Global Community Institute, operating under the name Explorations Academy, is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Explorations Academy employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explorations Academy 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 06/2021, Explorations Academy generated $641.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $700.9k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS TO COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR POSITIVE GLOBAL CHANGE. OUR VISION IS TO CULTIVATE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF HEALTHY, CREATIVE, AND ENGAGED LEARNERS AND LEADERS, WORKING TOWARD A SOCIALLY JUST AND ECOLOGICALLY BALANCED WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OPERATIONS OF EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY (EA)INTEGRATES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. EA IS AN EXPERIENTIALLY-BASED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED IN 1995. EA SERVES CAPABLE YOUNG PEOPLE IN GRADES 6-12 SEEKING AN EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY THAT MEANINGFULLY ADDRESSES REAL-WORLD ISSUES. EA IS UNIQUE WITH A FOCUS ON CONTEXT: THE CONTEXT OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT, OUR LOCAL AREA AND REGION, AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS ARE EACH DIRECTLY INCORPORATED INTO THE CURRICULUM. EA IS EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY CHANGING WORLD. EA IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE NORTHWEST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Kuchling Director | Trustee | 10 | $16,235 |
Sarah Ambrose President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $7,667 |
Caren Goldenberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Rouse Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,053 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,261 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,250 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,314 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $399,424 |
Investment income | $152 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $600 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,738 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $641,393 |
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. | $99,167 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,917 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $321,508 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,796 |
Other employee benefits | $3,777 |
Payroll taxes | $54,080 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,783 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,520 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,435 |
Advertising and promotion | $943 |
Office expenses | $12,615 |
Information technology | $11,611 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,639 |
Travel | $2,036 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $129 |
Interest | $3,496 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,977 |
Insurance | $12,089 |
All other expenses | $12,047 |
Total functional expenses | $700,923 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,788 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,234 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,044 |
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 | $83,345 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $993,721 |
Total assets | $1,217,132 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,429 |
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 | $190,570 |
Other liabilities | $991,721 |
Total liabilities | $1,203,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,412 |
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 | $1,217,132 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Global Community Institute has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Whatcom Educational Credit Union Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $10,000 |
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Seattle Country Day School Seattle, WA | $55,770,404 | $17,470,349 |
St Thomas School Medina, WA | $79,286,782 | $15,883,490 |
French American School Of Puget Sound Mercer Island, WA | $16,865,271 | $13,425,838 |
The Open Window School Bellevue, WA | $36,380,827 | $12,092,167 |
Gresham Arthur Academy Public Charter School Portland, OR | $14,718,484 | $9,208,791 |
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Northwest Christian Schools Inc Colbert, WA | $28,921,822 | $10,264,854 |
Meridian School Seattle, WA | $11,104,364 | $8,438,770 |
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