Civic Intelligence

Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-3823113

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Nov 02, 2016

Organization Profilewww.academyacl.org
2510 N Chestnut StreetColorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 434-6566

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.86x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

1.57x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

67th percentile

9.2%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

51%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2016

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

9.7%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,037,129

Up $959,513 (+89%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

-$1,752,970

Up $441,696 (+20%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$3,790,099

Up $517,817 (+16%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,420,790

Up $241,052 (+11%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$2,199,012

Down $150,130 (-6.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$221,778

Up $391,182 (+231%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $303,405Liabilities 2011: $103,597Net Assets 2011: $199,8082011Assets 2012: $437,636Liabilities 2012: $92,564Net Assets 2012: $345,0722012Assets 2013: $704,004Liabilities 2013: $102,725Net Assets 2013: $601,2792013Assets 2014: $896,872Liabilities 2014: $97,302Net Assets 2014: $799,5702014Assets 2015: $1,077,616Liabilities 2015: $3,272,282Net Assets 2015: -$2,194,6662015Assets 2016: $2,037,129Liabilities 2016: $3,790,099Net Assets 2016: -$1,752,9702016Assets 2017: $4,554,981Liabilities 2017: $7,207,289Net Assets 2017: -$2,652,3082017Assets 2018: $4,948,827Liabilities 2018: $8,336,720Net Assets 2018: -$3,387,8932018Assets 2019: $4,859,295Liabilities 2019: $6,886,456Net Assets 2019: -$2,027,1612019Assets 2020: $4,968,695Liabilities 2020: $5,750,869Net Assets 2020: -$782,1742020Assets 2021: $5,392,947Liabilities 2021: $5,059,927Net Assets 2021: $333,0202021Assets 2022: $5,750,291Liabilities 2022: $3,798,359Net Assets 2022: $1,951,9322022Assets 2023: $6,613,684Liabilities 2023: $4,154,601Net Assets 2023: $2,459,0832023Assets 2024: $7,414,220Liabilities 2024: $4,787,679Net Assets 2024: $2,626,5412024Assets 2025: $7,486,213Liabilities 2025: $4,592,875Net Assets 2025: $2,893,3382025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,037,129
Liabilities$3,790,099
Net Assets-$1,752,970
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,377,9392011Expenses 2012: $1,748,2672012Expenses 2013: $1,645,5702013Revenue 2014: $2,012,978Expenses 2014: $1,814,687Net Income 2014: $198,2912014Revenue 2015: $2,179,738Expenses 2015: $2,349,142Net Income 2015: -$169,4042015Revenue 2016: $2,420,790Expenses 2016: $2,199,012Net Income 2016: $221,7782016Revenue 2017: $2,367,461Expenses 2017: $3,298,137Net Income 2017: -$930,6762017Revenue 2018: $3,066,651Expenses 2018: $3,632,099Net Income 2018: -$565,4482018Revenue 2019: $3,370,443Expenses 2019: $2,009,711Net Income 2019: $1,360,7322019Revenue 2020: $3,302,052Expenses 2020: $2,057,065Net Income 2020: $1,244,9872020Revenue 2021: $3,287,754Expenses 2021: $2,172,560Net Income 2021: $1,115,1942021Revenue 2022: $4,049,918Expenses 2022: $2,431,006Net Income 2022: $1,618,9122022Revenue 2023: $4,143,866Expenses 2023: $3,636,715Net Income 2023: $507,1512023Revenue 2024: $4,455,203Expenses 2024: $4,287,745Net Income 2024: $167,4582024Revenue 2025: $4,803,148Expenses 2025: $4,487,411Net Income 2025: $315,7372025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,420,790
Expenses$2,199,012
Net Income$221,778
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Nov 2, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,444,191
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our students and staff will investigate ideas and master advanced content, reflect upon their own progress, explore connections between disciplines, and lead others in positive ways to new heights in achievement and service to the community.

Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning (AACL) is a K-8 open enrollment charter school authorized by D-11 Colorado Springs. AACL specializes in advanced learners and serves students who are gifted.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$553,181$704,438▲ $151,257
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$77,190$603,813▲ $526,623
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$125,178$416,058▲ $290,880
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$313,815$304,568▼ $9,247
Accounts Receivable$8,252$8,252→ $0
Total Assets$1,077,616$2,037,129▲ $959,513
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,172,349$3,627,033▲ $454,684
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$99,696$111,659▲ $11,963
Deferred Revenue$237$51,407▲ $51,170
Total Liabilities$3,272,282$3,790,099▲ $517,817
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$63,020$71,100▲ $8,080
Unrestricted Net Assets$-2,257,686$-2,045,848▲ $211,838
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,194,666$-1,752,970▲ $441,696
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,077,616$2,037,129▲ $959,513

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$279,823$13,146$292,969
Equipment$13,230$255,325$268,555
Other Land Buildings$11,515-$11,515
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stephani N MyersAcademy DirectorFT$72,800$13,941$86,741

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Colin ChristoffersonPresident
JoAnne Hilton-GabelerVice President
Julie OttDirector
Ronald MartinDirector
Scott MarcyDirector
Ann O'BrienSecretary
Jason LachanceTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$162,319
Program Service Revenue
$2,250,782
Investment Income
$1,391
Other Revenue
$6,298
All Other Contributions
$18,743
Change in Net Assets
$221,778

