Applied Scholastics International

EIN: 237250829 501(c)(3) Education

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$2,603,999
Total Expenses
$2,571,893
Total Assets
$662,142
Net Assets
$219,196
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Christine Gerson
Phone
3143556355
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Applied Scholastics International, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

To improve and revitalize the field of education by instructing students and teachers in the proper method of studying using Study Technology developed by educator and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,815,926 Revenue: $2,592,623

Supervision and Assistance to Education Groups - Applied Scholastics International advances education by teaching individuals and educators how to learn effectively through the application of simple...

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Supervision and Assistance to Education Groups - Applied Scholastics International advances education by teaching individuals and educators how to learn effectively through the application of simple but effective techniques called Study Technology. It publishes an extensive library of educational material based on Study Technology and coordinates the efforts of affiliated Applied Scholastics groups throughout the world that utilize Study Technology and Applied Scholastics material in their educational programs. 50 new groups were established in 2023 for a total worldwide of 2,649 groups and activities servicing an average of 14,598 students per week and providing 2.0 million tutoring hours in 2023.

Program 2
Expenses: $381,720 Revenue: $0

Education and Literacy Programs - Applied Scholastics International and licensed groups trained 5,284 educators from 9 countries during 2023 to recognize and overcome the barriers students routinely...

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Education and Literacy Programs - Applied Scholastics International and licensed groups trained 5,284 educators from 9 countries during 2023 to recognize and overcome the barriers students routinely encountered. These include strategies for working within classrooms with diverse levels of student competency, techniques for closing the gaps in student academic achievement; specialized tutoring techniques for phonics, sight word repertoire, subject vocabulary, and comprehension strategies. In 2023, several teacher-training projects occurred including 3,382 educators trained through an online course in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Mexico, 747 educators trained through course delivery and one day workshops in Samoa in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Culture in Samoa, 60 educators trained through workshops in Liberia, and 300 teachers trained through a teacher training college in Nigeria.

Program 3
Expenses: $135,651 Revenue: $0

Public Awareness and Information Campaigns - One of Applied Scholastics Internationals principal programs is showing the public how they can overcome learning problems commonly encountered, primarily...

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Public Awareness and Information Campaigns - One of Applied Scholastics Internationals principal programs is showing the public how they can overcome learning problems commonly encountered, primarily through public lectures, seminars and workshops. In 2023, Applied Scholastics representatives helped 1.9 million people in 46 countries through the various services listed above. Over the year, Applied Scholastics International and its groups distributed factual information on specific educational problems and workable solutions through a variety of mailings, newsletters, newspaper articles, radio and TV interviews and shows and public service announcements reaching millions.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,101
Program Service Revenue $2,592,623
Investment Income $275
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,603,999

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $152,254
Salaries & Benefits $686,225
Fundraising Expenses $47,003
Program Expenses $2,333,297
Other Expenses $1,733,414
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,571,893

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,603,999 $2,445,922 +0.1%
Expenses $2,571,893 $2,807,038 -0.1%
Net Income $32,106 $-361,116 -1.1%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
24
Volunteers
12

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
3
$121,976
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rubina Qureshi Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Walker Director, Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Garrett Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bernie Radburn Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gloria Idda Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Lomas Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Blasco Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Weinberg Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Burton Treasurer 55.00
Officer
$51,658 $0 $51,658
Christine Gerson President 55.00
Officer
$70,318 $0 $70,318
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 $2,603,999 $2,571,893 $662,142 $32,106
2022 $2,445,922 $2,807,038 $672,923 $-361,116
2021 $2,944,839 $2,614,324 $861,141 $330,515
2020 $2,895,630 $2,919,106 $801,967 $-23,476
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