Citizens For Safe Schools is located in Klamath Falls, OR. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Citizens For Safe Schools employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens For Safe Schools 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 12/2023, Citizens For Safe Schools generated $809.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $590.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ONE ON ONE MENTORING ON VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION FOR AT RISK YOUTH PROVIDED TO 29 CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZATION SERVED 187 YOUTH WITH 64 VOLUNTEER MENTORS, WITH AN ESTIMATED 3,328 HOURS VOLUNTEERED IN 2023.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robyn Sparkes Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $68,360 |
Capt Rob Dentinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dena Solyst Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Neubauer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Wheeler Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirstin Doveri Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $780,645 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,808 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,922 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $790,453 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,532 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,233 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $809,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $73,876 |
| 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. | $64,474 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,132 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $235,747 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,746 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,892 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,504 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $2,180 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,919 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,343 |
| Interest | $312 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,511 |
| All other expenses | $12,540 |
| Total functional expenses | $590,192 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $93,632 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $28,579 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $399,083 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,764 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $67,521 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $84,285 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $314,798 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $399,083 |
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For Safe Schools has awarded $69,649 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EAGLE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OREGON REENGAGEMENT FUNDS ARE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT. | $32,975 |
SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FUNDS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND PAYING FOR SUPPLIES FOR ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN/ GRADUATIONS SENSATION. | $9,000 |
KLAMATH WORKS PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OREGON REENGAGEMENT FUNDS USED FOR FUNDING LIFE SKILL CLASSES TAUGHT IN SHOOLS, AND ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE CLASSES. | $27,674 |