2024-11-13T12:02:56-06:00 2023-12-31 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2023-01-01 581560888 Society of International Business Fellows Ltd % FRANCES GUTT SOCI 4703781156 3100 INTERSTATE NORTH CIRCLE SE ATLANTA GA 30339 JOHN SIMMONS TREASURER 2392876195 2024-11-15 true true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X FRANCES GUTT 3100 INTERSTATE NORTH CIRCLE SE200 ATLANTA GA 30339 3285618 false X WWW.SIBF.ORG X 1981 GA THE SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FELLOWS (SIBF) CONNECTS, ENGAGES AND INSPIRES GLOBAL LEADERS TO ACCELERATE SUCCESS THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING AND TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS 37 37 6 97 0 0 730974 854614 1865350 2283481 24639 37273 -1718 35150 2619245 3210518 0 0 0 0 822500 985430 0 0 0 1746773 2048135 2569273 3033565 49972 176953 2403962 3285214 747112 1323963 1656850 1961251 X THE SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FELLOWS (SIBF) CONNECTS, ENGAGES, AND INSPIRES GLOBAL LEADERS TO ACCELERATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING AND TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS. THE SOCIETY OFFERS ACCESS TO GLOBAL NETWORKS WHERE MEMBERS CONNECT FOR BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND FRIENDSHIP THROUGH THE SIBF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INITIATIVE IN CENTRAL EURASIA, SOUTH EAST ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND NORTH AMERICA. IN ADDITION THE SOCIETY OFFERS HIGH-LEVEL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INSIGHTS FROM BUSINESS LUMINARY SPEAKERS; AND UNIQUE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. false false ANNUAL SUMMIT: SIBF's premier event offers the opportunity to gain new insights, learn from leaders and luminaries, and exchange ideas. The Annual Summit brings together over 200 members and guests from SIBF and the affiliate networks for three days of educational sessions and social events. FIC TUNISIA: SIBF'S PREMIER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. Through an exclusive network of on-site contacts in business, politics, and culture, members discover the uniquely transforming nations of Tunisia and Malta. Highlights include meeting with high-ranking political leaders and visiting historical landmarks. SIBF NORTH AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (NALA) An intensive, five-day immersion program designed to expand your impact - professionally and personally. It brings together leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States to elevate their leadership skills, develop close working and personal relationships, and expand their strategic networks geographically and across specializations, industries, and sectors. false true false true false false false true false true false false false false true true false false false true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false true 3 0 true 6 true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X 37 37 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X FRANCES GUTT 4703781156 3100 INTERSTATE NORTH CIRCLE SE ATLANTA GA 30339 NANCY HASELDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 5.0 X X 160000 0 16617 Shannon Williams Director of Programs 40.0 5.0 X 113871 0 15432 BOB BLANCHARD CHAIR 10.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 CINDY JARBOE CHAIR-ELECT 10.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 NEDA BARQAWI IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 10.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 GREG WOOD SECRETARY 5.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 FRANCES GUTT TREASURER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SARA BETH DELISLE COUNSEL 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOHNNY ROBERTS GNF CHAIR 5.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 JANE SHIVERS GRF CHAIR 5.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 TOM BARTELS VP MEMBERSHIP 5.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN ZIMMERMAN VP MEMBER ONBOARDING 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOE MONTGOMERY VP MEMBER ONBOARDING 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRECK WALKER VP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BILL STARNES VP GLOBAL NETWORK INNOVATION 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PALMER GARSON VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KHALID HAMIED VP TECHNOLOGY 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAN WHITE VP ANNUAL FUNDRAISING 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEFF ACKEL VP LOCAL PROGRAMS/ VOLUNTEER D 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 HUGH CAMPBELL DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHERYL GINYARD JONES DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RICK WALKER DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TANVEER PATEL STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CLAY SHIVERS STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BOBBY HENEBRY STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JANET NICHOLS STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ARABIA STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MATT FORSYTH STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 FRED MONK STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BILL HIGHTOWER STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN WEATHERFORD STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KAREEM DABBOUS STATE CO-CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 WALT MOORE STATE CHAIR 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 GULNORA MUKHAMADIEVA AFFILIATE CHAIRS - CELA 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 IYAD MASROUJI AFFILIATE CHAIRS - MELA 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANUN DHAWAN AFFILIATE CHAIRS - SEALA 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHASE COLE PAST CHAIR - VOTING 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 VICKIE NEIGHBOUR PAST CHAIR - VOTING 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID ZACKS PAST CHAIR - VOTING 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JUDY