Civic Intelligence

Great Expectations Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 20-5931949

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.GREATEXPECTATIONSSCHOOL.COM
P O Box 310Grand Marais, MN 55604

(218) 370-0777

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.80x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

8.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

85th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

42nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

86th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

76%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$4,865,282

Up $1,040,284 (+27%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$982,206

Up $163,494 (+20%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$3,883,076

Up $876,790 (+29%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$459,256

Up $197,951 (+76%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$295,762

Up $179,432 (+154%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$163,494

Up $18,519 (+13%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $825,702Liabilities 2011: $824,707Net Assets 2011: $9952011Assets 2012: $817,231Liabilities 2012: $809,042Net Assets 2012: $8,1892012Assets 2013: $775,223Liabilities 2013: $761,011Net Assets 2013: $14,2122013Assets 2014: $763,894Liabilities 2014: $740,507Net Assets 2014: $23,3872014Assets 2015: $765,093Liabilities 2015: $718,528Net Assets 2015: $46,5652015Assets 2016: $757,170Liabilities 2016: $695,098Net Assets 2016: $62,0722016Assets 2017: $833,831Liabilities 2017: $737,633Net Assets 2017: $96,1982017Assets 2018: $909,070Liabilities 2018: $755,802Net Assets 2018: $153,2682018Assets 2019: $933,925Liabilities 2019: $695,590Net Assets 2019: $238,3352019Assets 2020: $962,271Liabilities 2020: $649,373Net Assets 2020: $312,8982020Assets 2021: $991,627Liabilities 2021: $627,072Net Assets 2021: $364,5552021Assets 2022: $1,037,068Liabilities 2022: $574,059Net Assets 2022: $463,0092022Assets 2023: $1,214,141Liabilities 2023: $540,404Net Assets 2023: $673,7372023Assets 2024: $3,824,998Liabilities 2024: $3,006,286Net Assets 2024: $818,7122024Assets 2025: $4,865,282Liabilities 2025: $3,883,076Net Assets 2025: $982,2062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,865,282
Liabilities$3,883,076
Net Assets$982,206
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2011: $93,399Expenses 2011: $88,957Net Income 2011: $4,4422011Expenses 2012: $80,7092012Expenses 2013: $90,7162013Revenue 2014: $99,358Expenses 2014: $90,183Net Income 2014: $9,1752014Revenue 2015: $104,384Expenses 2015: $90,109Net Income 2015: $14,2752015Revenue 2016: $101,004Expenses 2016: $86,590Net Income 2016: $14,4142016Revenue 2017: $118,991Expenses 2017: $84,865Net Income 2017: $34,1262017Revenue 2018: $163,362Expenses 2018: $106,292Net Income 2018: $57,0702018Revenue 2019: $178,234Expenses 2019: $93,167Net Income 2019: $85,0672019Revenue 2020: $176,917Expenses 2020: $102,354Net Income 2020: $74,5632020Revenue 2021: $155,505Expenses 2021: $103,848Net Income 2021: $51,6572021Revenue 2022: $201,218Expenses 2022: $84,473Net Income 2022: $116,7452022Revenue 2023: $279,470Expenses 2023: $68,742Net Income 2023: $210,7282023Revenue 2024: $261,305Expenses 2024: $116,330Net Income 2024: $144,9752024Revenue 2025: $459,256Expenses 2025: $295,762Net Income 2025: $163,4942025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$459,256
Expenses$295,762
Net Income$163,494
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$526,175
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the great expectations foundation is to provide financial support, leadership support and community support for the great expectations school and its public supported affiliates.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,704,003$4,528,404▲ $824,401
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$242,694-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$111,631$82,199▼ $29,432
Intangible Assets$8,022$10,643▲ $2,621
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,342$1,342→ $0
Total Assets$3,824,998$4,865,282▲ $1,040,284
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$2,710,000$3,842,223▲ $1,132,223
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$296,286$40,853▼ $255,433
Total Liabilities$3,006,286$3,883,076▲ $876,790
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$818,585$982,079▲ $163,494
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$127$127→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$818,712$982,206▲ $163,494
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,824,998$4,865,282▲ $1,040,284

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$4,528,404$366,554-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay42nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Howard HedstromChair
Beth KennedyVice Chair
Katie UsemMember at L
Andrea OrestMember at La
Dan JohnsonMember at La
Gary NesgodaMember at La
Connie-kirvida LehrSecretary
Kay CostelloSecretary
Bob PadzieskiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$336,116
Program Service Revenue
$184,884
Investment Income
$-61,744
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$336,116
Change in Net Assets
$163,494
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$295,762
Total Fundraising Expense$4,664
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Interest$163,732--$163,732
Depreciation Depletion$102,810--$102,810
Insurance$7,257--$7,257
Fees for Services Other-$1,411$4,664$6,075
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,855-$5,855
Other Expenses$274$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$283,732$7,366$4,664$295,762
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Expectations Foundation
EIN
20-5931949
Phone
2183700777
Address
P O BOX 310, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604

Signing Officer

Name
Howard Hedstrom
Title
Chair
Phone
2183700777
Signed
2025-02-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Howard Hedstrom
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Licari Larsen and Company
Address
130 W SUPERIOR ST STE 712, DULUTH, MN 55802
Preparer
Steven S Licari CPA
Phone
2187222226
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The foundation owns the land and building rented for the exclusive use of the great expectations school, a public charter school with approximately 6o students grades k-8.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS 0”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,865,282
Liabilities
$3,883,076
Net assets
$982,206
Revenue
$459,256
Expenses
$295,762
Net income
$163,494
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$3.88$0.98$0.46$0.30$0.16
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.82$3.01$0.82$0.26$0.12$0.14
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.54$0.67$0.28$0.07$0.21
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.04$0.57$0.46$0.20$0.08$0.12
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.99$0.63$0.36$0.16$0.10$0.05
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.65$0.31$0.18$0.10$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.93$0.70$0.24$0.18$0.09$0.09
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.76$0.15$0.16$0.11$0.06
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.74$0.10$0.12$0.08$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.70$0.06$0.10$0.09$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.77$0.72$0.05$0.10$0.09$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.74$0.02$0.10$0.09$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.76$0.01$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.82$0.81$0.01$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.82$0.00$0.09$0.09$0.00