2020-11-15T10:03:29-07:00 2019-12-31 990 2019-01-01 270176563 SCHOOL THE WORLD SCHO 6178679500 376 Boylston Street Suite 203 Boston MA 02116 Natalie Hambor Chief of Staff & Operations 6178679500 2020-11-14 76.119.187.220 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Mary Kate Curran 24 School Street 2nd Floor Boston MA 02108 2241770 0 X schooltheworld.org X 2009 CT School the World is an international nonprofit organization committed to solving extreme poverty through the power of education. 13 12 8 225 0 0 1383915 1813736 0 0 311942 1383915 2125678 25232 0 386764 521209 25000 143216 912384 1439566 1299148 2011007 84767 114671 379264 526990 224500 143082 154764 383908 School the World is an international nonprofit organization committed to solving extreme poverty through the power of education. Our organization works on-the-ground in the poorest Central American communities (Guatemala, Honduras, Panama) where the quality of education is extremely low. We provide resources and capacity-building for our teachers and parents to change the trajectory of learning, education attainment and success in life. 0 0 524298 0 The initial step in School the World's long term community-based strategy is infrastructure; the construction of a cement school building. This quality learning environment is the result of a strategic partnership with local government in Guatemala, Honduras and Panama as well as a five-year commitment between the community and School the World. This collaboration at the initial stage is vital for creating sustainable change. School the World requires that local government provide 50% of the construction materials as an indication of their support for education in the region. Community members donate the land and their labor to assist with the construction. As an organization, we raise funds from corporate sponsors, individual donors, and our Global Citizenship Program to provide the remaining 50% required for construction costs. In 2019, School the World built 21 new schools serving 2,574 children in Guatemala and Honduras. Part of our infrastructure strategy also includes playgrounds to support Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Play also serves as a tool for deconstructing traditional gender roles that remain prevalent in these regions. In 2019, we successfully added 14 playgrounds to new or existing schools, often providing children with their first opportunity to play. In conjunction with the construction of a playground, we train parents on the importance of play for both social and motor development. 63094 0 School the World's Books and Learning Resource Program includes both our Teacher Training Program and the implementation of classroom libraries in partnership with the community parents. Our Teacher Training Program focuses on child-centric teaching, early grade skill development, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as well as overall classroom management. Teachers are provided with two years of training, conducted in monthly group settings. To date, 392 teachers have completed this training program. Of which 69 new teachers enrolled in 2019. This program has stimulated teachers' attentiveness to improving their teaching strategies as well as creating more interactive lessons to increase student engagement. Trainings are separated between pre-primary and primary school to ensure material is age and developmentally appropriate. A significant part of our commitment to the communities is our Parent Empowerment Trainings. Through this relationship, we build a partnership with the parents focused on classroom libraries and an annual supply of new, culturally-relevant books. For five years, we add to each classroom library through a co-investment strategy with the parents. We believe that deeply engaging the parents in the success of their child's literacy and the school is critical for educational change. In conjunction with the parents, we purchased and supplied 4,890 books (totaling 29,758 books to date). 84 new classroom libraries were built in 2019, totaling 433 active libraries to date. 495813 0 School the World's Global Citizenship Program includes our High School Student Service Learning Program (SSL) and Corporate Sponsorship & Service Program. Our SSL Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. high school and college students to participate in a week-long international service and culturally-rich experience in Guatemala. In 2019, 204 students committed to funding and participating in the construction of 9 schools and 8 playgrounds. These student groups fund 50% of the construction costs in partnership with local government officials who pay the other 50%, as mentioned above. Collectively, these groups also fund a significant portion of our on-the-ground programming. This includes teacher training, parent empowerment programs and the distribution of learning materials and books. Prior to embarking on this life-changing experience, students commit to preparatory seminars focused on fundraising tactics, global citizenship, and the history and culture of the region. While in Guatemala, students develop an understanding of the complexity within international education, extreme poverty, and gender discrimination, returning with a renewed sense of gratitude and empathy. Our Corporate Service Program provides companies and their employees with an un-matched team-building and networking opportunity. The logistics of the experience are structured similarly to the student program In 2019, 23 employees from 4 companies funded and built 1 school and 1 playground in rural Guatemala. 