Teaching American History is located in Ashland, OH. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, 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. Teaching American History is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SUPPORT TEACHERS OF AMERICAN HISTORY, GOVERNMENT AND CIVICS, BELIEVING THEY DO THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK IN AMERICA. WE HELP THEM BRING THE DOCUMENTS AND DEBATES OF AMERICAS PAST INTO THE PRESENT THROUGH FREE DOCUMENT-BASED SEMINARS, DOCUMENT COLLECTIONS BOTH ONLINE AND IN PRINT, AND OTHER RESOURCES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO MAKING EVERY AMERICAN HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND CIVICS CLASS IN AMERICA ITS BEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRIMARY DOCUMENTS PRESENT AMERICAS STORY IN THE WORDS OF THOSE WHO WROTE IT. WHEN STUDENTS READ THESE DOCUMENTS THEY HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE MINDS OF THOSE, BOTH GREAT AND HUMBLE, WHO SHAPED OUR NATIONS HISTORY. THEY CAN SEE THE CHALLENGES EARLIER GENERATIONS FACED, EXAMINE THEIR INTENTIONS, AND JOIN THE GREAT DEBATES THAT GUIDED THEIR CHOICES. AS A TEACHER IN OUR PROGRAMS PUT IT, READING PRIMARY DOCUMENTS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THEMSELVES, ASK QUESTIONS OF EACH OTHER, AND ULTIMATELY ASK QUESTIONS OF HISTORY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marv Krinsky Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Jeff Sikkenga Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Pat Maloney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Steven Knott Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $0 |
David Tucker Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Adam Seagrave Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $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 | $2,500,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,500,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $762 |
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 | $2,500,862 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,519 |
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 | $37,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42 |
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 | $39,061 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,075 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,400,726 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $2,461,801 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,461,801 |
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 | $2,461,801 |
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