TOUCHSTONES DISCUSSION PROJECT INC

EIN: 522009938 501(c)(3) Education

STEVENSVILLE, MD

Total Revenue
$444,972
Total Expenses
$492,568
Total Assets
$689,909
Net Assets
$463,218
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
STEFANIE TAKACS MSED
Phone
4106043309
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TOUCHSTONES DISCUSSION PROJECT INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $445K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $493K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TOUCHSTONES' DISCUSSION-BASED PROGRAMS DEVELOP THINKING AND COLLABORATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS FOR ALL STUDENTS AND LEARNERS. TOUCHSTONES PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO ADDRESS GAPS IN EDUCATION IN K-12 SCHOOLS BY TEACHING EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO USE STRUCTURED DIALOGUE TO ACTIVATE AND ENLIVEN THEIR THINKING AND BUILD COOPERATION AND LEADERSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN SCHOOLS, PRISONS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND WITH VETERANS AND EXECUTIVE GROUPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $304,450
Program Service Revenue $113,744
Investment Income $12,625
Other Revenue $14,153
TOTAL REVENUE $444,972

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $285,533
Fundraising Expenses $62,444
Program Expenses $245,933
Other Expenses $207,035
TOTAL EXPENSES $492,568

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $444,972 $397,177 +0.1%
Expenses $492,568 $452,905 +0.1%
Net Income $-47,596 $-55,728 -0.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
9
Volunteers
65

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
12
$121,306
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBRA VALENTINE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOELLE RICHMOND VICE-CHAIR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG STEINBERG TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BURGARD SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFANIE TAKACS MSED EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$95,306 $0 $95,306
HOWARD ZEIDERMAN DIR. EXEC LE 15.00
Director
$26,000 $0 $26,000
NICHOLAS MAISTRELLIS BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
FORD ROWAN BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARRETH HEIDT BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE CAUDLE BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT REDFIELD BOARD MEMBER 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HODGES BOARD MEMBER 0.75
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $444,972 $492,568 $689,909 $-47,596
2022 $397,177 $452,905 $711,054 $-55,728
2021 $416,832 $395,460 $766,399 $21,372
2020 $410,434 $393,672 $727,115 $16,762
2019 $535,206 $429,574 $598,042 $105,632
2018 $730,743 $488,367 $476,034 $242,376
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