National Council For The Social Studies
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- 05/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-6055389
Organization Overview
National Council For The Social Studies is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2021, National Council For The Social Studies employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Council For The Social Studies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, National Council For The Social Studies generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES IS TO ADVOCATE AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR HIGH-QUALITY SOCIAL STUDIES BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT TO EDUCATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PUBLICATIONS AND MAILINGS - WHETHER FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, NEW INSIGHTS, OR A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON TEACHING, THE AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATIONS OFFERED BY NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES WILL HELP YOU EXPLORE THE DIVERSITY OF SUBJECTS AND METHODS IN YOUR FIELD. NCSS OFFERS FOUR JOURNALS, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND OVER 40 BULLETINS AND BOOKS.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - ALLOWS ATTENDEES TO SHARE THE MOST CURRENT KNOWLEDGE, IDEAS, RESEARCH, AND EXPERTISE IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION. WITH OVER 500 WORKSHOPS AND CLINICS SUPPORTED BY 200 EXHIBITS, NCSS SERVES AROUND 3,900 PARTICIPANTS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - NCSS MEMBERSHIP ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS IN STRENGTHENING AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL STUDIES WHILE PROMOTING CIVIC COMPETENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp Accounting And Hr Services | 6/29/21 | $160,029 |
Mercury Publishing Services Journal Publishing | 6/29/21 | $113,531 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $354,886 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,723 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $605,609 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,665,201 |
| Investment income | $7,787 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $14,202 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $180 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $145,036 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,454,594 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $123,492 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,348 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $675,713 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,998 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,784 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,635 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,038 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $137,298 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,256 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,175 |
| Advertising and promotion | $67,470 |
| Office expenses | $113,238 |
| Information technology | $176,487 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $111,411 |
| Travel | $2,004 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $145 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,664 |
| Insurance | $17,675 |
| All other expenses | $53,875 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,283,401 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $774,428 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,535 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $123,625 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $129,157 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $58,763 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,492 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,579 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $589,312 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $51,966 |
| Total assets | $1,853,857 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $238,257 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $629,748 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $167,302 |
| Total liabilities | $1,035,307 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $344,917 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $473,633 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,853,857 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Council For The Social Studies has recieved totaling $4,550.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Longview Foundation For Education In World Affairs & Intl Understand Falls Church, VA PURPOSE: FOR THE GLOBAL EDUCATOR AWARD GIVEN ANNUALLY IN HONOR OF JAMES BECKER. | $4,550 |
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