Colorado Consortium For Earth And Space Science Education
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $588.8k
- Investments
- $216.8k
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 84-1497653
Organization Overview
Colorado Consortium For Earth And Space Science Education, operating under the name Challenger Learning Center Colorado, is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Challenger Learning Center Colorado employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Challenger Learning Center Colorado 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 08/2022, Challenger Learning Center Colorado generated $588.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.7k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEVELOP AND DELIVER SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ON-SITE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS - SIMULATOR MISSIONS EMPLOY THREE SPACE SIMULATORS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE STEM CAREER FIELDS AS THEY APPLY LESSONS THEY HAVE LEARNED IN THEIR CLASS TO REAL-LIFE, TIME-CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN AN ENGAGING, EXCITING ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATORS DELIVER A CO- CURRICULAR UNIT OF STUDY TO THEIR STUDENTS IN PREPARATION FOR THE FIELD TRIP TO THE ON-SITE MISSION. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF A HUMAN SPACE MISSION AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND FIND SUCCESS AS A TEAM. IN THE SECOND HALF DAY OF THEIR FIELD TRIP, STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE PLANETS AND STARS IN THE MIKKELSON PLANETARIUM, AND WORK AS TEAMS TO SOLVE DESIGN/BUILD OR CODING CHALLENGES IN THE MAKER SPACE.
OFF-SITE MISSIONS - DISTANCE-DELIVERED "E-MISSIONS" ARE INTENDED AS A LOWER-COST OPTION FOR SCHOOLS OUTSIDE REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCES, PROVIDING THE EXCITEMENT OF A CHALLENGER MISSION AT ABOUT HALF THE COST PER PUPIL. DELIVERED VIA BROADBAND, E-MISSIONS ALLOW STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN "TEAM STEM" ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SPACE FLIGHT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, WEATHER, OR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT OUR FLIGHT DIRECTORS CONNECT TO HUNDREDS OF DISTANT CLASSROOMS EACH YEAR.
OFF-SITE PROGRAMS AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MORE THAN 50 DAYS OF PORTABLE PLANETARIUM SHOWS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCIENCE EVENTS. THIS LOW COST-PER-STUDENT ACTIVITY GIVES SCHOOLS A "FIELD TRIP" FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL WITHOUT INCURRING THE COST AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK REQUIRED FOR BUS TRIPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOCUSES ON PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS STEM TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. A DECADE-LONG SUMMER PROGRAM KNOWN AS STEM BOOTCAMP ENGAGES 100+ PRIMARY TEACHERS PER YEAR IN HANDS-ON METHODS FOR STEM AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING BOOTCAMP, GIRLS IN STEM, MAKER SPACE,PUBLIC WEEKEND,SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Bush President An | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $78,407 |
Brad Barnes Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martin France Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Knight Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lt Gen Winfield W Scott Jr Chairman Eme | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Gregory Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $325,057 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,800 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $325,057 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $253,515 |
| Investment income | $12,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,881 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $588,811 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,029 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $5,555 |
| Other salaries and wages | $187,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,841 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,718 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,993 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,961 |
| Advertising and promotion | $900 |
| Office expenses | $8,504 |
| Information technology | $21,545 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,343 |
| 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 | $43,732 |
| Insurance | $5,138 |
| All other expenses | $2,987 |
| Total functional expenses | $503,696 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,123 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,864 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,007 |
| 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 | $14,323 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $524,777 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $126,890 |
| Investments—other securities | $216,758 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,000 |
| Total assets | $1,576,742 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,771 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,425 |
| 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 | $1,618 |
| Total liabilities | $19,814 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,377,202 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $179,726 |
| 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 | $1,576,742 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Colorado Consortium For Earth And Space Science Education has recieved totaling $60,894.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $29,750 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,057 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $87 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $124,476 |
| Earnings | -$17,954 |
| Net Contributions | $20,368 |
| Ending Balance | $126,890 |
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