Talkingpoints is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, 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. Talkingpoints 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 06/2021, Talkingpoints generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 44.3% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE STUDENT SUCCESS BY UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF FAMILIES TO FUEL THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING, ESPECIALLY IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS BY BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TALKINGPOINTS USES TECHNOLOGY TO SYSTEMATICALLY TACKLE BARRIERS BY EMPOWERING TEACHERS AND PARENTS TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, HELP SHIFT MINDSETS AND BUILD CAPACITY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN A SCALABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND LOW-COST WAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heejae Lim Founder, Ceo, And Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Tyler Coats Treasurer And Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dan Braga Board Chair And Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $74,775 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,351,691 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $46,686 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,426,466 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,933,126 |
Investment income | $2,794 |
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 | $5,363,191 |
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. | $93,389 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,339 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $780,315 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $40,732 |
Payroll taxes | $72,771 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,108 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,976 |
Office expenses | $36,971 |
Information technology | $363,569 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,317 |
Travel | $4,326 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,195 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,631 |
Insurance | $4,075 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,049,829 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,733,016 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,816,626 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,366,700 |
Accounts receivable, net | $87,145 |
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 | $129,606 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,086 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,225,179 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,259 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $830,105 |
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 | $1,005,364 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,321,899 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,897,916 |
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 | $10,225,179 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Talkingpoints has recieved totaling $4,395,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Valhalla Charitable Foundation Woodside, CA PURPOSE: SCALING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM | $2,250,000 |
Asian American Equal Opportunity Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $800,000 |
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $175,000 |
Meadows Foundation Incorporated Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS | $100,000 |
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc Boulder, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $70,000 |
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