Modern Classrooms Project Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Modern Classrooms Project Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Modern Classrooms Project 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 12/2023, Modern Classrooms Project Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 71.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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THE MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT EMPOWERS EDUCATORS TO BUILD CLASSROOMS THAT RESPOND TO EVERY STUDENT'S NEEDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THIS IS OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM. EDUCATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ENROLL IN AN ONLINE COURSE, THROUGH WHICH THEY WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH ONE OF OUR EXPERT EDUCATORS TO DESIGN BLENDED, SELF-PACED,MASTERY-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS OF THEIR OWN. EACH EDUCATOR RECEIVES ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, FEEDBACK ON LESSON MATERIALS, CERTIFIED CREDENTIALS, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO HELP IMPLEMENT OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL.
MODERN CLASSROOMS UNIVERSITY: MCPU IS A COLLECTION OF EDUCATOR-CREATED COURSES INTENDED FOR GRADUATES OF OUR VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. THESE COURSES PUSH EDUCATORS TO REFINE THEIR PRACTICE WITH CONTENT-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE, DEEP DIVES INTO CORE PRACTICES, AND MORE. FREE ONLINE COURSE: OUR FREE COURSE IS A SELF-PACED AND SELF-GUIDED ONLINE COURSE THAT GIVES ANY TEACHER, ANYWHERE, THE MATERIALS AND BEST PRACTICES TO LAUNCH A MODERN CLASSROOM. OUR FREE COURSE CONTAINS EVERY RESOURCE, GUIDE, TEMPLATE, AND EXEMPLAR WE'VE EVER CREATED FOR OUR TEACHERS. EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT: WE RECRUIT EDUCATORS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION: WE CONDUCT ONGOING RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF OUR TEACHER-TRAINING EFFORTS. DATA MANAGEMENT: WE COLLECT AND MANAGE DATA ON THE PROGRESS OF PARTICIPANTS IN OUR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. PROGRAM INNOVATION: WE ENGAGE IN ONGOING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EXISTING PROGRAMS AND DESIGN NEW PROGRAMS.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THE MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECT CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS TO ENSURE IT DELIVERS ITS INTENDED RESULTS THROUGH AN ONGOING PROCESS OF COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY DATA FROM THE START AND COLLECTS DATA FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES ACROSS THE YEAR BOTH FOR EVALUATIVE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES AND BY INTEGRATING ACTION-ORIENTED DATA REVIEW INTO ITS TEAM'S STANDARD ACTIVITIES. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION WORK, WE ASSESS TEACHER GROWTH THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND FREE COURSE AND USE THE DATA TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE. WE SEEK TO UNDERSTAND EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION PRACTICES AND USE THE DATA TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE OUR IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES. AND WE MEASURE THE IMPACT OF OUR MODEL ON TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOLS.
IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT WE WORK WITH PARTNER SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE: SITE VISITS (IN PERSON): UPON REQUEST, WE WILL TRAVEL TO SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS TO CONDUCT CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS, LEAD IN-PERSON IMPLEMENTER DISCUSSIONS, AND MEET WITH EDUCATORS. IMPLEMENTER DISCUSSIONS (VIRTUAL): WE RUN ONE-HOUR WEBINARS TO DISCUSS TRENDS IN IMPLEMENTATION AND METHODS TO BUILD MORE EQUITABLE AND DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOMS. EXPERT CONSULTATION: EDUCATORS MAY SIGN UP FOR ON-DEMAND COACHING CALLS WITH OUR TEACHER MENTORS. EDUCATORS MAY PAY FOR THIS SERVICE INDIVIDUALLY, OR PARTNERS MAY PROVIDE THIS FOR THEIR EDUCATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roger Sherman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ned Mandel Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shawna Dix Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arman Gokgol Kline Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Friedman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Kapsis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,455 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,713,613 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,735,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,316,430 |
Investment income | $6,382 |
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 | $1,802 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,059,682 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $361,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,926 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,406,061 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,217 |
Other employee benefits | $208,285 |
Payroll taxes | $214,171 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $350 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $67,998 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,942,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $154,199 |
Office expenses | $30,702 |
Information technology | $187,151 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $171,105 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $344,940 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,871 |
Insurance | $8,222 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,246,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,463,084 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $143,650 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,473,900 |
Accounts receivable, net | $111,376 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,096 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $117,101 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,568 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,946,773 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $992 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,301,540 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $404,047 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $70,000 |
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 | $474,047 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,389,525 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,437,968 |
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 | $6,301,540 |