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Step Academy Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 30-0562083

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Feb 15, 2023

Organization Profilewww.stepacademymn.org
835 5th Street EastSt Paul, MN 55106

(651) 289-6120

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.89x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

35th percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$145,826

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

88th percentile

40%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$8,986,630

Up $2,559,674 (+40%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$143,118

Up $84,737 (+145%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$8,843,512

Up $2,474,937 (+39%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$9,992,198

Up $1,722,789 (+21%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$9,907,461

Up $1,686,774 (+21%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$84,737

Up $36,015 (+74%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2013: $618,174Liabilities 2013: $89,414Net Assets 2013: $528,7602013Assets 2014: $735,685Liabilities 2014: $119,662Net Assets 2014: $616,0232014Assets 2015: $1,476,005Liabilities 2015: $1,516,008Net Assets 2015: -$40,0032015Assets 2017: $4,118,037Liabilities 2017: $4,660,125Net Assets 2017: -$542,0882017Assets 2019: $5,797,365Liabilities 2019: $5,963,951Net Assets 2019: -$166,5862019Assets 2020: $5,778,712Liabilities 2020: $5,769,053Net Assets 2020: $9,6592020Assets 2021: $6,426,956Liabilities 2021: $6,368,575Net Assets 2021: $58,3812021Assets 2022: $8,986,630Liabilities 2022: $8,843,512Net Assets 2022: $143,1182022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$8,986,630
Liabilities$8,843,512
Net Assets$143,118
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2013: $2,345,8782013Revenue 2014: $2,379,707Expenses 2014: $2,292,444Net Income 2014: $87,2632014Revenue 2015: $3,014,526Expenses 2015: $2,693,441Net Income 2015: $321,0852015Revenue 2017: $3,564,542Expenses 2017: $3,944,168Net Income 2017: -$379,6262017Revenue 2019: $6,134,230Expenses 2019: $5,431,891Net Income 2019: $702,3392019Revenue 2020: $8,509,643Expenses 2020: $8,333,398Net Income 2020: $176,2452020Revenue 2021: $8,269,409Expenses 2021: $8,220,687Net Income 2021: $48,7222021Revenue 2022: $9,992,198Expenses 2022: $9,907,461Net Income 2022: $84,7372022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$9,992,198
Expenses$9,907,461
Net Income$84,737
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 15, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$9,992,198
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Step is a 6-12 charter school located in inver grove heights, minnesota, that promotes early college education through ensuring that all students achieve academic excellence, obtain college credit while in high school, are fully motivated and prepared to successfully matriculate in college, and graduate with the critical knowledge and skills required for employment in scientific, technical, and other skilled careers.

Public charter school that serves grades K-12.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$369,508$2,968,115▲ $2,598,607
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,891,492$2,267,175▲ $375,683
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,193,619$1,202,470▲ $8,851
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$114,043$116,054▲ $2,011
Total Assets$6,426,956$8,986,630▲ $2,559,674
Other Assets Total$2,858,294$2,432,816▼ $425,478
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$5,786,794$8,090,272▲ $2,303,478
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$559,781$753,240▲ $193,459
Deferred Revenue$22,000--
Total Liabilities$6,368,575$8,843,512▲ $2,474,937
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$53,294$86,640▲ $33,346
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,087$56,478▲ $51,391
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$58,381$143,118▲ $84,737
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,426,956$8,986,630▲ $2,559,674

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,648,987$662,247$3,311,234
Equipment$140,425$168,335$308,760
Leasehold Improvements$178,703$65,852$244,555
Other Assets Org$2,432,816--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mustafa IbrahimExecutive DirectorFT$114,837$30,989$145,826
Rahima AhmedMember/TeacherFT$55,311$4,925$60,236

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abdulrazzaq MursalBoard Chair
Amina MohamudVice Chair
Abdiladif SanbulBoard Secretary
Mohamed ShuryeMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Bille Bus Transportation IncTransportation2500 New Brighton Blvd Ste 113, Minneapolis, MN 55418$1,549,755
Blue Bell Enterprises IncFood Service775 Woodlands Pkwy STE 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157$307,584
Designs for LearningTech/Program Support2233 University Avenue W Suite 450, St Paul, MN 55114$150,610
MN CLN ServicesCleaning & Maintenance5608 International Parkway, New Hope, MN 55428$108,866
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,962,643
Program Service Revenue
$25,751
Investment Income
$823
Other Revenue
$2,981
Change in Net Assets
$84,737

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,992,198
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,992,198
Total Revenue per Form 990
$9,992,198
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,634,576
Other Expenses$4,272,885
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,702,878$239,704-$3,942,582
Travel$1,613,181$135-$1,613,316
Pension Plan Contributions$681,995$56,276-$738,271
Depreciation Depletion$709,583$3,044-$712,627
Office Expenses$343,073$192,872-$535,945
Fees for Services Other$302,321$206,132-$508,453
Other Employee Benefits$355,953$91,789-$447,742
Payroll Taxes$293,678$30,405-$324,083
Information Technology$50,886$165,517-$216,403
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$163,708$18,190-$181,898
Occupancy$93,414$9,363-$102,777
Interest$28,477--$28,477
Insurance$22,611--$22,611
Other Expenses$1,009$164-$1,173
Total Functional Expenses$8,843,202$1,064,259$0$9,907,461

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$9,907,461
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$9,907,461
Total Expenses per Form 990$9,907,461
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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 deferred inflows$3,294,685
Net pension liability$2,457,436
Lease Payable$2,338,151
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
Yes
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, Section B, line 11B

“Form 990 reviewed by the academy's Executive Director who is authorized by the Board of Directors to approve its submission.”

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

“Officers, directors, and key employees review this policy at start of each year and each is asked if they have any conflicts or potential conflicts to disclose if so, they are asked to identify them in detail.”

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

“Written employment contract and approval by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Organization's Form 990 can be found on guidestar.com and can be made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
STEP Academy Charter School
EIN
30-0562083
Phone
6512896120
Address
835 5th Street East, St Paul, MN 55106

Signing Officer

Name
Mustafa Ibrahim
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6512896120
Signed
2023-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mustafa Ibrahim
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
98
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Abdo
Address
5201 Eden Avenue Suite 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven D Anseth CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”

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, 2022, 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 open. 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, 2022, 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 open. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Distributed with enrollment.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1STEP Academy recevies financial assistance from the Minnesota Department of Education and U.S. 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/ExplanationTxt0Form 990 reviewed by the academy's Executive Director who is authorized by the Board of Directors to approve its submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Officers, directors, and key employees review this policy at start of each year and each is asked if they have any conflicts or potential conflicts to disclose if so, they are asked to identify them in detail.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Written employment contract and approval by the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Organization's Form 990 can be found on guidestar.com and can be made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4This process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,986,630
Liabilities
$8,843,512
Net assets
$143,118
Revenue
$9,992,198
Expenses
$9,907,461
Net income
$84,737
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.99$8.84$0.14$9.99$9.91$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.43$6.37$0.06$8.27$8.22$0.05
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.78$5.77$0.01$8.51$8.33$0.18
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.80$5.96$0.17$6.13$5.43$0.70
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.12$4.66$0.54$3.56$3.94$0.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$1.52$0.04$3.01$2.69$0.32
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.12$0.62$2.38$2.29$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.62$0.09$0.53$2.35