Civic Intelligence

Open Way Learning

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-3760449

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 12, 2022

41 Fairhope WayBrasstown, NC 28902-8588

(336) 324-3917

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

48th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

81st percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

111%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$38,460

Up $12,725 (+49%) from 2020

Net Assets

$36,825

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$1,635

Up $1,635 from 2020

Revenue

Up

$141,001

Up $74,230 (+111%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$130,911

Up $78,375 (+149%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$10,090

Down $4,145 (-29%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $25,735Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $38,460Liabilities 2021: $1,635Net Assets 2021: $36,8252021Assets 2022: $30,364Liabilities 2022: $2,915Net Assets 2022: $27,4492022Assets 2023: $38,551Liabilities 2023: $338Net Assets 2023: $38,2132023Assets 2024: $74,423Liabilities 2024: $6,679Net Assets 2024: $67,7442024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$38,460
Liabilities$1,635
Net Assets$36,825

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $66,771Expenses 2020: $52,536Net Income 2020: $14,2352020Revenue 2021: $141,001Expenses 2021: $130,911Net Income 2021: $10,0902021Revenue 2022: $325,574Expenses 2022: $334,950Net Income 2022: -$9,3762022Revenue 2023: $414,181Expenses 2023: $402,454Net Income 2023: $11,7272023Revenue 2024: $554,064Expenses 2024: $524,533Net Income 2024: $29,5312024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$141,001
Expenses$130,911
Net Income$10,090
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 12, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$141,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

PublicEducationReform

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
OpenWayLearninghelpsschoolsdevelopacultureofinnovationtobettermeettheneedsofstudents.ItdoeshisthroughprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopsandcoachingwithteachersandschoolstaffforschoolsanddistrictsaroundtheUnitedStates.In2021,OWLprovidedthisservicetoover15clients,withhundredsofteachersparticipatinginourworkshopsandcoaching.$0$130,911
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Benjamin OwensExecutive DirectorFT$47,420-$47,420
Adam HaiglerChief Operating OfficerPT$35,420-$35,420
John HughesDirector-$0--
Connie KennedyDirector-$0--
Dominique StoneDirector-$0--
Nathan StrengeDirector-$0--
Mary Jo DeckDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Way Learning
EIN
83-3760449
In Care Of
% Ben Owens
Address
41 FAIRHOPE WAY, BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8588

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Haigler
Title
Chief Operating Officer
Signed
2022-05-12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 8

| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Book royalties, $78|

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Travel, $10422| Insurance, $1895| Office Expenses, $1596| Software, $982| Donations, $576| Training and Professional Development, $575| Business meetings, $108| Dues, $66|

Part II, line 24

| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| 2015 Mazda 3 company car, $11500, $11500|

Part II, line 26

| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Credit Card debt, $, $1635|

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