Moonshot Edventures is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Moonshot Edventures employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moonshot Edventures 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, Moonshot Edventures generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Moonshot Edventures has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $2,791,666. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOONSHOT CULTIVATES A COMMUNITY OF BIPOC & HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED LEADERS TO LAUNCH, IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO CENTER AND MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS ON THE MARGINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FELLOWSHIP: MOONSHOT EDVENTURES RUNS THE MOONSHOT FELLOWSHIP TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN EXPLORING THE IDEA OF DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING A NEW SCHOOL OR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE FELLOWSHIP OCCURS IN THREE STAGES, EACH OF WHICH FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DESIGN, AND LAUNCH.
DIRECT TO FELLOWS LEARNING FUND IS A MICRO-GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR MOONSHOT FELLOWS. FELLOWS CAN APPLY EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE A MICRO-GRANT THAT SUPPORTS THE LAUNCH OR SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR VENTURE, AND/OR THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP.
MOONSHOT'S RESIDENCY BRIDGE YEAR AND FULL-TIME SCHOOL LAUNCHER RESIDENCY PROVIDE INTENSIVE, PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FOR FELLOWS LOOKING TO LAUNCH SCHOOLS. THE RESIDENCY BRIDGE YEAR PROGRAM IS A YEAR-LONG, PART-TIME PROGRAM FOR FELLOWS TO ASSESS THEIR INTEREST AND READINESS IN MOVING INTO THE RESIDENCY. THE RESIDENCY IS A FULL-TIME PROGRAM WHERE FELLOWS DEVELOP THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS AND PLANS NEEDED FOR SCHOOL LAUNCH IN METRO DENVER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Ling CEO | Officer | 40 | $178,688 |
Joshua Klaris President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ian Connell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Young Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caleb Fields Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harsha Sekar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,566,034 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,566,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,263 |
Investment income | $6,309 |
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 | $1,607,725 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $522,920 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $587,426 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $55,797 |
Payroll taxes | $45,631 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $18,143 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $61,586 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,528 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,399 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,735,026 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,199,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,360,971 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $651,250 |
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 | $9,751 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,908 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $48,903 |
Total assets | $3,274,718 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,290 |
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 | $42,790 |
Total liabilities | $68,080 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,172,208 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,430 |
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 | $3,274,718 |
Over the last fiscal year, Moonshot Edventures has awarded $347,777 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PROSPECT ACADEMY OF COLORADO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,162 |
CONVIVIR COLORADO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $22,500 |
HADANOU COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $90,000 |
BOSS GENERATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,340 |
COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $79,200 |
BE THE CHANGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,075 |