Civic Intelligence

Polaris Charter Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 01-0874029

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Feb 14, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.PCACHICAGO.ORG

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620 North Sawyer AvenueChicago, IL 60624-1528

(773) 534-0820

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.4%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$150,055

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

49th percentile

1.1%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,752,170

Up $19,199 (+1.1%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$1,690,333

Down $18,697 (-1.1%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$61,837

Up $37,896 (+158%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,839,239

Up $87,106 (+1.8%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$4,857,936

Up $179,604 (+3.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$18,697

Down $92,498 (-125%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $909,481Liabilities 2010: $71,550Net Assets 2010: $837,9312010Assets 2011: $901,845Liabilities 2011: $12,132Net Assets 2011: $889,7132011Assets 2012: $839,588Liabilities 2012: $3,807Net Assets 2012: $835,7812012Assets 2013: $1,099,428Liabilities 2013: $53,060Net Assets 2013: $1,046,3682013Assets 2014: $1,683,153Liabilities 2014: $47,924Net Assets 2014: $1,635,2292014Assets 2015: $1,732,971Liabilities 2015: $23,941Net Assets 2015: $1,709,0302015Assets 2016: $1,752,170Liabilities 2016: $61,837Net Assets 2016: $1,690,3332016Assets 2017: $1,928,061Liabilities 2017: $46,269Net Assets 2017: $1,881,7922017Assets 2018: $2,217,539Liabilities 2018: $40,368Net Assets 2018: $2,177,1712018Assets 2019: $2,476,470Liabilities 2019: $65,840Net Assets 2019: $2,410,6302019Assets 2020: $3,397,758Liabilities 2020: $914,519Net Assets 2020: $2,483,2392020Assets 2021: $3,374,393Liabilities 2021: $68,295Net Assets 2021: $3,306,0982021Assets 2022: $3,753,040Liabilities 2022: $280,105Net Assets 2022: $3,472,9352022Assets 2023: $3,012,188Liabilities 2023: $102,333Net Assets 2023: $2,909,8552023Assets 2024: $2,680,354Liabilities 2024: $88,676Net Assets 2024: $2,591,6782024Assets 2025: $2,199,493Liabilities 2025: $85,730Net Assets 2025: $2,113,7632025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,752,170
Liabilities$61,837
Net Assets$1,690,333
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $2,102,5752010Revenue 2011: $2,584,088Expenses 2011: $2,532,306Net Income 2011: $51,7822011Expenses 2012: $3,135,1812012Revenue 2013: $3,769,123Expenses 2013: $3,558,536Net Income 2013: $210,5872013Revenue 2014: $4,790,895Expenses 2014: $4,202,034Net Income 2014: $588,8612014Revenue 2015: $4,752,133Expenses 2015: $4,678,332Net Income 2015: $73,8012015Revenue 2016: $4,839,239Expenses 2016: $4,857,936Net Income 2016: -$18,6972016Revenue 2017: $4,975,595Expenses 2017: $4,784,136Net Income 2017: $191,4592017Revenue 2018: $5,197,732Expenses 2018: $4,902,353Net Income 2018: $295,3792018Revenue 2019: $5,361,152Expenses 2019: $5,127,693Net Income 2019: $233,4592019Revenue 2020: $5,467,349Expenses 2020: $5,394,740Net Income 2020: $72,6092020Revenue 2021: $6,296,349Expenses 2021: $5,473,490Net Income 2021: $822,8592021Revenue 2022: $6,074,897Expenses 2022: $5,908,060Net Income 2022: $166,8372022Revenue 2023: $5,853,495Expenses 2023: $6,416,575Net Income 2023: -$563,0802023Revenue 2024: $5,827,963Expenses 2024: $6,146,140Net Income 2024: -$318,1772024Revenue 2025: $6,028,539Expenses 2025: $6,506,454Net Income 2025: -$477,9152025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$4,839,239
Expenses$4,857,936
Net Income-$18,697
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Feb 14, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,865,161
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To organize and operate a charter school in chicago, il and engage in other education activities permissable under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986.

