Civic Intelligence

Metro Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 35-2215865

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Apr 22, 2016

Organization ProfileMETROSCHOOLSMN.ORG
2600 26th Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55406

(612) 722-2555

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.56x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

59th percentile

6.0%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$112,285

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,629,283

Up $217,711 (+15%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

-$913,099

Down $1,736,202 (-211%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$2,542,382

Up $1,953,913 (+332%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,904,581

Down $201,044 (-4.9%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$3,669,901

Up $13,137 (+0.4%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$234,680

Down $214,181 (-48%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2010: $1,050,153Liabilities 2010: $167,790Net Assets 2010: $882,3632010Assets 2011: $1,120,417Liabilities 2011: $194,365Net Assets 2011: $926,0522011Assets 2012: $898,405Liabilities 2012: $531,193Net Assets 2012: $367,2122012Assets 2014: $1,411,572Liabilities 2014: $588,469Net Assets 2014: $823,1032014Assets 2015: $1,629,283Liabilities 2015: $2,542,382Net Assets 2015: -$913,0992015Assets 2016: $1,780,480Liabilities 2016: $2,524,991Net Assets 2016: -$744,5112016Assets 2017: $5,882,662Liabilities 2017: $6,857,223Net Assets 2017: -$974,5612017Assets 2018: $5,425,576Liabilities 2018: $7,179,468Net Assets 2018: -$1,753,8922018Assets 2019: $5,499,177Liabilities 2019: $6,502,907Net Assets 2019: -$1,003,7302019Assets 2020: $5,462,786Liabilities 2020: $7,725,206Net Assets 2020: -$2,262,4202020Assets 2021: $7,103,585Liabilities 2021: $7,921,236Net Assets 2021: -$817,6512021Assets 2022: $7,612,439Liabilities 2022: $8,248,772Net Assets 2022: -$636,3332022Assets 2023: $26,643,492Liabilities 2023: $26,177,359Net Assets 2023: $466,1332023Assets 2024: $28,068,492Liabilities 2024: $26,259,886Net Assets 2024: $1,808,6062024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,629,283
Liabilities$2,542,382
Net Assets-$913,099
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $2,426,1652010Expenses 2011: $2,538,6672011Expenses 2012: $2,589,0402012Revenue 2014: $4,105,625Expenses 2014: $3,656,764Net Income 2014: $448,8612014Revenue 2015: $3,904,581Expenses 2015: $3,669,901Net Income 2015: $234,6802015Revenue 2016: $4,345,428Expenses 2016: $4,176,840Net Income 2016: $168,5882016Revenue 2017: $5,196,540Expenses 2017: $5,426,590Net Income 2017: -$230,0502017Revenue 2018: $6,061,641Expenses 2018: $6,840,972Net Income 2018: -$779,3312018Revenue 2019: $7,097,692Expenses 2019: $6,347,530Net Income 2019: $750,1622019Revenue 2020: $7,538,651Expenses 2020: $8,797,341Net Income 2020: -$1,258,6902020Revenue 2021: $9,890,924Expenses 2021: $8,446,155Net Income 2021: $1,444,7692021Revenue 2022: $13,404,813Expenses 2022: $13,223,495Net Income 2022: $181,3182022Revenue 2023: $17,815,643Expenses 2023: $16,713,177Net Income 2023: $1,102,4662023Revenue 2024: $23,076,028Expenses 2024: $21,733,555Net Income 2024: $1,342,4732024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$3,904,581
Expenses$3,669,901
Net Income$234,680
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Apr 22, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$4,229,491
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE PART I, LINE 1

Metro schools college prep is committed to academic excellence and closing the achievenment gap by establishing rigorous goals for students, parents, teachers and the school. Metro schools college prep values cultural, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity as central elements of a college preparatory education and provides a caring learning community that prepares students and staff to be responsible world citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$182,904$561,508▲ $378,604
Accounts Receivable$567,632$409,100▼ $158,532
Pledges and Grants Receivable$105,041$168,116▲ $63,075
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$486,038$112,488▼ $373,550
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$69,957$68,899▼ $1,058
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$16,966-
Total Assets$1,411,572$1,629,283▲ $217,711
Other Assets Total$0$292,206▲ $292,206
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$295,251$2,236,732▲ $1,941,481
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$293,218$305,650▲ $12,432
Total Liabilities$588,469$2,542,382▲ $1,953,913
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$112,488-
Unrestricted Net Assets$823,103$-1,025,587▼ $1,848,690
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$823,103$-913,099▼ $1,736,202
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,411,572$1,629,283▲ $217,711

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$68,593$81,115$149,708
Leasehold Improvements$43,895$31,646$75,541
Other Assets Org$292,206--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ahmed ElmiExecutive DirectorFT$90,750$21,535$112,285
Farhan HusseinAssistant Director (partial Year)FT$48,750$5,257$54,007
Megan OrmsethMember/teacherFT$40,928$4,639$45,567
Katie WhiteSecretary/teacherFT$37,888$5,848$43,736
Justine BjergoSecretary/teacher (partial Year)FT$21,956$4,988$26,944
Abraham GadallaTreasurer-$1,197-$1,197

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abdulkadir AbdallaBoard Chair
Mohamed MahamudVice Chair
Mohamed OsmanMember
Osman MohamedMember
Osman SalahMember
Abdinor WarfaMember (partial Year)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,906,961
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-29,104
Other Revenue
$26,724
All Other Contributions
$69
Change in Net Assets
$234,680

