Idea School
- Assets
- $130.9k
- Revenue
- $817.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-4692379
Organization Overview
Idea School is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Idea School employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Idea School 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, Idea School generated $817.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $813.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE IDEA SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHILD-CENTERED EDUCATION THAT NURTURES COMPETENCE, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND COMPASSION THROUGH WORK THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO STUDENTS AND PROMOTES LIFELONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2022 - 23 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PROVIDED AN EXPERIENTIAL, ENGAGING EDUCATION FOR A TOTAL OF 54 STUDENTS, K-8. SPECIFICALLY, WE DESIGNED A CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY BUILT UPON STUDENTS' INTRINSIC MOTIVATION TO LEARN AND MAKE REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS. TEACHER-DIRECTED AND STUDENT-DIRECTED PROJECTS FORMED THE BASIS FOR STUDENT WORK, TYPICALLY WITH A REAL-WORLD AUDIENCE IN MIND. BEYOND JUST THE "3 R'S", OUR STUDENTS ARE BUILDING THEIR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND STRONG HABITS OF MIND: SELF-AWARENESS; EMPATHY AND KINDNESS; CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION; CURIOSITY; CONFIDENCE; RESPONSIBILITY; CRITICAL THINKING; PROBLEM SOLVING; COLLABORATION; PERSEVERANCE; LISTENING AND UNDERSTANDING. IDEA SCHOOL STUDENTS GROW TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LEARNING AND THEREFORE THEIR LIVES, BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.
2021 POST TAX RETURN EXPENSES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Elliot Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Wilson Etter Co-Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
David R Higuera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hans Hutchison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Johnson Co-Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Katherine Kurtin President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $466 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243,693 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $210,521 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,159 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $575,326 |
| Investment income | $1,252 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,167 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $817,570 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $134,731 |
| 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 | $425,672 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,553 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,859 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,571 |
| Office expenses | $9,920 |
| Information technology | $7,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,880 |
| Travel | $1,277 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,024 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $259 |
| Insurance | $7,800 |
| All other expenses | $1,618 |
| Total functional expenses | $813,017 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,057 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $94,667 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $780 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $388 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $130,892 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,826 |
| 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 | $12,826 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $118,066 |
| 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 | $130,892 |