POWELL VP ANNUAL FUNDRAISING 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 273871 0 32049 2 false true false 0 74450 634214 145950 74450 854614 PROGRAM FEES 611710 1341958 1341958 MEMBERSHIP DUES 611710 572800 572800 SEALA ACADEMY INCOME 611710 171123 171123 NEW MEMBER FEES 611710 197600 197600 2283481 37273 37273 0 0 0 0 0 0 80250 74450 75100 5150 5150 0 0 0 0 0 0 GNF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 30000 30000 30000 3210518 2313481 42423 0 0 0 0 178399 0 722797 10395 38466 35373 0 0 24800 0 0 0 93944 0 10000 92829 0 28197 0 0 0 0 0 10994 11940 PROGRAM EXPENSES 1533779 SPEAKER FEES 185632 BANK FEES 51644 OTHER 3008 1368 3033565 680211 324530 35117 95823 0 0 83815 222901 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 311760 1126362 43685 27044 27636 16641 1265423 1498957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2403962 3285214 124356 149248 0 0 572713 1172052 0 0 38458 2663 0 0 0 0 0 0 11585 0 747112 1323963 X 1653398 1931201 3452 30050 1656850 1961251 2403962 3285214 176953 201898 -74450 X X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true false false SCHEDULE C, PART III-A THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY LOBBYING DURING THE YEAR. false true X 0 0 0 0 0 43685 27044 16641 16641 0 0 X 3487516 201898 75100 276998 3210518 3210518 3108665 75100 75100 3033565 3033565 SCHEDULE D, PART IV, LINE 2a: THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS CUSTODIAN OF ACCOUNTS FOR TWO ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL REPORTING AND COLLECTION/DISTRIBUTION OF RECEIPTS. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: The Society is exempt from federal and state income taxes under the provisions of 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for any net income derived from any non-related business income and lobbying efforts. There were no such taxable activities during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Society annually evaluates all federal and state income tax positions. This process includes an analysis of whether these income tax positions the Society takes meet the definition of an uncertain tax position under the Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Codification. In the normal course of business, the Society is subject to examination by the federal and state taxing authorities. In general, the Society is no longer subject to tax examinations for tax years ending before December 31, 2020. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D $75,100 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D $75,100 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES true East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 113119 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 62093 0 0 0 0 175212 175212 false false false false false false PART I, LINE 2 FUNDS ARE FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. ONCE THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR MAKES DECISIONS WITH THE HELP OF STAFF ABOUT THE PROGRAMS EXPENSES, COSTS ARE COMPARED TO CONTRACTS, AND FUNDS ARE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR. HOLIDAY AUCTION 154700 74450 80250 74450 650 0 154700 74450 80250 74450 650 75100 5150 false false false NANCY HASELDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 135000 0 25000 0 0 0 5400 0 12999 0 178399 0 0 X AUCTION ITEMS 15 74450 FMV false false false PART III, LINE 4D WASHINGTON BRIEFING PROGRAM: HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR, THE WASHINGTON BRIEFING FOCUSES ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC INCLUDING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY ISSUES AND HEARS PERSPECTIVES FROM ALL SIDES OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM. CAMBRIDGE YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM: A WEEK-LONG PROGRAM OFFERED ANNUALLY TO STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE IN LONDON. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS A CHANCE TO THINK SERIOUSLY, AND IN DEPTH ABOUT THE MATHEMATICS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MONEY. Regional and Local Programming: Throughout the year, smaller programs are held in different locations where we have members residing. Content is both networking and educational PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2 JANE SHIVERS AND CLAY SHIVERS SHARE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. NEDA BARQAWI AND KHALID HAMIED SHARE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS. PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7A THE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR. PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7B THE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR. PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SENDS THE FORM 990 TO THE SIBF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12A THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR TO THE BOARD. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE POLICY EACH YEAR. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD MEMBERS WITHOUT A CONFLICT ARE INVOLVED IN THE DECISION TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION THE ORGANIZATION WILL FOLLOW. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER, CURRENT CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR. THEY ARE REVIEWED IN DECEMBER AND DOCUMENTED. COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER STAFF POSITIONS IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT WORK CLOSELY WITH THE STAFF POSITION. APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION COMES FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TREASURER, CURRENT CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR; REVIEWS ARE DOCUMENTED EACH DECEMBER. INDEPENDENT STUDIES ARE DONE PERIODICALLY FOR COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION LEVELS. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 Requests for governing documents and financial information should be directed to the organization's office. PART XII, LINE 2C THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS. 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