Blue Ribbon Schools Of Excelence Inc is located in Chapin, SC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ribbon Schools Of Excelence 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, Blue Ribbon Schools Of Excelence Inc generated $832.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $693.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT CONFERENCES AND SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT: THE BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (BRSE) ASSESSMENT IS A VALIDATED INSTRUMENT THAT ASSESSES HOW A SCHOOL IS DOING IN 9 PERFORMANCE AREAS. BRSE SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS HAVE INGRAINED CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INTO THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE. BRSE ENJOYS AND WORKS IN HUNDREDS OF OUR NATION'S SCHOOLS. ALL OF OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS MOVED 1-2, SOME EVEN 3 LETTER REPORT CARD GRADES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT. SCHOOLS ARE MEASURED BY A VALIDATED NATIONAL STANDARD OF WHAT GREAT SCHOOLS ARE DOING. BRSE COMPLETED 432 ASSESSMENTS WITH 411,115 STAKEHOLDERS COMPLETING SURVEYS, SINCE UPGRADING THE TOOL. THIS EQUATES TO A GREATER IMPACT THAT BRSE HAS ON IMPROVING SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SINCE INCEPTION, BRSE GATHERED 10,579,436 DATA POINTS TO HELP IMPROVE SCHOOLS. BRSE HAS A SMALL TEAM BUT A GRAND MISSION OF CREATING WORLD CLASS SCHOOLS FOR ALL STUDENTS
EDUCATION CONFERENCES: THIS NATIONAL PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT PROVIDES A FORUM TO SHARE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS BEST PRACTICES IN KEY AREAS. THESE AREAS INCLUDE: STUDENT FOCUS AND SUPPORT,SCHOOL ORGANIZATION AND CULTURE, CHALLENGING STANDARDS AND CURRICULUM, ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP AND VITALITY, SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INDICATORS OF SUCCESS. EACH YEAR OVER 40 STATES AND MANY COUNTRIES JOIN THIS NATIONAL GATHERING. THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND OFFERING FOR AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND SCHOOLS ASPIRING TO IMPROVE, LEARN & GROW. ALL SCHOOLS ARE INVITED TO LEARN FROM SOME OF THE BEST SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS IN THE COUNTRY.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS BRSE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - BRSE LAUNCHED THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MARKETPLACE TO OFFER MORE VETTED SOLUTIONS TO SCHOOLS. AS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE EDUCATION MARKET, WE ENGAGED WITH EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES WHO SHARE OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT ALL SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS. THIS WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ALIGN OUR BRAND, SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS WITH OTHERS, AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO MOVE ALL SCHOOLS FORWARD. THE GOAL OF THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATORS WITH HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE PARTNERS WITH A BROADER LEVEL OF ACCESS AND VISIBILITY ACROSS BRSE PROGRAMMING, EVENTS, AND MARKETING CHANNELS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING ORGANIZATIONS, BRSE IS ABLE TO INCREASE THE LEVEL AND QUALITY OF PROGRAMMING TO SCHOOL LEADERS AND STUDENTS. WE ARE PLEASED THAT MANY OF OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS OFFER FREE PILOTS TO OUR BRSE NETWORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Judith A Fields CEO | Officer | 50 | $93,000 |
Jayne Ellspermann Director | Trustee | 2 | $24,129 |
Bartlett R Teal Sr President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $24,000 |
Joann T O'connell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim F Chadwell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Akil Ross Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,823 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,823 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $825,003 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $832,826 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000 |
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. | $146,326 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,765 |
Fees for services: Management | $57,032 |
Fees for services: Legal | $925 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $147,208 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,742 |
Office expenses | $301 |
Information technology | $4,683 |
Royalties | $59,918 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $45,662 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $171,004 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,300 |
All other expenses | $561 |
Total functional expenses | $693,579 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,355 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1 |
Total assets | $284,356 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $783 |
Total liabilities | $783 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $283,573 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $284,356 |