Civic Intelligence

Great River School Charter School No 4105-07

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 34-1975307

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 12, 2021

Organization Profilewww.greatriverschool.org
1326 Energy Park DrSt Paul, MN 55108-5202

(651) 305-2780

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

1.07x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

20th percentile

-9.9%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$108,975

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-4.2%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

3.7%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,402,107

Down $328,548 (-4.2%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$3,018,074

Down $964,850 (-47%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$10,420,181

Up $636,302 (+6.5%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$9,768,291

Up $349,406 (+3.7%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$10,733,141

Up $2,080,743 (+24%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$964,850

Down $1,731,337 (-226%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2010: $689,775Liabilities 2010: $260,500Net Assets 2010: $429,2752010Assets 2014: $886,943Liabilities 2014: $237,196Net Assets 2014: $649,7472014Assets 2015: $1,550,974Liabilities 2015: $2,531,322Net Assets 2015: -$980,3482015Assets 2016: $2,021,456Liabilities 2016: $2,780,880Net Assets 2016: -$759,4242016Assets 2017: $6,786,420Liabilities 2017: $8,459,233Net Assets 2017: -$1,672,8132017Assets 2018: $6,655,024Liabilities 2018: $9,474,735Net Assets 2018: -$2,819,7112018Assets 2019: $7,730,655Liabilities 2019: $9,783,879Net Assets 2019: -$2,053,2242019Assets 2020: $7,402,107Liabilities 2020: $10,420,181Net Assets 2020: -$3,018,0742020Assets 2021: $7,061,130Liabilities 2021: $10,104,279Net Assets 2021: -$3,043,1492021Assets 2022: $6,113,189Liabilities 2022: $9,545,946Net Assets 2022: -$3,432,7572022Assets 2023: $5,542,303Liabilities 2023: $8,781,643Net Assets 2023: -$3,239,3402023Assets 2024: $5,259,164Liabilities 2024: $8,511,677Net Assets 2024: -$3,252,5132024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$7,402,107
Liabilities$10,420,181
Net Assets-$3,018,074
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $2,477,2412010Revenue 2014: $4,275,778Expenses 2014: $3,947,522Net Income 2014: $328,2562014Revenue 2015: $4,724,089Expenses 2015: $4,387,147Net Income 2015: $336,9422015Revenue 2016: $5,224,316Expenses 2016: $5,003,392Net Income 2016: $220,9242016Revenue 2017: $5,708,488Expenses 2017: $6,621,877Net Income 2017: -$913,3892017Revenue 2018: $6,788,271Expenses 2018: $7,943,875Net Income 2018: -$1,155,6042018Revenue 2019: $9,418,885Expenses 2019: $8,652,398Net Income 2019: $766,4872019Revenue 2020: $9,768,291Expenses 2020: $10,733,141Net Income 2020: -$964,8502020Revenue 2021: $11,055,498Expenses 2021: $11,080,573Net Income 2021: -$25,0752021Revenue 2022: $10,795,615Expenses 2022: $11,185,223Net Income 2022: -$389,6082022Revenue 2023: $11,120,751Expenses 2023: $10,927,334Net Income 2023: $193,4172023Revenue 2024: $12,604,824Expenses 2024: $12,617,997Net Income 2024: -$13,1732024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$9,768,291
Expenses$10,733,141
Net Income-$964,850
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 12, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$9,768,291
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Great River School, an urban Montessori learning environment, preparesstudents for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens ofthe world.

Great River School prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,102,706$1,255,866▲ $153,160
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$601,471$926,951▲ $325,480
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$522,573$548,263▲ $25,690
Accounts Receivable$30,000$37,440▲ $7,440
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,715$7,697▲ $982
Total Assets$7,730,655$7,402,107▼ $328,548
Other Assets Total$5,467,190$4,625,890▼ $841,300
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$8,805,780$8,596,169▼ $209,611
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$500,000$1,150,000▲ $650,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$478,099$674,012▲ $195,913
Total Liabilities$9,783,879$10,420,181▲ $636,302
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,103$16,250▲ $13,147
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-2,056,327$-3,034,324▼ $977,997
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,053,224$-3,018,074▼ $964,850
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,730,655$7,402,107▼ $328,548

