Civic Intelligence

The Idea School

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 46-4692379

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Mar 30, 2026

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

89th percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-9.6%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$57,422

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-1.1%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$121,465

Down $9,427 (-7.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$53,828

Down $64,238 (-54%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$67,637

Up $54,811 (+427%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$629,402

Down $188,168 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$689,587

Down $123,430 (-15%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$60,185

Down $64,738 (-1422%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th 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 2025: $121,465Liabilities 2025: $67,637Net Assets 2025: $53,8282025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$121,465
Liabilities$67,637
Net Assets$53,828
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th 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 2025: $629,402Expenses 2025: $689,587Net Income 2025: -$60,1852025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$629,402
Expenses$689,587
Net Income-$60,185
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 30, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$715,297
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$86,424$116,351▲ $29,927
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,474-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,299$1,500▼ $18,799
Accounts Receivable$15,864$1,000▼ $14,864
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$233$140▼ $93
Total Assets$122,820$121,465▼ $1,355
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$52,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,807$9,303▲ $496
Other Liabilities-$6,334-
Total Liabilities$8,807$67,637▲ $58,830
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$114,013$53,828▼ $60,185
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$114,013$53,828▼ $60,185
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$122,820$121,465▼ $1,355

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$140$23,497$23,637
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jaime JohnsonDirectorFT$57,422$57,422

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David R HigueraPresident &t
Clinton BakerBoard Member
Cynnamon WoodberryBoard Member
Dalziel DominguezBoard Member
Eliana MorrisBoard Member
Katherine KurtinBoard Member
Matthew RiedererSecretary
Stephanie Castillo-leonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$100,548
Program Service Revenue
$528,831
Investment Income
$23
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$96,785
Change in Net Assets
$-60,185

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$85,896
Total Noncash Contributions1$85,896

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$629,402
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$629,402
Total Revenue per Form 990
$629,402
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$350,882
Other Expenses$209,903
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$128,802
Total Fundraising Expense$11,686
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$210,762$77,383$7,125$295,270
Grants to Domestic Individuals$128,802--$128,802
Occupancy$97,781--$97,781
Other Employee Benefits$26,170$6,887$142$33,199
Fees for Services Other$24,557--$24,557
Payroll Taxes$15,930$5,935$548$22,413
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,424-$15,424
Office Expenses$2,278$8,218$635$11,131
Insurance$2,643$5,944-$8,587
Advertising$4,300$3,231$469$8,000
Information Technology$2,197$2,116$2,767$7,080
Conferences and Meetings$2,639$878-$3,517
Travel$1,703--$1,703
Other Expenses$879$1,641-$879
All Other Expenses$626--$626
Depreciation Depletion$93--$93
Total Functional Expenses$550,244$127,657$11,686$689,587

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$689,587
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$689,587
Total Expenses per Form 990$689,587
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Ibe/aaa/alf$4,600
Simple Ira Payable$1,734
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

“The board annually reviews competitive salary ranges for public and private schools in the region. Additionally, the board engages in an annual review of the executive director's job performance.”

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
2026-03-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David R Higuera
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
10
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
The Royce CPA Firm Pllc
Address
3075 N SWAN RD, TUCSON, AZ 85712
Preparer
Crystal Royce
Phone
5203214626
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“During the 20242025 school year, we provided experiential, engaging education to 40 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. We designed a curriculum and pedagogy built on students intrinsic motivation to learn and make real-world connections. Our students are developing 21st-century skills and strong habits of mind such as collaboration, creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. Idea school students grow to take charge of their learning and, in turn, their lives both in and out of school.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1HEAD OF SCHOOL AND BOARD PRESIDENT FIRST REVIEW THE 990 AND THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW IT BEFORE APPROVING IT FOR FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BY DISCUSSING THE POLICY AT BOARD MEETINGS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE REGION. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD ENGAGES IN AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S JOB PERFORMANCE.
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Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$121,465
Liabilities
$67,637
Net assets
$53,828
Revenue
$629,402
Expenses
$689,587
Net income
-$60,185
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.07$0.05$0.63$0.69$0.06
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