Dimensions Educational Research Foundation is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dimensions Educational Research Foundation 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 06/2022, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE RESEARCH BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HANDS-ON, FIELD-TESTED RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS, NATURE CENTERS, NATIONAL FORESTS, PARKS AND WILDLIFE REFUGES, ZOOS, ARBORETUMS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CRAFT EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ADULTS AND CHILDREN THRIVE.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC YOUTH OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Heyen CFO | Officer | 40 | $113,732 |
Tara Schroeder CEO | Officer | 40 | $61,290 |
Marjorie Kostelnik Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Tynon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Nall Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $6,936 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $429,721 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $523,727 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $960,384 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,765,062 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,781 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $676,101 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,433,470 |
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. | $258,273 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,735 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,599,555 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $209,654 |
Payroll taxes | $197,651 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,035 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,329 |
Advertising and promotion | $29,190 |
Office expenses | $180,696 |
Information technology | $175,198 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $77,778 |
Travel | $91,308 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,264 |
Interest | $89,369 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,767 |
Insurance | $52,306 |
All other expenses | $3,081 |
Total functional expenses | $4,485,591 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,777 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $562,817 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $143,167 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,143 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,781,738 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,627,192 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,162,834 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $497,207 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $420,813 |
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 | $2,497,587 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,046,833 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,462,440 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $600,894 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,500 |
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 | $5,162,834 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dimensions Educational Research Foundation has recieved totaling $66,566.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $56,406 |
D F Dillon Foundation Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $160 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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United States Deputy Sheriffs Association Inc Wichita, KS | $2,971,599 | $19,654,227 |
Community Action Partnership Of Mid-Nebraska Kearney, NE | $10,567,482 | $13,526,656 |
Denver Scholarship Foundation Denver, CO | $33,817,323 | $13,999,484 |
Cross Trails Medical Center Cape Girardeau, MO | $16,622,925 | $13,747,968 |
School Smart Kc Inc Kansas City, MO | $7,202,506 | $7,640,451 |
Trinity Academy Incorporated Wichita, KS | $26,619,610 | $9,316,406 |
City Garden Montessori School St Louis, MO | $12,889,488 | $6,696,246 |
Cns International Ministries Inc Bethel, MO | $18,863,964 | $6,038,250 |
Iowa Association For The Education Of Young Children Inc Urbandale, IA | $815,186 | $7,200,490 |
Kansas Hospital Education & Research Foundation Topeka, KS | $6,268,080 | $6,936,108 |
Omaha Early Learning Centers Inc Omaha, NE | $0 | $8,526,168 |
East Dakota Educational Cooperative Sioux Falls, SD | $5,426,642 | $6,544,285 |