Civic Intelligence

Northern Lights Community School

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-2157775

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Mar 02, 2019

Organization Profilewww.nlcschool.org
305 Bridge StreetWarba, MN 55793

(218) 492-4400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

1.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

12th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,064,484

Down $909,913 (-31%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$664,718

Down $480,663 (-261%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$2,729,202

Down $429,250 (-14%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,001,410

Down $92,777 (-4.4%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$2,482,073

Up $33,298 (+1.4%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$480,663

Down $126,075 (-36%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $1,067,132Liabilities 2010: $296,353Net Assets 2010: $770,7792010Assets 2011: $1,101,276Liabilities 2011: $358,050Net Assets 2011: $743,2262011Assets 2012: $1,020,559Liabilities 2012: $282,097Net Assets 2012: $738,4622012Assets 2013: $891,901Liabilities 2013: $200,934Net Assets 2013: $690,9672013Assets 2014: $927,105Liabilities 2014: $205,328Net Assets 2014: $721,7772014Assets 2015: $1,146,745Liabilities 2015: $1,047,704Net Assets 2015: $99,0412015Assets 2016: $1,229,735Liabilities 2016: $1,059,202Net Assets 2016: $170,5332016Assets 2017: $2,974,397Liabilities 2017: $3,158,452Net Assets 2017: -$184,0552017Assets 2018: $2,064,484Liabilities 2018: $2,729,202Net Assets 2018: -$664,7182018Assets 2019: $2,073,864Liabilities 2019: $2,461,658Net Assets 2019: -$387,7942019Assets 2020: $1,760,146Liabilities 2020: $2,177,555Net Assets 2020: -$417,4092020Assets 2021: $1,668,367Liabilities 2021: $2,205,749Net Assets 2021: -$537,3822021Assets 2022: $1,684,591Liabilities 2022: $1,774,704Net Assets 2022: -$90,1132022Assets 2023: $1,440,742Liabilities 2023: $1,402,316Net Assets 2023: $38,4262023Assets 2024: $1,365,730Liabilities 2024: $1,170,685Net Assets 2024: $195,0452024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$2,064,484
Liabilities$2,729,202
Net Assets-$664,718
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,594,6722010Revenue 2011: $1,561,009Expenses 2011: $1,588,562Net Income 2011: -$27,5532011Expenses 2012: $1,662,3542012Expenses 2013: $1,878,6402013Revenue 2014: $1,843,898Expenses 2014: $1,813,088Net Income 2014: $30,8102014Revenue 2015: $1,951,371Expenses 2015: $1,867,676Net Income 2015: $83,6952015Revenue 2016: $2,073,259Expenses 2016: $2,001,767Net Income 2016: $71,4922016Revenue 2017: $2,094,187Expenses 2017: $2,448,775Net Income 2017: -$354,5882017Revenue 2018: $2,001,410Expenses 2018: $2,482,073Net Income 2018: -$480,6632018Revenue 2019: $2,322,498Expenses 2019: $2,045,574Net Income 2019: $276,9242019Revenue 2020: $2,058,515Expenses 2020: $2,090,046Net Income 2020: -$31,5312020Revenue 2021: $2,061,433Expenses 2021: $2,181,406Net Income 2021: -$119,9732021Revenue 2022: $2,696,352Expenses 2022: $2,249,083Net Income 2022: $447,2692022Revenue 2023: $2,029,612Expenses 2023: $1,898,156Net Income 2023: $131,4562023Revenue 2024: $2,219,169Expenses 2024: $2,062,550Net Income 2024: $156,6192024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$2,001,410
Expenses$2,482,073
Net Income-$480,663
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Mar 2, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$2,012,285
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Northern Lights Community School will create a safe, small and enthusiastic learning community in which all students are known well, taught as individuals, and encouraged to be good stewards of our environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$426,892$409,517▼ $17,375
Pledges and Grants Receivable$413,580$302,239▼ $111,341
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,121$274,363▲ $243,242
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$226,051--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,199$16,757▲ $4,558
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,015$1,960▼ $1,055
Total Assets$2,974,397$2,064,484▼ $909,913
Other Assets Total$1,861,539$1,059,648▼ $801,891
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,909,991$2,495,227▼ $414,764
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$224,815$217,868▼ $6,947
Deferred Revenue$23,646$16,107▼ $7,539
Total Liabilities$3,158,452$2,729,202▼ $429,250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets-$409,517-
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$-184,055$6,886▲ $190,941
Unrestricted Net Assets-$-1,081,121-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-184,055$-664,718▼ $480,663
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,974,397$2,064,484▼ $909,913

