Civic Intelligence

Gale Force Education

EIN 84-3850123 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN

Profile

To foster opportunities for students, educators and the public to explore a future powered by renewable energy through materials development, training and student-centered events.

2093 Sargent AvenueSt Paul, MN 55105

www.kidwind.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.06x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-63%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$53,122

Down $212,909 (-80%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$79,187

Up $15,529 (+24%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$26,065

Down $228,438 (-113%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,254,606

Up $178,935 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,483,044

Up $257,277 (+21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$228,438

Down $78,342 (-52%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2020: $46,357Liabilities 2020: $7,354Net Assets 2020: $39,0032020Assets 2021: $162,935Liabilities 2021: $47,718Net Assets 2021: $115,2172021Assets 2022: $391,405Liabilities 2022: $38,936Net Assets 2022: $352,4692022Assets 2023: $266,031Liabilities 2023: $63,658Net Assets 2023: $202,3732023Assets 2024: $53,122Liabilities 2024: $79,187Net Assets 2024: -$26,0652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$53,122
Liabilities$79,187
Net Assets-$26,065
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $201,581Expenses 2020: $163,315Net Income 2020: $38,2662020Revenue 2021: $483,552Expenses 2021: $407,338Net Income 2021: $76,2142021Revenue 2022: $806,125Expenses 2022: $568,873Net Income 2022: $237,2522022Revenue 2023: $1,075,671Expenses 2023: $1,225,767Net Income 2023: -$150,0962023Revenue 2024: $1,254,606Expenses 2024: $1,483,044Net Income 2024: -$228,4382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,254,606
Expenses$1,483,044
Net Income-$228,438
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$53,122
Liabilities
$79,187
Net assets
-$26,065
Revenue
$1,254,606
Expenses
$1,483,044
Net income
-$228,438
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.08$0.03$1.25$1.48$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.06$0.20$1.08$1.23$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.04$0.35$0.81$0.57$0.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.05$0.12$0.48$0.41$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.20$0.16$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,254,606
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help educators and students explore renewable energy.

To foster opportunities for students, educators and the public to explore a future powered by renewable energy through materials development, training and student-centered events.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$85,179$40,927▼ $44,252
Loans From Officers Directors-$15,000-
Accounts Receivable$180,852$12,195▼ $168,657
Total Assets$266,031$53,122▼ $212,909
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$63,658$64,187▲ $529
Total Liabilities$63,658$79,187▲ $15,529
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$34,000-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$202,373$-60,065▼ $262,438
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$202,373$-26,065▼ $228,438
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$266,031$53,122▼ $212,909
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Michael ArquinExecutive DirectorFT$85,623$85,623

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jake HopkinsPresident
Adam RenzBoard Member
David Munoz AndradeBoard Member
Doug FergusonBoard Member
Erik KirtonBoard Member
Jamie MearsBoard Member
Ray AllsBoard Member
Bevan AugustineSecretary
Remy PangleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,093,704
Program Service Revenue
$160,605
Investment Income
$297
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$753,232
Change in Net Assets
$-228,438

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,254,606
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,254,606
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,254,606
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,203,661
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$270,744
Total Fundraising Expense$49,389
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,639
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$516,127$7,499-$523,626
Conferences and Meetings$342,228$40,235-$382,463
Travel$186,415$824-$187,239
Other Salaries and Wages$126,895$18,050$18,050$162,995
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,285$16,762$16,762$83,809
Office Expenses-$46,422$2,817$49,239
Advertising-$31,769$6,974$38,743
Payroll Taxes$14,368$4,786$4,786$23,940
Information Technology-$20,768-$20,768
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,639--$8,639
Interest-$1,515-$1,515
Insurance-$68-$68
Total Functional Expenses$1,244,957$188,698$49,389$1,483,044

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,483,044
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,483,044
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,483,044
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$15,000-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There is no committee that acts on behalf of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“An electronic copy of the 990 was e-mailed to all board members prior to filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Governing documents, polices and financial statements are made available for public inspection upon request to the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, polices & financial statements are ade available for public inspection upon request to the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gale Force Education
EIN
84-3850123
Phone
6513258149
Address
2093 SARGENT AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN 55105

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Arquin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6513258149
Signed
2026-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Arquin
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
185

Preparer

Firm
Lewis & Mount LLC
Address
5151 EDINA INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 250, EDINA, MN 55439
Preparer
Chris Lewis CPA
Phone
9528546262
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 516,127. Management and general expenses 7,499. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 523,626.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from income taxes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and applicable minnesota statutes. The organization accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements annually assessing its exposure for uncertain tax positions. If required, the organization would accrue income taxes plus a related interest and penalty as a liability. For the years presented the organization has recorded no liability for uncertain tax positions. Tax years ending after december 31, 2021 remain open and subject to examination for both federal and state returns.”

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