SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING INC

EIN: 431202003 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$881,868
Total Expenses
$978,938
Total Assets
$3,308,091
Net Assets
$3,192,947
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
CATHY HARTMANN
Phone
3147689670
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING INC, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $882K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $979K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING DEVELOPS CHILDREN'S ABILITIES TO THINK CRITICALLY, CREATE, COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $155,782 Revenue: $126,795

WOLF TRAP INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS IS A PROGRAM SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING DELIVERS, FOCUSING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SIX WEEKS THROUGH SIX YEARS. THE WOLF TRAP MODEL HAS TWO...

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WOLF TRAP INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS IS A PROGRAM SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING DELIVERS, FOCUSING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SIX WEEKS THROUGH SIX YEARS. THE WOLF TRAP MODEL HAS TWO ASPECTS: BABY ARTSPLAY FOCUSED ON CHILDREN SIX WEEKS - 3 YEARS AND WOLF TRAP LITERACY AND STEM FOCUSED ON CHILDREN 4 - 6 YEARS. THE TEACHING MODEL PROVIDES EMBEDDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS, INTEGRATING MUSIC, DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS AND PUPPETRY INTO CURRICULUM, INCREASING KINDERGARTEN READINESS, WHILE ENHANCING THE INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS OF EDUCATORS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE BABY ARTSPLAY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO CAREGIVERS, AND PARENTS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH ARTSINTEGRATED STRATEGIES THAT ENHANCE THEIR CAREGIVING, OR PARENTING SKILLS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MAY OCCUR IN SCHOOLS, DAYCARE CENTERS OR COMMUNITY VENUES.

Program 2
Expenses: $233,658 Revenue: $51,503

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS, PROPRIETARY TO SPRINGBOARD, ARE EIGHT TO TEN SESSION RESIDENCIES, MANY CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MO ST. LOUIS; ALIGN WITH MISSOURI LEARNING STANDARDS; INCLUDE...

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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS, PROPRIETARY TO SPRINGBOARD, ARE EIGHT TO TEN SESSION RESIDENCIES, MANY CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MO ST. LOUIS; ALIGN WITH MISSOURI LEARNING STANDARDS; INCLUDE MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES; BUILD 21ST CENTURY SKILLS; OFFER AUTHENTIC, REALWORLD LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDE AUTONOMY, FOSTERING SCHOOL, TEACHER, AND STUDENT CHOICE; COLLABORATIVE STUDENTLED EXPERIENCES, INTEGRATING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP.

Program 3
Expenses: $252,430 Revenue: $214,318

TEACHING ARTIST CREATED PROGRAMS ARE PROPRIETARY TO INDIVIDUAL TEACHING ARTISTS, TARGETING ELEMENTARY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE OF THE TEACHING...

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TEACHING ARTIST CREATED PROGRAMS ARE PROPRIETARY TO INDIVIDUAL TEACHING ARTISTS, TARGETING ELEMENTARY THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE OF THE TEACHING ARTIST AND VARY FROM PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, DANCE, MUSIC, PUPPETRY, STORYTELLING AND DESIGN THINKING. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN THREE FORMATS: PERFORMANCES WHICH CONSIST OF AN ASSEMBLY OF UP TO 300 STUDENTS, WORKSHOPS WHICH ARE ONE 45 TO 60 MINUTE SESSION FOR MULPLE CLASSROOMS OF THE SAME GRADE LEVEL, AND RESIDENCIES CONSISTING OF SIX TO TEN SESSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $412,457
Program Service Revenue $392,616
Investment Income $67,376
Other Revenue $9,419
TOTAL REVENUE $881,868

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $538,283
Fundraising Expenses $189,933
Program Expenses $641,870
Other Expenses $440,655
TOTAL EXPENSES $978,938

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $881,868 $1,154,878 -0.2%
Expenses $978,938 $932,102 +0.1%
Net Income $-97,070 $222,776 -1.4%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
10
Volunteers
170

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
8
$112,952
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHIRLEY SHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR HAYES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LEWIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
L HANNAH JI-OTTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA CLINTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BRAMMEIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA HYNES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MISCHELLE FORTSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FISHERING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KC O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE GOODMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE HENDRIX VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WILSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL HALL-WHITTIER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE BRADING SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA LEFORT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE P VALLEROY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY HARTMANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$108,101 $4,851 $112,952
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 $881,868 $978,938 $3,308,091 $-97,070
2024 $1,154,878 $932,102 $3,157,124 $222,776
2023 $661,698 $837,755 $2,761,509 $-176,057
2022 $703,240 $857,351 $2,616,795 $-154,111
2021 $1,635,300 $708,928 $3,064,390 $926,372
2020 $933,974 $816,029 $1,965,115 $117,945
2019 $2,001,813 $880,703 $2,143,044 $1,121,110
2018 $760,452 $775,663 $1,015,382 $-15,211
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