Quality Schools Coalition is located in Kansas City, MO. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Quality Schools Coalition is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Quality Schools Coalition generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 62.9% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CORPORATION WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. SAID CORPORATION IS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS MAY BE AMENDED. NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF OR BE DISTRIBUTABLE TO ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS OR OTHER PRIVATE PERSONS EXCEPT THAT THE CORPORATION SHALL BE AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND TO MAKE PAYMENTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN FUTHERANCE OF 501(C)(4) PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILD THE GRASSROOTS, ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT NEEDED TO ADVANCE QSC'S LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AGENDA.
RECRUIT AND SUPPORT CANDIDATES FOR THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE AND OTHER CRITICAL OFFICES WHO EMBRACE OUR CORE BELIEFS REGARDING EDUCATION REFORM. ADVOCATE FOR LEADERS WHO WILL SUPPORT CLEAR AND PRACTICAL REGULATORY REFORMS.
MOBILIZE QSC'S COALITION OF GRASSROOTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO BUILD POSITIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ITS EDUCATION REFORM PRIORITIES AND SOLVE PROBLEMS COLLABORATIVELY IN A MANNER THAT MOST EFFECTIVELY SERVES MISSOURI STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sly James Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dean Johnson President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $179,800 |
Courtney Hughley Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Smith Secretary | Officer | 1 | $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 | $1,958,580 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,958,580 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,151 |
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 | $1,968,731 |
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. | $311,554 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $190,029 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $59,591 |
Payroll taxes | $37,773 |
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 | $1,126,576 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,570 |
Office expenses | $43,610 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,619 |
Travel | $48,821 |
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 | $1,863,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,423 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,065 |
Total assets | $291,488 |
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 | $434 |
Total liabilities | $434 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $291,054 |
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 | $291,488 |