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,934,240
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-29,659
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-29,659
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,934,240
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,904,581
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,070,965
Other Expenses$1,598,936
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,363,361$125,782-$1,489,143
Occupancy$468,024$19,566-$487,590
Fees for Services Other$243,220$158,083-$401,303
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,600$117,123-$220,723
Other Employee Benefits$130,208$18,888-$149,096
Payroll Taxes$109,970$17,399-$127,369
Pension Plan Contributions$75,160$9,474-$84,634
Office Expenses$26,629$29,600-$56,229
Depreciation Depletion$51,238--$51,238
Other Expenses$44,431--$44,431
All Other Expenses$1,453$25,830-$27,283
Insurance-$19,419-$19,419
Conferences and Meetings$6,543$12,161-$18,704
Total Functional Expenses$3,116,576$553,325$0$3,669,901

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,699,560
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,699,560
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,669,901
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-29,659
Other Expense Adjustments$-29,659
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$1,699,668
Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions$537,064
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 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 11

“The board of directors reviews the form 990 as prepared by the auditor prior to filing.”

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

“Compliance with the policy is reviewed at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board, after deliberation determines the executive directors salary. The board, with the advisement of the executive director makes decisions regarding compensation of employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Part VII Section A

“Per mn statute 124d.10, charter schools are required to have licensed teachers as members of the board of directors. Katie white and megan ormseth are board members and received compensation for their services as teachers.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Metro Schools
EIN
35-2215865
Phone
6127222555
Address
2600 26TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406

Signing Officer

Name
Ahmed Elmi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6127222555
Signed
2016-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ahmed Elmi
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
79
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Bergankdv Ltd
Address
3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST SUITE 1000, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55431-4420
Preparer
Matthew L Mayer CPA
Phone
9525636800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other contracted services: program service expenses 243,220. Management and general expenses 158,083. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 401,303.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Change in accounting principle -1,970,882.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The board of directors is responsible for the selection of an independent accountant and for the oversight of the financial statement audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The school is required to assess whether an uncertain tax position exists and if there should be recognition of a related benefit or liability in the financial statements. The school has determined there are no amounts to record as assets or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions. Generally, the school is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years before 2012.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of equipment -29,659.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of equipment -29,659.”

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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0487590
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt029600
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt026629
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt056229
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0292206
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt0-1970882
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt018888
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0130208
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0149096
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1FOOD SERVICE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3SUPPLIES
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1197583
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt259822
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt344431
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0235334
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1197583
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt259822
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt344431
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0295251
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02236732
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd2900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0REFUNDS
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc2FOOD SALES TO ADULTS
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt18916
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt2438
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt18916
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt2438
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt026724
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0125782
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01363361
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01489143
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017399
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0109970
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0127369
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09474
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt075160
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt084634
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0105041
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0168116
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt069957
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt068899
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0AHMED ELMI
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt04080976
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0224
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01364216
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt024425
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0448861
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt02292548
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt03656764
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt04105625
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0234680
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt026724
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt016966
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt068593
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt081115
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0149708
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt0-29659
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03699560
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt043895
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt031646
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt075541
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0292206
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES RELATED TO PENSION
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt0-29659
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01699668
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1537064
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0NET PENSION LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES RELATED TO PENSIONS
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-29659
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt03934240
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS AND IF THERE SHOULD BE RECOGNITION OF A RELATED BENEFIT OR LIABILITY IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SCHOOL HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. GENERALLY, THE SCHOOL IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2012.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT -29,659.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT -29,659.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0292206
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt03669901
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt02236732
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt03904581
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03934240
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03699560
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OUR COMMUNICATION IS ALMOST ENTIRELY BY WORD OF MOUTH BUT WE DO PASS OUT BROCHURES THAT SAY WE HONOR ALL NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED MONIES FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THEIR PRIMARY REVENUE STREAM. SOME OF THESE FUNDS INITIALLY GENERATED AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND ARE RE-GRANTED TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AS PREPARED BY THE AUDITOR PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD, AFTER DELIBERATION DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY. THE BOARD, WITH THE ADVISEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAKES DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PER MN STATUTE 124D.10, CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE LICENSED TEACHERS AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. KATIE WHITE AND MEGAN ORMSETH ARE BOARD MEMBERS AND RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS TEACHERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 243,220. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 158,083. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 401,303.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE -1,970,882.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
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/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4PART VII SECTION A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd01
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MN
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0112488
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,629,283
Liabilities
$2,542,382
Net assets
-$913,099
Revenue
$3,904,581
Expenses
$3,669,901
Net income
$234,680
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.1$26.3$1.81$23.1$21.7$1.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.6$26.2$0.47$17.8$16.7$1.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.61$8.25$0.64$13.4$13.2$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.10$7.92$0.82$9.89$8.45$1.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$7.73$2.26$7.54$8.80$1.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.50$6.50$1.00$7.10$6.35$0.75
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$7.18$1.75$6.06$6.84$0.78
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.88$6.86$0.97$5.20$5.43$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$2.52$0.74$4.35$4.18$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$2.54$0.91$3.90$3.67$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.59$0.82$4.11$3.66$0.45
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.53$0.37$2.59
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.12$0.19$0.93$2.54
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.05$0.17$0.88$2.43