Civic Intelligence

Better Learning Communities Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-4585009

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Dec 15, 2016

Organization ProfileBLCACADEMY.ORG
2153 SalisburySaint Louis, MO 63107

(314) 231-8615

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

21st percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

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.

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

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$499,319

Down $253,541 (-34%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$485,933

Down $198,966 (-29%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$13,386

Down $54,575 (-80%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,697,378

Down $459,180 (-21%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,896,344

Down $74,293 (-3.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$198,966

Down $384,887 (-207%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $360,747Liabilities 2012: $140,787Net Assets 2012: $219,9602012Assets 2013: $328,268Liabilities 2013: $57,542Net Assets 2013: $270,7262013Assets 2014: $638,098Liabilities 2014: $139,120Net Assets 2014: $498,9782014Assets 2015: $752,860Liabilities 2015: $67,961Net Assets 2015: $684,8992015Assets 2016: $499,319Liabilities 2016: $13,386Net Assets 2016: $485,9332016

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$499,319
Liabilities$13,386
Net Assets$485,933
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $850,9512012Expenses 2013: $1,128,3632013Revenue 2014: $1,719,533Expenses 2014: $1,490,416Net Income 2014: $229,1172014Revenue 2015: $2,156,558Expenses 2015: $1,970,637Net Income 2015: $185,9212015Revenue 2016: $1,697,378Expenses 2016: $1,896,344Net Income 2016: -$198,9662016

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,697,378
Expenses$1,896,344
Net Income-$198,966
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Dec 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,902,456
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide each student with a quality education in a safe, supportive and loving environment that equips them for entrance into the middle school, high school and college of their choice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$469,715$486,066▲ $16,351
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$195,127$10,242▼ $184,885
Accounts Receivable$5,000--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$82,568$3,011▼ $79,557
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$450--
Total Assets$752,860$499,319▼ $253,541
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$25,000--
Deferred Revenue$16,460--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,501$13,386▼ $13,115
Total Liabilities$67,961$13,386▼ $54,575
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$684,899$485,933▼ $198,966
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$684,899$485,933▼ $198,966
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$752,860$499,319▼ $253,541

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,242$49,522$59,764
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathleen MuellerBoard Chair
Lester BuehlerVice Chair
Jack GerberBoard Member
Paul CrislerBoard Member
Paul DoerrerBoard Member
Kirk MuellerSecretary
Ann AndersonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,902,237
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-204,859
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$83,098
Change in Net Assets
$-198,966

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,697,378
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,697,378
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,697,378
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$983,029
Other Expenses$913,315
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$704,314$16,369-$720,683
Occupancy$217,176--$217,176
All Other Expenses$96,683$13,634-$110,317
Pension Plan Contributions$101,765$7,454-$109,219
Other Employee Benefits$88,314$9,347-$97,661
Fees for Services Management-$74,125-$74,125
Fees for Services Accounting-$58,536-$58,536
Payroll Taxes$54,056$1,410-$55,466
Other Expenses$34,042$9,213-$43,255
Office Expenses$36,546$2,938-$39,484
Depreciation Depletion$31,214--$31,214
Advertising-$8,615-$8,615
Fees for Services Legal-$8,008-$8,008
Total Functional Expenses$1,686,695$209,649$0$1,896,344

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,896,344
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,896,344
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,896,344
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
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The full board reviews the 990 return and approves it prior to its filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Learning Communities Academy
EIN
26-4585009
Phone
3142318615
Address
2153 SALISBURY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63107

Signing Officer

Name
Kathleen Mueller
Title
Board Chair
Phone
3142318615
Signed
2016-12-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kathleen Mueller
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
38

Preparer

Firm
Swink Smith Coplen & Co Pc
Address
3890 S LINDBERGH BLVD STE 200, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63127-1391
Preparer
David P Smith CPA
Phone
3149611600
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$499,319
Liabilities
$13,386
Net assets
$485,933
Revenue
$1,697,378
Expenses
$1,896,344
Net income
-$198,966
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.01$0.49$1.70$1.90$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.07$0.68$2.16$1.97$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.14$0.50$1.72$1.49$0.23
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.06$0.27$1.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.14$0.22$0.85