Crayons To Computers Inc is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Crayons To Computers Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Crayons To Computers 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, Crayons To Computers Inc generated $6.5m 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 (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) 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:
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CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS EXISTS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD IN THE CLASSROOM BY ENSURING THAT TEACHERS CAN PROVIDE THEIR STUDENTS IN NEED THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM: TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INCENTIVE ITEMS, AND EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS TO TEACHERS FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. OVERALL, CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS HAD THE POTENTIAL TO REACH 122,671 STUDENTS DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. TEACHER SHOPPING VISITS: 10,738 AND $4,176,894 OF PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE STORE.
PROGRAM: ONLINE PICKUP PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO TEACHERS AT SCHOOLS THAT FACE TIME CHALLENGES TO SHOPPING AT OUR STORE. NUMBER OF TEACHER SHOPS: 1,111 THE VALUE OF PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED WAS $152,562
PROGRAM: CRAFTS WITH CONVICTION IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT BETWEEN CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS, THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND CORRECTION, AND THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. VOLUNTEER INMATES AT 16 JUVENILE AND ADULT FACILITIES STATEWIDE PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS BY USING DONATED AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. FINISHED ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED, FOR FREE, THROUGH OUR TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER AND ONLINE FOR PICKUP. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS WITH A RELIABLE SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS TO MEET TEACHER NEEDS FOR REGULAR AND SEASONAL MERCHANDISE AND DEVELOP CREATIVE PRODUCTS TO RESPOND TO NEWLY IDENTIFIED NEEDS, DONATED MATERIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPANDED PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES. OUTCOMES: 89 UNIQUE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED AND 137,149 CRAFTS WITH CONVICTION ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TOTALING $744,190 (INCLUDED IN STORE AND ONLINE ORDERING PRODUCT VALUE).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Cheney President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $126,733 |
Angel Beets Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Bierhoff Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Boggs Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Borcherding Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Cohen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $103,413 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,087,740 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,837,551 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,191,153 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,912 |
Investment income | $247,280 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $978,388 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,108 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,544,539 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,026 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,205 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $668,598 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,514 |
Other employee benefits | $170,882 |
Payroll taxes | $58,518 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $834 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,355 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,135 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,261 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $138,311 |
Information technology | $10,952 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,329 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $129,529 |
Insurance | $12,338 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,842,713 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $650,450 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $88,946 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,591 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,795,995 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,193,123 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,171,253 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,921,358 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,107 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $400 |
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 | $183,507 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,120,455 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,617,396 |
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 | $13,921,358 |