Teachers Desk Inc, operating under the name The Teachers Desk, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Teachers Desk employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teachers Desk 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, Teachers Desk generated $360.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $312.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (31.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION IS A STORE WHERE TEACHERS SHOP FOR FREE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY AND POOR STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED AN ESTIMATED $6,000,000. WORTH OF DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES DURING 2021 TO NEEDY AND POOR STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Mika Presidentexecutive Director | Officer | 40 | $37,830 |
Donna M Russo Treasurersecretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Alyssa Gross Board Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Mabry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Hein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Marmion Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $5,675 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $354,924 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $360,599 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $99 |
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 | $360,698 |
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. | $37,830 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,132 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $45,986 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,059 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $742 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,325 |
Office expenses | $2,515 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,240 |
Travel | $7,485 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,328 |
Insurance | $7,536 |
All other expenses | $135,242 |
Total functional expenses | $312,133 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378,657 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,933 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,016 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $439,606 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,070 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,851 |
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 | $31,921 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $407,685 |
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 | $439,606 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Teachers Desk Inc has recieved totaling $2,629,445.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Association For The Exchange Of Industrial Resources I Galesburg, IL PURPOSE: CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $1,087,705 |
Shoes And Clothes For Kids Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE K-8 ATTENDANCE BY ELIMINATING LACK OF CLOTHING, SHOES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES AS BARRIERS. | $803,672 |
Feed The Children Inc Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $704,349 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE | $15,000 |
Delivering Good Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY ASSISTANCE | $8,463 |
Red Top Foundation Orchard Park, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc Framingham, MA | $58,219,671 | $100,623,342 |
Bronxworks Inc Bronx, NY | $54,602,777 | $94,783,683 |
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services Inc New York, NY | $61,235,788 | $88,686,017 |
North Shore Community Services Inc Westbury, NY | $256,637,537 | $86,285,675 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rochester Rochester, NY | $80,143,075 | $94,807,036 |
Community Assistance Resources & Extended Services Inc New York, NY | $66,076,171 | $123,796,849 |
Jewish Child Care Association Of New York Brooklyn, NY | $129,020,546 | $88,573,003 |
Urban Resource Institute New York, NY | $63,202,447 | $74,244,658 |
Mount Sinai Health System Executive V P For Finance New York, NY | $0 | $70,946,441 |
Birch Family Services Inc New York, NY | $68,113,610 | $78,917,553 |
Catholic Charities Of The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Syracuse Ny Syracuse, NY | $64,792,131 | $74,096,320 |
Mary Haven Center Of Hope Port Jefferson, NY | $26,765,963 | $57,662,471 |