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Bes Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 35-2194153

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Jan 07, 2016

Organization Profilewww.buildingexcellentschools.org

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31 Milk StreetBoston, MA 02109

(617) 227-4545

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

88th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$165,539

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

96th percentile

66%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$12,375,442

Up $4,904,168 (+66%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$11,802,771

Up $4,870,528 (+70%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$572,671

Up $33,640 (+6.2%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$12,301,533

Up $2,184,029 (+22%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$7,431,006

Down $902,682 (-11%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$4,870,527

Up $3,086,711 (+173%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2012: $3,528,847Liabilities 2012: $224,883Net Assets 2012: $3,303,9642012Assets 2013: $5,401,066Liabilities 2013: $252,639Net Assets 2013: $5,148,4272013Assets 2014: $7,471,274Liabilities 2014: $539,031Net Assets 2014: $6,932,2432014Assets 2015: $12,375,442Liabilities 2015: $572,671Net Assets 2015: $11,802,7712015Assets 2016: $12,355,242Liabilities 2016: $1,069,968Net Assets 2016: $11,285,2742016Assets 2017: $14,349,674Liabilities 2017: $1,340,132Net Assets 2017: $13,009,5422017Assets 2018: $13,355,074Liabilities 2018: $1,405,930Net Assets 2018: $11,949,1442018Assets 2019: $15,573,402Liabilities 2019: $1,612,325Net Assets 2019: $13,961,0772019Assets 2021: $9,650,474Liabilities 2021: $700,419Net Assets 2021: $8,950,0552021Assets 2022: $9,472,977Liabilities 2022: $553,516Net Assets 2022: $8,919,4612022Assets 2023: $10,998,150Liabilities 2023: $2,055,000Net Assets 2023: $8,943,1502023Assets 2024: $13,522,002Liabilities 2024: $1,780,027Net Assets 2024: $11,741,9752024Assets 2025: $11,382,678Liabilities 2025: $527,962Net Assets 2025: $10,854,7162025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$12,375,442
Liabilities$572,671
Net Assets$11,802,771
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2012: $3,104,0572012Expenses 2013: $4,806,3632013Revenue 2014: $10,117,504Expenses 2014: $8,333,688Net Income 2014: $1,783,8162014Revenue 2015: $12,301,533Expenses 2015: $7,431,006Net Income 2015: $4,870,5272015Revenue 2016: $8,072,974Expenses 2016: $8,590,472Net Income 2016: -$517,4982016Revenue 2017: $14,875,583Expenses 2017: $13,151,315Net Income 2017: $1,724,2682017Revenue 2018: $10,852,843Expenses 2018: $11,913,241Net Income 2018: -$1,060,3982018Revenue 2019: $12,584,683Expenses 2019: $10,572,750Net Income 2019: $2,011,9332019Revenue 2021: $7,791,629Expenses 2021: $7,252,484Net Income 2021: $539,1452021Revenue 2022: $7,138,485Expenses 2022: $6,973,907Net Income 2022: $164,5782022Revenue 2023: $8,319,836Expenses 2023: $8,512,908Net Income 2023: -$193,0722023Revenue 2024: $10,920,425Expenses 2024: $8,515,958Net Income 2024: $2,404,4672024Revenue 2025: $6,641,685Expenses 2025: $7,663,803Net Income 2025: -$1,022,1182025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$12,301,533
Expenses$7,431,006
Net Income$4,870,527
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Jan 7, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$12,301,533
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bes identifies and prepares excellent leaders to transform education in their communities.

To foster the development and ensure the success of charter schools

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$644,106$6,228,315▲ $5,584,209
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,593,313$5,388,337▲ $3,795,024
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,032,237--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$132,930$99,576▼ $33,354
Accounts Receivable$2,951,664$78,887▼ $2,872,777
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$17,024$55,327▲ $38,303
Total Assets$7,471,274$12,375,442▲ $4,904,168
Other Assets Total$100,000$525,000▲ $425,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$539,031$309,214▼ $229,817
Deferred Revenue-$187,957-
Other Liabilities-$75,500-
Total Liabilities$539,031$572,671▲ $33,640
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,338,930$6,677,891▲ $1,338,961
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,593,313$5,124,880▲ $3,531,567
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,932,243$11,802,771▲ $4,870,528
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,471,274$12,375,442▲ $4,904,168

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$85,785$195,327$281,112
Leasehold Improvements$13,791$7,426$21,217
Other Assets Org$425,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Linda BrownExe. DirectorFT$165,539$165,539
Linda Brown--$165,539$165,539
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,325,331
Program Service Revenue
$955,864
Investment Income
$20,338
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$11,325,331
Change in Net Assets
$4,870,527

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$12,301,533
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$12,301,533
Total Revenue per Form 990
$12,301,533
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,816,356
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,614,650
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$3,201,906$163,720$0$3,365,626
Other Salaries and Wages$1,711,766$409,599$0$2,121,365
Travel$493,433$54,554$0$547,987
Occupancy$203,264$50,159$0$253,423
Other Expenses$241,566$2,865$0$244,431
Other Employee Benefits$127,888$40,984$0$168,872
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$122,499$43,040$0$165,539
Payroll Taxes$129,313$29,561$0$158,874
Advertising$36,798$27,657$0$64,455
Office Expenses$23,111$36,534$0$59,645
Depreciation Depletion$37,823$9,334$0$47,157
Insurance$2,834$9,136$0$11,970
Total Functional Expenses$6,532,926$898,080$0$7,431,006

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,431,006
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,431,006
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,431,006
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
Pass through planning grants$75,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Building Excellent Schools Inc
EIN
35-2194153
Phone
6172274545
Address
31 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Brown
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6172274545
Signed
2016-01-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Brown
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
17
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Sambo Okolo & Company LLC
Address
31 West Street, Randolph, MA 02368
Preparer
Jean Etienne CPA
Phone
7818853912
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Board members meet to review Form 990 before it is filed.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Selection committee is created to hire key personnel.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Selection committee is created to hire key personnel.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Inflection funds 450000. 450000. 0. 0. Equipment rental & repairs 2802. 2247. 555. 0. Fellowship housing 126657. 126657. 0. 0. Fellowship stipends 688825. 688825. 0. 0. License and permits 1087. 0. 1087. 0. Meals and entertainment 24834. 17272. 7562. 0. Miscellaneous expense 17214. 10996. 6218. 0. Payroll processing 7810. 6264. 1546. 0. Postage 2432. 145. 2287. 0. Start up funds 1450000. 1450000. 0. 0. Professional services 217795. 143581. 74214. 0. Telephone & internet 25505. 20457. 5048. 0. Re”

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Filings

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,375,442
Liabilities
$572,671
Net assets
$11,802,771
Revenue
$12,301,533
Expenses
$7,431,006
Net income
$4,870,527
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.4$0.53$10.9$6.64$7.66$1.02
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.5$1.78$11.7$10.9$8.52$2.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.0$2.06$8.94$8.32$8.51$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.47$0.55$8.92$7.14$6.97$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.65$0.70$8.95$7.79$7.25$0.54
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$1.61$14.0$12.6$10.6$2.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.4$1.41$11.9$10.9$11.9$1.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.3$1.34$13.0$14.9$13.2$1.72
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.4$1.07$11.3$8.07$8.59$0.52
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.4$0.57$11.8$12.3$7.43$4.87
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.47$0.54$6.93$10.1$8.33$1.78
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.40$0.25$5.15$4.81
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.53$0.22$3.30$3.10