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Forest Bluff School Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-3188563

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization Profilewww.forestbluffschool.org

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8 W ScrantonLake Bluff, IL 60044

(847) 295-8338

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

93rd percentile

63%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

17th percentile

$58,833

Higher top officer pay than 17% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

85th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

125%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$17,586,552

Up $3,418,889 (+24%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$15,216,873

Up $3,227,037 (+27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,369,679

Up $191,852 (+8.8%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,574,500

Up $3,647,291 (+125%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,451,290

Up $148,278 (+6.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$4,123,210

Up $3,499,013 (+561%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $8,361,051Liabilities 2011: $1,737,310Net Assets 2011: $6,623,7412011Assets 2012: $9,210,815Liabilities 2012: $1,361,457Net Assets 2012: $7,849,3582012Assets 2014: $10,727,696Liabilities 2014: $991,355Net Assets 2014: $9,736,3412014Assets 2015: $11,024,653Liabilities 2015: $1,080,124Net Assets 2015: $9,944,5292015Assets 2016: $10,908,181Liabilities 2016: $1,045,679Net Assets 2016: $9,862,5022016Assets 2017: $11,685,546Liabilities 2017: $1,103,427Net Assets 2017: $10,582,1192017Assets 2018: $12,233,817Liabilities 2018: $1,283,001Net Assets 2018: $10,950,8162018Assets 2019: $12,484,990Liabilities 2019: $1,172,825Net Assets 2019: $11,312,1652019Assets 2021: $14,252,541Liabilities 2021: $1,573,202Net Assets 2021: $12,679,3392021Assets 2022: $12,827,552Liabilities 2022: $1,866,752Net Assets 2022: $10,960,8002022Assets 2023: $14,167,663Liabilities 2023: $2,177,827Net Assets 2023: $11,989,8362023Assets 2024: $17,586,552Liabilities 2024: $2,369,679Net Assets 2024: $15,216,8732024Assets 2025: $21,423,001Liabilities 2025: $2,733,823Net Assets 2025: $18,689,1782025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$17,586,552
Liabilities$2,369,679
Net Assets$15,216,873
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,386,2982011Expenses 2012: $1,336,9422012Revenue 2014: $1,860,313Expenses 2014: $1,445,799Net Income 2014: $414,5142014Revenue 2015: $1,827,888Expenses 2015: $1,457,629Net Income 2015: $370,2592015Revenue 2016: $1,779,422Expenses 2016: $1,600,123Net Income 2016: $179,2992016Revenue 2017: $1,847,000Expenses 2017: $1,687,951Net Income 2017: $159,0492017Revenue 2018: $2,039,741Expenses 2018: $1,824,819Net Income 2018: $214,9222018Revenue 2019: $2,051,267Expenses 2019: $1,891,388Net Income 2019: $159,8792019Revenue 2021: $1,955,969Expenses 2021: $2,169,429Net Income 2021: -$213,4602021Revenue 2022: $2,239,725Expenses 2022: $2,045,429Net Income 2022: $194,2962022Revenue 2023: $2,927,209Expenses 2023: $2,303,012Net Income 2023: $624,1972023Revenue 2024: $6,574,500Expenses 2024: $2,451,290Net Income 2024: $4,123,2102024Revenue 2025: $5,088,317Expenses 2025: $2,522,176Net Income 2025: $2,566,1412025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,574,500
Expenses$2,451,290
Net Income$4,123,210
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$8,114,565
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Private Montessori based elementary school

The school is a private, Montessori based elementary school

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$8,038,239$12,502,845▲ $4,464,606
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,094,725$3,008,450▼ $86,275
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,998,021$2,042,980▼ $955,041
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,678$21,792▼ $886
Accounts Receivable$14,000$10,485▼ $3,515
Total Assets$14,167,663$17,586,552▲ $3,418,889
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,674,397$1,857,395▲ $182,998
Other Liabilities$440,000$420,000▼ $20,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$63,430$92,284▲ $28,854
Total Liabilities$2,177,827$2,369,679▲ $191,852
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,320,318$7,670,403▲ $2,350,085
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,669,518$7,546,470▲ $876,952
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,989,836$15,216,873▲ $3,227,037
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,167,663$17,586,552▲ $3,418,889

