THE TEACHERS DESK INC

EIN: 472033964 501(c)(3) Human Services

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$539,838
Total Expenses
$503,671
Total Assets
$782,486
Net Assets
$778,585
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JOHN MIKA
Phone
7166020241
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE TEACHERS DESK INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $540K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $504K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A STORE WHERE TEACHERS SHOP FOR FREE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY AND POOR STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSES.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $527,632
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,206
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $539,838

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $163,274
Fundraising Expenses $51,064
Program Expenses $413,704
Other Expenses $340,397
TOTAL EXPENSES $503,671

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $539,838 $585,588 -0.1%
Expenses $503,671 $447,894 +0.1%
Net Income $36,167 $137,694 -0.7%
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
8
Volunteers
260

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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN MIKA PRESIDENTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
DONNA M RUSSO TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA GROSS BOARD CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN MARMION DIRECTOR 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
2025 $539,838 $503,671 $782,486 $36,167
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $475,973 $446,724 $607,202 $29,249
2022 $501,769 $333,979 $577,675 $167,790
2021 $360,698 $312,133 $439,606 $48,565
2020 $404,953 $280,991 $404,968 $123,962
2019 $379,080 $347,052 $303,397 $32,028
2018 $287,682 $240,156 $205,770 $47,526
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