CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF MISSOURI

EIN: 208002436 501(c)(3) Education

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$584,182
Total Expenses
$788,207
Total Assets
$632,966
Net Assets
$609,366
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LAURA SLAY
Phone
3144546544
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF MISSOURI, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $584K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $788K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF MISSOURI IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING MISSOURI'S K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM BY ADVANCING EDUCATION POLICIES THAT WILL ENSURE ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION NOW.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $327,339

CEAM IS BUILDING A NETWORK OF CONCERNED PARENTS, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH OUR OUTREACH AND MOBILIZATION EFFORTS. CEAM CONNECTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS...

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CEAM IS BUILDING A NETWORK OF CONCERNED PARENTS, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH OUR OUTREACH AND MOBILIZATION EFFORTS. CEAM CONNECTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, CHURCH GROUPS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION IN OUR CURRENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. CEAM REACHES CONSTITUENTS THROUGH LIVE EVENTS, PHONE CALLS, DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASING, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA. CEAM HELPS PARENTS AND OTHER MOBILIZE FOR CHANGE TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION POLICY IN MISSOURI.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,714

CEAM STAFF MEMBERS TRAVEL TO VARIOUS PARTS OF MISSOURI TO HELP POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS AND ADVOCATES UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND PROCESS OF LEGISLATIVE POLICY CHANGE. ADVOCACY TRAINING PROVIDED BY CEAM...

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CEAM STAFF MEMBERS TRAVEL TO VARIOUS PARTS OF MISSOURI TO HELP POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS AND ADVOCATES UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND PROCESS OF LEGISLATIVE POLICY CHANGE. ADVOCACY TRAINING PROVIDED BY CEAM HELPS EMPOWER PARENTS AND OTHERS TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE IN ADVOCATING FOR THEIR OWN CHILDREN AND FOR CHANGES TO THE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT WOULD SUPPORT A FAMILY'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. CEAM STAFF MONITORS THE EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY LANDSCAPE FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND OTHER ADVOCATES TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES AND TELL THEIR STORIES. IN 2023, CEAM TRAINED ADDITIONAL PARENTS IN POLICY AND COMMUNICATION. FROM THOSE PARENTS, MANY SHARED THEIR PERSONAL STORIES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN DIRECT MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS INCLUDING SCHOOL BOARDS, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,895

CEAM MONITORS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO TAKE ACTION AND CONNECT WITH ELECTED LEADERS. CEAM HELPS FACILITATE PARENT ADVOCACY DURING EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. CEAM ORGANIZES AND ENGAGES PARENTS IN...

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CEAM MONITORS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO TAKE ACTION AND CONNECT WITH ELECTED LEADERS. CEAM HELPS FACILITATE PARENT ADVOCACY DURING EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. CEAM ORGANIZES AND ENGAGES PARENTS IN RALLIES AND OTHER EVENTS. CEAM HELPS PARENTS CONNECT WITH THE MEDIA TO SUBMIT LETTERS TO THE EDITORS OF MANY NEWSPAPERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $566,109
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,073
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $584,182

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,404
Salaries & Benefits $377,540
Fundraising Expenses $88,768
Program Expenses $585,948
Other Expenses $409,263
TOTAL EXPENSES $788,207

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $584,182 $995,577 -0.4%
Expenses $788,207 $760,004 +0.0%
Net Income $-204,025 $235,573 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
398

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
6
$186,182
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JOSEPH OJILE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SAUER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAVANNA WROBLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MURPHY IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE CLAY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET HANSER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL VOLLMER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER FRANZEN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 40.00
Officer
$112,146 $6,996 $119,142
LAURA SLAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$64,117 $2,923 $67,040
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $584,182 $788,207 $632,966 $-204,025
2022 $995,577 $760,004 $817,447 $235,573
2021 $509,017 $487,664 $586,196 $21,353
2020 $538,793 $443,628 $568,440 $95,165
2019 $481,615 $478,733 $477,515 $2,882
2018 $427,450 $495,145 $463,555 $-67,695
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