Civic Intelligence

Cognitive Associates Research and Evaluation

EIN 84-1274745 • 501(c)3 • Centennial, CO

Profile

The development, distribution, teaching, and testing of social, emotional, and critical thinking skills curricula for children, youth, and adults.

6450 S Quebec Street Ste 558Centennial, CO 80111-4681

www.brainwise-plc.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.12x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.21x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

69th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$19,165

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

60th percentile

3.3%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$109,029

Up $3,486 (+3.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$12,548

Up $3,639 (+41%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$96,481

Down $153 (-0.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$59,363

Up $6,896 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$50,977

Down $862 (-1.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$8,386

Up $7,758 (+1235%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth60th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $79,563Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $70,893Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $70,303Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $87,813Liabilities 2014: $6,3122014Assets 2015: $86,722Liabilities 2015: $8652015Assets 2016: $77,677Liabilities 2016: $42016Assets 2017: $112,088Liabilities 2017: $7,4612017Assets 2018: $93,403Liabilities 2018: $4,5672018Assets 2019: $96,620Liabilities 2019: $3,6942019Assets 2020: $111,042Liabilities 2020: $4,5302020Assets 2021: $120,336Liabilities 2021: $11,076Net Assets 2021: $109,2602021Assets 2022: $108,814Liabilities 2022: $7,084Net Assets 2022: $101,7302022Assets 2023: $105,543Liabilities 2023: $8,909Net Assets 2023: $96,6342023Assets 2024: $109,029Liabilities 2024: $12,548Net Assets 2024: $96,4812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$109,029
Liabilities$12,548
Net Assets$96,481
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2011: $55,165Expenses 2011: $45,034Net Income 2011: $10,1312011Revenue 2012: $35,898Expenses 2012: $35,643Net Income 2012: $2552012Revenue 2013: $39,250Expenses 2013: $38,765Net Income 2013: $4852013Revenue 2014: $65,466Expenses 2014: $54,268Net Income 2014: $11,1982014Revenue 2015: $51,725Expenses 2015: $47,372Net Income 2015: $4,3532015Revenue 2016: $34,920Expenses 2016: $33,730Net Income 2016: $1,1902016Revenue 2017: $82,868Expenses 2017: $51,414Net Income 2017: $31,4542017Revenue 2018: $57,588Expenses 2018: $55,917Net Income 2018: $1,6712018Revenue 2019: $62,024Expenses 2019: $53,538Net Income 2019: $8,4862019Revenue 2020: $57,849Expenses 2020: $40,813Net Income 2020: $17,0362020Revenue 2021: $66,706Expenses 2021: $54,258Net Income 2021: $12,4482021Revenue 2022: $86,033Expenses 2022: $77,798Net Income 2022: $8,2352022Revenue 2023: $52,467Expenses 2023: $51,839Net Income 2023: $6282023Revenue 2024: $59,363Expenses 2024: $50,977Net Income 2024: $8,3862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$59,363
Expenses$50,977
Net Income$8,386
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$109,029
Liabilities
$12,548
Net assets
$96,481
Revenue
$59,363
Expenses
$50,977
Net income
$8,386
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.13$0.96$0.59$0.51$0.08
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.09$0.97$0.52$0.52$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.07$1.02$0.86$0.78$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.11$1.09$0.67$0.54$0.12
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.05$0.58$0.41$0.17
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.97$0.04$0.62$0.54$0.08
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.05$0.58$0.56$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.12$0.07$0.83$0.51$0.31
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.35$0.34$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.52$0.47$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.06$0.65$0.54$0.11
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.39$0.39$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.36$0.36$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.00$0.55$0.45$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$78,594
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The development, distribution, teaching, and testing of social, emotional, and critical thinking skills curricula for children, youth, and adults.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Form 990EZ, Part III, Line 28, Organization's program service accomplishments: BrainWise in 2024 The year 2024 marked a period of significant strategic development and impactful outreach for BrainWise. Throughout the year, the organization actively engaged in discussions, planning, and the cultivation of valuable partnerships, all aimed at enhancing its programs and expanding its reach to better serve students and educators. Strategic Vision and Program Enhancement Early in the year, the BrainWise board engaged in dynamic discussions centered on strategic growth. These conversations explored avenues for increasing program adoption, refining existing products, and strategically targeting specific segments within the K-12 market. The board considered optimal messaging strategies and the imperative to modernize the organization's website to create a more engaging and impactful online presence. Positive attributes of the BrainWise program were thoroughly examined and reinforced. The board underscored the program's foundational nature, its universal applicability across diverse learning environments, and its evidence-based efficacy. Recognizing the importance of proactive outreach, strong support was voiced for developing a dedicated sales function to amplify program dissemination. A key focus was placed on ensuring the website effectively communicated the unique value proposition of BrainWise, clearly differentiating it from other social-emotional learning (SEL) alternatives by highlighting its relevant content and the significant positive impact achieved through consistent and correct implementation. These deliberations culminated in a clear directive to update the website to reflect these key insights. Central to the website update was a commitment to revitalize the program's core messaging. The goal was to refine the language to resonate with the evolving educational landscape and contemporary trends in educational content delivery. A pivotal strategic consideration involved positioning BrainWise within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, emphasizing its foundational nature for teachers, counselors, and administrators. Furthermore, the updated messaging aimed to highlight the program's inherent "Ease of Use," emphasizing its structured teaching modules, scripted lessons, and minimal preparation time, alongside its direct relevance to SEL learning objectives and its substantial