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$265,410$254,586$519,996
Equipment$144,107$231,052$375,159
Other Assets Org$1,059,648--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen FlemingBoard Chair
Art NortonMember
Don VidalMember
Kim MillerMember
Shannon ZozgornikSecretary
Josie Pitts-LobeTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Edvisions Schools IncEducators and management501 Main Street, Henderson, MN 56044$1,588,150
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,006,255
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-4,845
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$40,418
Change in Net Assets
$-480,663
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,613,236
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$868,837
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$775,175$79,954-$855,129
Pension Plan Contributions$391,750--$391,750
Other Employee Benefits$281,936--$281,936
Occupancy$49,151$168,558-$217,709
Travel$116,309--$116,309
Payroll Taxes$87,698--$87,698
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$79,800--$79,800
Depreciation Depletion$62,011--$62,011
Fees for Services Accounting$56,281--$56,281
Information Technology$54,673--$54,673
All Other Expenses$43,027--$43,027
Other Expenses$34,352$46,024-$34,352
Other Salaries and Wages-$27,653-$27,653
Payments to Affiliates$2,743$11,506-$14,249
Insurance$13,276--$13,276
Office Expenses$8,203$2,245-$10,448
Advertising-$238-$238
Total Functional Expenses$2,145,895$336,178$0$2,482,073
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
Pension Liability$2,495,227
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“Northern Lights Community School utilizes a contracted education-based service organization to provide staff and support for the education of students.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Finance Committee reviews the form 990 and it is then presented to the board for approval prior to filing.”

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

“The organization annually evaluates all conflict of interest policies submitted by board members and employees. The organization's policies are communicated annually to the board and employees and to new board members and employees upon joining the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The Organization makes its public documents available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its public documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northern Lights Community School
EIN
20-2157775
Phone
2184924400
Address
305 Bridge Street, Warba, MN 55793

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Hamernick
Title
Chief Officer
Phone
2184924400
Signed
2019-03-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Hamernick
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
Address
100 Warren St Ste 600, Mankato, MN 56001
Preparer
Thomas J Olinger CPA
Phone
5076252727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Instructors: Program service expenses 657,542. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 657,542. Consulting/Technical Support: Program service expenses 20,528. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,528. Services - Other: Program service expenses 97,105. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 97,105. Administration: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 79,394. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,394. Consulting Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 560. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 560.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2018, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2018, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Northern Lights Community School is a Minnesota Charter School that must follow MN Statute 124d 10. This statute states that the school can not charge tuition nor refuse admission to any student for any reason. The school is a free tuition school.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Northern Lights Community School is a Minnesota Charter School that is in compliance with MN Statute 124d 10. As such, this Statute allows for the school to receive both Federal and State Aids and Grants from and through the Minnesota Department of Education and the US Department of Education.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Northern Lights Community School utilizes a contracted education-based service organization to provide staff and support for the education of students.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Finance Committee reviews the form 990 and it is then presented to the board for approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization annually evaluates all conflict of interest policies submitted by board members and employees. The organization's policies are communicated annually to the board and employees and to new board members and employees upon joining the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization makes its public documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization makes its public documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Instructors: Program service expenses 657,542. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 657,542. Consulting/Technical Support: Program service expenses 20,528. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,528. Services - Other: Program service expenses 97,105. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 97,105. Administration: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 79,394. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,394. Consulting Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 560. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 560.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,064,484
Liabilities
$2,729,202
Net assets
-$664,718
Revenue
$2,001,410
Expenses
$2,482,073
Net income
-$480,663
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$1.17$0.20$2.22$2.06$0.16
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.44$1.40$0.04$2.03$1.90$0.13
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.68$1.77$0.09$2.70$2.25$0.45
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.67$2.21$0.54$2.06$2.18$0.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.76$2.18$0.42$2.06$2.09$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.07$2.46$0.39$2.32$2.05$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$2.73$0.66$2.00$2.48$0.48
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.97$3.16$0.18$2.09$2.45$0.35
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$1.06$0.17$2.07$2.00$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$1.05$0.10$1.95$1.87$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.21$0.72$1.84$1.81$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.20$0.69$1.88
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.28$0.74$1.66
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.10$0.36$0.74$1.56$1.59$0.03
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.30$0.77$1.59