Civic Intelligence

Mountain Sage Community School

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-4313751

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 11, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.MOUNTAINSAGE.ORG
2310 East Prospect RoadFort Collins, CO 80525

(970) 568-5456

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

46th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

66th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$881,078

Up $112,492 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$752,923

Up $111,656 (+17%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$128,155

Up $836 (+0.7%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,327,217

Up $572,318 (+21%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$3,215,561

Up $747,780 (+30%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$111,656

Down $175,462 (-61%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2016: $373,814Liabilities 2016: $99,735Net Assets 2016: $274,0792016Assets 2017: $392,802Liabilities 2017: $114,277Net Assets 2017: $278,5252017Assets 2018: $471,012Liabilities 2018: $116,863Net Assets 2018: $354,1492018Assets 2019: $768,586Liabilities 2019: $127,319Net Assets 2019: $641,2672019Assets 2020: $881,078Liabilities 2020: $128,155Net Assets 2020: $752,9232020Assets 2021: $995,056Liabilities 2021: $209,196Net Assets 2021: $785,8602021Assets 2022: $9,865,077Liabilities 2022: $200,250Net Assets 2022: $9,664,8272022Assets 2023: $10,052,920Liabilities 2023: $9,366,505Net Assets 2023: $686,4152023Assets 2025: $5,561,102Liabilities 2025: $4,582,801Net Assets 2025: $978,3012025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$881,078
Liabilities$128,155
Net Assets$752,923
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2016: $1,791,840Expenses 2016: $1,751,448Net Income 2016: $40,3922016Revenue 2017: $2,002,780Expenses 2017: $1,998,334Net Income 2017: $4,4462017Revenue 2018: $2,114,924Expenses 2018: $2,039,300Net Income 2018: $75,6242018Revenue 2019: $2,754,899Expenses 2019: $2,467,781Net Income 2019: $287,1182019Revenue 2020: $3,327,217Expenses 2020: $3,215,561Net Income 2020: $111,6562020Revenue 2021: $3,156,378Expenses 2021: $3,123,441Net Income 2021: $32,9372021Revenue 2022: $12,466,561Expenses 2022: $7,328,210Net Income 2022: $5,138,3512022Revenue 2023: $4,372,391Expenses 2023: $4,232,486Net Income 2023: $139,9052023Revenue 2025: $4,857,142Expenses 2025: $4,515,930Net Income 2025: $341,2122025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$3,327,217
Expenses$3,215,561
Net Income$111,656
Open 2020 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 11, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,327,217
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cultivating the creative mind. Mountain sage community school offers waldorf-inspired, arts-integrated education, fully incorporating sustainable living practices into student learning. Each child will be empowered to cultivate meaningful connections to their intellectual, physical, emotional, social and creative capacities in healthy, safe and beautiful learning environments. Through a supportive community of peers, parents and teachers, each child will become a confident, self-directed and engaged learner, invested in his/her own education.

Mountain sage community school offers waldorf-inspired, arts-integrated education, fully incorporating sustainable living practices into student learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$706,576$847,305▲ $140,729
Accounts Receivable$6,212$18,610▲ $12,398
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$768,586$881,078▲ $112,492
Other Assets Total$55,798$15,163▼ $40,635
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$95,730$116,549▲ $20,819
Deferred Revenue$15,022--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,567$11,606▼ $4,961
Total Liabilities$127,319$128,155▲ $836
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$509,969$636,502▲ $126,533
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$131,298$116,421▼ $14,877
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$641,267$752,923▲ $111,656
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$768,586$881,078▲ $112,492
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beau BumpPresident
Rachael SudhalterVice President
Bryan KimbellTrustee
Jon PointerTrustee
Melinda KerstTrustee
Eric RichardsonSecretary
Mary WolfTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$122,252
Program Service Revenue
$3,201,534
Investment Income
$3,431
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$111,656
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,165,547
Other Expenses$1,050,014
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,598,719$84,143-$1,682,862
Occupancy$530,442--$530,442
Pension Plan Contributions$309,441$16,286-$325,727
Other Employee Benefits$122,616$6,453-$129,069
Depreciation Depletion$87,631--$87,631
Information Technology$37,181$37,181-$74,362
Office Expenses$18,230$18,230-$36,460
Payroll Taxes$26,495$1,394-$27,889
Other Expenses$21,959$23,461-$21,959
All Other Expenses$12,668--$12,668
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,629-$7,629
Fees for Services Legal-$1,975-$1,975
Advertising$183--$183
Total Functional Expenses$3,012,221$203,340$0$3,215,561
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Salaries/Benefits$116,549
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 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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The organization reviews the policy each year. Throughout the year, they will ask if there are any possible conflicts with anything, and if there is, the board member will recuse themselves from voting on that issue.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Colorado law requires all schools to post the following information on the school's website: district adopted budget-including uniform budget summary current and prior two years, district financial audit current and prior two years, quarterly financial statements current and prior two years, salary schedules or policies current and prior two years, list of waivers received, individual school site financial information current and prior two years, and other district-specific financial information. The school also posts its governing documents, form 990, and conflict of interest policy.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mountain Sage Community School
EIN
27-4313751
Phone
9705685456
Address
2310 East Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Signing Officer

Name
Liv Helmericks
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
38
Volunteers
370

