Think Small
- Assets
- $10.0m
- Revenue
- $37.4m
- Investments
- $106.3k
- Employees
- 130
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-1260581
Organization Overview
Think Small is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Think Small employed 130 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think Small 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, Think Small generated $37.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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.
Since 2015, Think Small has awarded 1,821 individual grants totaling $153,111,394. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THEIR CRUCIAL EARLY YEARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRENGTHEN FAMILIES:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: THINK SMALL IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILY'S ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CARE AS WELL AS INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. THINK SMALL PARENT-POWERED TEXTING DELIVERS EVIDENCE-BASED TEXTING MESSAGES TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, ACROSS MN, FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD. THESE SHORT TEXT MESSAGES ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO DO FUN AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR CHILDREN TO INCREASE THEIR LITERACY AND NUMERACY DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TIPS ON HOW TO BE HEALTHY. OVER 10,000 FAMILIES ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED.SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORTS: THINK SMALL SERVES PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES WITH TARGETED FINANCIAL SUPPORTS. THINK SMALL ADMINISTERS OVER 4,700 ELIGIBILITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES TO ENROLL CHILDREN IN QUALITY CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO REDUCE OPPORTUNITY GAPS.
PREPARE PROVIDERS:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSULTATION, AND COACHING: THINK SMALL PROVIDES METRO-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF HIGH-QUALITY CARE. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, HMONG, SOMALI, OROMO, AMHARIC, AND KAREN; INDIVIDUAL AND SITE-BASED CONSULTATION AND COACHING SUPPORT; BUSINESS SUPPORT TO HELP MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL CHILDCARE BUSINESS; AND CAREER GUIDANCE FOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING. OVER 11,000 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TAKE PART IN TRAININGS AND COACHING EVERY YEAR.COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ACCESS: THINK SMALL'S MULTILINGUAL OUTREACH STAFF CONNECTS WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL), COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, IMMIGRANT, AND REFUGEE FAMILIES, SO THEY CAN FULLY ENGAGE IN MINNESOTA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM. STAFF ASSIST NEARLY 1,000 NEW IMMIGRANT AND OTHER FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS NAVIGATING COMPLEX GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THINK SMALL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. STAFF PROVIDE LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION FOR PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES.PUBLISHING: REDLEAF PRESS IS OUR AWARD-WINNING, INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHER OF EXCEPTIONAL EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS, AND BUSINESS RESOURCES. REDLEAF PUBLISHES MORE THAN A DOZEN NEW TITLES EVERY YEAR AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 400 TITLES IN PRINT. REDLEAF PRESS HAS 56 BOOKS TRANSLATED INTO 12 DIFFERENCE LANGUAGES. OVER 200,000 PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED EACH YEAR TO CUSTOMERS BOTH IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD.THINK SMALL OPERATES A UNIQUE EARLY CHILDHOOD LIBRARY AS A BRANCH OF THE ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY. NOW NUMBERING OVER 6,500 ITEMS, THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION IS A PART OF MINNESOTA'S PUBLIC INTERLIBRARY LOAN SYSTEM AND MATERIALS CAN BE DELIVERED TO ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES STATEWIDE.
CATALYZE CHANGE:BEANSTALK: THINK SMALL HAS AN INNOVATION LAB WHERE HIGH-POTENTIAL SERVICES ARE DEVELOPED, IMPLEMENTED AND WHEN MERITED, SCALED, WITH THE END GOAL OF ENSURING EVERY CHILD IN MINNESOTA IS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tanya Skogerboe Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Nordstrom Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Wade Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margeaux King Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robbin Johnson Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Rolnick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Versa Press Inc Printing & Binding Books | 6/29/23 | $191,956 |
Mytech Partners Inc It Support | 6/29/23 | $273,085 |
Agency Squid Llc Website And Brand Development/consulting | 6/29/23 | $188,451 |
Stoneridge Software Llc Software Support | 6/29/23 | $129,967 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,652,977 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,824,417 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $475 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,477,394 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $250,210 |
| Investment income | $54,019 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $135,827 |
| Net Rental Income | $28,783 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,552 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,575,435 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $37,375,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,072,275 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,282,372 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $451,934 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,846 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,933,018 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $225,969 |
| Other employee benefits | $529,923 |
| Payroll taxes | $456,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,220 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,151 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $50,917 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,320 |
| Fees for services: Other | $846,107 |
| Advertising and promotion | $392,186 |
| Office expenses | $338,628 |
| Information technology | $111,223 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $562,921 |
| Travel | $20,309 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,566 |
| Interest | $34,719 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $509,451 |
| Insurance | $90,484 |
| All other expenses | $774 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,122,189 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,834 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,362,349 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,458,582 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $413,651 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $222,110 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $702,182 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,784,668 |
| Investments—other securities | $106,332 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $900,978 |
| Total assets | $9,957,686 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,676,616 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $718,368 |
| 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 | $720,912 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $90,105 |
| Total liabilities | $5,206,001 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,306,868 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $444,817 |
| 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 | $9,957,686 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Think Small has awarded $23,581,626 in support to 235 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KUEHG CORP PURPOSE: Scholarship | $2,386,709 |
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS RAMSEY & WASHINGTON COUNTIES PURPOSE: Scholarship | $819,763 |
PARENTS IN COMMUNITY ACTION INC PURPOSE: Scholarship | $1,159,974 |
YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES PURPOSE: Scholarship | $563,832 |
KHCD II INC PURPOSE: Scholarship | $405,928 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS PURPOSE: Scholarship | $291,735 |