CHARLESTON, SC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)ENGAGING CREATIVE MINDS, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.
THE MISSION OF ENGAGING CREATIVE MINDS IS TO INSPIRE THE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL OF ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY AND BECOME IMAGINATIVE, ADAPTABLE, AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS RESULTING IN STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKFORCE.
IN-SCHOOL ENGAGED LEARNING EXPERIENCES (ELES):ENGAGING CREATIVE MINDS PROVIDES TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE AND INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THE...
IN-SCHOOL ENGAGED LEARNING EXPERIENCES (ELES):ENGAGING CREATIVE MINDS PROVIDES TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE AND INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THE EXISTING K-8TH GRADE CURRICULUM DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.THE GOAL IS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR ALL STUDENTS WHICH ULTIMATELY CLOSES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. ELES ENGAGE AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS THUS SEEING IMPROVED BEHAVIOR, INCREASED ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOL, AND MORE ENGAGED STUDENTS. TEACHERS BECOME MORE SKILLED AND CONFIDENT AT USING THE ARTS AS BOTH A TOOL AND AN APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS.
SUMMER STEAM INSTITUTE:DESIGNED FOR CREATIVE AND ENERGETIC STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 WHO WANT TO SPEND THEIR SUMMER ENGAGED IN SIX WEEKS OF UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY TO SOLVE...
SUMMER STEAM INSTITUTE:DESIGNED FOR CREATIVE AND ENERGETIC STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 WHO WANT TO SPEND THEIR SUMMER ENGAGED IN SIX WEEKS OF UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES ALONGSIDE LOCAL ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS. SUMMER STEAM INSTITUTE'S TWO MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL CERTIFIED TEACHERS. IN ADDITION TO THE K-8 ARTS INTEGRATION STEAM PROGRAMS, ECM ALSO PROVIDES A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 9-12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING SIX WEEKS OF SUMMER STEAM INSTITUTE SERVING AS JUNIOR COUNSELORS.
YESCAROLINA ENTREPRENEURSHIP:DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES GRADES 6-12, YESCAROLINA PROVIDES CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THIS CURRICULUM, CREATED BY TEACHERS FOR TEACHERS...
YESCAROLINA ENTREPRENEURSHIP:DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES GRADES 6-12, YESCAROLINA PROVIDES CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THIS CURRICULUM, CREATED BY TEACHERS FOR TEACHERS, IS A COURSE THATSUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO ARE AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY AND PREPARES THEM TO COMPETE IN YESCAROLINA'S ANNUAL STATE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION. THE EXPERIENTIAL CURRICULUM INCLUDES HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS THAT MOTIVATE AND ENGAGE THE LEARNER. IT IS A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO STRATEGICALLY GIVE THE LEARNER THE NECESSARY BUILDING BLOCKS TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS PLAN FOR IN-CLASS AND STATE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,098,366 | $4,342,049 | -0.7% |
| Expenses | $1,417,111 | $4,113,526 | -0.7% |
| Net Income | $-318,745 | $228,523 | -2.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| ALLISON VAN DIEST | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANTHONY DIXON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRAN WELCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE REGGIE BURGESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE WILLIAM COGSWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA HUGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA NWOKIKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DONALD GORDON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SHANKLIN-PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD DAUGHTERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BERLINSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$197,154 | $0 | $197,154 |
| JOHN MISTRETTA | BOARD CHAIR | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLIFFORD FULMORE | BOARD SECRETARY | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER IBSEN | BOARD TREASURER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TUI ALLEN | BOARD VICE-CHAIR | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $1,098,366 | $1,417,111 | $218,035 | $-318,745 |
| 2024 | $4,342,049 | $4,113,526 | $534,339 | $228,523 |
| 2023 | $1,639,620 | $2,711,438 | $340,541 | $-1,071,818 |
| 2022 | $2,458,924 | $1,577,086 | $1,375,210 | $881,838 |
| 2021 | $1,479,005 | $1,055,829 | $475,247 | $423,176 |
| 2020 | $723,255 | $831,501 | $155,075 | $-108,246 |
| 2019 | $1,003,956 | $1,071,842 | $158,417 | $-67,886 |
| 2018 | $980,825 | $963,376 | $222,936 | $17,449 |
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