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Discovery Charter Preparatory School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 06-1629227

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Apr 01, 2025

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13570 Eldridge AvenueSylmar, CA 91342

(818) 897-1044

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.64x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

28th percentile

-3.7%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$137,184

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-7.4%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$8,346,458

Down $667,583 (-7.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,184,999

Down $160,396 (-12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$7,161,459

Down $507,187 (-6.6%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,360,279

Up $426,890 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,520,675

Up $204,198 (+4.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$160,396

Up $222,692 (+58%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,879,763Liabilities 2011: $211,716Net Assets 2011: $1,668,0472011Assets 2012: $1,978,363Liabilities 2012: $157,070Net Assets 2012: $1,821,2932012Assets 2013: $2,243,326Liabilities 2013: $122,341Net Assets 2013: $2,120,9852013Assets 2014: $2,761,233Liabilities 2014: $168,425Net Assets 2014: $2,592,8082014Assets 2015: $3,316,041Liabilities 2015: $198,419Net Assets 2015: $3,117,6222015Assets 2016: $3,553,294Liabilities 2016: $199,228Net Assets 2016: $3,354,0662016Assets 2017: $1,701,038Liabilities 2017: $265,438Net Assets 2017: $1,435,6002017Assets 2018: $1,690,964Liabilities 2018: $305,132Net Assets 2018: $1,385,8322018Assets 2019: $1,931,094Liabilities 2019: $296,081Net Assets 2019: $1,635,0132019Assets 2020: $2,676,699Liabilities 2020: $920,811Net Assets 2020: $1,755,8882020Assets 2021: $3,183,207Liabilities 2021: $538,230Net Assets 2021: $2,644,9772021Assets 2022: $2,739,521Liabilities 2022: $1,011,038Net Assets 2022: $1,728,4832022Assets 2023: $9,014,041Liabilities 2023: $7,668,646Net Assets 2023: $1,345,3952023Assets 2024: $8,346,458Liabilities 2024: $7,161,459Net Assets 2024: $1,184,9992024Assets 2025: $8,722,101Liabilities 2025: $7,220,778Net Assets 2025: $1,501,3232025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$8,346,458
Liabilities$7,161,459
Net Assets$1,184,999
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $3,444,890Expenses 2011: $3,013,399Net Income 2011: $431,4912011Expenses 2012: $3,047,9172012Revenue 2013: $3,351,070Expenses 2013: $3,051,378Net Income 2013: $299,6922013Revenue 2014: $3,462,691Expenses 2014: $2,990,868Net Income 2014: $471,8232014Revenue 2015: $3,519,694Expenses 2015: $2,994,880Net Income 2015: $524,8142015Revenue 2016: $3,389,071Expenses 2016: $3,152,627Net Income 2016: $236,4442016Revenue 2017: $2,919,590Expenses 2017: $3,668,056Net Income 2017: -$748,4662017Revenue 2018: $3,494,605Expenses 2018: $3,535,289Net Income 2018: -$40,6842018Revenue 2019: $3,851,579Expenses 2019: $3,595,096Net Income 2019: $256,4832019Revenue 2020: $3,723,512Expenses 2020: $3,592,726Net Income 2020: $130,7862020Revenue 2021: $4,331,027Expenses 2021: $3,433,885Net Income 2021: $897,1422021Revenue 2022: $3,089,555Expenses 2022: $4,005,489Net Income 2022: -$915,9342022Revenue 2023: $3,933,389Expenses 2023: $4,316,477Net Income 2023: -$383,0882023Revenue 2024: $4,360,279Expenses 2024: $4,520,675Net Income 2024: -$160,3962024Revenue 2025: $4,487,727Expenses 2025: $4,171,403Net Income 2025: $316,3242025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,360,279
Expenses$4,520,675
Net Income-$160,396
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 1, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$4,360,279
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide its students with the necessary skills and support so that every student is prepared to attend college upon graduation from high school.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,997,164$1,403,294▼ $593,870
Accounts Receivable$522,995$833,189▲ $310,194
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$350,227$347,404▼ $2,823
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$21,344$38,049▲ $16,705
Total Assets$9,014,041$8,346,458▼ $667,583
Other Assets Total$6,122,311$5,724,522▼ $397,789
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,575,317$6,400,230▼ $175,087
Deferred Revenue$829,759$552,674▼ $277,085
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$263,570$208,555▼ $55,015
Total Liabilities$7,668,646$7,161,459▼ $507,187
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,345,395$1,184,999▼ $160,396
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,345,395$1,184,999▼ $160,396
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,014,041$8,346,458▼ $667,583

