THE LANGUAGE TREE

EIN: 454578911 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

COLUMBIA, MO

Total Revenue
$636,040
Total Expenses
$705,325
Total Assets
$432,451
Net Assets
$431,951
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LESLIE ELAM
Phone
5732681858
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE LANGUAGE TREE, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $636K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $705K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,699
Program Service Revenue $587,169
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-6,828
TOTAL REVENUE $636,040

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $507,395
Fundraising Expenses $5,989
Program Expenses $598,975
Other Expenses $197,930
TOTAL EXPENSES $705,325

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $636,040 $578,397 +0.1%
Expenses $705,325 $602,105 +0.2%
Net Income $-69,285 $-23,708 +1.9%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
30
Volunteers
7

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
5
$20,832
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLIE ELAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$20,832 $0 $20,832
ANNA STINE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK GRISOLD VP 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SABRINA BASINGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI SIEGLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL SHEPPARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROMAN PAULEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLI STERCHI 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 $636,040 $705,325 $432,451 $-69,285
2023 $578,397 $602,105 $501,236 $-23,708
2022 $610,154 $515,989 $524,944 $94,165
2021 $559,123 $434,353 $430,779 $124,770
2020 $481,414 $418,233 $306,009 $63,181
2019 $503,788 $502,413 $242,828 $1,375
2018 $527,450 $441,838 $241,453 $85,612
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