POBAL LEARNING
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Plain text POBAL LEARNING. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2022–2025. https://furp.org/org/pobal-learning-874171302. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
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Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2022–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990 · revenue $32K · expenses $9K · assets $182K
- EIN
- 87-4171302
- Address
- 4480 DEERWOOD LN N, PLYMOUTH, MN 55442-2400
- NTEE code
- B90 Educational Services and Schools - Other (Education) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Pobal Learning is dedicated to the exploration and refinement of how, where and when innovative and effective learning occurs. This work, combined with a commitment to breaking down the divisive silos of our current society, can be foundational for positive systemic change. Pobal Learning believes that the development of academic programs rooted in various community-based partnerships will develop a framework that cultivates healthy life-long learning. We believe that this work will prepare learners for an invaluable role within their community and effectively meet the future employment needs of the business community.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 5 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
5 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gibbs | President | 2022-2025 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joni Gibbs | Treasurer | 2022-2025 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matt Helgerson | Secretary | 2022-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Todd Johnson | Director | 2022-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Olsen | Director | 2022-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gibbs | President | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joni Gibbs | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Helgerson | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Olsen | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gibbs | President | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joni Gibbs | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Helgerson | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Olsen | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gibbs | President | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joni Gibbs | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Helgerson | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Olsen | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gibbs | President | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joni Gibbs | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Matt Helgerson | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Todd Johnson | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Olsen | Director | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $32,027 | $8,690 | $182,496 | $182,455 | $0 | $32,027 | $0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $15,853 | $17,583 | $165,111 | $159,118 | $0 | $15,853 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $34,606 | $30,666 | $166,651 | $160,848 | $0 | $34,606 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $188,966 | $32,058 | $157,727 | $156,908 | $0 | $188,966 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGASSIZ ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | MN | B90 | $36,088 | $14,645 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD | MN | B90 | $39,425 | $26,711 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $4,900 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEALTH CHOICE 4 ACTION | MN | B90 | $34,618 | $76,976 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PALO-MARKHAM SCHOOL GROUP INC PALO-MARKHAM COMMUNITY CENTER | MN | B90 | $28,653 | $31,950 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ASSOCIATION OF HIMALAYAN YOGA MEDITATION SOCIETIES INTERNATIONAL | MN | B90 | $34,244 | $27,432 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPEDUCATION FOUNDATION | MN | B90 | $30,000 | $77,605 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MONTICELLO GRADUATION PARTY INC | MN | B90 | $38,272 | $32,931 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FACE-FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION | MN | B90 | $28,058 | $27,969 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEARNING TO LEAD | PA | B90 | $32,000 | $33,689 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING | CA | B90 | $26,425 | $134,610 | President | $112,350 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| AURORA LEARNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | OK | B90 | $39,244 | $30,050 | MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| SUSSEX COUNTY LEARNING ENRICHMENT | NJ | B90 | $23,228 | $24,264 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| GLOBAL LEARNERS | OR | B90 | $35,851 | $37,240 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| EXCEED LEARNING INC | NY | B90 | $30,000 | $27,181 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| AHA LEARNING ACADEMY INC | FL | B90 | $28,152 | $10,450 | PRESIDENT | $1,598 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| LESLIN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC | NY | B90 | $29,940 | $25,891 | FOUNDER & PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE INC | FL | B90 | $26,470 | $26,282 | CEO | $5,529 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT | VA | B90 | $35,603 | $41,612 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS AND LEARNING OF FORT COLLINS | CO | B90 | $32,644 | $44,015 | EXECUTIVE DI | $6,988 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| ASIAN SISTERS PARTICIPATING IN REACHING EXCELLENCE INC | MA | B90 | $28,205 | $19,088 | Conference Dire | $3,000 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| RESTORING THE COMMUNITY INC | TX | B90 | $27,518 | $21,531 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
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| LEADING WITH LOVE INC | FL | B90 | $33,203 | $16,905 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| GLOBAL CONNECTIONS OF BOWLING GREEN OHIO INC | OH | B90 | $36,063 | $39,542 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
| CORE HOMESCHOOL LEARNING | MA | B90 | $24,715 | $22,472 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code B90, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $8,690 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office expenses | $6,703 | $0 | $6,703 | $0 | 77.1% | |
| Travel | $1,079 | $1,079 | $0 | $0 | 12.4% | |
| Information technology | $908 | $0 | $908 | $0 | 10.4% | |
| Total | $8,690 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $17,583 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $8,007 | 45.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $6,090 | 34.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,486 | 19.8% | |
| Total | $17,583 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $30,666 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $18,654 | 60.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $6,012 | 19.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,000 | 19.6% | |
| Total | $30,666 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $32,058 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,196 | 38.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,690 | 33.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,172 | 28.6% | |
| Total | $32,058 | 100% |
State business registration
- Pobal Learning MN, Nonprofit corporation (domestic), Active, formed 2021-11-22
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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