22938 0 In 2018, School the World implemented a secondary school program, allowing students who completed primary school to continue to their education. This application-based program provides funds and resources to cover basic schooling requirements (enrollment fees, uniform, books, materials) as well as transportation for students who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to attend school. 506080 0 All other program related expenses as specified in functional expense detail. 529018 0 0 1612223 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 1 0 1 GT HO 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CT MA MD X X Cynthia Clemson 6178679500 24 School Street 2nd Floor Boston MA 02108 Mary Kate Curran Founder & CEO 60 0 X X 143000 0 0 Cynthia Clemson Board Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Cronin Board Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Cynthia del Aguila Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Merrily Bodell Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Keith Clausen Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Victoria Costa Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Linda Delaney Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Claudia Pinto Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nicole Sahin Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ellen McDonnell Stevens Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Andrew Sears Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Geoffrey Willison Board Member, Finance Committee 1 0 X 0 0 0 143000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1813736 282995 1813736 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428034 0 116092 311942 0 311942 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2125678 0 0 311942 25232 25232 143000 71463 49660 21877 0 335056 275449 59607 0 20362 8577 10892 893 22791 12631 8584 1576 15376 13452 1924 23339 6281 17058 25000 25000 61997 32546 29451 19798 1445 18353 68964 59004 9960 3057 3057 4386 4386 Infrastructure (including InKind) 524350 524350 0 0 Global Citizenship Program 495812 495761 51 0 Teacher Training & Learning Resources 63094 63094 0 0 159393 22938 42585 93870 2011007 1612223 255568 143216 169370 445971 33032 99205 43400 15544 10957 7466 4587 103223 379264 526990 2605 14307 197949 128775 23946 224500 143082 X 0 0 0 0 154764 383908 154764 383908 379264 526990 114671 0 0 0 114473 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 824827 984005 1155275 1383915 2241700 6589722 824827 984005 1155275 1383915 2241700 6589722 274500 6315222 6589722 0.95834 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15544 10957 4587 0 0 0 0 4587 2241700 0 0 0 116022 116022 2125678 0 0 0 2125678 2011007 0 0 0 0 0 2011007 0 0 0 2011007 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Special Event expenses re-classed to Part VIII Line 8b Central America and the Caribbean 1 12 Program Services School the World's educational mission operates in rural Central America. Our local staff in Guatemala and Honduras are dedicated to ensuring all programs are implemented correctly and efficiently to ensure alignment with organizational strategy. 1390525 1 12 1390525 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X X X X 1 0 0 0 CT MA MD School the World Gala 415000 0 415000 0 0 43573 45067 0 28298 DC Fundraiser 8409 0 8409 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 423409 0 423409 0 0 43573 45067 0 28298 116938 306471 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two members of School the World's Board of Directors (Joseph Cronin and Keith Clausen) have a business relationship outside of their involvement with the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b School the World's third party financial consulting firm reviewed and commented on the return prior to filing. The completed Form 990 and supplemental schedules are reviewed by School the World's Financial Committee prior to being shared with entire Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with employees and Board of Directors every calendar year. All members of School the World's Board of Directors are required to attest to reviewing the policy and agree to sign on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The compensation of School the World's Founder and CEO, Mary Kate Curran, was initially agreed upon by the Board of Directors in 2012. After sever years, our CEO's compensation was reviewed with discussion around comparative data and industry benchmarks for nonprofits of similar size and mission. In conjunction with reviewing the financial documents (forecast and budgets), the Board agreed upon an adequate raise and the Secretary of the Board motioned approval. This compensation adjustment was documented in Board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Each year, School the World posts Form 990 submission and Audited Financials to our website for public review. The governing documents and Conflict of Interest policy are available upon request.