The Learning Council is located in Paonia, CO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning Council 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, Learning Council generated $680.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $286.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EQUAL ACCESS TO FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED TEACHERS AND COURSE WORK TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION OF LOCAL STUDENTS, SUPPORT LOCAL MUSICAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO FOOD TO LOCAL SENIORS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alicia Michelsen Director | Trustee | 20 | $33,900 |
Candice Orlando Vice Preside | Trustee | $0 | |
Sara Johnstone Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Rachel Schmitzer Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Patrick Mccarney Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Dana Whitcomb President | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $444,165 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $141,565 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,645 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $585,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,312 |
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 | $680,050 |
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. | $33,900 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,119 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,252 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,338 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,627 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,280 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,460 |
Office expenses | $1,486 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,975 |
Travel | $691 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,166 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,077 |
Insurance | $1,759 |
All other expenses | $12,774 |
Total functional expenses | $286,065 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,856 |
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 | $525,967 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,394 |
Total assets | $672,179 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,158 |
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 | $200,000 |
Total liabilities | $214,158 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $458,021 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $672,179 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that The Learning Council has recieved totaling $788,303.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $200,000 |
Kampe Family Foundation Paonia, CO PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT - COMMUNITY CENTER | $180,000 |
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CAPITAL TO PURCHASE AND RENOVATE 138 GRAND AVE (TWO PAYMENTS - CONDITIONAL) | $141,500 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Clean Energy Education | $55,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $47,500 |
Nextfifty Initiative Denver, CO PURPOSE: MOBILE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT | $25,000 |
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Association Of Christian Schools International Colorado Springs, CO | $18,742,731 | $17,834,465 |
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Kingman Academy Of Learning Kingman, AZ | $18,472,423 | $13,887,291 |
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