,880
Total Revenue	$3,105,373

Expenses
Program Services	$4,570,740
Administration	$331,256
Fundraising	$49,145
Total Expenses	$4,951,141
Net Gain/Loss	($1,845,768)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$34,628
Advertising & Promotion	$3,922
Information Technology Expenses	$7,377
Insurance Expenses	$17,727
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$40
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,512
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,553,794
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,268,113
Investments	($380,837)
Special Events	($9,091)
Sales	($286,070)
Other	$4,633
Total Revenue	$5,150,542

Expenses
Program Services	$4,515,377
Administration	$342,000
Fundraising	$50,749
Total Expenses	$4,908,126
Net Gain/Loss	$242,416

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$36,153
Advertising & Promotion	$1,975
Information Technology Expenses	$3,017
Insurance Expenses	$23,349
Interest Expenses	$1,709
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$8,606
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,635
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,876,779
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,087,778
Investments	($15,963)
Special Events	($30,137)
Sales	$34,202
Other	$50,875
Total Revenue	$6,003,534

Expenses
Program Services	$6,141,334
Administration	$496,723
Fundraising	$122,217
Total Expenses	$6,760,274
Net Gain/Loss	($756,740)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,541
Advertising & Promotion	$555,251
Information Technology Expenses	$11,762
Insurance Expenses	$34,195
Interest Expenses	$383
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$75,918
Pension Plan Contributions	$9,014
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,020,021,735
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$546,249
Investments	($2,959,693)
Special Events	($83,201)
Sales	$0
Other	$1,696
Total Revenue	$1,017,526,786

Expenses
Program Services	$353,671,101
Administration	$2,363,479
Fundraising	$180,023
Total Expenses	$356,214,603
Net Gain/Loss	$661,312,183

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$715,195
Advertising & Promotion	$1,404,342
Information Technology Expenses	$28,923
Insurance Expenses	$87,766
Interest Expenses	$18
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$278,151
Pension Plan Contributions	$10,476
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$394,797,196
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$292,153
Investments	$10,457,449
Special Events	($39,345)
Sales	$0
Other	$1,960
Total Revenue	$405,509,413

Expenses
Program Services	$341,842,281
Administration	$2,592,448
Fundraising	$233,950
Total Expenses	$344,668,679
Net Gain/Loss	$60,840,734

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$718,367
Advertising & Promotion	$1,869,244
Information Technology Expenses	$5,264
Insurance Expenses	$44,012
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$80,326
Pension Plan Contributions	$26,908
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$626,071,610
Government Grants	$632,600
Program Services	$388,707
Investments	$14,429,383
Special Events	($7,930)
Sales	$0
Other	$1,084
Total Revenue	$641,515,454

Expenses
Program Services	$397,694,317
Administration	$3,478,035
Fundraising	$485,066
Total Expenses	$401,657,418
Net Gain/Loss	$239,858,036

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,027,687
Advertising & Promotion	$504,602
Information Technology Expenses	$75,921
Insurance Expenses	$140,633
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,031,354
Legal Fees	$105,285
Pension Plan Contributions	$56,242
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$915,358,453
Government Grants	$905,619
Program Services	$538,333
Investments	$25,619,866
Special Events	($10,432)
Sales	$0
Other	$125
Total Revenue	$942,411,964

Expenses
Program Services	$532,212,511
Administration	$4,191,202
Fundraising	$754,063
Total Expenses	$537,157,776
Net Gain/Loss	$405,254,188

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$504,492
Advertising & Promotion	$75,323,021
Information Technology Expenses	$108,060
Insurance Expenses	$349,738
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,691,348
Legal Fees	$75,772
Pension Plan Contributions	$132,709
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

The Signatry

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$957,351
Cash & Equivalents	$647,108	$293,184	($353,924)
Accounts Receivable	$26,866	$17,292	($9,574)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,141,994	$1,138,750	($3,244)
Other	$88,495	$570,359	$481,864
Total Assets	$1,904,463	$2,019,585	$115,122

