Civic Intelligence

The Avalon Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 31-1743023

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Apr 27, 2021

Organization Profilewww.avalonschool.org
700 Glendale StSt Paul, MN 55114

(651) 649-5495

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

1.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.7%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$89,275

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$4,267,301

Down $750,942 (-15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$971,431

Down $246,278 (-34%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$5,238,732

Down $504,664 (-8.8%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,330,359

Down $440,050 (-9.2%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$4,576,637

Up $646,216 (+16%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$246,278

Down $1,086,266 (-129%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2015: $1,635,796Liabilities 2015: $1,862,446Net Assets 2015: -$226,6502015Assets 2016: $1,811,244Liabilities 2016: $1,928,705Net Assets 2016: -$117,4612016Assets 2017: $5,458,196Liabilities 2017: $6,272,150Net Assets 2017: -$813,9542017Assets 2018: $4,965,096Liabilities 2018: $6,530,237Net Assets 2018: -$1,565,1412018Assets 2019: $5,018,243Liabilities 2019: $5,743,396Net Assets 2019: -$725,1532019Assets 2020: $4,267,301Liabilities 2020: $5,238,732Net Assets 2020: -$971,4312020Assets 2021: $3,687,594Liabilities 2021: $4,961,063Net Assets 2021: -$1,273,4692021Assets 2022: $6,273,238Liabilities 2022: $7,383,238Net Assets 2022: -$1,110,0002022Assets 2023: $5,665,195Liabilities 2023: $6,499,041Net Assets 2023: -$833,8462023Assets 2024: $5,106,122Liabilities 2024: $5,967,287Net Assets 2024: -$861,1652024Assets 2025: $5,068,598Liabilities 2025: $5,515,017Net Assets 2025: -$446,4192025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$4,267,301
Liabilities$5,238,732
Net Assets-$971,431
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $2,739,988Expenses 2015: $2,559,615Net Income 2015: $180,3732015Revenue 2016: $2,896,288Expenses 2016: $2,787,099Net Income 2016: $109,1892016Revenue 2017: $3,457,710Expenses 2017: $4,154,203Net Income 2017: -$696,4932017Revenue 2018: $3,751,983Expenses 2018: $4,503,170Net Income 2018: -$751,1872018Revenue 2019: $4,770,409Expenses 2019: $3,930,421Net Income 2019: $839,9882019Revenue 2020: $4,330,359Expenses 2020: $4,576,637Net Income 2020: -$246,2782020Revenue 2021: $4,113,408Expenses 2021: $4,415,446Net Income 2021: -$302,0382021Revenue 2022: $4,749,032Expenses 2022: $4,585,563Net Income 2022: $163,4692022Revenue 2023: $4,872,200Expenses 2023: $4,596,046Net Income 2023: $276,1542023Revenue 2024: $5,258,428Expenses 2024: $5,285,747Net Income 2024: -$27,3192024Revenue 2025: $5,825,092Expenses 2025: $5,410,346Net Income 2025: $414,7462025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$4,330,359
Expenses$4,576,637
Net Income-$246,278
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Apr 27, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,330,359
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,447,226$1,427,486▼ $19,740
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$453,275-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$130,345$142,717▲ $12,372
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,879$64,962▲ $46,083
Accounts Receivable$371,015$16,234▼ $354,781
Total Assets$5,018,243$4,267,301▼ $750,942
Other Assets Total$3,050,778$2,162,627▼ $888,151
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$5,352,147$4,793,840▼ $558,307
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$391,249$444,892▲ $53,643
Total Liabilities$5,743,396$5,238,732▼ $504,664
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-725,153$-971,431▼ $246,278
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-725,153$-971,431▼ $246,278
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,018,243$4,267,301▼ $750,942

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$44,496$175,555$220,051
Leasehold Improvements$98,221$103,390$201,611
Other Assets Org$2,162,627--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gretchen Sage - MartinsonDirectorFT$70,355$18,920$89,275
Becca WellsSecretaryFT$68,133$5,497$73,630
Nora WhalenDirectorFT$66,043$5,410$71,453
Tim QuealyTreasurerFT$63,014$5,256$68,270
Maggie DuffyDirectorFT$56,943$4,313$61,256
Dean WalczakFinance ManagerFT$54,780-$54,780

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dawn WieczorekBoard Chair
Bianca ZickDirector
Krissy WrightDirector
Mary Pat ByrnDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Twin Cities TransportationTransportation1408 Worthland DR 101, Mendota Heights, MN 55120$137,774
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,285,498
Program Service Revenue
$31,319
Investment Income
$397
Other Revenue
$13,145
All Other Contributions
$183,203
Change in Net Assets
$-246,278

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,330,359
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,330,359
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,330,359
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,288,027
Other Expenses$1,288,610
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,814,391$131,880-$1,946,271
Occupancy$589,755$7,936-$597,691
Pension Plan Contributions$486,322$32,418-$518,740
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$318,846$78,225-$397,071
Other Employee Benefits$234,264$34,075-$268,339
Travel$264,000--$264,000
Fees for Services Other$212,952$18,225-$231,177
Payroll Taxes$149,603$8,003-$157,606
Office Expenses$16,078$22,543-$38,621
Depreciation Depletion$36,409--$36,409
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,230-$33,230
Insurance$13,433--$13,433
Information Technology$12,923$266-$13,189
Other Expenses$1,500$21,102-$1,500
Conferences and Meetings$200--$200
Total Functional Expenses$4,188,734$387,903$0$4,576,637

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,576,637
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,576,637
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,576,637
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
Deferred Inflow - Deferred Pension$2,708,094
Pension Liability$2,085,746
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
Yes
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

“Copies of the 990 were distributed to all board members.”

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

“A written conflict of interest policy dictates that board members disclose annually any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation of the executive director and other key employees is reviewed and determined by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Avalon Charter School makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Avalon Charter School
EIN
31-1743023
Phone
6516495495
Address
700 Glendale St, St Paul, MN 55114

Signing Officer

Name
Carrie Bakken
Title
Program Coordinator
Phone
6516495495
Signed
2021-04-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carrie Bakken
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
51
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
Address
5201 Eden Avenue Suite 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven Anseth
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The 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, 2020, 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 closed. 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, 2020, 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 closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Federal And Justice for All" compliance posters describing the institution as non-discriminatory.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Explanation of Government Financial Aid: The Academy receives Federal and State aid for the purpose of providing education to students.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Copies of the 990 were distributed to all board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A written conflict of interest policy dictates that board members disclose annually any conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation of the executive director and other key employees is reviewed and determined by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Avalon Charter School makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The 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 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,267,301
Liabilities
$5,238,732
Net assets
-$971,431
Revenue
$4,330,359
Expenses
$4,576,637
Net income
-$246,278
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.07$5.52$0.45$5.83$5.41$0.41
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.11$5.97$0.86$5.26$5.29$0.03
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.67$6.50$0.83$4.87$4.60$0.28
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.27$7.38$1.11$4.75$4.59$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.69$4.96$1.27$4.11$4.42$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.27$5.24$0.97$4.33$4.58$0.25
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.02$5.74$0.73$4.77$3.93$0.84
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.97$6.53$1.57$3.75$4.50$0.75
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.46$6.27$0.81$3.46$4.15$0.70
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$1.93$0.12$2.90$2.79$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$1.86$0.23$2.74$2.56$0.18