Watson Institute

EIN: 461001797 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Boulder, CO

Total Revenue
$3,593,105
Total Expenses
$3,444,764
Total Assets
$1,790,488
Net Assets
$1,741,143
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CO
Phone
7203941889
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Watson Institute, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.4M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

WATSON INSTITUTE PROVIDES A NEW MODEL OF EDUCATION THAT AIMS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,748,665
Program Service Revenue $623,083
Investment Income $221,357
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,593,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $48,176
Salaries & Benefits $2,312,036
Fundraising Expenses $158,729
Program Expenses $3,011,570
Other Expenses $1,020,768
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,444,764

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,593,105 $3,159,771 +0.1%
Expenses $3,444,764 $2,444,986 +0.4%
Net Income $148,341 $714,785 -0.8%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
28
Volunteers
100

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
$168,933
Total Directors
4
$168,933
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC GLUSTROM President 60.00
Officer Director
$168,933 $0 $168,933
JANE MILLER Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON GRIFFITH Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MILES Trustee 0.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,593,105 $3,444,764 $1,790,488 $148,341
2023 $3,159,771 $2,444,986 $1,620,057 $714,785
2022 $1,935,100 $1,904,785 $889,798 $30,315
2021 $1,781,537 $1,444,669 $910,365 $336,868
2020 $1,408,323 $1,397,206 $555,502 $11,117
2018 $1,353,624 $1,393,827 $751,794 $-40,203
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