STRATEGIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE: Form 990, tax year 2016

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Organization
STRATEGIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE (EIN 30-0231116)
Tax period
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Filed
2017-05-31
IRS object ID
201731519349300203
Schema version
2016v3.0
Source
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Business Name Line2PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTEBusinessNameLine2Txt
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Address Line11100 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 1310AddressLine1Txt
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PersonMARY SUZANNE DONOVANPersonNm
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Phone2022238555PhoneNum
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Preparer PersonRICHARD M JONES CPAPreparerPersonNm
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Self EmployedYes (X)SelfEmployedInd

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Principal OfficerMARY SUZANNE DONOVANPrincipalOfficerNm

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Gross Receipts$2,331,486GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
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Activity Or MissionTO GENERATE INNOVATIVE, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS' MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS THROUGH SUSTAINED COLLABORATIONS AMONG EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, AND DESIGNERS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE STRATEGIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE MOBILIZES THE EXPERTISE OF OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, THE POWER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, THE TALENT OF INNOVATIVE DESIGNERS, AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO EDUCATION IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING.MissionDesc
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
Expense$515,218ExpenseAmt
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DescTRUMATH THE GOAL OF THIS 3.5 YEAR, 1.5 MILLION IES-FUNDED PROJECT IS TO DISLODGE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (SPECIFICALLY 4TH AND 5TH GRADES) THROUGH SKILLFULLY CRAFTED ASSIGNMENTS THAT CAN BE EASILY INTEGRATED INTO TEACHING PRACTICES, REGARDLESS OF THE DISTRICT-CHOSEN CURRICULA. THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESEARCH FINDINGS THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF INTERLEAVING STRATEGICALLY CHOSEN WORKED EXAMPLES WITH PROBLEMS THE STUDENTS MUST SOLVE THEMSELVES. EACH ASSIGNMENT REQUIRES STUDENTS TO EXAMINE A PRE-IDENTIFIED CORRECT OR INCORRECT WORKED OUT EXAMPLE AND RESPOND TO PROBING QUESTIONS DESIGNED TO UNDERMINE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS BEFORE SOLVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM ENTIRELY ON THEIR OWN. THE WORK BUILDS ON THE SUCCESSFUL, IES-FUNDED ALGEBRABYEXAMPLE PROJECT, WHICH CONCLUDED IN 2014.Desc

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Expense$416,860ExpenseAmt
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DescCATALYZING COMPREHENSION THROUGH DISCUSSION AND DEBATE (CCDD) A MAJOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS READING COMPREHENSION IS PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SIGNIFICANTLY BROADEN AND DEEPEN THE SERP-BOSTON WORK ON MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERACY. THE PROJECTS IS DESIGNED TO EXPLORE STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENTAL TRAJECTORIES IN THE AREAS OF PERSPECTIVE-TAKING, COMPLEX REASONING, AND ACADEMIC LANGUAGE, AND DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THEY EXPLAIN VARIATION IN READING COMPREHENSION OUTCOMES. THREE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT CATALYZE THE GROWTH OF READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS BY ENGAGING STUDENTS IN DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ARE BEING DEVELOPED. WORD GENERATION MATERIALS ARE BEING FURTHER DEVELOPED TO SERVE AS TWO OF THESE PROGRAMS. ONE VERSION WILL PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TREATMENT OF TWO CONTENT AREAS - SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE OTHER WILL EXTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM DOWN TO THE 4TH AND 5TH GRADES. DEVELOPMENT IS ALSO CONTINUING ON THE STARI PROGRAM, READING COURSE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF STRUGGLING READERS. THE COURSE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AT TWO LEVELS TO BE USED IN GRADES 6 TO 8.Desc

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DescSCIENCE GENERATION EXPANSION THE PRODUCT OF THIS GRANT WILL BE 25 SCIENCE GENERATION UNITS: 18 OF WHICH WILL BE REVISED AND SEVEN THAT WILL BE ENTIRELY NEW. EACH UNIT WILL HAVE NEWLY DEVELOPED, EMBEDDED TEACHER TUNE-UPS - "JUST-IN-TIME" CONTENT REFRESHERS - BEING CREATED WITH THE HELP OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND DESIGN CONSULTANTS. SEVERAL OF THE NEW UNITS WERE MADE AVAILABLE IN BETA FORM FOR TEACHERS TO TRY OUT WITH STUDENTS BEGINNING IN FALL 2016.Desc