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$399,553$97,725$497,278
Equipment$148,710$318,569$467,279
Other Assets Org$94,812--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sam O'BrienHead of SchoolFT$87,572$21,403$108,975
Lindsay WeaverTreasurer/TeacherFT$51,249$11,327$62,576
Montana PicardMember/TeacherFT$53,155$8,995$62,150
Sarah HansenMember/TeacherFT$49,254$9,126$58,380
Elizabeth AlvarezMember/TeacherFT$38,189$6,731$44,920
Elizabeth Badillo-MoormanTreasurer/TeacherFT$20,824$5,890$26,714

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer WilliamsChair
Jenny ThompsonMember
Victoria HickenbothamSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,355,182
Program Service Revenue
$388,530
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$24,579
All Other Contributions
$104,939
Change in Net Assets
$-964,850
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,465,612
Other Expenses$3,267,529
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$4,246,594$818,923-$5,065,517
Occupancy$1,392,787$30,050-$1,422,837
Pension Plan Contributions$944,278$222,443-$1,166,721
Fees for Services Other$898,478$25,741-$924,219
Other Employee Benefits$320,002$159,490-$479,492
Payroll Taxes$329,430$58,437-$387,867
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$306,843$59,172-$366,015
Office Expenses$227,594$34,604-$262,198
Travel$149,011$1,504-$150,515
Fees for Services Management-$108,439-$108,439
Information Technology$73,361$17,787-$91,148
Depreciation Depletion$57,075--$57,075
Other Expenses$44,752$35,533-$44,752
Interest$22,626--$22,626
Insurance$16,744--$16,744
Total Functional Expenses$9,160,928$1,572,213$0$10,733,141
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
Net Pension Liability$4,437,747
Deferred Pension Resources$4,158,422
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A copy of the 990 is provided to the Board Members for review prior to filling and the return is signed by the Board Chair.”

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

“Board Members sign a conflict of interest statement annually. The Board reviews the conflict of interest policy annually and makes changes as necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The School Board does an annual evaluation of the Head of School and determines appropriate compensation. The Head of School evaluates employees and makes recommendations to the School Board. The Board bases its compensation on the knowledge of the budget.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on its website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great River School
EIN
34-1975307
Phone
6513052780
Address
1326 Energy Park Dr, St Paul, MN 55108-5202

Signing Officer

Name
Sam O'Brien
Title
Head of School
Phone
6513052780
Signed
2021-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam O'Brien
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
208
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
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:

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

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Charter School is classified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and comparable section of the Minnesota income tax statutes. The Organization has evaluated and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2020. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Charter School is classified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and comparable section of the Minnesota income tax statutes. The Organization has evaluated and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2020. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Stated in school brochures and documents.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization receives grants and financial assistance from government agencies.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of the 990 is provided to the Board Members for review prior to filling and the return is signed by the Board Chair.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board Members sign a conflict of interest statement annually. The Board reviews the conflict of interest policy annually and makes changes as necessary.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The School Board does an annual evaluation of the Head of School and determines appropriate compensation. The Head of School evaluates employees and makes recommendations to the School Board. The Board bases its compensation on the knowledge of the budget.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on its website and upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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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
$7,402,107
Liabilities
$10,420,181
Net assets
-$3,018,074
Revenue
$9,768,291
Expenses
$10,733,141
Net income
-$964,850
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.26$8.51$3.25$12.6$12.6$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.54$8.78$3.24$11.1$10.9$0.19
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.11$9.55$3.43$10.8$11.2$0.39
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.06$10.1$3.04$11.1$11.1$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.40$10.4$3.02$9.77$10.7$0.96
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.73$9.78$2.05$9.42$8.65$0.77
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.66$9.47$2.82$6.79$7.94$1.16
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.79$8.46$1.67$5.71$6.62$0.91
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$2.78$0.76$5.22$5.00$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$2.53$0.98$4.72$4.39$0.34
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.24$0.65$4.28$3.95$0.33
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.26$0.43$2.48
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