Preparer

Firm
Emmons Accounting LLC
Address
7539 Triangle Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Preparer
Angie Emmons
Phone
9703109319
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 407 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt016567
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt011606
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt06212
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt018610
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERS WALDORF-INSPIRED, ARTS-INTEGRATED EDUCATION, FULLY INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES INTO STUDENT LEARNING.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0183
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0183
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012668
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt012668
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Management
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum09705685456
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02310 E Prospect Rd
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Fort Collins
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd080525
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0706576
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0847305
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0122252
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt03431
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt01050014
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt03201534
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0111656
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt02165547
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt03215561
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt03327217
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt015022
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087631
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt087631
IRS990/Desc0MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS A K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PROVIDED A PUBLIC EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 299 STUDENTS DURING THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0131298
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0116421
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0true
IRS990/EmployeeCnt038
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt03012221
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07629
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt07629
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01975
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt01975
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt02.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt12.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt42.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Jon Pointer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Rachael Sudhalter
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Beau Bump
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Mary Wolf
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Melinda Kerst
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Eric Richardson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Bryan Kimbell
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Vice President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Trustee
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02012
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt07
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt0122252
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt03327217
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt07
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt037181
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt037181
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt074362
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt03431
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03431
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt04
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CO
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0CULTIVATING THE CREATIVE MIND. MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERS WALDORF-INSPIRED, ARTS-INTEGRATED EDUCATION, FULLY INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES INTO STUDENT LEARNING. EACH CHILD WILL BE EMPOWERED TO CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO THEIR INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND CREATIVE CAPACITIES IN HEALTHY, SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PEERS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS, EACH CHILD WILL BECOME A CONFIDENT, SELF-DIRECTED AND ENGAGED LEARNER, INVESTED IN HIS/HER OWN EDUCATION.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0641267
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0752923
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0509969
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0636502
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0530442
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0530442
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt018230
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018230
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt036460
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt055798
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt015163
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06453
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0122616
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0129069
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Instructional Supplies/Matls
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1District Purchased Services
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Professional Development
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Student Field Trips
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06588
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt123461
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0125175
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt193843
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt227638
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt321959
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0131763
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1117304
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt227638
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt321959
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt095730
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0116549
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt084143
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01598719
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01682862
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01394
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt026495
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt027889
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016286
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0309441
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0325727
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Other Student Fees
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Per Pupil Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0152146
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt13049388
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0152146
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt13049388
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0128337
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt02265
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0830198
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt02624297
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0287118
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01637583
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02467781
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02754899
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0111656
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt03201534
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0116549
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Accrued Salaries/Benefits
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0116549
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind0true
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MOUNTAIN SAGE COMUNITY SCHOOL RECEIVES PER PUPIL REVENUE BASED ON A FULL TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENT AMOUNT. THE AMOUNT PER FTE IS DETERMINED EACH YEAR BY STATE LEGISLATURE. THE PER PUPIL REVENUE FOR THE 2019-2020 YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY $8,058.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE POLICY EACH YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THEY WILL ASK IF THERE ARE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS WITH ANYTHING, AND IF THERE IS, THE BOARD MEMBER WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON THAT ISSUE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COLORADO LAW REQUIRES ALL SCHOOLS TO POST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE: DISTRICT ADOPTED BUDGET-INCLUDING UNIFORM BUDGET SUMMARY CURRENT AND PRIOR TWO YEARS, DISTRICT FINANCIAL AUDIT CURRENT AND PRIOR TWO YEARS, QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CURRENT AND PRIOR TWO YEARS, SALARY SCHEDULES OR POLICIES CURRENT AND PRIOR TWO YEARS, LIST OF WAIVERS RECEIVED, INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SITE FINANCIAL INFORMATION CURRENT AND PRIOR TWO YEARS, AND OTHER DISTRICT-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THE SCHOOL ALSO POSTS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0true
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0768586
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0881078
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0768586
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0881078
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0122252
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt038
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0203340
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03012221
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03215561
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0127319
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0128155
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0127319
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0128155
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0641267
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0752923
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt03012221
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt03201534
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt03431
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt03201534
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03327217
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt0370
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0768586
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0881078
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02310 East Prospect Road A
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0Fort Collins
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd080525
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt07
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt07
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.MOUNTAINSAGE.ORG
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0false
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02021-01-29 14:40:06Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Liv Helmericks
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Executive Director
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02020-11-11
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Mountain Sage Community School
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0MOUN
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0274313751
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum09705685456
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02310 East Prospect Road
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Fort Collins
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd080525
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0474235603
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Emmons Accounting LLC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt07539 Triangle Drive
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Fort Collins
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd080525

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$881,078
Liabilities
$128,155
Net assets
$752,923
Revenue
$3,327,217
Expenses
$3,215,561
Net income
$111,656
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.56$4.58$0.98$4.86$4.52$0.34
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.1$9.37$0.69$4.37$4.23$0.14
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.87$0.20$9.66$12.5$7.33$5.14
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.00$0.21$0.79$3.16$3.12$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.13$0.75$3.33$3.22$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.77$0.13$0.64$2.75$2.47$0.29
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.47$0.12$0.35$2.11$2.04$0.08
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.39$0.11$0.28$2.00$2.00$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.10$0.27$1.79$1.75$0.04