True Skool Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, True Skool Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. True Skool 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 12/2021, True Skool Inc generated $431.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $410.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS AND HIP HOP CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRUE SKOOL ENGAGES, EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS AND HIP HOP CULTURE CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP WHO ARE INVESTED IN THE GROWTH OF OUR CITY AND HAVING A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. DURING 2021, TRUE SKOOL SERVED OVER 300 YOUTH THROUGH VIRTUAL, IN PERSON AND IN SCHOOL RESIDENCIES EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP TO BE INVESTED IN THE CURRENT GROWTH OF OUR CITY, HAVING A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT IN AREAS NOT LIMITED TO BUT FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENT AND PLACEMAKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shalina S Ali Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,061 |
Fidel Verdin Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,061 |
Tiffany Stankiewicz President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kurt Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joanna Bautch Communications Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mo Hussein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $97,861 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $289,347 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,616 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $387,208 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,428 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,083 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $431,719 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $75,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,695 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,674 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,077 |
Payroll taxes | $12,866 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,107 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,720 |
Advertising and promotion | $885 |
Office expenses | $7,828 |
Information technology | $388 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,284 |
Travel | $5,956 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,543 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,183 |
All other expenses | $4,405 |
Total functional expenses | $410,135 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,312 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $59,702 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $122,014 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,445 |
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 | $11,445 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,207 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,362 |
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 | $122,014 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that True Skool Inc has recieved totaling $59,526.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR EDUCATING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS AND HIP HOP CULTURE | $15,000 |
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $10,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: NO STUDIOS 2021 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION | $7,500 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: NO STUDIOS 2021 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION | $7,500 |
Joseph And Vera Zilber Charitable Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,000 |
Andis Foundation Inc Sturtevant, WI PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Interlochen Center For The Arts Interlochen, MI | $234,270,312 | $77,699,935 |
Macphail Center For Music Minneapolis, MN | $35,895,025 | $13,629,957 |
Music Institute Of Chicago Evanston, IL | $11,276,124 | $7,011,364 |
Flint Institute Of Arts Flint, MI | $64,606,144 | $9,980,420 |
Chicago Academy For The Arts Chicago, IL | $3,169,468 | $6,255,209 |
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | $13,832,939 | $7,779,561 |
Frazier Academy Design Team Inc Chicago, IL | $0 | $3,133,368 |
Oxbow Saugatuck, MI | $6,747,769 | $2,600,895 |
Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago Chicago, IL | $7,892,105 | $6,208,550 |
Marwen Foundation Chicago, IL | $21,640,226 | $2,262,448 |
Urban Gateways Chicago, IL | $1,900,361 | $2,567,092 |
Northern Clay Center Minneapolis, MN | $4,214,446 | $1,584,059 |