Civic Intelligence

Sound Learning

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 91-1518739

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 17, 2025

Organization Profilesoundlearning.co
PO Box 2529Shelton, WA 98584

(360) 426-9733

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.05x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

44th percentile

2.0%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$710,692

Up $13,986 (+2.0%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$674,900

Up $9,633 (+1.4%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$35,792

Up $4,353 (+14%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Down

$423,767

Down $113,855 (-21%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$414,134

Up $46,174 (+13%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$9,633

Down $160,029 (-94%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $134,859Liabilities 2012: $7,338Net Assets 2012: $127,5212012Assets 2013: $113,438Liabilities 2013: $8,145Net Assets 2013: $105,2932013Assets 2014: $127,042Liabilities 2014: $10,597Net Assets 2014: $116,4452014Assets 2015: $124,358Liabilities 2015: $20,099Net Assets 2015: $104,2602015Assets 2016: $129,233Liabilities 2016: $11,296Net Assets 2016: $117,9372016Assets 2017: $100,222Liabilities 2017: $11,395Net Assets 2017: $88,8272017Assets 2018: $118,314Liabilities 2018: $11,707Net Assets 2018: $106,6072018Assets 2019: $172,825Liabilities 2019: $15,531Net Assets 2019: $157,2942019Assets 2020: $205,943Liabilities 2020: $21,491Net Assets 2020: $184,4522020Assets 2021: $237,621Liabilities 2021: $19,437Net Assets 2021: $218,1842021Assets 2022: $492,588Liabilities 2022: $22,244Net Assets 2022: $470,3442022Assets 2023: $520,279Liabilities 2023: $24,674Net Assets 2023: $495,6052023Assets 2024: $696,706Liabilities 2024: $31,439Net Assets 2024: $665,2672024Assets 2025: $710,692Liabilities 2025: $35,792Net Assets 2025: $674,9002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$710,692
Liabilities$35,792
Net Assets$674,900
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $241,884Expenses 2012: $231,618Net Income 2012: $10,2662012Revenue 2013: $227,565Expenses 2013: $249,793Net Income 2013: -$22,2282013Revenue 2014: $211,304Expenses 2014: $200,151Net Income 2014: $11,1532014Revenue 2015: $175,824Expenses 2015: $188,009Net Income 2015: -$12,1852015Revenue 2016: $209,744Expenses 2016: $196,614Net Income 2016: $13,1302016Revenue 2017: $192,718Expenses 2017: $223,384Net Income 2017: -$30,6662017Revenue 2018: $268,595Expenses 2018: $250,815Net Income 2018: $17,7802018Revenue 2019: $343,057Expenses 2019: $292,370Net Income 2019: $50,6872019Revenue 2020: $306,723Expenses 2020: $279,565Net Income 2020: $27,1582020Revenue 2021: $275,764Expenses 2021: $242,032Net Income 2021: $33,7322021Revenue 2022: $510,463Expenses 2022: $258,303Net Income 2022: $252,1602022Revenue 2023: $369,486Expenses 2023: $344,225Net Income 2023: $25,2612023Revenue 2024: $537,622Expenses 2024: $367,960Net Income 2024: $169,6622024Revenue 2025: $423,767Expenses 2025: $414,134Net Income 2025: $9,6332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$423,767
Expenses$414,134
Net Income$9,633
Open 2025 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$423,788
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sound Learning is a community based adult education organization. We

Sound Learning provides instruction for adults in reading, writing, GED studies, in Mason and Thurston Co. Sound Learning is dedicated to improving literacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$517,590$488,888▼ $28,702
Accounts Receivable$73,382$120,960▲ $47,578
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$89,586$92,268▲ $2,682
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,695$8,576▼ $1,119
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,453$0▼ $6,453
Total Assets$696,706$710,692▲ $13,986
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,439$35,792▲ $4,353
Total Liabilities$31,439$35,792▲ $4,353
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$665,267$674,900▲ $9,633
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$665,267$674,900▲ $9,633
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$696,706$710,692▲ $13,986

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$37,241-
Equipment$8,576$41,406-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shannon KlasellExec. DirectorFT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Billy Thomas JrPresident
Gigi OlsenVice President
Anna MillerBoard Member
Jeff SlakeyBoard Member
Maria ParraBoard Member
Peter JonesChief Pub Def.
Heather LucasSecretary
Penny WilsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$417,291
Program Service Revenue
$2,776
Investment Income
$3,700
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$44,119
Change in Net Assets
$9,633
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$321,138
Other Expenses$92,996
Total Fundraising Expense$8,409
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$231,538$0$2,827$234,365
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,112$27,107$2,781$60,000
All Other Expenses$34,607$4,926$2,305$41,838
Payroll Taxes$23,495$2,782$496$26,773
Occupancy$21,084$1,614$0$22,698
Information Technology$10,085$3,738$0$13,823
Depreciation Depletion$5,061$0$0$5,061
Travel$4,952$12$0$4,964
Insurance$544$1,330$0$1,874
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,675$0$1,675
Advertising$883$180$0$1,063
Total Functional Expenses$362,361$43,364$8,409$414,134
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sound Learning
EIN
91-1518739
Phone
3604269733
Address
PO BOX 2529, Shelton, WA 98584

Signing Officer

Name
Ava Taylor-Sisk
Title
Director
Phone
3604269733
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ava Taylor-Sisk
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
89

Preparer

Firm
Vander Wegen & Associates Inc Ps
Address
911 RAILROAD AVE, SHELTON, WA 98584
Preparer
Nancy G Kissner CPA
Phone
3604261681
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Executive Director reviews the 990 before it is filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The board regularly monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regular reminders to the board.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“The organization makes its govening documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Credit Card Processing Fees 352. 68. 9. 275.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues, Subscriptions, Misc. Fees 1803. 1166. 537. 100.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 3017. 2176. 841. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Educational Materials 3217. 3184. 33. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone/Internet 2070. 1434. 636. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage 220. 132. 88. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Copy Machine Rental 4282. 3965. 317. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll direct deposit fees 696. 653. 43. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Staff Development 4850. 4754. 96. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll expense other 1345. 138. 1207. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Volunteer Recognition 0. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Special Event Expenses 3976. 1461. 585. 1930.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 210. 60. 150. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other Professional Services 3408. 3408. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Scholarships/Assistance 0. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Translation Services 11015. 11015. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Volunteer Training 0. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing 0. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Equipment Expense 1377. 993. 384. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Director reviews the 990 before it is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board regularly monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regular reminders to the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization makes its govening documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request.
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Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$710,692
Liabilities
$35,792
Net assets
$674,900
Revenue
$423,767
Expenses
$414,134
Net income
$9,633
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.11$0.36$6.75$4.24$4.14$0.10
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.97$0.31$6.65$5.38$3.68$1.70
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.20$0.25$4.96$3.69$3.44$0.25
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.93$0.22$4.70$5.10$2.58$2.52
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.38$0.19$2.18$2.76$2.42$0.34
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.21$1.84$3.07$2.80$0.27
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.73$0.16$1.57$3.43$2.92$0.51
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.12$1.07$2.69$2.51$0.18
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.00$0.11$0.89$1.93$2.23$0.31
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$0.11$1.18$2.10$1.97$0.13
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.20$1.04$1.76$1.88$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.27$0.11$1.16$2.11$2.00$0.11
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.08$1.05$2.28$2.50$0.22
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.35$0.07$1.28$2.42$2.32$0.10
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