Civic Intelligence

The Avalon Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 31-1743023

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

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

96th percentile

1.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

1.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

35th percentile

-0.5%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$113,344

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-9.9%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

7.9%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,106,122

Down $559,073 (-9.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$861,165

Down $27,319 (-3.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,967,287

Down $531,754 (-8.2%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,258,428

Up $386,228 (+7.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,285,747

Up $689,701 (+15%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$27,319

Down $303,473 (-110%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th 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

2024

Assets$5,106,122
Liabilities$5,967,287
Net Assets-$861,165
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th 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

2024

Revenue$5,258,428
Expenses$5,285,747
Net Income-$27,319
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$5,258,428
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,517,906$2,152,951▼ $364,955
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,194,359$1,578,853▲ $384,494
Pledges and Grants Receivable$873,670$583,197▼ $290,473
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$77,362$70,827▼ $6,535
Accounts Receivable$34,398$4,034▼ $30,364
Total Assets$5,665,195$5,106,122▼ $559,073
Other Assets Total$967,500$716,260▼ $251,240
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,528,017$3,297,992▼ $230,025
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$2,479,377$2,106,941▼ $372,436
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$491,647$562,354▲ $70,707
Total Liabilities$6,499,041$5,967,287▼ $531,754
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-833,846$-861,165▼ $27,319
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-833,846$-861,165▼ $27,319
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,665,195$5,106,122▼ $559,073

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,018,484$1,172,022$3,190,506
Leasehold Improvements$92,318$124,581$216,899
Equipment$42,149$52,091$94,240
Other Assets Org$716,260--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carrie BakkenExecutive DirectorFT$101,006$12,338$113,344
Kevin WardDirector/TeacherFT$83,921$24,852$108,773
Regina GoldnerDirector/TeacherFT$85,110$10,743$95,853
Tim QuealyTreasurer/TeacherFT$80,453$6,190$86,643
Sarah WallisDirector/TeacherFT$75,048$9,886$84,934
Maggie DuffySecretary/TeacherFT$70,878$6,036$76,914

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rebeka NdosiBoard Chair
Emily SundsethDirector
Esteban CastilloDirector
Tamara JonesDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Coherent Bus CompanyStudent transportation901 American Blvd E, Minneapolis, MN 55420$105,570
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,202,413
Program Service Revenue
$26,873
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$29,142
All Other Contributions
$22,648
Change in Net Assets
$-27,319

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,258,428
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,258,428
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,258,428
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,706,406
Other Expenses$1,579,341
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,171,188$146,062-$2,317,250
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$587,315$46,520-$633,835
Depreciation Depletion$425,719$5,539-$431,258
Fees for Services Other$287,388$56,754-$344,142
Pension Plan Contributions$275,729$19,037-$294,766
Other Employee Benefits$217,339$32,629-$249,968
Payroll Taxes$197,185$13,402-$210,587
Travel$175,845--$175,845
Occupancy$122,404--$122,404
Information Technology$30,893$37,908-$68,801
Office Expenses$53,322$10,719-$64,041
Fees for Services Accounting-$58,610-$58,610
Interest$25,405--$25,405
Insurance$15,352--$15,352
Other Expenses$13,838$35,460-$13,838
Fees for Services Legal-$1,636-$1,636
Total Functional Expenses$4,819,944$465,803$0$5,285,747

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,285,747
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,285,747
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,285,747
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 Liability$3,190,325
Deferred Inflow - Deferred Pension$107,667
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
Executive Director
Phone
6516495495
Signed
2024-11-12
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
57
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Abdo LLP
Address
5201 Eden Ave Ste 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven D Anseth CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The process has not changed from prior years.”

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, 2024, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charther School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and 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, 2024, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charther School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and 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/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 prior years.
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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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,106,122
Liabilities
$5,967,287
Net assets
-$861,165
Revenue
$5,258,428
Expenses
$5,285,747
Net income
-$27,319
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
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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