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DescOTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A. MATHBYEXAMPLE: DISLODGING MISCONCEPTIONS BEFORE THEY TAKE ROOT B. SHIFTING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS C. RAISING GPA: IMPROVING GRIT, PERSEVERANCE, AND ACHIEVEMENT IN BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOLS D. LEARNING PROGRESSIONS IN SCIENCE E. CONFERENCE: THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACADEMICALLY PRODUCTIVE TALK F. SUPPORTING THE USE OF SERP PRODUCTSDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

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Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$5,826,473CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$6,223,079CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,972,797CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,429,810CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,235,965CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$22,688,124TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$5,826,473CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$6,223,079CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,972,797CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,429,810CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,235,965CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$22,688,124TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$1,759,323SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$20,928,801PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,476CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,953CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$387CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,245CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$4,450CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,511TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$22,697,635TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$681,444GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.92210PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.92850PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$34,645OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$32,682DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,963BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$1,963TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,351,486TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$20,000DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$20,000RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,331,486RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,331,486TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,572,002TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$20,000DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported$20,000ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$2,552,002ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$2,552,002TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE INSTITUTE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE INSTITUTE PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2013 THROUGH 2015 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE INSTITUTE FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE INSTITUTE'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016, THE INSTITUTE HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 415649BOSTONMA022415649042103580501C3$109,195SUBAWARDEE - CCDD
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 44253SAN FRANCISCOCA941444253941156365501C3$26,430SUBAWARDEE - CCDD
BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 E NORTH AVENUEBALTIMOREMD21202522064235GOV$13,660
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
3340 N BROAD STREETPHILADELPHIAPA191405104231365971501C3$136,613SUB- MATH BY EXAMPLE
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 BROADWAY SUITE 680OAKLANDCA94607946000385GOV$133,952SUB-TRU-LESSON STUDY
MILLS COLLEGE
5000 MACARTHUR BLVDOAKLANDCA94613941156566501C3$226,168SUB-TRU-LESSON STUDY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org6Total501c3OrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationALL GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH THE ANNUAL AND INTERIM REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY THE GRANTEEExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMARY SUZANNE DONOVANPersonNm
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitleTxt
Base Compensation Filing Org$266,290BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Other Compensation Filing Org$792OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Deferred Compensation Flng Org$6,748DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt
Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org$35,046NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt
Total Compensation Filing Org$308,876TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE STRATEGIC EDUCATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE MOBILIZES THE EXPERTISE OF OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, THE POWER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, THE TALENT OF INNOVATIVE DESIGNERS, AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO EDUCATION IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AREQUIRES STUDENTS TO EXAMINE A PRE-IDENTIFIED CORRECT OR INCORRECT WORKED OUT EXAMPLE AND RESPOND TO PROBING QUESTIONS DESIGNED TO UNDERMINE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS BEFORE SOLVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM ENTIRELY ON THEIR OWN. THE WORK BUILDS ON THE SUCCESSFUL, IES-FUNDED ALGEBRABYEXAMPLE PROJECT, WHICH CONCLUDED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BFURTHER DEVELOPED TO SERVE AS TWO OF THESE PROGRAMS. ONE VERSION WILL PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TREATMENT OF TWO CONTENT AREAS - SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE OTHER WILL EXTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM DOWN TO THE 4TH AND 5TH GRADES. DEVELOPMENT IS ALSO CONTINUING ON THE STARI PROGRAM, READING COURSE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF STRUGGLING READERS. THE COURSE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AT TWO LEVELS TO BE USED IN GRADES 6 TO 8.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DOTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: A. MATHBYEXAMPLE: DISLODGING MISCONCEPTIONS BEFORE THEY TAKE ROOT B. SHIFTING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS C. RAISING GPA: IMPROVING GRIT, PERSEVERANCE, AND ACHIEVEMENT IN BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOLS D. LEARNING PROGRESSIONS IN SCIENCE E. CONFERENCE: THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ACADEMICALLY PRODUCTIVE TALK F. SUPPORTING THE USE OF SERP PRODUCTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE 990 TAX RETURN UPON RECEIPT FROM THE PREPARER. EACH REVIEWS THE RETURN SEPARATELY, AND THEN THEY MEET TO REVIEW AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS EACH PERSON MAY HAVE. ONCE THE 990 IS APPROVED INTERNALLY, THE 990 TAX RETURN IS FORWARDED TO THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD FOR AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FROM THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD ARE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ONCE THE TREASURER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE SATISFIED AS TO THE COMPLETION OF THE 990 TAX RETURN, THE TAX RETURN IS FORWARDED TO THE REMAINING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR APPROVAL. ONCE THE FULL BOARD APPROVES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS THE RETURN FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CTHE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH MAY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. EACH ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ITEM THAT MAY PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR BOARD MEETING REGARDING COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

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