Civic Intelligence

Getting Smart Collective

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 27-2643961

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Feb 09, 2026

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

84th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-379%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$231,757

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.2% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-83%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-72%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$478,449

Down $2,386,513 (-83%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$419,179

Down $1,621,593 (-79%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$59,270

Down $764,920 (-93%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$427,515

Down $1,097,838 (-72%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$2,049,007

Down $1,625,579 (-44%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$1,621,492

Up $527,741 (+25%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th 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

2025

Assets$478,449
Liabilities$59,270
Net Assets$419,179
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th 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

2025

Revenue$427,515
Expenses$2,049,007
Net Income-$1,621,492
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 9, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$427,515
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,436,884--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$158,055$477,669▲ $319,614
Pledges and Grants Receivable$250,000--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,818--
Accounts Receivable$16,205$780▼ $15,425
Total Assets$2,864,962$478,449▼ $2,386,513
Liabilities
Grants Payable$765,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$59,291$59,270▼ $21
Total Liabilities$824,291$59,270▼ $765,021
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,954,645$279,326▼ $1,675,319
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$86,026$139,853▲ $53,827
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,040,671$419,179▼ $1,621,492
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,864,962$478,449▼ $2,386,513
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Caroline Vander ArkExecutive Director/CEOFT$215,159$16,598$231,757
Rashwan CaruthersPartner, AdvocacyFT$122,187$20,091$142,278
Mason PashiaPartner, StorytellingFT$117,648$10,570$128,218

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Byron SandersPresident
Kara MayDirector
Thomas J Vander ArkDirector
Ursulina RamierzDirector
Mike McgalliardSecretary
Edgar PalaciosTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Getting Smart LLCConsulting3415 S APPALOOSA DR, Jackson, WY 83001$623,420
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$136,513
Program Service Revenue
$250,636
Investment Income
$37,670
Other Revenue
$2,696
All Other Contributions
$136,513
Change in Net Assets
$-1,621,492
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,240,891
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$808,116
Total Fundraising Expense$8,918
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$764,114$12,205$270$776,589
Other Salaries and Wages$447,557$31,767$4,687$484,011
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$198,954$14,121$2,084$215,159
Payroll Taxes$50,289$3,569$527$54,385
Fees for Services Accounting$48,067--$48,067
Other Employee Benefits$24,514$4,034$285$28,833
Pension Plan Contributions$21,874$3,600$254$25,728
Fees for Services Legal$18,470--$18,470
Other Expenses$8,011--$8,011
All Other Expenses$3,676$951$718$5,345
Insurance$4,153--$4,153
Travel$2,799-$93$2,892
Office Expenses$29--$29
Total Functional Expenses$1,969,842$70,247$8,918$2,049,007
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
-Entity Is Owned by a Family Member of the Board President and Executive DirConsulting Service ExpenseNo$623,420
-Entity Is Owned by a Family Member of the Board President and Executive DirConsulting Service IncomeNo$246,636
-Entity Is Owned by a Family Member of the Board President and Executive DirAccounts PayableNo$51,278
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, director, and caroline vander ark, executive director/ceo, are father and daughter.”

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

“The full board of directors receives a copy of the form 990 prior to issuance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation for the executive director is reviewed annually by comparing the compensation to similar entities.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organizaiton's form 1023 and form 990 are available upon 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
Phone
2062341600
Signed
2026-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caroline Vander Ark
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hagen Kurth Perman & Co Ps
Address
1700 7TH AVE SUITE 1600, SEATTLE, WA 98101-4419
Preparer
James R Ramborger CPA
Phone
2066829200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 764,114. Management and general expenses 12,205. Fundraising expenses 270. Total expenses 776,589.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0AFTER YEARS OF MINIMAL ACTIVITY, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A SIGNIFICANT DONATION FROM A SINGLE DONOR DURING 2023 TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MICRO SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. ONCE THIS GRANT WAS OBTAINED, THE ORGANIZATION STARTED WRITING GRANTS AND REACHING OUT TO OTHER POTENTIAL DONORS TO GET THE ORGANIZATION BACK TO A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE OVER 33% DURING THE NEXT FEW YEARS.THERE IS NO RELATION BETWEEN THE MAJOR DONOR AND THE ORGANIZATION.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0GETTING SMART LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1GETTING SMART LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2GETTING SMART LLC
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1ENTITY IS OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIR
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THOMAS J. VANDER ARK, DIRECTOR, AND CAROLINE VANDER ARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO, ARE FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY COMPARING THE COMPENSATION TO SIMILAR ENTITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZAITON'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 764,114. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,205. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 270. TOTAL EXPENSES 776,589.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$478,449
Liabilities
$59,270
Net assets
$419,179
Revenue
$427,515
Expenses
$2,049,007
Net income
-$1,621,492
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