impact when implemented with fidelity. The board also proactively explored opportunities to strengthen the BrainWise program and product offerings. Suggestions included a renewed emphasis on the fundamental principles of BrainWise, a clearer articulation of target audiences, and a thorough exploration of current trends and challenges within the education sector. To further enhance its value proposition, the board considered strategies for improving the product line through new resources, aligning core products more closely with the MTSS model, and offering valuable supplementary elements such as training modules and accessible online materials. Website Development The development of a dynamic and user-friendly new BrainWise website commenced in the fall of 2024, marking a significant step in enhancing the organization's digital footprint. Initial "Discovery Sessions" provided critical insights into the BrainWise customer profile and the broader SEL industry. Following these sessions, a skilled designer was engaged to create a comprehensive framework for the new website, complete with visually appealing and modern mock-ups. The new website seamlessly integrates valuable content from the previous site while strategically prioritizing compelling success stories that vividly illustrate the positive impact of the BrainWise program. These narratives are thoughtfully positioned to guide visitors and provide tangible evidence of the program's effectiveness. A strong emphasis was placed on presenting users with relevant information, with a particular focus on the products section. Leveraging AI, the language across the website was refined for a more consistent, engaging, and accessible format, enhancing the user experience. Rotary Global Grant A significant initiative in 2024 involved the development of a Rotary Global Grant aimed at supporting a collaborative involving a computer training program for Native youth combined with the BrainWise curriculum. Rotary International set a fundraising goal of $110,000, and dedicated fundraising efforts are underway. This collaborative project involves Rotary partners in Ireland and is slated for implementation within the public school system in Window Rock, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation. Full funding is anticipated from Rotary International in early 2025, promising valuable educational opportunities to Native youth. Strategic Partnerships During 2024, BrainWise forged a new relationship with Knight Moves, a public benefit corporation dedicated to providing computer programming and software development training to Native American and underserved youth. Several productive meetings focused on establishing a mutually beneficial partnership. Knight Moves has already integrated BrainWise into a grant proposal submitted to major funders, demonstrating the perceived value and synergy between the programs. Furthermore, ongoing discussions are exploring the possibility of Knight Moves developing a dedicated online learning platform for BrainWise, potentially leveraging PGB's animations of core concepts. One potential application is incorporating whiteboard presentations from the Rotary Institute into a video library teaching the "10 Wise Ways." Discussions are also underway regarding an MOU that would see Knight Moves integrate BrainWise materials into a pilot training program for their commercial clients. If successful, BrainWise has the potential to become a standard value-added component within Knight Moves' commercial training courses, significantly expanding its reach. Parent Manual: The program reinforced its continued commitment to finalizing the Parent Manual, a valuable resource temporarily on hold. Recognizing the evolving challenges faced by parents in the digital age, efforts are underway to update the manual with relevant examples of technological issues. The addition of the Parent Manual offers a strategic opportunity to connect with a new segment of potential BrainWise customers. Program Sales and Distribution Analysis of the BrainWise Google Ad campaign in 2024 provided valuable insights into its reach and effectiveness. Data revealed consistent website traffic, averaging 3,400 total users monthly, with 66% originating from the ad campaign. Organic searches accounted for 16% of visits, with the remainder from direct inquiries and referrals. The campaign was operating efficiently, reaching the desired demographic. The program's ongoing efforts in Canada continued to yield positive results, with dedicated champions actively promoting the program in Alberta Province, evidenced by a significant purchase exceeding $5,000 from a Canadian school district. As of December 2024, BrainWise had published 92 newsletters over eight years, with each newsletter reaching over 3,000 individuals. These newsletters are to be a cornerstone of the program's social media outreach, with Google Ad partners keen to leverage their compelling stories. Throughout the year, BrainWise achieved significant milestones in program dissemination. Over 230 curriculum packages and 280 "How to Be BrainWise" books were distributed. More than 35 instructors received direct training, in addition to those in the 28 NPAL chapters. An estimated 9,000 new students were introduced to BrainWise concepts in 2024. Financially, the organization maintained a strong Statement of Financial Position. Prudent expense management, aligned with revenues through "just in time" printing, ensured fiscal stability. Inventory levels remained consistent. In conclusion, 2024 was a year of significant progress and strategic development for BrainWise. Through thoughtful planning, innovative initiatives, and valuable partnerships, the organization strengthened its programs, expanded its reach, and positioned itself for continued growth and impact.$0$70,208
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patricia Gorman Barry PhDBoard President Executive DirectorFT$19,165-$19,165
Matt SenaBoard MemberPT$1,600-$1,600
Donald EberleSecretary TreasurerPT$0--
Patricia FiskeBoard Member-$0--
Sarah HaysBoard MemberPT$0--
Dan HimelspachBoard Member-$0--
Doug KinneyBoard Member-$0--
Debra FlickBoard Member-$0--
Pat Peterson BSM JDBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cognitive Associates Research and Evaluation
EIN
84-1274745
Phone
3039177205
Address
6450 S Quebec Street Ste 558, Centennial, CO 80111-4681

Signing Officer

Name
Donald Eberle
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3039177205
Signed
2025-04-30
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Fees and Licenses;3393|Insurance;800|Reimbursement;4906|Supplies;7701|Travel;2941|Tax;82^Total;19823^”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

“Description;Amount^Use of accrued equity for program development;-8539^Total;-8539^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Receivable;867^Total;867^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;12548^Total;12548^”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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