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,420,790
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$23,401
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,444,191
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,420,790
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,584,044
Other Expenses$614,968
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$909,879$103,117-$1,012,996
Pension Plan Contributions$308,340$60,373-$368,713
Other Employee Benefits$79,351$18,037-$97,388
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,056$21,685-$86,741
All Other Expenses$22,503$49,106-$71,609
Fees for Services Other$17,880$50,477-$68,357
Other Expenses$71,334$32,435-$32,435
Depreciation Depletion$8,297$12,465-$20,762
Payroll Taxes$16,048$2,158-$18,206
Insurance$1,087$10,181-$11,268
Information Technology-$10,528-$10,528
Conferences and Meetings$8,469$1,595-$10,064
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,960-$7,960
Advertising$647$6,728-$7,375
Office Expenses$1,306$2,163-$3,469
Fees for Services Legal-$2,955-$2,955
Total Functional Expenses$1,807,049$391,963$0$2,199,012

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,222,413
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,199,012
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,199,012
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$23,401
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$28,357
Fundraising Direct Expenses$23,401
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Readathon$28,357$28,357$23,401$4,956
Total Events$28,357$28,357$23,401$4,956
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Net Pension Liability$3,627,033
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
Yes
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Parents of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning are members for purposes of the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The parents of students at AACL can elect up to three representatives to serve on the governing board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and made available to the board before filing. The board is presented the 990 at a board meeting, which may occur after the return is filed.”

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

“The board and officers are required to disclosed any potential conflicts of interest as defined by the School's policy and in accordance with District 11 policies. Any potential conflict is brought to the board for resolution and if a conflict is determined to exist the involved person is recused from the meeting and may not vote on the matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“A committee of the board conducted the recruitment and recommendation of hiring of the Academy Director. Compensation was based on an informal survey of the compensation of other charter schools. Official actions are documented in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“Form 990 is made available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Certain information is available on the School's website in compliance with the Financial Transparency Act.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Academy for Advanced and Creative
EIN
26-3823113
Phone
7194346566
Address
2510 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Signing Officer

Name
Jason Lachance
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7194346566
Signed
2016-11-02
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Lachance
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
63
Volunteers
122

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 E Platte Ave Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The finance committee oversees audit services and selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Direct fundraising expenses 23,401.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Direct fundraising expenses 23,401.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Purchased Professional
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Services Purchased from
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Supplies
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Purchased Professional
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt032435
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0161567
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1135285
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt271334
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0161567
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1135285
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt271334
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt332435
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt03172349
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt03627033
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0103117
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0909879
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01012996
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02158
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt016048
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt018206
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt060373
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0308340
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0368713
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt077190
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0603813
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Jason Lachance
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0219918
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Per Pupil Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Kindergarten Tuition
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Other Program Services
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt02193380
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt147850
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt29552
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02193380
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt147850
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt29552
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0155211
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt01163
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0680064
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt026126
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt01997238
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-169404
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01669078
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02349142
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02179738
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0221778
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt01342
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt02252124
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0553181
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0704438
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0279823
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt013146
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0292969
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt013230
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0255325
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0268555
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt02199012
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt011515
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt011515
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt03627033
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Net Pension Liability
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02420790
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Direct fundraising expenses 23,401.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Direct fundraising expenses 23,401.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0304568
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02199012
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt03627033
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02420790
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02444191
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02222413
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Section 5.3 of the charter contract requires a racially nondiscriminatory policy which the school has and follows. Forms and information utilized during enrollment period include a written statement regarding the policy.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The school received grants from the Colorado Department of Education for charter school for instructional expenditures.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Readathon
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt028357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt028357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt028357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt028357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt04956
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt023401
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt023401
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Parents of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning are members for purposes of the 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The parents of students at AACL can elect up to three representatives to serve on the governing board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and made available to the board before filing. The board is presented the 990 at a board meeting, which may occur after the return is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board and officers are required to disclosed any potential conflicts of interest as defined by the School's policy and in accordance with District 11 policies. Any potential conflict is brought to the board for resolution and if a conflict is determined to exist the involved person is recused from the meeting and may not vote on the matter.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A committee of the board conducted the recruitment and recommendation of hiring of the Academy Director. Compensation was based on an informal survey of the compensation of other charter schools. Official actions are documented in the board minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Form 990 is made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Certain information is available on the School's website in compliance with the Financial Transparency Act.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The finance committee oversees audit services and selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd01
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt063020
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt071100
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt01077616
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt02037129
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01077616
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt02037129
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0162319
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt063
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0391963
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01807049
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt02199012
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt03272282
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt03790099
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt03272282
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt03790099
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0-2194666
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0-1752970
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt013941
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01807049
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt02250782
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt072800

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

Open filing
Assets
$2,037,129
Liabilities
$3,790,099
Net assets
-$1,752,970
Revenue
$2,420,790
Expenses
$2,199,012
Net income
$221,778
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.49$4.59$2.89$4.80$4.49$0.32
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.41$4.79$2.63$4.46$4.29$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.61$4.15$2.46$4.14$3.64$0.51
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.75$3.80$1.95$4.05$2.43$1.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.39$5.06$0.33$3.29$2.17$1.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.97$5.75$0.78$3.30$2.06$1.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.86$6.89$2.03$3.37$2.01$1.36
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.95$8.34$3.39$3.07$3.63$0.57
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.55$7.21$2.65$2.37$3.30$0.93
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$3.79$1.75$2.42$2.20$0.22
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.08$3.27$2.19$2.18$2.35$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.10$0.80$2.01$1.81$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.10$0.60$1.65
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.09$0.35$1.75
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.10$0.20$1.38