THINKING NATION CORP

EIN: 850606371 501(c)(3) Education

NORTHRIDGE, CA

Total Revenue
$1,461,070
Total Expenses
$1,470,845
Total Assets
$579,349
Net Assets
$554,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SPENSER MIX
Phone
8184974579
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THINKING NATION CORP, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THINKING NATION IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING A THINKING CITIZENRY BY EMPOWERING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS TO THINK HISTORICALLY AND ENGAGE CIVICALLY. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE A SUPPLEMENTAL SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, AND AI-POWERED ASSESSMENTS THAT GIVE STUDENTS IMMEDIATE, STANDARDS-ALIGNED FEEDBACK ON THEIR WRITING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,304,937 Revenue: $519,303

PROVIDING DOCUMENT-BASED CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PRACTICE INTERDISCIPLINARY READING, WRITING, AND ANALYSIS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN ALL SUBJECTS. OUR CURRICULUM CAN BE ADMINISTERED...

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PROVIDING DOCUMENT-BASED CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PRACTICE INTERDISCIPLINARY READING, WRITING, AND ANALYSIS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN ALL SUBJECTS. OUR CURRICULUM CAN BE ADMINISTERED ONLINE OR IN PDF FORMAT ALLOWING FOR BOTH VIRTUAL AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. TEACHERS ARE GIVEN CRITICAL TIME BACK WHEN UTILIZING GRADING SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUR EXPERT GRADERS. THINKING NATION DELIVERED OVER 200 HOURS OF TEACHER-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND EMPOWERED OVER 35,000 STUDENTS IN THINKING NATION CLASSROOMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $941,767
Program Service Revenue $519,303
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,461,070

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $938,378
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,304,937
Other Expenses $532,467
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,470,845

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,461,070 $1,325,425 +0.1%
Expenses $1,470,845 $1,367,901 +0.1%
Net Income $-9,775 $-42,476 -0.8%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
24
Volunteers
8

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
6
$397,711
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DINAH RUCH BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARI ENGELBERG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LEE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCO CLARK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAOLO DEMARIA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON FRAISER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE ODONNELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM PULGARIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SPENSER MIX CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$104,882 $9,901 $114,783
ZACHARY COTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$104,882 $26,010 $130,892
ELIZABETH CONNOLLY CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$134,995 $17,041 $152,036
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 $1,461,070 $1,470,845 $579,349 $-9,775
2024 $1,325,425 $1,367,901 $648,161 $-42,476
2023 $900,180 $784,893 $674,248 $115,287
2022 $348,426 $356,938 $527,735 $-8,512
2021 $457,060 $373,698 $536,247 $83,362
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