Geneva Lake Astrophysics And Steam Inc

Organization Overview

Geneva Lake Astrophysics And Steam Inc, operating under the name GLAS Education, is located in Williams Bay, WI. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2021, GLAS Education employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. GLAS Education 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 12/2021, GLAS Education generated $343.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $324.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATION SERVICES IN THE STEAM FIELDS FOCUSED ON INCLUSIVENESS, ACCESSIBILITY, AND EQUITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. OUTREACH TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC STAR PARTIES WITH TELESCOPES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (SERVING OVER 300 PARTICIPANTS), PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRESENTATIONS (SUCH AS AT LIBRARIES OR TO COMMUNITY GROUPS; APPROX. 100 ATTENDEES SERVED), INTERNSHIPS IN ASTRONOMY, EDUCATION, PHYSICS, AND ENGINEERING FOR UNDERGRADUATES (7 INTERNS LAST YEAR), AND OTHER SIMILAR OUTREACH PROGRAMS.


LENSS. THE LENSS PROJECT SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGINEERING AND CODING SKILLS WHILE INCREASING KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH OF NEARBY GENEVA LAKE. LENSS IS LED BY LOCAL HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS WORKING IN TEAMS, MENTORED OVER MULTIPLE YEARS BY STEM PROFESSIONALS AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH EACH OTHER. STUDENTS CREATE CUSTOM SENSORS, MOUNTING THEM ALONG THE LAKE SHORE, AND COLLECT AND ANALYZE A VARIETY OF DATA THAT THEY PROVIDE. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, INVITING COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION. STUDENTS LEARN INVALUABLE ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING SKILLS THROUGH SENSOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, GAIN EXPERIENCE IN DATA MANAGEMENT AS THEY COLLECT AND ANALYZE INFORMATION FROM THEIR SENSORS, AND LEARN FUNCTIONAL MARKETING, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS AS THEY BRING THE PROJECT AND THEIR RESULTS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.


ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS. THIS INCLUDES CONSULTING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY OF THEIR TOOLS AND PROGRAMS FOR AUDIENCES OF DIVERSE ABILITIES, PARTICULARLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED (BVI) AND DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING (DHH) AUDIENCES. GLAS ALSO LEADS ACCESSIBILITY NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS MEETINGS FOR RESEARCHERS, EDUCATORS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN DISABILITY ACCESS, TO IMPROVE THE REACH AND EFFICIENCY OF ACCESSIBILITY INCLUSION PROJECTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathryn Meredith
President
$76,703
Deb Kaelbli
Treasurer
$24,825
Kyle Cudworth
Board Member
$0
Connie Gartner
Secretary
$0
Tim Fahlberg
Board Member
$0
Larry Happ
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$15,250
Related organizations$0
Government grants $59,848
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$265,259
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$340,357
Total Program Service Revenue$9,194
Investment income $401
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,177
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $21
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $343,796

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Geneva Lake Astrophysics And Steam Inc has recieved totaling $100,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
National Federation Of The Blind Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS

$25,000
National Federation Of The Blind Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS

$25,000
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