Liabilities / Assets
90th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.
IT Starts in the Classroom Inc
EIN 99-4316576 • 501(c)3 • Pinellas Park, FL
Profile
It Starts in the Classroom is dedicated to supporting local educators by providing them with the essential supplies they need for their classrooms, alleviating the financial burden often placed on teachers who dip into their own pockets to ensure their students have the tools for learning. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to quality education, and by equipping teachers with the necessary resources, we aim to enhance the learning experience for students while fostering a supportive environment for educators.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.64x
Liabilities / Revenue
91st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 16.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$78,166
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$49,989
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$28,177
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$125,123
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$96,946
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$28,177
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $78,166
- Liabilities
- $49,989
- Net assets
- $28,177
- Revenue
- $125,123
- Expenses
- $96,946
- Net income
- $28,177
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $125,123
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
It Starts in the Classroom is dedicated to supporting local educators by providing them with the essential supplies they need for their classrooms, alleviating the financial burden often placed on teachers who dip into their own pockets to ensure their students have the tools for learning. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to quality education, and by equipping teachers with the necessary resources, we aim to enhance the learning experience for students while fostering a supportive environment for educators.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| It Starts in the Classroom distributed school supplies throughout the year to Title I elementary school teachers in Pinellas County. Our goal is to serve an increasing number of teachers each year. | $61,916 | $96,946 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Huss | President | FT | $20,000 | - | $20,000 |
| Tracy Carr | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Kontonia Fowler | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Kathleen Morris | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- It Starts in the Classroom Inc
- EIN
- 99-4316576
- Phone
- 7276869916
- Address
- 6995 90th Ave North A, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Signing Officer
- Name
- Tracy Carr
- Title
- Treasurer
- Signed
- 2025-05-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Barton Gonzalez & Myers Pa
- Address
- 13137 66TH ST, LARGO, FL 33773
- Preparer
- Sergio Gonzalez
- Phone
- 7273441040
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
“| Donee's Name: Supplies to various teachers | Description of Property: Supplies to teachers | Date of Gift: -20240101 | Book Value: $13791 | Method Used to Determine BV: purchase price | Fair Market Value: $13791 | Method Used to Determine FMV: purchase price”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2
“| Donee's Name: Supplies to various schools | Description of Property: Supplies to schools | Date of Gift: -20240101 | Book Value: $48125 | Method Used to Determine BV: purchase price | Fair Market Value: $48125 | Method Used to Determine FMV: purchase price”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $49”
Other Expenses.1
“Website Maintenance $729”
Other Expenses.2
“Repairs & Maintenance $331”
Other Expenses.3
“Bank Charges $114”
Other Expenses.4
“Payroll Fees $64”
Other Expenses.5
“Postage Expense $7”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $49989”
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