Buck Institute For Education
- Assets
- $14.3m
- Revenue
- $19.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 129
- Location
- Novato, CA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0160429
Organization Overview
Buck Institute For Education, operating under the name Pbl Works, is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pbl Works employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pbl Works 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 12/2023, Pbl Works generated $19.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF TEACHERS TO DESIGN AND FACILITATE QUALITY PROJECT BASED LEARNING AND THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL AND SYSTEM LEADERS TO SET THE CONDITIONS FOR TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT GREAT PROJECTS WITH ALL STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS YEARLY IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD, GIVING TEACHERS THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO DESIGN, ASSESS, AND MANAGE RIGOROUS, RELEVANT, AND STANDARDS-BASED PROJECTS THROUGH OUR FOUNDATIONAL GOLD STANDARD PBL 101 WORKSHOP AND SUSTAINED SUPPORT VISITS.
PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS SALES, ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES - BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION PROVIDES PBL IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES TO DOZENS OF U.S. SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SUPPORTING MORE THAN 20,000 TEACHERS AND LEADERS NATIONWIDE. WITH THIS THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP, BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS WITH OUR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUT ALSO FOCUSES ON THE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDED TO SUSTAIN SYSTEM-WIDE GOLD STANDARD PBL IMPLEMENTATION.
BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION OFFERS CONFERENCES FOR PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL) THAT INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, LEADERS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION'S EXEMPLARY WORKSHOPS, INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CATALYZE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING. PBL WORLD IS HOSTED BY BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND IT'S THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR PROJECT BASED LEARNING. PBLWORLD 2023 WAS HOSTED IN PERSON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert C Lenz Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $331,408 |
Sally Grubb Chief Impact Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $241,657 |
David Badillo Sr. Dir. Of Business Development | 37.5 | $172,431 | |
Kathleen Heath Schwille Executive Director - Pblnow | 37.5 | $198,281 | |
Lisa Mireles Sr. Dir. Of Design & Innovation | 37.5 | $172,105 | |
Perry Gold Sr. Dir. Of Operations | 37.5 | $181,609 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Banyan Kitchen & Catering Food And Catering | 12/30/23 | $256,633 |
Perfect Timing Personnel Services Inc Personnel Services | 12/30/23 | $233,755 |
Clarity Innovations Inc Website Development - Online Learning Pl | 12/30/23 | $225,800 |
Schoolhouse Partners Strategic Planning & Pbl Now Curriculum | 12/30/23 | $176,601 |
Salesforcecom Inc Software Services | 12/30/23 | $119,957 |
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 | $4,178,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,178,136 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,809,095 |
| Investment income | $150,794 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $23,948 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$82,247 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$23,053 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,057,798 |
| 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. | $798,239 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,591,891 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $633,835 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,085,224 |
| Payroll taxes | $616,546 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $37,855 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $186,011 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,758,514 |
| Advertising and promotion | $86,549 |
| Office expenses | $214,737 |
| Information technology | $929,872 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $363,514 |
| Travel | $1,638,834 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $618,483 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $544,004 |
| Insurance | $25,729 |
| All other expenses | $34,446 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,524,850 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,481 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,925,510 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,488,193 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,343,731 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,396 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $263,924 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,127 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $510,553 |
| Other assets | $2,558,241 |
| Total assets | $14,333,156 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,899,345 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $585,363 |
| 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 | $569,580 |
| Total liabilities | $3,054,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,282,651 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,996,217 |
| 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 | $14,333,156 |