Choices Education Group
- Assets
- $58.1k
- Revenue
- $185.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1296962
Organization Overview
Choices Education Group is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1985. 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. Choices Education Group 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, Choices Education Group generated $185.8k 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 (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING TEENS TO MAKE POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL CHOICES THAT WILL INCREASE THEIR CAREER AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PROBLEM: EVERYDAY 7,000+ TEENS BECOME HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS. EACH TIME A TEEN DROPS OUT HE OR SHE FACES A LIFETIME OF CHALLENGES AND UNCERTAINTY AND ALSO FORFEITS SIGNIFICANT LIFETIME EARNINGS COMPARED TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. BUT WE AS A NATION ALSO FACE A LIFETIME OF HEALTHCARE, WELFARE AND CRIME COSTS FOR EACH DROPOUT. THE WORKSHOP: INTO THIS APPALLING EPIDEMIC STEPS CHOICES, AN INTERACTIVE DECISION-MAKING WORKSHOP THAT FOCUSES ON KEEPING TEENS SCHOOL, MOTIVATING THEM TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION AND INTRODUCING THEM TO PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. IN TWO FAST PACED HOUR LONG SESSIONS BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS TAKE STUDENTS THROUGH REAL WORLD EXERCISES ON ACADEMIC SELF DISCIPLINE, TIME MANAGEMENT AND GOAL-SETTING. WE WERE STARTED BY A SEATTLE DAD THAT BROKE THROUGH TO HIS TROUBLED TEENAGE SON AND 30 YEARS LATER WE HAVE SERVED MORE THAN SIX MILLION TEENS ACROSS THE NATION. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 150 PROGRAM SITES IN 15 STATES AND ENGAGE 500 VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE OVER 50,000 TEENS EVERY YEAR, THAT'S MORE THAN 250 TEENS EVERY DAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leo Muller Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $102,160 |
Donald Brinkman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Cordova Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bert Markovich Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Mormino Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joshua Dirks Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,790 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,208 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,998 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,821 |
| 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 | $185,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $99,467 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,108 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,618 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,599 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,242 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $783 |
| Office expenses | $8,386 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18 |
| Travel | $25 |
| 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 | $7,517 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $160,822 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,005 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,291 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,682 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $124 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $58,102 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,199 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $185 |
| 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 | $6,384 |
| 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 | $51,718 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $58,102 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Choices Education Group has recieved totaling $19,640.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alaska Airlines Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: CHOICES IS AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP THAT FOCUSES ON KEEPING TEENS IN SCHOOL, MOTIVATING THEM TOWARD THEIR EDUCATION AND FUTURE, AND INTRODUCING THEM TO PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED. IN FAST-PACED SESSIONS DELIVERED IN REAL-TIME, BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS DEMONSTRATE TO STUDENTS THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT GRADUATING AND THE OPPORTUNITIES OF PURSUING THEIR EDUCATION AND FUTURE, AND TAKE THEM THROUGH REAL-WORLD EXERCISES ON ACADEMIC SELF-DISCIPLINE, TIME MANAGEMENT, DECISION-MAKING AND GOAL SETTING. | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,379 |
Washington Federal Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
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