Empirical Resolution Inc, operating under the name Quill, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Quill 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 12/2023, Quill generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 40.0% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
QUILL PROVIDES FREE ONLINE TOOLS TO HELP LOW-INCOME STUDENTS BECOME STRONG WRITERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QUILL.ORG'S MISSION IS TO BUILD CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH READING AND WRITING ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON CURRENT EVENTS, 21ST-CENTURY ISSUES, STEM CURRICULUM, AND ELA TOPICS. QUILL.ORG'S NEWEST TOOL, QUILL READING FOR EVIDENCE, PRESENTS STUDENTS WITH A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE OR READING PASSAGE FOR STUDENTS TO ANALYZE THROUGH A SERIES OF WRITING PROMPTS. EACH PROMPT IS CONNECTED TO QUILL'S AI-POWERED FEEDBACK SYSTEM, WHICH COACHES STUDENTS ON HOW TO CORRECT INACCURATE INFORMATION AND STRENGTHEN VAGUE IDEAS. EACH ACTIVITY (ONE LEARNING MODULE) PROVIDES ONE NEWS ARTICLE, THREE WRITING PROMPTS, AND UP TO 15 CYCLES OF COACHING AND FEEDBACK. THIS AI-POWERED APPROACH TO LEARNING MIMICS A TUTOR IN THE CLASSROOM SITTING NEXT TO THE STUDENT AND COACHING THE STUDENT ON HOW TO BEST UNDERSTAND AND EXPRESS THE IDEAS FROM THE SOURCE TEXT, ENABLING STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THE REAL-TIME, IMMEDIATE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BUILD COMPREHENSION OF THE IDEAS THEY ARE READING ABOUT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Gault Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $317,286 |
Paul Walker Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Sussman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Rodriguez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peg Tyre Thru October 2023 Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,971,648 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,971,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,229,173 |
Investment income | $163,883 |
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 | $4,364,704 |
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. | $1,059,856 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,788 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,112,002 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $94,650 |
Other employee benefits | $193,378 |
Payroll taxes | $150,037 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,018 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,290 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $303,507 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,187 |
Information technology | $392,479 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,677 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,073 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,456,189 |
Insurance | $25,532 |
All other expenses | $12,873 |
Total functional expenses | $4,966,748 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,120 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $880,610 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $200,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,106 |
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 | $37,212 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,553,503 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,112,895 |
Investments—other securities | $48 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $225 |
Total assets | $8,839,719 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $455,251 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $520,292 |
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 | $975,543 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,627,310 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $236,866 |
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 | $8,839,719 |
Over the last fiscal year, Empirical Resolution Inc has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CORNELIA CONNELLY CENTER PURPOSE: LAB SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND USER TESTING OF NEW CONTENT. | $10,000 |
ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL PURPOSE: LAB SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND USER TESTING OF NEW CONTENT. | $10,000 |