CENTER FOR STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING PROFESSION

EIN: 043769448 501(c)(3) Education

OLYMPIA, WA

Total Revenue
$1,126,222
Total Expenses
$1,393,572
Total Assets
$1,413,913
Net Assets
$1,412,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
LINDSEY STEVENS
Phone
2532355192
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CENTER FOR STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING PROFESSION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

CSTP IS A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE WASHINGTON STATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS BUILD A STRONG, SUPPORTED AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING FORCE FOR WASHINGTON STUDENTS. ESTABLISHED IN 2003, WE PROMOTE STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO HELPTHRIVING, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,205,026 Revenue: $59,689

TEACHER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: CSTP PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS AND THE STATE IN THE AREAS OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING TEACHER VOICE. THE CENTER ALSO...

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TEACHER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: CSTP PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS AND THE STATE IN THE AREAS OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING TEACHER VOICE. THE CENTER ALSO PROMOTES STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO HELP THRIVING, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,028,509
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $38,024
Other Revenue $59,689
TOTAL REVENUE $1,126,222

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $695,072
Fundraising Expenses $13,778
Program Expenses $1,205,026
Other Expenses $698,500
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,393,572

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,126,222 $1,770,244 -0.4%
Expenses $1,393,572 $1,722,751 -0.2%
Net Income $-267,350 $47,493 -6.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$170,130
Total Directors
8
$170,130
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDSEY STEVENS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETA 40.00
Officer Director
$159,000 $11,130 $170,130
LARA NYBO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GARDNER BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA GAMBOA BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI BATES BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA KETELSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE RODELA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRSTEN COPELAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,126,222 $1,393,572 $1,413,913 $-267,350
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,104,745 $1,643,024 $1,635,424 $461,721
2022 $1,448,850 $1,273,793 $1,175,328 $175,057
2021 $1,881,700 $1,235,074 $1,009,499 $646,626
2020 $1,033,452 $777,775 $369,556 $255,677
2019 $594,262 $815,633 $93,614 $-221,371
2018 $1,426,327 $1,372,119 $332,481 $54,208
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