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$54,299	$59,547	$5,248
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$28,111	$0	($28,111)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$8,710	$0	($8,710)
Total Liabilities	$91,120	$59,547	($31,573)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$55,500	$236,296	$180,796
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$55,500	$236,296	$180,796
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,757,843	$1,723,742	($34,101)
Net Assets	$1,813,343	$1,960,038	$146,695

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$1,532,249
Cash & Equivalents	$293,184	$944,178	$650,994
Accounts Receivable	$17,292	$231,142	$213,850
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,138,750	$1,070,432	($68,318)
Other	$195,359	$0	($195,359)
Total Assets	$1,644,585	$2,245,752	$601,167

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$59,547	$58,966	($581)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$59,547	$58,966	($581)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$236,296	$194,705	-$41,591
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$236,296	$194,705	($41,591)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,348,742	$1,992,081	$643,339
Net Assets	$1,585,038	$2,186,786	$601,748

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$666,247
Cash & Equivalents	$944,178	$675,271	($268,907)
Accounts Receivable	$231,142	$0	($231,142)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,070,432	$1,041,716	($28,716)
Other	$0	$27,031	$27,031
Total Assets	$2,245,752	$1,744,018	($501,734)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$58,966	$48,857	($10,109)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$2,081	$2,081
Total Liabilities	$58,966	$50,938	($8,028)

The Signatry

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$669,298	$663,344,833	$32,749,083	$275,226,648	$390,673,183
As % of expenses	-10.0%	186.3%	9.5%	68.5%	72.7%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$756,740	$663,270,117	$32,729,928	$275,211,153	$390,652,731
As % of expenses	-11.2%	186.2%	9.5%	68.5%	72.7%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$6,003,534	$1,017,526,786	$405,509,413	$641,515,454	$942,411,964
Total revenue, % change over prior year	16.6%	16848.8%	-60.1%	58.2%	46.9%
Program services revenue	34.8%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.5%	0.4%	1.4%	0.8%	2.0%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
All other grants and contributions	64.1%	100.2%	97.3%	97.6%	97.1%
Other revenue	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	1.4%	0.7%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$6,672,832	$356,139,887	$344,649,524	$401,641,923	$537,137,324
Total expenses, % change over prior year	38.9%	5237.2%	-3.2%	16.5%	33.7%
Personnel	22.1%	0.7%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%
Professional fees	6.5%	0.5%	0.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Occupancy	1.7%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	21.9%	97.0%	96.6%	97.4%	83.4%
All other expenses	47.8%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%	14.6%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$6,760,274	$356,214,603	$344,668,679	$401,657,418	$537,157,776
One month of savings	$556,069	$29,678,324	$28,720,794	$33,470,160	$44,761,444
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$725,300
Fixed asset additions	$0	$247,695,155	$3,220,494	$5,262,462	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$7,316,343	$633,588,082	$376,609,967	$440,390,040	$582,644,520

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	3.6	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4
Months of cash and investments	6.6	8.3	9.4	15.4	20.3
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	6.1	14.1	15.6	21.5	24.9

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$1,994,011	$6,979,697	$3,413,109	$6,129,670	$19,218,154
Investments	$1,685,767	$238,275,719	$265,799,281	$508,995,591	$889,216,080
Receivables	$158,845	$3,867,459	$4,300,626	$16,431,754	$17,153,847
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$326,172	$252,465,449	$260,778,073	$271,371,991	$270,861,187
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	70.1%	1.9%	3.8%	5.6%	7.7%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	18.7%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%
Unrestricted net assets	$3,516,408	$666,786,525	$699,516,453	$974,727,606	$1,365,380,337
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total net assets	$3,516,408	$666,786,525	$699,516,453	$974,727,606	$1,365,380,337

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Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

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President & CEO

Steve French

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Stephen (Steve) French is the President & CEO of The Signatry. His primary role is strategic management and leadership of the office. He also devotes his time meeting with advisors, attorneys, individuals, and business owners to develop charitable strategies and solutions to minimize tax liability, while maximizing generosity. This includes a focus on non-cash assets such as: stock, real estate, mutual funds, and portions of closely held businesses. Prior to joining The Signatry, Steve was the founder and CEO of Quovant, a Legal Spend Management company working with law firms in over 13 countries.

