Civic Intelligence

The Idea School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4692379

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Dec 09, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.EXPLOREBUILDLEARN.ORG
325 W 2nd StTucson, AZ 85705

(520) 589-4933

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-0.5%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-6.2%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-3.3%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$122,820

Down $8,072 (-6.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$114,013

Down $4,053 (-3.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$8,807

Down $4,019 (-31%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Down

$790,881

Down $26,689 (-3.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$794,999

Down $18,018 (-2.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$4,118

Down $8,671 (-190%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2015: $5,861Liabilities 2015: $8,000Net Assets 2015: -$2,1392015Assets 2016: $15,015Liabilities 2016: $3,884Net Assets 2016: $11,1312016Assets 2017: $23,640Liabilities 2017: $1,884Net Assets 2017: $21,7562017Assets 2018: $74,336Liabilities 2018: $8,763Net Assets 2018: $65,5732018Assets 2019: $12,209Liabilities 2019: $26,346Net Assets 2019: -$14,1372019Assets 2020: $86,998Liabilities 2020: $83,801Net Assets 2020: $3,1972020Assets 2021: $403,618Liabilities 2021: $201,621Net Assets 2021: $201,9972021Assets 2022: $114,222Liabilities 2022: $6,779Net Assets 2022: $107,4432022Assets 2023: $130,892Liabilities 2023: $12,826Net Assets 2023: $118,0662023Assets 2024: $122,820Liabilities 2024: $8,807Net Assets 2024: $114,0132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$122,820
Liabilities$8,807
Net Assets$114,013
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $142,181Expenses 2015: $142,080Net Income 2015: $1012015Revenue 2016: $334,207Expenses 2016: $320,937Net Income 2016: $13,2702016Revenue 2017: $454,182Expenses 2017: $441,957Net Income 2017: $12,2252017Revenue 2018: $661,533Expenses 2018: $617,716Net Income 2018: $43,8172018Revenue 2019: $631,814Expenses 2019: $710,453Net Income 2019: -$78,6392019Revenue 2020: $682,980Expenses 2020: $664,155Net Income 2020: $18,8252020Revenue 2021: $1,096,643Expenses 2021: $902,512Net Income 2021: $194,1312021Revenue 2022: $1,037,162Expenses 2022: $1,120,280Net Income 2022: -$83,1182022Revenue 2023: $817,570Expenses 2023: $813,017Net Income 2023: $4,5532023Revenue 2024: $790,881Expenses 2024: $794,999Net Income 2024: -$4,1182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$790,881
Expenses$794,999
Net Income-$4,118
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Dec 9, 2024
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$929,057
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The idea school provides a child-centered education that nurtures competence, creativity, collaboration and compassion through work that is meaningful to students and promotes lifelong learning.

The idea school provides a child-centered education that nurtures competence, creativity, collaboration, and compassion through work that is meaningful to students and promotes lifelong learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$35,057$86,424▲ $51,367
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$94,667$20,299▼ $74,368
Accounts Receivable$780$15,864▲ $15,084
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$388$233▼ $155
Total Assets$130,892$122,820▼ $8,072
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,826$8,807▼ $4,019
Total Liabilities$12,826$8,807▼ $4,019
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$118,066$114,013▼ $4,053
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$118,066$114,013▼ $4,053
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$130,892$122,820▼ $8,072

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$233$23,404$23,637
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David R HigueraPresident &t
Emma LaehnBoard Member
Kate ElliotBoard Member
Jaime JohnsonDirector
Katherine KurtinDirector
Matthew RiedererSecretary
Clinton BakerStaff Repres
Stephanie Castillo-leonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$170,104
Program Service Revenue
$620,352
Investment Income
$425
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$161,104
Change in Net Assets
$-4,118

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 Amount
Securities Publicly Traded1$138,176
Total Noncash Contributions1$138,176

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$790,881
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$790,881
Total Revenue per Form 990
$790,881
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$458,895
Other Expenses$198,592
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$137,512
Total Fundraising Expense$16,591
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$296,499$90,169-$386,668
Grants to Domestic Individuals$137,512--$137,512
Occupancy$72,202--$72,202
Other Employee Benefits$39,970$2,832-$42,802
Payroll Taxes$22,516$6,909-$29,425
Fees for Services Other$12,683$2,000$13,900$28,583
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,638-$23,638
Office Expenses$2,084$9,323$233$11,640
Information Technology$6,012$2,144$1,541$9,697
Insurance$2,925$5,475-$8,400
Conferences and Meetings$4,475$218$389$5,082
Fees for Services Legal-$1,925-$1,925
Other Expenses$1,436--$1,436
Advertising$761-$528$1,289
All Other Expenses$329$536-$865
Travel$169--$169
Depreciation Depletion$155--$155
Total Functional Expenses$633,239$145,169$16,591$794,999

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$794,999
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$794,999
Total Expenses per Form 990$794,999
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
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Head of school and board president first review the 990 and then the board of directors review it before approving it for filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“By discussing the policy at board meetings on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for the co-directors is established and approved by the board of directors, in consultation with the board's governance committee and market research.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The co-directors, in consultation with the board of director's finance committee and the board approved budget, set compensation for all other employees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Idea School
EIN
46-4692379
Phone
5205894933
Address
325 W 2ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85705

Signing Officer

Name
David R Higuera
Title
President &treasurer
Signed
2024-12-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David R Higuera
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
12
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
The Royce CPA Firm Pllc
Address
3075 N SWAN RD, TUCSON, AZ 85712-1259
Preparer
Crystal Royce
Phone
5203214626
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$122,820
Liabilities
$8,807
Net assets
$114,013
Revenue
$790,881
Expenses
$794,999
Net income
-$4,118
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.01$0.11$0.79$0.79$0.00
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.12$0.82$0.81$0.00
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.11$1.04$1.12$0.08
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.20$0.20$1.10$0.90$0.19
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.08$0.00$0.68$0.66$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.01$0.03$0.01$0.63$0.71$0.08
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.07$0.66$0.62$0.04
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.45$0.44$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.01$0.33$0.32$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.14$0.14$0.00