CENTER FOR GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY

EIN: 453564310 501(c)(3) International Affairs

LOGAN, UT

Total Revenue
$227,736
Total Expenses
$3,136,045
Total Assets
$703,247
Net Assets
$703,247
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
BLAKE DURSTELER
Phone
4352770818
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $228K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 97% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1277% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXPLORES THE SCENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE INTERACTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY. OUR FOCUS IS ON PRODUCING RESEARCH AND IMPACTFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ALLOW US TO UNDERSTAND AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ON THE FACTORS THAT INCREASE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,553,450 Revenue: $10,778

RESEARCH: WE FOCUS ON TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS. EVERY PROJECT WE SELECT DISRUPTS, CHALLENGES, AND CHANGES THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT ONGOING PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS, AND WILL PAINT AN...

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RESEARCH: WE FOCUS ON TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS. EVERY PROJECT WE SELECT DISRUPTS, CHALLENGES, AND CHANGES THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT ONGOING PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS, AND WILL PAINT AN OPTIMISTIC VISION THAT PROVIDES A CLEAR PATH FOR INSIGHTFUL, INNOVATIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $348,198 Revenue: $1,470

ACADEMIC STUDENT PROGRAMS: THE CENTER FOR GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY IS COMMITTED TO TALENT DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO RESEARCH REAL-WORLD ECONOMIC POLICY TOPICS, TACKLE BIG IDEAS, AND...

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ACADEMIC STUDENT PROGRAMS: THE CENTER FOR GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY IS COMMITTED TO TALENT DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO RESEARCH REAL-WORLD ECONOMIC POLICY TOPICS, TACKLE BIG IDEAS, AND DEVELOP DYNAMIC SKILLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $227,065
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $671
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $227,736

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,244,654
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,901,648
Other Expenses $1,891,391
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,136,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $227,736 $7,164,748 -1.0%
Expenses $3,136,045 $7,485,706 -0.6%
Net Income $-2,908,309 $-320,958 +8.1%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
33
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
1
$143,888
Total Directors
3
$143,888
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER KOOPMAN KEY EMPLOYEE 40.00
$154,503 $0 $154,503
BLAKE DURSTELER President 40.00
Officer Director
$143,888 $0 $143,888
ELI DOURADO KEY EMPLOYEE 40.00
$105,241 $0 $105,241
NEIL CHILSON EMPLOYEE 40.00
$82,250 $0 $82,250
TAYLOR BARKLEY EMPLOYEE 40.00
$79,087 $0 $79,087
SCOTT ROBERTS EMPLOYEE 40.00
$70,834 $0 $70,834
TIM BARNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN STOWERS 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
2024 $227,736 $3,136,045 $703,247 $-2,908,309
2023 $7,164,748 $7,485,706 $4,147,708 $-320,958
2022 $8,977,119 $7,316,430 $4,245,132 $1,660,689
2021 $4,832,853 $5,216,959 $2,624,345 $-384,106
2020 $5,315,222 $5,978,123 $3,233,944 $-662,901
2019 $5,494,157 $5,215,925 $3,431,579 $278,232
2018 $3,938,548 $3,740,654 $3,069,870 $197,894
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