CUTTING EDGE CURRICULUM INC

EIN: 842200013 501(c)(3) Education

HOMEWOOD, IL

Total Revenue
$1,198,564
Total Expenses
$984,690
Total Assets
$628,205
Net Assets
$574,309
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JAY RUNNER
Phone
2174460500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CUTTING EDGE CURRICULUM INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $214K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE CURRENT CURRICULUM IN AGRICULTURE AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION. TO PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO AG AND CTE TEACHERS. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO AG AND CTE MAJORS. TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT AG AND CTE ORGANIZATIONS. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AG AND CTE PROGRAMS AND TEACHERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,198,564
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,198,564

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $162,419
Salaries & Benefits $443,041
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $458,006
Other Expenses $379,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $984,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,198,564 $746,637 +0.6%
Expenses $984,690 $829,344 +0.2%
Net Income $213,874 $-82,707 -3.6%
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
5
Employees
5
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
2
$99,830
Total Directors
5
$114,230
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAY RUNNER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$4,800 $0 $4,800
DORA WELKER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$4,800 $0 $4,800
JANE QUINLAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$4,800 $0 $4,800
DAN PENTONY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$4,800 $0 $4,800
LINDI KOCHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$95,030 $0 $95,030
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 $1,198,564 $984,690 $628,205 $213,874
2023 $746,637 $829,344 $405,300 $-82,707
2022 $739,850 $497,104 $551,924 $242,746
2021 $454,343 $304,415 $716,198 $149,928
2020 $64,314 $38,152 $454,626 $26,162
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