Scola
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $340.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Mc Clelland, IA
- Founding
- 09/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-3530326
Organization Overview
Scola is located in Mc Clelland, IA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Scola employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scola 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 06/2021, Scola generated $340.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.0%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCOLA GATHERS AND ARCHIVES NEWS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND RETRANSMITS THE PROGRAMMING VIA THE INTERNET TO HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LANGUAGE FACILITIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PROVIDING FOR LISTENING TO AND VIEWING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AS ACTUALLY SPOKEN, THEREBY ENHANCING THE EDUCATION PROCESS. SCOLA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES TO AID IN THE LEARNING PROCESS INCLUDING WORLD PERIODICALS, IN COUNTRY INTERVIEWS, WORLD PHOTO GALLERY, WORLD TV, LANGUAGE/CULTURE LEARNING ASSETS, SUCH AS INSTA-CLASS, VIDEO LEARNING OBJECTS, AND GENERAL CULTURAL INFORMATION. SCOLA'S PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN 100 LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS. THE PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ARCHIVING OF SCOLA PROGRAMMING FOR FUTURE USE. SCOLA CONTINUALLY EXPANDS, UPDATES, AND ENHANCES THEIR PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Francis Lajba President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $342,512 |
Ew Fitzgerald Jr Deceased 02-19-21 Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $38,946 |
David Karnes Deceased 10-25-20 Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
David Amen Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lorraine Kolasinski Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Michael Thesing Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Guru Alliance Website Services | 6/29/21 | $396,000 |
J A Green & Company Consulting | 6/29/21 | $139,600 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $328,228 |
| Investment income | $11,050 |
| 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 | $340,778 |
| 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. | $351,051 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,709 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $501,009 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,248 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,697 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,016 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $67,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,168 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $91,985 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $49,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $133 |
| Office expenses | $50,780 |
| Information technology | $633,447 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,390 |
| 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 | $20,091 |
| Insurance | $45,234 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,194,886 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,779,215 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,135 |
| 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 | $153,849 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $276,589 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,415 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,272,203 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $215,882 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $78,585 |
| 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 | $167,984 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $462,451 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,809,752 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,272,203 |
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