Institute For Democratic Education In America
- Assets
- $739.5k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 27-0812635
Organization Overview
Institute For Democratic Education In America, operating under the name Idea, is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Idea employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Idea 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, Idea generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
MOBILIZING ACTION TO ADVANCE MEANINGFUL LEARNING AND BUILD A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEARNING:INSTITURE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA, INC. (IDEA) SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL CHANGE MAKERS TO LEARN TOGETHER AND GAIN NEW IDEAS THROUGH THE USE OF EVENTS, LEARNING CALLS, CLASSES, AND OTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IN 2022-2023 IDEA LED FALL AND SPRING SESSIONS OF AN 12-CLASS ONLINE-BASED ANTIRACISM COURSE FOR EDUCATORS, FALL AND SPRING SESSIONS OF A FOLLOW-UP COURSE FOR ALUMNI FROM PREVIOUS COURSES, AND A SPRING 2023 LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO PUERTO RICO FOCUSING ON EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.
RACIAL JUSTICE:IDEA LEADS LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS TO FURTHER RACIAL JUSTICE AND HEALING IN EDUCATIONAL SPACES AND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN 2022-2023, IDEA CONTINUED LEADING THE RACIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE (RJI), AN INITIATIVE OF THE EDUCATOR ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL IN THE STATE OF OREGON. RJI CENTERS THE EXPERIENCES OF RACIALLY, ETHNICALLY, OR LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE EDUCATORS SERVING OREGON'S PRE-K TO 12 STUDENTS.
MISSISSIPPI PROJECT:IDEA SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-LED ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING IN MISSISSIPPI THROUGH PARTNERING WITH AND RAISING UP THE VOICES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO TURN IDEAS INTO ACTION. IN 2022-2023 IDEA CONTINUED WORKING ALONGSIDE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PARTNERS TO KEEP PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A PUBLIC GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY OF JACKSON. IDEA HELD FALL AND SPRING COHORTS OF A PARENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE; LED A YOUTH ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; ENGAGED IN COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION IN JACKSON; AND COLLABORATED WITH JPS AND NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON INITIATING THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN A JPS HIGH SCHOOL.
COMMUNICATIONS & NARRATIVE CHANGE:IDEA ENGAGES LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY TO SHIFT THE EDUCATION NARRATIVE TOWARDS PROTECTING PUBLIC EDUCATION; CENTERING THE VOICES OF YOUTH, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIES; AND FOCUSING ON THE POWER AND POSSIBILITY OF EDUCATION ROOTED IN JUSTICE, DEMOCRACY, AND SOVEREIGNTY. IN 2022-2023 IDEA CONTINUED COLLABORATING WITH MULTIPLE PARTNERS TO RAISE UP NARRATIVES OF EDUCATION JUSTICE IN MISSISSIPPI AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ana Yris Guzman Torres Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anasa Troutman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kwesi Rollins Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maisie Brown Board Member & Youth Progr | Trustee | 40 | $23,805 |
Jenerra Williams President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Moreno Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $581,076 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $484,797 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,065,873 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $95,247 |
| Investment income | $100 |
| 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 | $1,165,667 |
| 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. | $104,457 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,168 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $291,529 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,432 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,294 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $327 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,916 |
| Information technology | $3,418 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $594 |
| Travel | $17,886 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,702 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,914 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,582,761 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $575,466 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $160,399 |
| 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 | $2,591 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000 |
| Total assets | $739,456 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,029 |
| 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 | $81,029 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $563,598 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $94,829 |
| 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 | $739,456 |