THE DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC

EIN: 462088738 501(c)(3) Education

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$3,379,892
Total Expenses
$2,948,314
Total Assets
$4,646,512
Net Assets
$1,576,405
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS SAYNER
Phone
4149080282
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE DIFFERENCE PRINCIPLE INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

ORGANIZED TO ACT AS THE PARENT CORPORATION FOR ITS SUBSIDIARY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250
Program Service Revenue $3,319,577
Investment Income $36,134
Other Revenue $23,931
TOTAL REVENUE $3,379,892

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,551,538
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $151,797
Other Expenses $396,776
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,948,314

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,379,892 $2,754,738 +0.2%
Expenses $2,948,314 $2,649,352 +0.1%
Net Income $431,578 $105,386 +3.1%
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
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
26
Volunteers
4

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
$515,158
Total Directors
5
$257,578
Key Employees
1
$177,781
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOE GREGERSEN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ANICK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SAWYER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS SAYNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$233,646 $23,932 $257,578
DENNIS SKRYPCHAK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD GORDON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$233,646 $23,934 $257,580
JULIE MURDOCK CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFIC 30.00
Key Emp
$165,208 $12,573 $177,781
NICOLE LEICHT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR 30.00
Highest
$141,078 $15,444 $156,522
SARAH WANG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR 30.00
Highest
$120,250 $3,777 $124,027
JUSTIN TERRELL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY 40.00
Highest
$108,283 $18,343 $126,626
JOSEPH STEINHAUS VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 30.00
Highest
$0 $2,331 $109,623
MICHAEL KAHLER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR 30.00
Highest
$0 $9,465 $115,486
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 $3,379,892 $2,948,314 $4,646,512 $431,578
2023 $2,754,738 $2,649,352 $2,063,075 $105,386
2022 $2,433,444 $2,172,392 $1,799,160 $261,052
2021 $2,098,633 $1,894,756 $886,838 $203,877
2020 $2,176,066 $1,470,015 $971,221 $706,051
2019 $1,395,199 $1,381,989 $145,294 $13,210
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