WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING

EIN: 832041181 501(c)(3) Human Services

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$1,078,230
Total Expenses
$941,478
Total Assets
$463,488
Net Assets
$454,018
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
TRACY BENSON
Phone
4125798903
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $941K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

AT THE WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING (WCST) OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ADOPT SYSTEMS THINKING IN THEIR WORK AND LIFE. BY LEVERAGING THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACH TO LEARNING, LEADING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS ARE ABLE TO UNCOVER EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, WE OFFER SYSTEMS THINKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND INDIVIDUALS, EMPOWERING THEM TO THINK CRITICALLY, INNOVATE, AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE. WCST OPERATES AN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM, THINKING TOOLS STUDIO, AND MAKES AVAILABLE HABITS CARDS, BOOKS, POSTERS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR SALE FOR A REASONABLE FEE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $202,180
Program Service Revenue $876,050
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,078,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $775,860
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $941,478
Other Expenses $165,618
TOTAL EXPENSES $941,478

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,078,230 $984,691 +0.1%
Expenses $941,478 $825,910 +0.1%
Net Income $136,752 $158,781 -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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

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
$278,747
Total Directors
2
$278,747
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRACY BENSON CEO AND PRES 40.00
Officer Director
$140,000 $0 $140,000
SHERI MARLIN CHIEF LEARNI 40.00
Officer Director
$138,747 $0 $138,747
TRAVIS JONES TREASURER N/A
Officer
$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 $1,078,230 $941,478 $463,488 $136,752
2022 $984,691 $825,910 $326,312 $158,781
2021 $681,799 $960,214 $78,471 $-278,415
2020 $810,984 $1,027,638 $197,163 $-216,654
2019 $1,017,863 $734,215 $293,330 $283,648
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