Educational Policy Improvement Center, operating under the name Inflexion, is located in Eugene, OR. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Inflexion employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inflexion 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 06/2023, Inflexion generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 8 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
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE EDUCATION WORK FOR ALL STUDENTS. WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE READINESS AND SUCCESS ARE DEFINED BY STUDENTS' ENGAGEMENT, ADAPTABILITY, AND WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH THEIR KNOWLEDGE RATHER THAN CONTENT MASTERY AND TESTING ALONE. WE WANT TO BE A CREATIVE CATALYST INSPIRING, EQUIPPING, AND LINKING SCHOOLS TO CREATE THIS FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PURPOSE AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS TO DRIVE SYSTEMIC REFORM TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION AND EQUIP EVERY STUDENT TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY.WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM BY HOSTING THE AP COURSE AUDIT ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE BOARD. IN SHORT, SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO PUT AP ON HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS MUST GAIN APPROVAL THROUGH A PROCESS WE DESIGNED; BUILT A VIRTUAL PLATFORM TO SUPPORT; AND PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO AP TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH OUR CALL CENTER.WE PROVIDE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SERVICES TO A BROAD RANGE OF PARTNERS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION. OUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED STUDIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CALIFORNIA), AND AN EIR EVALUATION STUDY WITH THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. OUR SCHOOL AND DISTRICT-BASED WORK INCLUDES ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 50 DISTRICTS SUPPORTING OVER 150 SCHOOLS. THIS WORK CENTERS ON PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP AND IS FOCUSED ON SYSTEMIC CHANGE WITH THE INTENT TO ADDRESS THE PERSISTENT DISPARITIES IN OUTCOMES FOR DIVERSE GROUPS OF STUDENTS. THIS WORK HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY GRANTS FROM THE HEWLETT FOUNDATION AND THE GATES FOUNDATION AS WELL AS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOL, DISTRICTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DISTRICTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Dare Board President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jim Nelson Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Sho Shigeoka Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bernice Stafford Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Keith Hickman Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Mary Ann Snider Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $133,693 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,693 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,110,748 |
Investment income | $9,875 |
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 | $5,407,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,800 |
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. | $1,083,194 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $303,294 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,728,256 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $294,359 |
Other employee benefits | $377,141 |
Payroll taxes | $359,013 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,349 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,933 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $364,739 |
Advertising and promotion | $584 |
Office expenses | $55,976 |
Information technology | $66,466 |
Royalties | $26,930 |
Occupancy | $163,318 |
Travel | $146,328 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71,752 |
Interest | $7 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,124 |
Insurance | $23,864 |
All other expenses | $144 |
Total functional expenses | $5,821,979 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,742 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,124,844 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $511,194 |
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 | $131,997 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,458 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $420,173 |
Total assets | $3,377,408 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $309,957 |
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 | $420,173 |
Total liabilities | $730,130 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,647,278 |
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 | $3,377,408 |
Over the last fiscal year, Educational Policy Improvement Center has awarded $13,086 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MISCELLANEOUS RECIPIENTS PURPOSE: Sponsorships | $5,936 |
USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATI PURPOSE: DSAG Scholarship Bronze | $7,150 |