Catholic Schools Center Of Excellence is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., 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. Catholic Schools Center Of Excellence 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, Catholic Schools Center Of Excellence generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Catholic Schools Center Of Excellence has awarded 688 individual grants totaling $24,980,594. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND INCREASE ENROLLMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ITS MISSION TO ASSIST CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE SCHOOLS IN MINNESOTA ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE, CSCOE PARTNERS WITH PRINCIPALS AT EACH SCHOOL USING A ONE SIZE FITS ONE CUSTOMIZED APPROACH THAT FOSTERS ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, AND INCLUSIVE DECISION MAKING. THROUGH THIS APPROACH, CSCOE SHARES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, PROVEN STRATEGIES, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT HELP EACH SCHOOL MEET ITS SPECIFIC BUSINESS, ACADEMIC, AND SPIRITUAL GOALS. CSCOE INVESTS IN EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, CENTRALIZED SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING THAT ADDRESSES EACH SCHOOLS PARTICULAR CHALLENGES, AND THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPTIMAL UTILIZATION OF ASSESSMENT TESTING. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST INCLUDE PROGRAMMING FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO ADDRESS STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS; BEST-IN-CLASS LITERACY TRAINING FOR KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FOSTERS A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH; IMPLEMENTING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) INITIATIVES; SUPPORTING THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS; AND FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, STEM, AND THE ARTS THROUGH STUDENT COMPETITIONS. SUCCESS IN OUR ENDEAVOR TO ENHANCE EXCELLENCE CAN BE MEASURED THROUGH TEST SCORES, GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATES, PARENT SATISFACTION, AND SCHOOL RETENTION AND GROWTH RATES.
CSCOE UTILIZES BOTH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THE SPONSORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF CENTRALIZED PROGRAMS IN ITS MISSION TO HELP CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCREASE ENROLLMENT. SPECIFICALLY, CSCOE PROVIDES GRANTS TO ESTABLISH, EXPAND, AND IMPROVE PRESCHOOLS; TO CONDUCT DIRECT MARKETING PROGRAMS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS; AND TO CREATE AND/OR ENHANCE SCHOOL WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. CSCOE HAS ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL GRANTS TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD SCHOOLS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED SPECIFIC ENROLLMENT MILESTONES. CENTRALIZED ENROLLMENT-RELATED SUPPORT HAS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-WIDE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING INITIATIVES; PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR LATINO OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT EFFORTS; AND TRAINING TO ASSIST SCHOOLS WITH CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING THEIR ENROLLMENT PLANS. SUCCESS IN OUR ENDEAVOR TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED THROUGH CONSISTENT PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE ENROLLMENT INCREASES AND SCHOOL EXPANSIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ms Gail Dorn Director And Executive Cha | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mr Brian Ragatz President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Mr Stephen Hoeppner Director - Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Reverend Kevin Finnegan Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ms Kathryn Schneeman Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Mr Steve Ryan Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Groves Academy Literacy Training | 6/29/23 | $273,659 |
Goodbye Vanilla Social Media Services | 6/29/23 | $267,000 |
Phoenix School Counseling Consulting And Training | 6/29/23 | $166,034 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $301,865 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,615,531 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $39,520 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,917,396 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $993 |
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 | $5,918,389 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,073,698 |
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. | $275,521 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,305 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $533,152 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $806 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,278 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,861 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,900 |
Office expenses | $14,816 |
Information technology | $23,875 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,104 |
Travel | $21,338 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $63,074 |
Interest | $2,445 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,150 |
Insurance | $1,967 |
All other expenses | $218,004 |
Total functional expenses | $4,486,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,891,898 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,134,342 |
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 | $202,966 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103,069 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $42,220 |
Total assets | $3,374,495 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,808 |
Grants payable | $80,000 |
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 | $36,560 |
Total liabilities | $173,368 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$2,297,163 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,498,290 |
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 | $3,374,495 |
Over the last fiscal year, Catholic Schools Center Of Excellence has awarded $2,347,658 in support to 87 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
SAINT MARY'S MISSION AND SCHOOL PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $5,000 |
SAINT TIMOTHY'S SCHOOL PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $15,000 |
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $5,000 |
SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $11,000 |
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $25,250 |
VISITATION SCHOOL PURPOSE: IMPROVE SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE ENROLLMENT | $24,512 |