Design Connect Create is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Design Connect Create employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Design Connect Create 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 12/2021, Design Connect Create generated $387.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $320.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPING GIRLS REALIZE THE POTENTIAL IN STEM AND THEMSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED 20 SESSIONS AND SERVED 270 YOUNG WOMEN USING A HYBRID MODEL OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CAMPS TO ALLOW FOR A SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTED KITS TO FACILITATE THE HANDS-ON LEARNING OF THE PRIOR CAMPS. THROUGH CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH AUSTIN ISD, DALLAS ISD, GRAND PRAIRIE ISD, FORT WORTH ISD, HOUSTON ISD PARTNERSHIPS WITH RICE UNIVERSITY, MESQUITE ISD, RICHARDSON ISD, PLUS NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH CRANDALL ISD AND GARLAND ISD THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED 15 PHYSICS CAMPS, 5 CODING CAMPS. FOUR OF THE STEM CAMPS WERE IN-PERSON CAMPS AND THE OTHER 16 WERE VIRTUAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Denise Strickland Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,940 |
Kanika Carver Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren White Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Richard Wyman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Debjani Biswas Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dani Cook Barrows Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $383,869 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $383,869 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,000 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $387,436 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
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. | $97,940 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,872 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,551 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $470 |
Office expenses | $13,679 |
Information technology | $35,694 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,469 |
Travel | $1,073 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,374 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,933 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $320,683 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $404,274 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,125 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $961 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,102 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,114 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $521,576 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,391 |
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 | $12,391 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $313,262 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $195,923 |
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 | $521,576 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Design Connect Create has recieved totaling $70,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
High-Tech High Heels Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CIRRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/STEM CAMP | $70,000 |
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Little Scholars Of Arkansas Foundation Little Rock, AR | $55,916,312 | $35,033,452 |
University Co-Operative Society Austin, TX | $15,693,237 | $9,178,990 |
Louisiana Achievement Charter Academies Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $3,478,598 | $15,099,695 |
New Schools For New Orleans Inc New Orleans, LA | $13,416,454 | $13,527,972 |
Texas Childrens Womens Specialists Houston, TX | $84,810,627 | $8,522,353 |
Child Care Plus Training & Development Center Inc Montgomery, TX | $1,071,793 | $6,895,362 |
Naca-Inspired Schools Network Albuquerque, NM | $4,333,179 | $4,644,398 |
Unizin Ltd Austin, TX | $2,802,799 | $4,764,216 |
Sss Education Foundation Mesquite, TX | $79,366,180 | $3,445,001 |
Carruth Center Inc Houston, TX | $315,119 | $4,215,286 |
E-Stem Public Charter Schools Inc Little Rock, AR | $15,935,823 | $3,314,304 |
Texas Association For The Education Of Young Children Austin, TX | $635,523 | $2,896,226 |