The Idea Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $51.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Manhattan, KS
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 48-1242031
Organization Overview
The Idea Center Inc is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. Idea Center Inc 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 06/2024, Idea Center Inc generated $51.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (40.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.0k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (41.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Idea Center Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $146,979. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR ASSESSING AND IMPROVING TEACHING, LEARNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERFORMANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDEA RESEARCH GRANTS - PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PRACTITIONERS ENGAGED IN THE EXPANSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH GIVING AND GRANTMAKING TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUCH AS IDEA IMPACT GRANTS, THE FUND FOR IDEA-PRIORITY PROJECTS, RESEARCH & PAPERS AND FUNDABLE PROJECTS FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.`
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Bernstein Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lynn Eaton Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Peter Felten Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Cassandra Horii Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kenneth Ryalls Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $12,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $51,608 |
| 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 | $51,608 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,050 |
| 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. | $25,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| 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 | $5,854 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,441 |
| Office expenses | $914 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $164 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,025 |
| All other expenses | $543 |
| Total functional expenses | $46,991 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,474 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,205,000 |
| 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 | $1,556 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,458,030 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,441 |
| 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 | $5,441 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,452,589 |
| 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 | $2,458,030 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Idea Center Inc has awarded $42,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP MODELS OF DEVELOPMENT THAT DIRECTLY IMPACTS THE CLASSROOM, WITH A FOCUS ON EQUITY-BASED TEACHING. | $26,000 |
PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP MODELS OF DEVELOPMENT THAT DIRECTLY IMPACTS THE CLASSROOM, WITH A FOCUS ON EQUITY-BASED TEACHING. | $16,500 |