Inquiring Systems Inc
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $6.3m
- Investments
- $23.6k
- Employees
- 102
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 08/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 94-2524840
Organization Overview
Inquiring Systems Inc is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Inquiring Systems Inc employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inquiring Systems Inc 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 06/2023, Inquiring Systems Inc generated $6.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2023, Inquiring Systems Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $241,103. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPLEMENTING ETHICAL SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INQUIRING SYSTEMS, INC IMPROVES THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH IMPLEMENTING ETHICAL SOCIAL CHANGE. WE USE AN INQUIRING SYSTEMS APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING AND THE USE OF COMPREHENSIVE, SYSTEMIC TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS TO ASSIST PROJECTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WE PROVIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Campbell President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $104,600 |
Constance Grauds Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gil Friend Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Marckwald Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Kitt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Subtle Energy Group Llc Research For Biofield Healing | 6/29/23 | $284,056 |
Sweet Generation Llc Kitchen Space, Culinary Equipment And St | 6/29/23 | $396,058 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $9,914 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,042 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,429,930 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $108,898 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,464,886 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $747,577 |
| Investment income | $23,643 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41,474 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,444 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,271,136 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $407,848 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,685 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,439 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,439 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,970,864 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,578 |
| Payroll taxes | $252,527 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,925 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $78,598 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,974 |
| Fees for services: Other | $728,986 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,349 |
| Information technology | $27,180 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,453 |
| 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 | $2,077 |
| Insurance | $16,517 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,951,722 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,204,245 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,959 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,386,036 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,646 |
| 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 | $36,487 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,075,845 |
| Investments—other securities | $23,590 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $35,312 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,035,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $418,464 |
| 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 | $40,000 |
| Total liabilities | $458,464 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,061,519 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,515,137 |
| 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 | $9,035,120 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Inquiring Systems Inc has awarded $241,103 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TIERRA NEGRA FARMS PURPOSE: HONORARIUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WKKF (KELLOGG) PROJECT | $12,480 |
ST CROIX FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EMERGENCY / HARDSHIP GRANT TO REPAIR AND RESTRUCTURE FARM PROPERTIES DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM FIONA | $12,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP GRANT TO FUND STUDY OF QI DONG AS INTERVENTION FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS | $22,550 |
VCA BAY AREA VET SPECIALISTS PURPOSE: GRANT TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDERRESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS | $10,000 |
OKO SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE LLC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY / HARDSHIP GRANT TO REPAIR FARM IRRIGATION SYSTEM DAMAGED IN WINTER FREEZE | $5,000 |
FORESTREE COLLECTIVE LLC PURPOSE: GRANT FOR INSTALLATION COSTS FOR SAW MILL IN WESTERN SONOMA COUNTY TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY, MINIMIZE WASTE, AND ENHANCE THE REGENERATIVE CAPACITY | $90,000 |