Civic Intelligence

Ten Strands

EIN 27-4118171 • 501(c)3 • San Francisco, CA

Profile

We strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.

455 Market St Ste 1940 PMB 334614San Francisco, CA 94105

www.tenstrands.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

1.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

82nd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

90th percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Assets

Down

$4,133,734

Down $1,066,188 (-21%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$362,331

Down $1,642,545 (-82%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$3,771,403

Up $576,357 (+18%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$4,416,872

Up $426,971 (+11%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$3,779,108

Down $189,059 (-4.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$637,764

Up $616,030 (+2834%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $204,222Liabilities 2014: $1,080Net Assets 2014: $203,1422014Assets 2015: $850,672Liabilities 2015: $28,510Net Assets 2015: $822,1622015Assets 2016: $4,391,370Liabilities 2016: $62,156Net Assets 2016: $4,329,2142016Assets 2017: $3,663,367Liabilities 2017: $107,567Net Assets 2017: $3,555,8002017Assets 2018: $4,171,172Liabilities 2018: $190,712Net Assets 2018: $3,980,4602018Assets 2019: $2,994,510Liabilities 2019: $107,326Net Assets 2019: $2,887,1842019Assets 2020: $2,979,606Liabilities 2020: $118,182Net Assets 2020: $2,861,4242020Assets 2021: $2,634,432Liabilities 2021: $246,854Net Assets 2021: $2,387,5782021Assets 2022: $6,236,978Liabilities 2022: $3,008,870Net Assets 2022: $3,228,1082022Assets 2023: $6,638,366Liabilities 2023: $3,460,456Net Assets 2023: $3,177,9102023Assets 2024: $5,199,922Liabilities 2024: $2,004,876Net Assets 2024: $3,195,0462024Assets 2025: $4,133,734Liabilities 2025: $362,331Net Assets 2025: $3,771,4032025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,133,734
Liabilities$362,331
Net Assets$3,771,403

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $662,468Expenses 2014: $620,007Net Income 2014: $42,4612014Revenue 2015: $1,455,673Expenses 2015: $887,285Net Income 2015: $568,3882015Revenue 2016: $4,826,978Expenses 2016: $1,319,926Net Income 2016: $3,507,0522016Revenue 2017: $1,191,805Expenses 2017: $1,965,219Net Income 2017: -$773,4142017Revenue 2018: $2,276,661Expenses 2018: $1,852,001Net Income 2018: $424,6602018Revenue 2019: $1,482,090Expenses 2019: $2,573,799Net Income 2019: -$1,091,7092019Revenue 2020: $1,913,254Expenses 2020: $1,941,391Net Income 2020: -$28,1372020Revenue 2021: $652,540Expenses 2021: $1,126,386Net Income 2021: -$473,8462021Revenue 2022: $2,562,146Expenses 2022: $1,720,057Net Income 2022: $842,0892022Revenue 2023: $4,078,691Expenses 2023: $4,158,228Net Income 2023: -$79,5372023Revenue 2024: $3,989,901Expenses 2024: $3,968,167Net Income 2024: $21,7342024Revenue 2025: $4,416,872Expenses 2025: $3,779,108Net Income 2025: $637,7642025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,416,872
Expenses$3,779,108
Net Income$637,764

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 3, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,416,872
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ten strands is a san francisco based nonprofit whose mission is to build and strengthen the partnerships and strategies that will bring environmental literacy to all of california's 6.2 million k-12 students. Ten strands works collaboratively with state agencies, county offices of education, school districts and nonformal environmental education providers (e.g. Science museums, outdoor education programs) to ensure that teachers have access to high-quality standards-and environment-based instructional materials that will help them meet common core standards, next generation science standards (ngss), history-social science standards, and support english language learners. We support professional learning opportunities and outdoor education resources, so teachers can provide students with engaging environment-based education both inside and outside the classroom.

We strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$4,419,720$2,998,909▼ $1,420,811
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$200,518$479,268▲ $278,750
Pledges and Grants Receivable$560,434$257,000▼ $303,434
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$236,705-
Accounts Receivable-$152,523-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,250$9,329▼ $9,921
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$5,199,922$4,133,734▼ $1,066,188
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,544,906--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$459,970$362,331▼ $97,639
Total Liabilities$2,004,876$362,331▼ $1,642,545
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,179,880$3,187,989▲ $1,008,109
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,015,166$583,414▼ $431,752
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,195,046$3,771,403▲ $576,357
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,199,922$4,133,734▼ $1,066,188
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen CoweCEOFT$192,412$31,493$248,905
Jilliann Rodriguez M'BarkiChief Adv. OfficerFT$180,092$26,375$203,398
Roni JonesDirector of CurriculumFT$168,969$26,246$198,284
Andra YeghoianChief Innov OfficrFT$175,301$44,530$194,831
Sarah Whiting WatanabeDirector CE & Data SciFT$119,423$15,307$134,730
Joel GingoldCFOPT$39,725-$39,725

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William ParishChair
Robert SheffieldVice Chair
Adrian HightowerBoard Member
Bella SantosBoard Member
Glen PriceBoard Member
Janet WortmanBoard Member
Joe BoydBoard Member
Rushi GurjarBoard Member
Susanna CooperBoard Member
Thomas AdamsBoard Member
Sheila NahiSecretary
James MousalimasTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
SV Youth Climate ActionProgram services20830 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014$238,950
Sustain ConsultingProject management13603 Marina Pointe Dr B, Marina Del Ray, CA 90292$123,057
RTI InternationalResearch & developmentPO Box 12194, Research Triangle Pk, NC 27709$116,888
BSCS Science LearnEducational services5415 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918$108,700
Global Nomads GroupEducational services209 West 29th St Ste 224, New York, NY 10001$102,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,972,357
Program Service Revenue
$281,958
Investment Income
$162,557
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,458,445
Change in Net Assets
$637,764

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$99,240Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$11,143Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$110,383-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,416,872
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$23,172
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,440,044
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,416,872
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,915,834
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,863,274
Total Fundraising Expense$338,045
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,060,233$93,115$178,700$1,332,048
Fees for Services Other$512,125$30,435$53,788$596,348
Other Expenses$265,065--$265,065
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$124,175$71,443$49,242$244,860
Travel$132,692$16,235-$148,927
Payroll Taxes$88,521$9,702$16,753$114,976
Other Employee Benefits$73,156$10,021$19,117$102,294
Pension Plan Contributions$49,473$6,729$12,894$69,096
Office Expenses$34,888$10,950$7,551$53,389
Fees for Services Accounting-$38,115-$38,115
Fees for Services Management-$22,000-$22,000
Fees for Services Legal$1,073$3,220-$4,293
Total Functional Expenses$3,129,098$311,965$338,045$3,779,108

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,802,280
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,779,108
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,779,108
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$23,172
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

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

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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 B, Line 11B

A draft copy of the 990 is provided to the Organization which is then reviewed by the board of directors. After review, the 990 is filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The Organization requires its board members to annually submit written confirmation of compliance with the policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

For key employees and other officers, compensation is determined by the survey data from fair pay for northern California nonprofits. This was last done in 2024.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

For key employees and other officers, compensation is determined by the survey data from fair pay for northern California nonprofits. This was last done in 2024.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Available upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ten Strands
EIN
27-4118171
Phone
5105927370
Address
455 Market St Ste 1940 PMB 334614, San Francisco, CA 94105