Number of employees

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The Signatry

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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Compensation

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Highest paid employees

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The Signatry

Board of directors
as of 10/13/2023

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Board chair

Gary Nagel

Wealth Management Group of KC

Term: 2011 -

Mark Bainbridge

No Affiliation

Jim Wright

No Affiliation

Keith Phillips

Wiley Bros. - Aintree Capital LLC

Steve French

The Signatry

Mark Hammett

Commerce Bank

Ken Polk

Arlington

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Contractors

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Related organizations & associated domestic grants

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Related organization	Primary activity	Subsection	PC status	Controlling entity?	512(b)(13) controlled entity?	Cash grants paid	Non-cash assistance
THE SHUMARD FOUNDATION INC 11 PIEDMONT CENTER SUITE 806 ATLANTA, GA 30305 20-3798084	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
DD AND VELMA DAVIS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 7171 W 95TH STREET SUITE 501 OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212 46-5143471	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
NCF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION 15 CENTER MEETING ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19807 47-4168487	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
BICKNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION 4200 W 115TH STREET SUITE 100 LEAWOOD, KS 66211 48-1248566	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
THE SIGNATRY CORPORATION INC 15 CENTER MEETING ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19807 82-5036551	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
THE SIGNATRY CHARITABLE CORPORATION INC 15 CENTER MEETING ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19807 82-5047689	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
THE SIGNATRY CHARITABLE TRUST 15 CENTER MEETING ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19807 82-5070897	FACILITATES CHARITABLE GIVING IN SUPPORT OF SERVANT FOUNDATION	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	SERVANT FOUNDATION	Y	$0.00	$0.00

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IDONATE FOUNDATION INC 706 N LINDENWOOD DRIVE OLATHE, KS 66062 26-2765204	FUNDRAISE AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF SERVANT FOUNDATION	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	SERVANT FOUNDATION	N	$0.00	$0.00
BICKNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION 4200 W 115TH STREET SUITE 100 LEAWOOD, KS 66211 48-1248566	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I		N	$0.00	$0.00
IDONATE LLC 706 N LINDENWOOD DRIVE OLATHE, KS 66062 26-2524996	SALES OF NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS	501(C)(3)	DISREGARDED ENTITY	WHOLLY OWNED BY IDONATE FOUNDATION INC	N	$0.00	$0.00
IDONATE REAL PROPERTY LLC 706 N LINDENWOOD DRIVE OLATHE, KS 66062 46-1630053	SALES OF REAL PROPERTY CONTRIBUTIONS	501(C)(3)	DISREGARDED ENTITY	WHOLLY OWNED BY IDONATE FOUNDATION INC	N	$0.00	$0.00

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IDONATE FOUNDATION, INC. 706 N. LINDENWOOD DRIVE OLATHE, KS 66062 26-2765204	FUNDRAISE AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF SERVANT FOUNDATION	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A. I	NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION-HEARTL	N	$0.00	$0.00
BICKNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION 4200 W, 115TH STREET, SUITE 100 LEAWOOD, KS 66211 48-1248566	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SERVANT FOUNDATION (THIS ORGANIZATION)	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A I		N	$0.00	$0.00
IDONATE, LLC 706 N. LINDENWOOD DRIVE OLATHE, KS 66062 26-2524996	SALES OF NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS	501(C)(3)	DISREGARDED ENTITY	WHOLLY OWNED BY IDONATE FOUNDATION. INC	N	$0.00	$0.00

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IDONATE FOUNDATION INC 706 N. LINDENWOOD JR. OLATHE, KS 66062 26-2765204	FUNDRAISE AND SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)			$0.00	$0.00
BICKNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION 4200 W. 115TH STREET, SUITE 100 LEAWOOD, KS 66211 48-1248566	TAXPAYER-TO FUND AND SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)			$0.00	$0.00

The Signatry

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Liquidity in 2022 info

177.82

Months of cash in 2022 info

0.4

Fringe rate in 2022 info

10%

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Steve French

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Gary Nagel

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