COLORADO CONSORTIUM FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION INC

EIN: 841497653 501(c)(3) Education

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Total Revenue
$847,521
Total Expenses
$931,872
Total Assets
$1,365,219
Net Assets
$1,327,058
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
RONALD BUSH
Phone
7195989755
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

COLORADO CONSORTIUM FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $848K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

COLORADO CONSORTIUM FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF INFORMATIONAL STEM EDUCATION FOR K-8 IN SOUTHERN COLORADO. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED IN THEIR FACILITY, AT CLIENT'S FACILITIES, AND SUPPORT NUMEROUS OTHER STEM AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING STEM-INTERESTED STUDENTS TO COLLEGE AND EMPLOYEES TO INDUSTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $274,097 Revenue: $379,481

ON-SITE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS - SIMULATOR MISSIONS EMPLOY THREE SPACE SIMULATORS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE STEM CAREER FIELDS AS THEY APPLY LESSONS THEY HAVE LEARNED IN THEIR CLASS TO...

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ON-SITE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS - SIMULATOR MISSIONS EMPLOY THREE SPACE SIMULATORS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE STEM CAREER FIELDS AS THEY APPLY LESSONS THEY HAVE LEARNED IN THEIR CLASS TO REAL-LIFE, TIME-CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN AN ENGAGING, EXCITING ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATORS DELIVER A CO- CURRICULAR UNIT OF STUDY TO THEIR STUDENTS IN PREPARATION FOR THE FIELD TRIP TO THE ON-SITE MISSION. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF A HUMAN SPACE MISSION AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND FIND SUCCESS AS A TEAM. IN THE SECOND HALF DAY OF THEIR FIELD TRIP, STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE PLANETS AND STARS IN THE MIKKELSON PLANETARIUM, AND WORK AS TEAMS TO SOLVE DESIGN/BUILD OR CODING CHALLENGES IN THE MAKER SPACE.

Program 2
Expenses: $167,632

OFF-SITE MISSIONS - DISTANCE-DELIVERED "E-MISSIONS" ARE INTENDED AS A LOWER-COST OPTION FOR SCHOOLS OUTSIDE REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCES, PROVIDING THE EXCITEMENT OF A CHALLENGER MISSION AT ABOUT...

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OFF-SITE MISSIONS - DISTANCE-DELIVERED "E-MISSIONS" ARE INTENDED AS A LOWER-COST OPTION FOR SCHOOLS OUTSIDE REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCES, PROVIDING THE EXCITEMENT OF A CHALLENGER MISSION AT ABOUT HALF THE COST PER PUPIL. DELIVERED VIA BROADBAND, E-MISSIONS ALLOW STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN "TEAM STEM" ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SPACE FLIGHT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, WEATHER, OR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. OUR FLIGHT DIRECTORS CONNECT TO HUNDREDS OF DISTANT CLASSROOMS EACH YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $61,253

OFF-SITE PROGRAMS AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MORE THAN 50 DAYS OF PORTABLE PLANETARIUM SHOWS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCIENCE EVENTS. THIS LOW...

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OFF-SITE PROGRAMS AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MORE THAN 50 DAYS OF PORTABLE PLANETARIUM SHOWS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCIENCE EVENTS. THIS LOW COST-PER-STUDENT ACTIVITY GIVES SCHOOLS A "FIELD TRIP" FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL WITHOUT INCURRING THE COST AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK REQUIRED FOR BUS TRIPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOCUSES ON PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS STEM TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. A DECADE-LONG SUMMER PROGRAM KNOWN AS STEM BOOTCAMP ENGAGES 100+ PRIMARY TEACHERS PER YEAR IN HANDS-ON METHODS FOR STEM AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $443,413
Program Service Revenue $379,481
Investment Income $24,627
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $847,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $730,246
Fundraising Expenses $20,495
Program Expenses $784,382
Other Expenses $201,626
TOTAL EXPENSES $931,872

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $847,521 $733,784 +0.2%
Expenses $931,872 $821,472 +0.1%
Net Income $-84,351 $-87,688 0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
25
Volunteers
40

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
4
$124,354
Total Directors
9
$124,354
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RONALD BUSH PRESIDENT AN 40.00
Officer Director
$102,433 $21,921 $124,354
BRAD BARNES CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN FRANCE SECRETARY/TR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FREDELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNATHON CALDWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MIKKELSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN E SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JINGER HABERER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONIA SHAW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LT GEN WINFIELD W SCOTT JR CHAIRMAN EME 1.00
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
2025 $847,521 $931,872 $1,365,219 $-84,351
2024 $733,784 $821,472 $1,431,942 $-87,688
2023 $512,666 $638,421 $1,484,204 $-125,755
2022 $588,811 $503,696 $1,576,742 $85,115
2021 $518,293 $467,228 $1,507,159 $51,065
2020 $560,926 $556,982 $1,439,989 $3,944
2019 $711,612 $733,614 $1,466,450 $-22,002
2018 $1,028,012 $594,222 $1,345,238 $433,790
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