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Cowe
Title
CEO
Signed
2026-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Cowe
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
17
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
Address
548 Market St PMB 97503, San Francisco, CA 94104
Preparer
Felix Gorrindo
Phone
5108352727
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of June 30, 2025 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0We strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Youth engagement: Ten Strands advanced youth engagement through the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program (CYCP) and a student internship program. During FY25, more than forty high school students from nine regions across California participated in CYCP, receiving training and mentorship to design and lead local civic engagement and leadership projects related to climate literacy and school sustainability. Ten Strands also provided internship opportunities for high school and college students to gain hands-on experience supporting research, communications, and policy education work, strengthening a statewide youth leadership pipeline. Partners in this work include Sierra Club California and UndauntedK12. Found at: https://tenstrands.org/work/youth-engagement/Technical assistance services: Ten Strands provided targeted technical assistance to school districts and county offices of education to support planning and implementation of whole-school sustainability strategies, including environmental and climate literacy, youth leadership, and sustainable practices. These services helped education leaders overcome implementation barriers, scale promising practices, and build long-term capacity. Found at: https://tenstrands.org/work/technical-assistance-services/Public engagement and communications: Ten Strands conducted statewide communications and outreach to advance public understanding of environmental and climate literacy, including publication of a twice-monthly newsletter, feature articles, annual reporting, website management, and engagement through social media and partner events. Newsletters at: https://tenstrands.org/category/newsletters/
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Outdoor learning initiatives: Ten Strands advanced three interconnected initiatives related to outdoor learning, with a primary focus on the California Campaign for Outdoor Learning. Through this campaign, Ten Strands convened leaders across education, health, research, and community organizations to establish a shared vision that every child in California should have regular opportunities to learn outdoors. Activities included cross-sector convenings, research and evaluation coordination, and development of exemplars to support integration of outdoor learning into everyday schooling. Ten Strands, in partnership with Green Schoolyards America, is a founding partner of and continues to support the California Schoolyard Forest System, which seeks to ensure that all public school grounds achieve at least 30 percent tree canopy cover to protect students from extreme heat and the impacts of climate change. In addition, Ten Strands is a member of the statewide California School Garden Coalition and supports advocacy efforts to ensure that every school has a garden, further supporting equitable access to outdoor learning and environmental literacy. Found at: https://tenstrands.org/work/outdoor-learning-initiatives/Sustainable and climate-ready schools: Ten Strands advanced work to support sustainable and climate-ready schools through coalition leadership, professional learning, and systems support. In partnership with UndauntedK12 and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, Ten Strands launched a professional learning series for district and county leaders focused on climate adaptation strategies, including extreme heat mitigation, energy resilience, stormwater management, and emergency planning. This work culminated in the release of a resilience and adaptation toolkit and a recommendations brief to support climate-ready planning statewide. Ten Strands also contributed to coalition efforts supporting implementation of Californias Proposition 2 school facilities bond by informing guidance that integrates climate readiness, energy efficiency, and student health into school facility upgrades. Found at: https://www.climatereadyschoolscoalition.org/Data initiative for environmental and climate action in Californias TK12 schools: Ten Strands advanced a statewide, data-driven initiative to support county and district leaders in assessing and strengthening whole-school sustainability across curriculum, campus, community, and culture. During FY25, the initiative released a first-of-its-kind baseline assessment drawing on data from approximately 1,000 school districts and all 58 county offices of education, establishing a historic statewide picture of environmental literacy and climate action in California schools. Contributing partners include the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), UndauntedK12, UC Berkeleys Master of Computational Social Science program, UC Berkeley Computing, Data Science, and Society, and the University of Washington eScience Institute. Found at: https://tenstrands.org/work/data-initiative/
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI): For the tenth year, Ten Strands led and managed the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI), a statewide collective action network focused on advancing environmental literacy across Californias education system. During the fiscal year, Ten Strands supported network coordination, leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration among educators, administrators, and community partners to continue to implement recommendations from Californias 2015 Blueprint for Environmental Literacy. These efforts strengthened systems of support enabling students to engage in local, standards- and environment-based learning experiences statewide. CAELIs website can be found at: https://ca-eli.org/
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