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,588,345$1,116,781$3,705,126
Land$346,267-$346,267
Equipment$73,838$82,063$155,901
Other Land Buildings$0--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$6,650,629-▲ $1,086,672$100,000$7,546,470
2022$5,647,643-▲ $1,057,329-$6,650,629
2021$7,507,575-▼ $1,590,382$200,000$5,647,643
2020$5,752,055-▲ $2,072,660$255,000$7,507,575
2019$6,016,264$11,000▼ $64,886$150,000$5,752,055
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay17th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Helen Lynn JessenPresidentFT$58,833$58,833
Margaret Jessen KelleyTreasurerPT$34,953$34,953

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark AhernDirector
Ned JessenDirector
Paula LillardSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,161,297
Program Service Revenue
$2,333,078
Investment Income
$2,080,125
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,161,297
Change in Net Assets
$4,123,210
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,878,908
Other Expenses$551,140
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$21,242
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,083,151$322,211-$1,405,362
Other Employee Benefits$235,477$31,991-$267,468
Payroll Taxes$88,157$24,135-$112,292
Depreciation Depletion$98,995--$98,995
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$93,786--$93,786
Occupancy$52,307--$52,307
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$40,941-$40,941
Conferences and Meetings$34,611--$34,611
Insurance$27,582--$27,582
Grants to Domestic Orgs$21,242--$21,242
Fees for Services Legal$17,674--$17,674
Other Expenses$13,838--$13,838
Office Expenses-$13,005-$13,005
Advertising-$10,083-$10,083
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,975-$5,975
Fees for Services Other-$1,945-$1,945
Total Functional Expenses$2,001,004$450,286$0$2,451,290
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
Education certificates liability$420,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2

“Paula Lillard, Director mother of Helen (Lynn) Jessen, Director and grandmother of Margaret Jessen Kelly, Director Helen (Lynn) Jessen, Director mother of Margaret Jessen Kelly, Director and wife of Ned Jessen, Director Ned Jessen, Director father of Margaret Jessen Kelly, Director”

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

“The Form 990 is presented to the board of directors for review and discussion prior to signing and filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The school provides its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forest Bluff School
EIN
36-3188563
Phone
8472958338
Address
8 W Scranton, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Signing Officer

Name
Helen Lynn Jessen
Title
Head of School
Phone
8472958338
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Helen Lynn Jessen
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
39
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ascent Advisers LLC
Address
5543 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1312
Phone
7733010433
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“Support school programming and operations”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Racial nondiscriminatory policy is included with admission packets to families applying to the school.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The school does not formally request racial information from students applying.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 is presented to the board of directors for review and discussion prior to signing and filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The school provides its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,586,552
Liabilities
$2,369,679
Net assets
$15,216,873
Revenue
$6,574,500
Expenses
$2,451,290
Net income
$4,123,210
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.4$2.73$18.7$5.09$2.52$2.57
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.6$2.37$15.2$6.57$2.45$4.12
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.2$2.18$12.0$2.93$2.30$0.62
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.8$1.87$11.0$2.24$2.05$0.19
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.3$1.57$12.7$1.96$2.17$0.21
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.5$1.17$11.3$2.05$1.89$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.2$1.28$11.0$2.04$1.82$0.21
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.7$1.10$10.6$1.85$1.69$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.9$1.05$9.86$1.78$1.60$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.0$1.08$9.94$1.83$1.46$0.37
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.7$0.99$9.74$1.86$1.45$0.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.21$1.36$7.85$1.34
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.36$1.74$6.62$1.39