The mission of polaris charter academy is to educate students to be self-motivated, creative, critical thinkers, with the ultimate goal of shaping life-long learners and citizens with a strong sense of personal and civic responsibility.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,189,250$1,129,755▼ $59,495
Accounts Receivable$270,606$426,967▲ $156,361
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$184,894$142,476▼ $42,418
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$28,221$35,797▲ $7,576
Pledges and Grants Receivable$60,000$17,175▼ $42,825
Total Assets$1,732,971$1,752,170▲ $19,199
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,941$61,837▲ $37,896
Total Liabilities$23,941$61,837▲ $37,896
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,283,781$1,327,381▲ $43,600
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$425,249$362,952▼ $62,297
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,709,030$1,690,333▼ $18,697
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,732,971$1,752,170▲ $19,199

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$90,773$189,132$279,905
Leasehold Improvements$51,703$52,249$103,952
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michelle NavarreHead of School/memberFT$133,679$16,376$150,055
Roel VivitDirector of AcademicsFT$103,024$8,602$111,626
Cj HolmesDirector of Ops & FinanceFT$80,972$7,359$88,331

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joel PomerenkBoard Chair/Treasurer
Arun BhatiaVice Chair
Daniel EpsteinMember
Kameron MatthewsMember
Lauren WeinMember
Mary HicksMember
Samuel BottumMember
Tina YarovskySecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,579,843
Program Service Revenue
$273,759
Investment Income
$-5,973
Other Revenue
$-8,390
All Other Contributions
$278,669
Change in Net Assets
$-18,697

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,839,239
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$565,743
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,404,982
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,839,239
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,702,851
Other Expenses$1,155,085
Total Fundraising Expense$74,190
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,625,971$80,646$42,958$2,749,575
Other Employee Benefits$277,748$8,530$4,544$290,822
Pension Plan Contributions$272,365$8,365$4,455$285,185
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$239,788$7,364$3,922$251,074
Fees for Services Other$130,688$4,862$6,645$142,195
All Other Expenses$94,092$40,360$2,115$136,567
Payroll Taxes$120,522$3,701$1,972$126,195
Occupancy$78,787$7,004$1,751$87,542
Other Expenses$77,356--$77,356
Information Technology$62,462$3,597$899$66,958
Depreciation Depletion$49,473$4,398$1,099$54,970
Office Expenses$31,586$9,385$3,830$44,801
Insurance$6,126$24,503-$30,629
Fees for Services Accounting-$25,438-$25,438
Total Functional Expenses$4,555,593$228,153$74,190$4,857,936

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,423,679
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,857,936
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,857,936
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$565,743
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,362
Fundraising Gross Income$2,376
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Why Explore?$87,761$2,376$19,362$-16,986
Total Events$87,761$2,376$19,362$-16,986
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

“The organization does not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“A contracted, interim director of finance reviews and assists in the preparation and review of form 990 with the school's cpa firm. A draft is provided to the finance committee and reviewed with them. Once approved, the final form 990 is provided to the full board and then is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Management reviews any new significant contracts with the board to ensure adherence to the school's conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Salaries for all key employees and teachers are reviewed on an annual basis. The board of directors compares salaries to other chicago public schools before making final determinations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The school makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Polaris Charter Academy
EIN
01-0874029
Phone
7735340820
Address
620 NORTH SAWYER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624-1528

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Navarre
Title
Head of School
Phone
7735340820
Signed
2017-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Navarre
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
84
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd
Address
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60611
Preparer
James G Quaid
Phone
3126707444
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The school is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(a) of the code. In addition, the internal revenue service (irs) has determined that the school is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code. The school has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the school was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of june 30, 2016 and 2015. .”

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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01972
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0126195
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt04455
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08365
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0272365
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IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt060000
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt017175
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt028221
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt035797
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Michelle Navarre
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0food program
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt141295
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt04752133
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-18697
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0273759
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt01129755
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0587
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0565743
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0565743
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04839239
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE SCHOOL IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE SCHOOL HAS ADOPTED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE SCHOOL WAS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015. .
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IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL HAS A NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY. A COPY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL RECEIVES PER CAPITA TUITION THROUGH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GRANTS THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,752,170
Liabilities
$61,837
Net assets
$1,690,333
Revenue
$4,839,239
Expenses
$4,857,936
Net income
-$18,697
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.09$2.11$6.03$6.51$0.48
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$0.09$2.59$5.83$6.15$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.10$2.91$5.85$6.42$0.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.75$0.28$3.47$6.07$5.91$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.37$0.07$3.31$6.30$5.47$0.82
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.40$0.91$2.48$5.47$5.39$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.48$0.07$2.41$5.36$5.13$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.04$2.18$5.20$4.90$0.30
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.05$1.88$4.98$4.78$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.06$1.69$4.84$4.86$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.02$1.71$4.75$4.68$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.05$1.64$4.79$4.20$0.59
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.10$0.05$1.05$3.77$3.56$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.00$0.84$3.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.01$0.89$2.58$2.53$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.91$0.07$0.84$2.10