Civic Intelligence

Getting Smart Collective

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-2643961

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 23, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.GETTINGSMARTCOLLECTIVE.ORG

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30210 23rd Ave SWFederal Way, WA 98023

(206) 234-1600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

98th percentile

92%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$116,056

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

100th percentile

978%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

3168%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,953,042

Up $4,910,427 (+11523%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$4,939,868

Up $4,897,253 (+11492%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$13,174

Up $13,174 from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,339,691

Up $5,334,691 (+106694%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$432,626

Up $414,391 (+2273%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$4,907,065

Up $4,920,300 (+37176%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2016: $98,409Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $98,4092016Assets 2017: $35,963Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $35,9632017Assets 2018: $208,485Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $208,4852018Assets 2019: $47,029Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $47,0292019Assets 2020: $55,850Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $55,8502020Assets 2021: $42,615Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $42,6152021Assets 2023: $4,953,042Liabilities 2023: $13,174Net Assets 2023: $4,939,8682023Assets 2024: $2,864,962Liabilities 2024: $824,190Net Assets 2024: $2,040,7722024Assets 2025: $478,449Liabilities 2025: $59,270Net Assets 2025: $419,1792025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$4,953,042
Liabilities$13,174
Net Assets$4,939,868
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2016: $197,780Expenses 2016: $128,692Net Income 2016: $69,0882016Revenue 2017: $258,895Expenses 2017: $321,341Net Income 2017: -$62,4462017Revenue 2018: $200,000Expenses 2018: $27,478Net Income 2018: $172,5222018Revenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $161,455Net Income 2019: -$161,4552019Revenue 2020: $50,000Expenses 2020: $41,179Net Income 2020: $8,8212020Revenue 2021: $5,000Expenses 2021: $18,235Net Income 2021: -$13,2352021Revenue 2023: $5,339,691Expenses 2023: $432,626Net Income 2023: $4,907,0652023Revenue 2024: $1,525,353Expenses 2024: $3,674,586Net Income 2024: -$2,149,2332024Revenue 2025: $427,515Expenses 2025: $2,049,007Net Income 2025: -$1,621,4922025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$5,339,691
Expenses$432,626
Net Income$4,907,065
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 23, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$5,339,691
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Getting smart collective actively builds the future of learning by designing, accelerating and amplifying equitable innovations that empower all people to thrive and lead in a complex world.

To provide great learning opportunities to every person on the planet by spurring and scaling innovation in learning that will lead to more equitable and higher quality education systems particularly in low income areas. The organization's activities will consist of promotion and guidance in educational innovation through publishing, networking, conferences and summits that engage stakeholders (educators, parents, students, citizenry) in the process of promoting equity in learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$2,500,000▲ $2,500,000
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$2,032,837▲ $2,032,837
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,804$417,732▲ $384,928
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$2,040▲ $2,040
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$433▲ $433
Total Assets$32,804$4,953,042▲ $4,920,238
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$13,174▲ $13,174
Total Liabilities$0$13,174▲ $13,174
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$4,710,638▲ $4,710,638
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,804$229,230▲ $196,426
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,804$4,939,868▲ $4,907,064
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$32,804$4,953,042▲ $4,920,238
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay45th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Caroline Vander ArkExecutive Director/CEOFT$109,176$6,880$116,056

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas J Vander ArkPresident
Byron SandersDirector
Kenneth JonesDirector
Mike McgalliardSecretary
Edgar PalaciosTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Getting Smart LLCProvided Consulting And Staffing On Gett30210 23RD AVE SW, Federal Way, WA 98023$117,548
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,090,500
Program Service Revenue
$210,000
Investment Income
$32,837
Other Revenue
$6,354
All Other Contributions
$5,090,500
Change in Net Assets
$4,907,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$241,388
Other Expenses$191,238
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$199,420$10,868-$210,288
Fees for Services Other$152,321$888-$153,209
Fees for Services Accounting$23,120$2,082-$25,202
Payroll Taxes$16,033$874-$16,907
Pension Plan Contributions$7,606$421-$8,027
Other Employee Benefits$5,843$323-$6,166
Travel$4,961--$4,961
Fees for Services Legal$1,167$105-$1,272
Insurance$389$35-$424
All Other Expenses$300$60-$360
Information Technology$323$29-$352
Other Expenses$16$227-$243
Advertising$181--$181
Office Expenses$81$7-$88
Total Functional Expenses$414,902$17,724$0$432,626
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Related OrganizationPAYMENT RECEIVED: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORNo$205,000
-Related OrganizationPAYMENT MADE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORNo$117,548

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$433▲ $433
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Thomas j. Vander ark, president, and caroline vander ark, executive director/ceo, are father and daughter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“The organization changed its name to getting smart collective, formerly known as eduinnovation. Additionally, there was a restructuring of the governing body's composition.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A completed copy of form 990 is circulated to the governing body via email before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public at its corporate office by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Getting Smart Collective
EIN
27-2643961
Phone
2062341600
Address
30210 23RD AVE SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023

Signing Officer

Name
Caroline Vander Ark
Title
Executive Director/CEO
Phone
2062341600
Signed
2024-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caroline Vander Ark
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hagen Kurth Perman and Co Ps
Address
1111 THIRD AVE SUITE 800, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3216
Preparer
James R Ramborger CPA
Phone
2066829200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 152,321. Management and general expenses 888. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 153,209.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THOMAS J. VANDER ARK, PRESIDENT, AND CAROLINE VANDER ARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, ARE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,953,042
Liabilities
$13,174
Net assets
$4,939,868
Revenue
$5,339,691
Expenses
$432,626
Net income
$4,907,065
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.06$0.42$0.43$2.05$1.62
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$0.82$2.04$1.53$3.67$2.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.95$0.01$4.94$5.34$0.43$4.91
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.01$0.02$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.04$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.16$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.20$0.03$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.26$0.32$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.13$0.07