Inquiry Facilitators Inc
- Assets
- $41.5k
- Revenue
- $205.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Bernalillo, NM
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 72-1551104
Organization Overview
Inquiry Facilitators Inc is located in Bernalillo, NM. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Inquiry Facilitators Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inquiry Facilitators 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 06/2020, Inquiry Facilitators Inc generated $205.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $202.1k during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.2%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INQUIRY FACILITATORS MISSION IS TO ENHANCE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH EDUCATION THROUGH ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT OF STUDENT RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL ROBORAVE INTERNATIONAL IS A COMPETITION FOR TEAMS OF STUDENTS AGES 8 AND UP, WHO HAVE DESIGNED, BUILT, AND PROGRAMMED AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS STUDENTS TRAINING WORKSHOPS, MATERIALS TO MAKE ROBOTS, AND ADMISSION TO THE EVENT. TYPICALLY THIS IS ONE OF NEW MEXICO'S LARGEST ROBOTICS EVENTS, HOWEVER DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE EVENT WAS HELD IN CHINA. AT THAT EVENT THERE WERE ABOUT 500 TEAMS AND OVER 1,500 ATTENDEES. INQUIRY FACILITATORS IS ALSO AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF MATH AND SCIENCE IN NEW MEXICO AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY. SOME OF ITS PROGRAMS ARE: INTEL ROBOT ALLIANCE - WHICH AIMS TO TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO DESIGN, BUILD, PROGRAM AND TEST MACHINES THEN TO COMMUNICATE THEIR RESULTS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. NM MATH, ENGINEERING, & SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (NM MESA)- WHICH AIMS TO PREPARE PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN MATH, SCIENCE, OR TECHNICALLY RELATED FIELDS. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS STUDYING AND ADVANCING ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY.
THE ANNUAL ROBORAVE INTERNATIONAL IS A COMPETITION FOR TEAMS OF STUDENTS AGES 8 AND UP, WHO HAVE DESIGNED, BUILT, AND PROGRAMMED AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS STUDENTS TRAINING WORKSHOPS, MATERIALS TO MAKE ROBOTS, AND ADMISSION TO THE EVENT. TYPICALLY THIS IS ONE OF NEW MEXICO'S LARGEST ROBOTICS EVENTS, HOWEVER DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE EVENT WAS HELD IN CHINA. AT THAT EVENT THERE WERE ABOUT 500 TEAMS AND OVER 1,500 ATTENDEES. INQUIRY FACILITATORS IS ALSO AN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF MATH AND SCIENCE IN NEW MEXICO AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY. SOME OF ITS PROGRAMS ARE: INTEL ROBOT ALLIANCE - WHICH AIMS TO TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO DESIGN, BUILD, PROGRAM AND TEST MACHINES THEN TO COMMUNICATE THEIR RESULTS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. NM MATH, ENGINEERING, & SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT (NM MESA)- WHICH AIMS TO PREPARE PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN MATH, SCIENCE, OR TECHNICALLY RELATED FIELDS. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS STUDYING AND ADVANCING ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Russ Fisher-Ives President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,768 |
Cara Cress Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Minafra Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pablo Torres Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sionna Grassbaugh Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,300 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| 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 | $205,510 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $26,416 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $49,402 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,238 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,972 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $11,327 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $98 |
| Office expenses | $4,580 |
| Information technology | $4,585 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,163 |
| Travel | $37,120 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,188 |
| Interest | $727 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109 |
| Insurance | $3,240 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $202,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $3,531 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $41,487 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,097 |
| 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 | $3,097 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $38,390 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Inquiry Facilitators Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
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