Upstream Strategies Inc is located in Eagle, ID. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upstream Strategies Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
UPSTREAM STRATEGIES ("UPSTREAM") ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE BASED ON DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. THE GOAL IS NOT TO INDOCTRINATE CHILDREN WITH WHAT THEY SHOULD THINK, BUT TEACH THEM HOW TO THINK. UPSTREAM FOCUSES ON GOVERNMENT RUN SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PODS, AND HOMESCHOOLING. UPSTREAM IS WORKING TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND DATA IN ORDER FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES FOR STUDENT OUTCOMES, AS WELL AS INCREASE SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS. DURING 2022, UPSTREAM HELPED FACILITATE A DAY LONG SUMMIT WITH EXPERTS ON EDUCATIONAL CHOICES AND THE WAYS EDUCATION IS LACKING IN ITS CURRENT FORM AND HOW IT CAN BE IMPROVED. ADDITIONALLY, DURING 2022, UPSTREAM PROVIDED CLASSROOM COMPUTERS TO CORNERSTONE LEARNING ACADEMY, A NEW ACADEMY SUPPORTING HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES, AS EDUCATION CHOICES INCREASE IN IDAHO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Peake President | 7 | $18,900 | |
Zachary Peake Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Harvey Friesen Vice Preside | 7 | $36,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $158,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$4,553 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $153,447 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $71,925 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,728 |
Total expenses | $98,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $143,183 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $154,183 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $154,183 |