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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0606371

THINKING NATION CORP

Also known as THINKING NATION

Tax-exempt · PORTER RANCH, CA 91326

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THINKING NATION CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,461,070$1,470,845-$9,775$579,349$25,253$554,096
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$941,767
Program service revenue
$519,303
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$391,245
Other salaries and wages
$455,628
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$938,378
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,911
Accounting fees
$4,834
Travel
$27,307
Program services (functional)
$1,304,937
Management and general (functional)
$165,908

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$648,161
Total assets, end of year
$579,349
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,253
Net assets, end of year
$554,096
Net assets without donor restrictions
$554,096
Gross receipts
$1,461,070
Employees
24
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH CONNOLLYCHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER
Officer
40$134,995$17,041
ZACHARY COTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$104,882$26,010
SPENSER MIXCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$104,882$9,901
DINAH RUCHBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ARI ENGELBERGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERT LEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARCO CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAOLO DEMARIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DON FRAISERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CATHERINE ODONNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WILLIAM PULGARINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12055 SHADOW RIDGE WAY, PORTER RANCH, CA 91326-4023
In care of
% SPENSER MIX
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SPENSER MIX, 12055 SHADOW RIDGE WAY, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326
Signed the 990
SPENSER MIX, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Phone
(818) 497-4579
Return prepared by
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,304,937 · revenue $519,303

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0606371
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$579,349
Income (IRS master file)
$1,461,070

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$1,325,425$1,367,901$648,161IRS
990June 2023$900,180$784,893$674,248IRS
990June 2022$348,426$356,938$527,735IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about THINKING NATION CORP

What is the EIN of THINKING NATION CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THINKING NATION CORP is 85-0606371.
Is THINKING NATION CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to THINKING NATION CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THINKING NATION CORP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THINKING NATION CORP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THINKING NATION CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THINKING NATION CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SPENSER MIX.
Who are the officers and directors of THINKING NATION CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,995 (ELIZABETH CONNOLLY, CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER).
How much revenue does THINKING NATION CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,461,070, expenses of $1,470,845 and total assets of $579,349 at year end.

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