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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Meredith President | Officer | 40 | $76,703 |
Deb Kaelbli Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $24,825 |
Kyle Cudworth Board Member | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Connie Gartner Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Tim Fahlberg Board Member | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Happ Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $136,686 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,265 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,814 |
Payroll taxes | $18,630 |
Fees for services: Management | $620 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,419 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $933 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,563 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,676 |
Office expenses | $8,924 |
Information technology | $9,043 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,512 |
Travel | $1,825 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,258 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,351 |
Insurance | $743 |
All other expenses | $317 |
Total functional expenses | $324,268 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,896 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $17,276 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $218,172 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $7,888 |
Total liabilities | $7,888 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $210,284 |
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 | $218,172 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Geneva Lake Astrophysics And Steam Inc has recieved totaling $100,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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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