Citizen Schools Inc
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 04-3259160
Organization Overview
Citizen Schools Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Citizen Schools Inc employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizen Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Citizen Schools Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZEN SCHOOLS, INC. (CSI) HELPS ALL STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND CAREER MENTORS. CITIZEN SCHOOLS IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT WORKS IN SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND AT THE SYSTEMS-LEVEL TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING AND MENTORS FROM COMPANIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS, CITIZEN SCHOOLS HAS HELPED 50,000 UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE, GAIN 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND DEVELOP INTEREST IN CAREER PATHWAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL SERVICES AND CATALYST - SERVICES PROVIDED BY CSI'S NATIONAL OFFICE TO SUPPORT STATE OFFICES AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE NATIONAL RECRUITMENT OF CAMPUS STAFF AND CITIZEN TEACHERS, MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS, NATIONWIDE BEST PRACTICE SHARING, NATIONALLY-BASED STAFF TRAINING, PROGRAM RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, AND CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING SUPPORT. NATIONAL SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, LAUNCH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CATAYST PROGRAM, SUPPORTING TEACHERS TO DELIVER HANDS-ON PROJECT BASED LEARNING DURING SCIENCE CLASSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
FIELD DEVELOPMENT AND MAKERS + MENTORS NETWORK - CSI IS DEDICATED TO MOBILIZING PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR HIGH-QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH RESEARCH, EVALUATION, INNOVATION, ADVOCACY AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE MAKERS + MENTORS (FORMERLY US2020) NETWORK. THE AGENCY ADVOCATES FOR THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF SPECIFIC PUBLIC FUNDING AND PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT 21ST CENTURY SKILL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE, AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME. CSI ALSO FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON INNOVATION, INCLUDING THE MAKERS + MENTORS NETWORK, WHICH SUPPORTS 20 COMMUNITY COALITIONS THAT OFFER HIGH QUALITY PROJECT BASED STEM LEARNING WITH EXPERTS TO OVER 200,000 STUDENTS. CSI ALSO ENGAGES IN EVALUATION WITH THIRD PARTY INSTITUTIONS TO PROVE THE EFFICACY OF ITS PROGRAM. FINALLY, THE AGENCY OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP, A TWO-YEAR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ASPIRING YOUNG EDUCATORS THAT INCLUDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A MASTER'S DEGREE AND TEACHING CERTIFICATION, AND IS PILOTING A NEW TEACHER SUPPORT MODEL TO BRING APPRENTICESHIP-STYLE LEARNING INTO THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Oscar Cruz CEO (until 5/2023) | Officer | 40 | $245,000 |
Elisha Muskat Exec VP (until 1/2023) | Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
Michele Carter Vp, Talent, People, & Culture | 40 | $143,548 | |
Nadia K Selby Vice President, Impact | 40 | $142,235 | |
Elizabeth Micci Managing Director, Program | 40 | $126,320 | |
Benjamin Petty Managing Director, Finance | 40 | $121,642 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Insource Services Accounting Services | 6/29/20 | $102,036 |
Positively Partners Employment Consulting | 6/29/20 | $210,464 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $400,920 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,111,721 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,512,641 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $172,327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,684,968 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $375,356 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,478 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,666,103 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,246 |
| Other employee benefits | $286,113 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,479 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $120,319 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $392,016 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,962 |
| Office expenses | $25,282 |
| Information technology | $115,816 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,056 |
| Travel | $126,306 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,937 |
| Insurance | $29,122 |
| All other expenses | $10,698 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,844,608 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,411,234 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,093,618 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $105,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,305,281 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,726 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,253 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,444,435 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,425,047 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $160,965 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $160,965 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,194,082 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,425,047 |