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MATH KANGAROO IN USA NFP

EIN 20-0076861 · Educational Services (B90)

What they do

Organizing An Annual International Mathematical Competition, Math Kangaroo Invites Students of Any National or Ethnic Origin to Participate. This Competition Encourages Students to Master Their Mathematical Knowledge While Developing Confidence In Their Ability for Comprehending Mathematics. It Helps Them Understand How Mathematics Applies In Every Field of Natures Laws, Life, Science and Human Activity. This Encourages An Individual to Develop An Ability to Derive Joy and Satisfaction Through Intellect While Displaying That Mathematics Education is Significant Throughout The World. Math Kangaroo Furnishes Participants With Test Booklets, Gifts and Awards for The All Winners. The Mission Includes Motivating Students From Grades 1 Through 12 In Mastering Their Mathematical Knowledge While Showing How Mathematics Applies In Every Field of Life and Science.Additionally Organization Offers Supporting Programs Helping Participants Expand Their Mathematical Knowledge.

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Of every $100 spent, about $81.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

54.67%of revenue went to mission work81.6% of expenses · Program services
2.36%of revenue went to fundraising3.5% of expenses
$67.03spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
10.00%of revenue went to management and office costs14.9% of expenses
$2.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
3.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $131,500 for IZABELA SZPIECH (CFO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,792,420
Mission workProgram services$979,96354.67% of revenue81.6% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$179,25810.00% of revenue14.9% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$42,3172.36% of revenue3.5% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$590,88232.97% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$1,201,53867.03% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2024CurrentExpense mix: 81.6% mission · 14.9% management · 3.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 67.03% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 84.6% mission · 11.8% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 62.82% of revenue
2022Expense mix: 88.5% mission · 9.8% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 69.85% of revenue
2021Expense mix: 85.9% mission · 12.4% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 71.89% of revenue
2020Expense mix: 79.5% mission · 14.2% management · 6.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.71% of revenue
2019Expense mix: 83.4% mission · 12.5% management · 4.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 113.49% of revenue
2018Expense mix: 86.7% mission · 10.2% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.38% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,792,420
Expenses$1,201,538
Annual surplus $590,882 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$979,963 · 81.6% of expenses
Management and office costs$179,258 · 14.9% of expenses
Fundraising$42,317 · 3.5% of expenses
See all reported dollar amounts
Revenue$1,792,420
Expenses$1,201,538
Assets$2,901,630
Income$3,148,008
Contributions$60,842
Mission work (program services)$979,963
Fundraising$42,317
Management and general$179,258
Executive compensation (total)$172,057
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
IZABELA SZPIECHCFO · 40 hrs/week $131,500Base $105,200 · Other $26,300
JOANNA MATTHIESENCEO · 40 hrs/week $131,500Base $105,200 · Other $26,300
KATARZYNA NALASKOWSKACIO · 40 hrs/week $48,601Base $38,881 · Other $9,720

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

IZABELA SZPIECHCFO

JOANNA MATTHIESENCEO

KATARZYNA NALASKOWSKACIO

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2004
Location
50820 SUMMIT HILL CT, GRANGER, IN 46530-9720
County
St. Joseph
In care of
% JOANNA MATTHIESEN
Primary officer
Izabela Szpiech, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@mathkangaroo.org Phone(708) 220-2585

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
July 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
LERMAN SWEENEY & CO LLP
NTEE classification
Educational Services (B90)
IRS tax category
Educational Services

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