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$347,404$542,223$889,627
Other Assets Org$5,724,522--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Karen SmithPrincipalFT$124,257$12,927$137,184

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julian AlmarazPresident
Gerald KleinmanMember
Gustavo ValdiviaMember
Yemi RobinsonMember
Estella MirandaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,360,279
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$74,070
Change in Net Assets
$-160,396

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,360,279
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,360,279
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,360,279
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,372,007
Other Expenses$2,148,668
Total Fundraising Expense$3,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,798,768$33,980-$1,832,748
Occupancy$781,295$13,707-$795,002
Fees for Services Other$526,888--$526,888
Payroll Taxes$202,248$3,548-$205,796
Other Employee Benefits$192,050$3,369-$195,419
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$138,044--$138,044
Information Technology$127,294$2,233-$129,527
Other Expenses$70,710$1,241$3,000$71,951
Office Expenses$62,181$1,784-$63,965
Insurance$40,566$712-$41,278
Depreciation Depletion$39,527--$39,527
Conferences and Meetings$31,592$554-$32,146
Advertising$30,143$529-$30,672
All Other Expenses$24,935$437-$25,372
Fees for Services Accounting$15,200$3,800-$19,000
Fees for Services Legal$563$141-$704
Total Functional Expenses$4,449,073$68,602$3,000$4,520,675

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,520,675
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,520,675
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,520,675
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
Operating Lease Liability$6,400,230
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“This return after revisions will be provided to all board memebers before the filing of the return by the outside public accounting firm.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board completes form 700 which is monitored by the executive director, if a conflict arises the board member is asked to excuse himself/ herself from all discussions and voting on the issue. If a conflict of interest is identified, the appropriate action is taken.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board compared comparable non-profit educational organizations before approving the salary. The board must vote to approve the officer's compensation as a direct action”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“The school provides a copy of the 990 to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovery Charter Preparatoryschool
EIN
06-1629227
Phone
8188971044
Address
13570 ELDRIDGE AVENUE, SYLMAR, CA 91342

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Karen Smith
Title
Principal
Phone
8188971044
Signed
2025-04-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Karen Smith
Formed
2003
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
38

Preparer

Firm
Silva & Silva Cpas
Address
3040 SATURN ST STE 107, BREA, CA 92821
Preparer
Lisa Silva CPA
Phone
7143224672
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other services 526,888 0 0”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,346,458
Liabilities
$7,161,459
Net assets
$1,184,999
Revenue
$4,360,279
Expenses
$4,520,675
Net income
-$160,396
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.72$7.22$1.50$4.49$4.17$0.32
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.35$7.16$1.18$4.36$4.52$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.01$7.67$1.35$3.93$4.32$0.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.74$1.01$1.73$3.09$4.01$0.92
2021Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$3.18$0.54$2.64$4.33$3.43$0.90
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.68$0.92$1.76$3.72$3.59$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.93$0.30$1.64$3.85$3.60$0.26
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.69$0.31$1.39$3.49$3.54$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.27$1.44$2.92$3.67$0.75
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.20$3.35$3.39$3.15$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.20$3.12$3.52$2.99$0.52
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.17$2.59$3.46$2.99$0.47
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.24$0.12$2.12$3.35$3.05$0.30
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.16$1.82$3.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.88$0.21$1.67$3.44$3.01$0.43
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