Civic Intelligence

Polaris Charter Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 01-0874029

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Dec 04, 2020

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

60th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

42nd percentile

1.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$196,584

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

84th percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

2.0%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$3,397,758

Up $921,288 (+37%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,483,239

Up $72,609 (+3.0%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$914,519

Up $848,679 (+1289%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$5,467,349

Up $106,197 (+2.0%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$5,394,740

Up $267,047 (+5.2%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$72,609

Down $160,850 (-69%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2020

Assets$3,397,758
Liabilities$914,519
Net Assets$2,483,239

Operations Trend

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

2020

Revenue$5,467,349
Expenses$5,394,740
Net Income$72,609
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Dec 4, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$5,467,349
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$2,211,506$3,098,651▲ $887,145
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$141,112$130,807▼ $10,305
Accounts Receivable$95,861$100,266▲ $4,405
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,991$48,035▲ $31,044
Pledges and Grants Receivable$11,000$19,999▲ $8,999
Total Assets$2,476,470$3,397,758▲ $921,288
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$835,567▲ $835,567
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$65,840$78,952▲ $13,112
Total Liabilities$65,840$914,519▲ $848,679
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,083,319$2,155,928▲ $72,609
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$327,311$327,311→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,410,630$2,483,239▲ $72,609
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,476,470$3,397,758▲ $921,288

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$71,421$321,359$392,780
Leasehold Improvements$59,386$85,416$144,802
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michelle NavarreHead of School/memberFT$179,332$17,252$196,584

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tina YarovskyBoard Chair
Ian RocheVice Chair
Bennett BrentonMember
Rebecca ShapiroMember
Samuel BottumMember
Melanie DomerSecretary
Michael DavisonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,083,562
Program Service Revenue
$330,349
Investment Income
$1,291
Other Revenue
$52,147
All Other Contributions
$263,450
Change in Net Assets
$72,609

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,465,568
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,781
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$590,968
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,781
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,056,536
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,467,349
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,274,883
Other Expenses$1,119,857
Total Fundraising Expense$164,137
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,829,950$298,771$91,164$3,219,885
Other Employee Benefits$320,392$36,233$10,606$367,231
Pension Plan Contributions$314,584$17,050$3,587$335,221
Fees for Services Other$190,544$5,116$23,058$218,718
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$94,057$78,381$23,514$195,952
Payroll Taxes$136,621$15,450$4,523$156,594
Office Expenses$83,696$20,401$3,919$108,016
Occupancy$72,705$1,727$752$75,184
Information Technology$55,308$1,160$491$56,959
Depreciation Depletion$37,299$886$386$38,571
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,968-$33,968
Other Expenses$33,704$2,243$165$33,704
All Other Expenses$21,854$3,382$1,781$27,017
Insurance$18,428$438$191$19,057
Total Functional Expenses$4,588,768$641,835$164,137$5,394,740

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,983,927
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,394,740
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,392,959
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$590,968
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,781
Other Expense Adjustments$1,781
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Ppp Loan$835,567
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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 11B

A contracted, 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 and approved on an annual basis by the independent board of directors. The board of directors compares salaries to other chicago public schools before making final determinations with substantiation of the deliberation and decision.

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
2020-12-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Navarre
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
98
Volunteers
50

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, 2020 and 2019.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Fundraising expenses 1,781.

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Fundraising expenses 1,781.

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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, 2020 AND 2019.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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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
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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
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