Variis Institute, operating under the name The Variis Institute, is located in Ypsilanti, MI. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Variis Institute employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Variis Institute 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, Variis Institute generated $126.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $180.5k 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
THE VARIIS INSTITUTE(501C(3)) WORKS TO EMPOWER TODAYS YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS OF TOMORROW BY PROVIDING INTEGRATED, PROJECT-BASED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) AND EXPLORATORY LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN AN ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021 UNITESTEM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 200 STUDENTS, PROVIDED $15,000 WORTH OF ELECTRONICS, ROBOTICS, AND SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS FOR USE DURING THE SCHOOL SHUTDOWN DUE TO COVID, PROVIDED MEALS FOR OVER 50 FAMILIES,HOSTED 4 COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH OVER 300 ATTENDEES, PROVIDED THANKSGIVING MEAL SITE DELIVERY FOR AREA FAMILIES, PROVIDED SPACE FOR THE DEFY PROGRAM NONPROFIT, AND CREATED FREE LESSONS AND PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN THE GLOBAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM IN YPSILANTI.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Frank R Norton III Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Andrea J Pisani President | Officer | 0 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $126,844 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $126,844 |
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. | $77,700 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,700 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,173 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,800 |
Payroll taxes | $11,011 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,827 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,169 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | -$5,990 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,695 |
Office expenses | $7,660 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $180,545 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,984 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,417 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $21,401 |
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 | $6,145 |
Total liabilities | $6,145 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,256 |
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 | $21,401 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Variis Institute has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Others First Inc Rochester Hills, MI | | $5,000 |
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Michigan Virtual University Lansing, MI | $20,118,001 | $24,041,661 |
Indiana-Kentucky-Ohio Reg Cncil Of Crpntrs Jt Apprntc & Training Fund Warsaw, IN | $28,193,626 | $13,811,625 |
Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $33,356,211 | $18,292,742 |
Ohio Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship And Training Trust Columbus, OH | $9,324,678 | $6,147,861 |
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Mound Street Academies Pickerington, OH | $0 | $711,755 |