Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 101
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-3268917
Organization Overview
Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative employed 101 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative 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, Global Game Changers Childrens Education Initiative generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, CONSISTENT AND SUSTAINABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY OUR MOST AT-RISK, THAT WILL HELP THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL EMPOWERMENT ZONE PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER JCPS TITLE ONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, CULTURAL PARTNERS, AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE WITH GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUNGEST MOST UNDERSERVED CITIZENS. GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS USES TALENT DEVLOPMENT AND SERVICE-LEARNING AS TOOLS TO BUILD STUDENTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. STUDENTS LEARN HOW THEY CAN IGNITE GOOD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES USING GGC'S PRPPRIETARY/TRADEMARKED SUPERPOWER EQUATION: MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER THIS PARTNERSHIP SERVES AS A 21ST CENTURY SKILLS WRAPAROUND MODEL TO PROMOTE INTENTIONAL IN-SCHOOL, OUT-OF-SCHOOL, AND FAMILY EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS TO OUR MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH. THE PROGRAM SERVES ATRISK CHILDREN FROM JCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN LOUISVILLE, KY THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: HIGH PERCENTAGE FREE & REDUCED MEAL PLAN STUDENTS HIGH-RATE MINORITY STUDENTS, HIGH DEGREE OF STUDENT BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, AND HIGH NUMBER OF GRADE LEVEL ACADEMICALLY UNDERPERFORMING STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY JCPS CONTRACT FOR SERVICES, AMERICORPS SERVE KY GRANT, THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, KY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT AND GRANTS FROM MULTIPLE LOCAL FOUNDATIONS. IN 2023 THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,500 STUDENTS IN WHITNEY YOUNG, BYCK, BRECKINRIDEG-FRANKLIN, KING ELEMENTARY, AND RANGELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS ONLINE EDUCATOR PORTAL GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS STUDENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM LAUNCHED A ROBUST INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATORS AND PARENTS NATIONWIDE FREE ACCESS TO GGC CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION, AND PROGRAM TOOLS INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE REPOSITORY OF SUPPLEMENTAL LESSONS, VIDEOS, AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS. IN 2023, WE REACHED OVER 250,000 STUDENTS, IN 50 STATES AND IN 15 COUNTRIES. GGC PROGRAMMING DRIVES THE MISSION OF PROVIDING ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM THAT EMPOWERS ALL CHILDREN TO DISCOVER THEIR INNER SUPERPOWER TO IGNITE GOOD AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. USING A UNIQUE PROPRIETARY/TRADEMARKED EQUATION: MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER GGC TEACHES TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICELEARNING AS TOOLS TO BUILD CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND RESILIENCE IN PREK 5TH GRADE STUDENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT, AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan Helson Chair & Pres | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,000 |
Ashley Novak Butler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Helson Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Colton Payne Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Saling Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Walker Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $384,249 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $348,012 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $732,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,542,487 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,275,449 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $808,084 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $319,822 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,531 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $273,819 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,241 |
| Office expenses | $24,965 |
| Information technology | $31,171 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,749 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,485 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,304 |
| Insurance | $25,944 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,933,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $396,415 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $102,952 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $533,018 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $31,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,452 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $112,860 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,197,697 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,572 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $5,572 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,089,173 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $102,952 |
| 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 | $1,197,697 |