The Decision Education Foundation
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $245.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- San Carlos, CA
- Founding
- 02/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 77-0575573
Organization Overview
The Decision Education Foundation is located in San Carlos, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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. Decision Education Foundation 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, Decision Education Foundation generated $245.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY EMPOWERING THEM WITH EFFECTIVE DECISION SKILLS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAINING AND CURRICULUM FOR TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: DEF CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS WITH ADMINISTRATORS AND FACULTY AT SCHOOLS TO DEMONSTRATE THE TEACHING OF DECISION SKILLS. THESE INTERACTIONS DEVELOPED NEW IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING DECISION SKILLS, WITH THE ADDITION OF NEW AUDIENCE TYPES.
STRONGSTART PROGRAM: DECISION EDUCATION FOUNDATION "DEF" CONTINUED IMPLEMENT THE TRAIN THE TEACHER MODEL FOR DELIVERING A 5-DAY ACADEMIC CAMP ORGANIZED AROUND DECISION SKILLS. ABOUT 330 STUDENTS AND ABOUT 18 TEACHERS ACROSS 4 HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. ONE STUDENT LIKED THE PROGRAM SO MUCH THAT HE WANTS TO BE THE TEACHER NEXT YEAR. THESE SCHOOLS HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE STRONGSTART PROGRAM FOR MULTIPLE YEARS.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES PROGRAM: FOR A THIRD YEAR, A PARTNER SCHOOL DELIVERED DEFS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND HEALTH-SPECIFIC CURRICULUM, THROUGH FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTERS. DEF CREATED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS THAT RECEIVED POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE TEACHERS. THE HLC PROGRAM REACHED ABOUT 200 9TH GRADE STUDENTS. THE STUDENTS RECEIVED COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDIT FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Spetzler Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $131,420 |
Dana Luco Secretary | Officer | 1 | $49,812 |
Ronald A Howard President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carl S Spetzler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Defranco Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Carter Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $227,701 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,287 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,701 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,287 |
| Investment income | $20,377 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$33,639 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $245,650 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,790 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,372 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,730 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,295 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,131 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,337 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,154 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,587 |
| Information technology | $6,010 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $25,980 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $525 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $834 |
| All other expenses | $2,985 |
| Total functional expenses | $348,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,013 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,732 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,083 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,152,220 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,171,048 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,009 |
| 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 | $26,009 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,145,039 |
| 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 | $1,171,048 |