Civic Intelligence

So Others May Learn

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-1413388

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Dec 18, 2025

5137 Queen Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410-2256

(612) 296-4206

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

67th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

95th percentile

197%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

180%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$74,483

Up $49,443 (+197%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$74,483

Up $49,443 (+197%) from 2023

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$305,249

Up $196,185 (+180%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$262,982

Up $173,258 (+193%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$42,267

Up $22,927 (+119%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $25,040Net Assets 2023: $25,0402023Assets 2024: $74,483Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $74,4832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$74,483
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$74,483

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $109,064Expenses 2023: $89,724Net Income 2023: $19,3402023Revenue 2024: $305,249Expenses 2024: $262,982Net Income 2024: $42,2672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$305,249
Expenses$262,982
Net Income$42,267
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$307,801
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

So Others May Learn a 501-C3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing academic scholarships to deserving students in Uganda Zambia and Zimbabwe and support the communities in which these students learn and live. These scholarships are specifically targeted at students in rural areas who lack the financial resources to pursue their education. In addition to financial support the organization also ensures ongoing monitoring of academic progress and offers additional assistance such as healthcare and infrastructure improvements for the communities where these students reside. Through these efforts So Others May Learn aims to empower underserved students in their communities by breaking down barriers to education and fostering sustainable development.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,216$74,483▲ $42,267
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$32,216$74,483▲ $42,267
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,216$74,483▲ $42,267
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,216$74,483▲ $42,267
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$32,216$74,483▲ $42,267
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter TesterBoard Chair
Hutton PhillipsBoard member and future chair
Mary GoetzBoard member
Elise Szwajkowskiboard member at large
Caroline Fergusonboard secretary
Kristina ChienExecutive Director
Lwanga MuzaifaUganda program coordinator
Cynthia NidewiniZim and Zam program coordinator
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$305,132
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$117
All Other Contributions
$301,252
Change in Net Assets
$42,267
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$233,950
Other Expenses$29,032
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$200,309--$200,309
Grants to Domestic Individuals$33,641--$33,641
Travel$24,977$0$0$24,977
Conferences and Meetings$2,674$0$0$2,674
Office Expenses$990$290$0$1,280
Information Technology$0$101$0$101
Total Functional Expenses$262,591$391$0$262,982
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
3
Spending
$200,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrantmaking-03$200,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$2,669
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,552
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 2

| Employee:, Relationship:, Employee:| Kristina Chien, Family Relationship, Peter Tester|

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

review period for board of directors occurs for 1 week prior to filing of Form 990. Please note: the executive director is NOT paid there is no paid position or salary within the organization

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Yes we have made them available upon request to any donor and per state Attorney Generals office

Part VII, List Of Officers

| Employee Name:, Description:| Cynthia Nidewini, our coordinator for Zimbabwe and Zambia opted out of payment as she is paid by Children in the Wilderness who is our partner organization on the ground in Zimbabwe and Zambia. As shown in our annual report we will have program coordinator who are past SOMl scholars joining our Zimbabwe and Zambia team in 2025| Lwanga Muzaifa, Lwanga Muzaifa receives a grant for his education in lieu of a salary. This is a voluntary position as our coordinators have other jobs but we recognized the incredible efforts they do in country to make the work of SOML happen and in keeping with our mission statement provide grants for their continuing education|

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
So Others May Learn
EIN
27-1413388
Address
5137 QUEEN AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55410-2256

Signing Officer

Name
Kristina Chien
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6122964206
Signed
2025-12-18
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristina Chien
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0In 2024 so others may learn granted it 4 secondary schools scholarships and three universities scholarships to students in Zambia and eight secondary schools scholarships to students in Zimbabwe. As per above come with our Ugandan scholarship program covering tuition transportation fees healthcare food and other essential expenses is a key component of these comprehensive scholarships. By offering the support we aim to enable our students to concentrate on their education without worrying about their financial burdens. At the end of fiscal year 24 we committed to taking on an additional 12 students after our site visits in November and December of 2024.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0In 2024 so others may learn granted 19 Ugandan scholars with scholarships: 4 at the primary level 6 at the secondary level and 9:00 at the university level. These scholarships are extensive covering tuition transportation fees healthcare food and other essential expenses. By offering this comprehensive support we aim to enable our students to concentrate on their education without worrying about financial burdens.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0In 2024 So Others May Learn continued sponsoring Brandon Ariho a Ugandan scholarship student supported by SOML since 3rd grade. He was granted a partial scholarship to the University of Vermont in 2023. Brandon is our first scholarship student in the U.S. We cover his university tuition flights home and all necessary expenses for his education in the United States.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1| Name of the Contributor:, Date of Grant:, Year:, Amount:, Description:| Donor, 03 04 2025, "2024", $262000, In 2024 So Others May Learn was offered a generous donation from the Ferguson family. The family offered to match our donations on a 3:1 basis approximately every quarter up to $3 million over the course of five years or until we reach the maximum donation amount whichever comes first. This is a very unusual gift and one allowed us to support more scholarship students and community infrastructure projects that we could not otherwise take on in 2024.|
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