Civic Intelligence

The Little School Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 03-6032192

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Jan 24, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.LITTLESCHOOLVT.ORG
PO Box 92Weston, VT 05161

(802) 824-3405

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.5%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$50,181

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

81st percentile

40%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$96,592

Up $27,487 (+40%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$90,659

Up $28,520 (+46%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$5,933

Down $1,033 (-15%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$369,618

Up $108,218 (+41%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$341,950

Up $39,222 (+13%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$27,668

Up $68,996 (+167%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $100,420Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $100,4202011Assets 2012: $107,232Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $107,2322012Assets 2013: $87,844Liabilities 2013: $7,364Net Assets 2013: $80,4802013Assets 2014: $102,865Liabilities 2014: $1,312Net Assets 2014: $101,5532014Assets 2015: $69,105Liabilities 2015: $6,966Net Assets 2015: $62,1392015Assets 2016: $96,592Liabilities 2016: $5,933Net Assets 2016: $90,6592016Assets 2017: $150,442Liabilities 2017: $23,065Net Assets 2017: $127,3772017Assets 2018: $171,049Liabilities 2018: $4,471Net Assets 2018: $166,5782018Assets 2019: $183,564Liabilities 2019: $1Net Assets 2019: $183,5632019Assets 2020: $206,420Liabilities 2020: $26,322Net Assets 2020: $180,0982020Assets 2021: $263,150Liabilities 2021: $17,790Net Assets 2021: $245,3602021Assets 2022: $307,526Liabilities 2022: $25,810Net Assets 2022: $281,7162022Assets 2023: $289,540Liabilities 2023: $36,749Net Assets 2023: $252,7912023Assets 2024: $279,257Liabilities 2024: $6,595Net Assets 2024: $272,6622024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$96,592
Liabilities$5,933
Net Assets$90,659
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $284,848Expenses 2011: $294,441Net Income 2011: -$9,5932011Revenue 2012: $296,577Expenses 2012: $289,765Net Income 2012: $6,8122012Revenue 2013: $304,339Expenses 2013: $331,091Net Income 2013: -$26,7522013Revenue 2014: $352,713Expenses 2014: $337,034Net Income 2014: $15,6792014Revenue 2015: $261,400Expenses 2015: $302,728Net Income 2015: -$41,3282015Revenue 2016: $369,618Expenses 2016: $341,950Net Income 2016: $27,6682016Revenue 2017: $402,980Expenses 2017: $366,544Net Income 2017: $36,4362017Revenue 2018: $425,973Expenses 2018: $386,772Net Income 2018: $39,2012018Revenue 2019: $408,321Expenses 2019: $391,336Net Income 2019: $16,9852019Revenue 2020: $351,961Expenses 2020: $355,426Net Income 2020: -$3,4652020Revenue 2021: $331,957Expenses 2021: $267,422Net Income 2021: $64,5352021Revenue 2022: $412,155Expenses 2022: $373,144Net Income 2022: $39,0112022Revenue 2023: $433,256Expenses 2023: $462,738Net Income 2023: -$29,4822023Revenue 2024: $534,539Expenses 2024: $517,762Net Income 2024: $16,7772024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$369,618
Expenses$341,950
Net Income$27,668
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Jan 24, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$375,067
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of The Little School is to keep alive each child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, to support balanced social and academic skill development, and to foster community minded, compassionate and intrinsically motivated students.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$23,834$45,404▲ $21,570
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$22,898$25,091▲ $2,193
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$1,605-
Accounts Receivable$2,032$777▼ $1,255
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$69,105$96,592▲ $27,487
Other Assets Total$20,341$23,715▲ $3,374
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,147--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$819$5,933▲ $5,114
Total Liabilities$6,966$5,933▼ $1,033
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$62,139$90,659▲ $28,520
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$62,139$90,659▲ $28,520
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$69,105$96,592▲ $27,487

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$31,918$31,918
Other Assets Org$1--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Meghan MeszkatExecutive DirectorFT$49,558$623$50,181

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eryn RyanPresident
Honor HubbardVice President
Alison MasonDirector
Gretchen ScrantonDirector
Samantha FischerDirector
Sarah ReedDirector
Tina HartellDirector
Alyson BlodgettSecretary
Christine FalangoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$31,349
Program Service Revenue
$311,108
Investment Income
$1,410
Other Revenue
$25,751
All Other Contributions
$31,349
Change in Net Assets
$27,668
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$265,154
Other Expenses$47,684
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$29,112
Total Fundraising Expense$6,834
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$176,747--$176,747
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,745$38,725$5,163$51,633
Payroll Taxes$19,348$10,091$1,345$30,784
Grants to Domestic Individuals$29,112--$29,112
Occupancy$18,838--$18,838
Office Expenses$8,243$4,742$326$13,311
Conferences and Meetings$4,973$1,738-$6,711
Insurance-$4,368-$4,368
Other Employee Benefits$3,043--$3,043
Pension Plan Contributions$2,947--$2,947
Fees for Services Other-$1,290-$1,290
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,125-$1,125
Other Expenses$550--$550
Advertising$523--$523
Total Functional Expenses$273,037$62,079$6,834$341,950
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$31,200
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,449
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Black Fly Ball$29,609$29,609$1,784$27,825
Total Events$29,609$29,609$5,449$24,160
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The treasurer reviews the 990 prior to signing and filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Members of the board of directors disclose annually any potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The board of directors evaluates and determines the executive director's compensation based on comparable studies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Little School
EIN
03-6032192
Phone
8028243405
Address
PO BOX 92, WESTON, VT 05161

Signing Officer

Name
Christine Falango
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2017-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christine Falango
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
18
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
OBrien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka PC
Address
54 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Preparer
Thomas J Sabotka
Phone
8027738344
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended Explanation

“Part I Line 3 should read 9 voting members of the governing body.Part VI Line 1a should be 9 voting members. Part VII Line 6B should be 2 hours.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1550
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IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
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IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01345
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010091
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt019348
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt030784
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02947
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt02947
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CHRISTINE FALANGO
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611710
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt18917
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt18917
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt017547
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt02744
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IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt064515
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt021896
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0219213
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-41328
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0238213
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0261400
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IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt027668
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
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IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt023834
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0194
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01222374
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt017547
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt058174
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt078216
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0165063
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0350349
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0379658
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt031918
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt11
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt029609
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt01784
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt01784
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt03665
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0true
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt12000
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt220754
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt1Discounts
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt2Subsidies
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt05
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt12
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt26
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Students apply for and receive aid on as-needed basis. Approximately 15% of students receive aid.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt00
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE 990 PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES AND DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARABLE STUDIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Part I Line 3 should read 9 voting members of the governing body.Part VI Line 1a should be 9 voting members. Part VII Line 6B should be 2 hours.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

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

Open filing
Assets
$96,592
Liabilities
$5,933
Net assets
$90,659
Revenue
$369,618
Expenses
$341,950
Net income
$27,668
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$0.07$2.73$5.35$5.18$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.37$2.53$4.33$4.63$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.08$0.26$2.82$4.12$3.73$0.39
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.63$0.18$2.45$3.32$2.67$0.65
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.26$1.80$3.52$3.55$0.03
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$4.08$3.91$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.04$1.67$4.26$3.87$0.39
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.23$1.27$4.03$3.67$0.36
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.06$0.91$3.70$3.42$0.28
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.07$0.62$2.61$3.03$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.01$1.02$3.53$3.37$0.16
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.07$0.80$3.04$3.31$0.27
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$2.97$2.90$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.00$0.00$1.00$2.85$2.94$0.10