DesignMakeLearn

EIN: 863870630 501(c)(3)

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$284,622
Total Expenses
$651,433
Total Assets
$2,076
Net Assets
$2,062
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTI LYNNE WILKINS
Phone
5623971155
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

DesignMakeLearn, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $651K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 129% operating deficit.

Mission

DESIGNMAKELEARN.ORG ACTIVATES STUDENTS' ASPIRATIONS TO SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS THROUGH DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,542
Program Service Revenue $278,080
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $284,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $488,737
Fundraising Expenses $68,787
Program Expenses $486,172
Other Expenses $162,696
TOTAL EXPENSES $651,433

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $284,622 $1,396,920 -0.8%
Expenses $651,433 $988,078 -0.3%
Net Income $-366,811 $408,842 -1.9%
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
3
Employees
31
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
$282,394
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTI LYNNE WILKINS CEO 40.0
Officer Highest
$282,394 $0 $282,394
RHONDA D FOSTER SECRETARY 2.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN B FULTON CFO 2.0
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 $284,622 $651,433 $2,076 $-366,811
2022 $1,396,920 $988,078 $379,403 $408,842
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