Civic Intelligence

Sterling Schools Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 36-3575698

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Feb 03, 2020

PO Box 1046Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 626-0022

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

73rd percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

25th percentile

$49,939

Higher top officer pay than 25% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-1.7%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$7,264,510

Down $128,736 (-1.7%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$7,260,009

Down $131,735 (-1.8%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$4,501

Up $2,999 (+200%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$1,282,208

Up $398,780 (+45%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,083,495

Up $78,681 (+7.8%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$198,713

Up $320,099 (+264%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2016: $7,262,479Liabilities 2016: $6,151Net Assets 2016: $7,256,3282016Assets 2017: $7,341,303Liabilities 2017: $204Net Assets 2017: $7,341,0992017Assets 2018: $7,393,246Liabilities 2018: $1,502Net Assets 2018: $7,391,7442018Assets 2019: $7,264,510Liabilities 2019: $4,501Net Assets 2019: $7,260,0092019Assets 2020: $6,790,270Liabilities 2020: $5,573Net Assets 2020: $6,784,6972020Assets 2021: $8,230,186Liabilities 2021: $7,469Net Assets 2021: $8,222,7172021Assets 2022: $7,391,480Liabilities 2022: $5,412Net Assets 2022: $7,386,0682022Assets 2023: $7,758,889Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,758,8892023Assets 2024: $7,690,825Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $7,690,8252024Assets 2025: $7,914,542Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $7,914,5422025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$7,264,510
Liabilities$4,501
Net Assets$7,260,009

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $1,382,328Expenses 2016: $771,863Net Income 2016: $610,4652016Revenue 2017: $973,187Expenses 2017: $1,224,449Net Income 2017: -$251,2622017Revenue 2018: $883,428Expenses 2018: $1,004,814Net Income 2018: -$121,3862018Revenue 2019: $1,282,208Expenses 2019: $1,083,495Net Income 2019: $198,7132019Revenue 2020: $840,660Expenses 2020: $1,050,389Net Income 2020: -$209,7292020Revenue 2021: $1,070,939Expenses 2021: $940,915Net Income 2021: $130,0242021Revenue 2022: $1,221,484Expenses 2022: $1,089,418Net Income 2022: $132,0662022Revenue 2023: $1,072,222Expenses 2023: $943,398Net Income 2023: $128,8242023Revenue 2024: $1,559,586Expenses 2024: $1,836,322Net Income 2024: -$276,7362024Revenue 2025: $2,997,750Expenses 2025: $2,048,357Net Income 2025: $949,3932025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,282,208
Expenses$1,083,495
Net Income$198,713
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Feb 3, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,310,708
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote excellence by finding creative and innovative projects for the staff and students of sterling's schools. Foundation monies allow the sterling school system to initiate, continue, or expand educational projects otherwise left without adequate money to proceed because of budgetary constraints or compelling priorities. The foundation is dedicated to the identification and funding of programs and projects that will raise the level of academic achievement of all sterling public school students. Our goal is to help provide the very best education for students as they prepare for challenges of life.

To assist in the development and education purposes of sterling unit #5 school district.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,039,004$6,104,874▼ $934,130
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$354,192$972,778▲ $618,586
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$186,808▲ $186,808
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50$50→ $0
Total Assets$7,393,246$7,264,510▼ $128,736
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,502$4,501▲ $2,999
Total Liabilities$1,502$4,501▲ $2,999
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,802,031$3,769,829▼ $32,202
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,389,713$3,290,180▼ $99,533
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$200,000$200,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,391,744$7,260,009▼ $131,735
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,393,246$7,264,510▼ $128,736

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$179,379-$179,379
Buildings$7,429-$7,429

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$313,760-▲ $17,230$9,000$321,990
2017$308,490-▲ $21,020$15,750$313,760
2016$290,905-▲ $29,585$12,000$308,490
2015$295,275-▲ $7,380$11,750$290,905
2014$3,909,114$3,659,281▲ $97,629$976,711$6,689,313
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jim C SpencerExecutive DirectorPT$49,939$49,939

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott WolberPresident
Peter W DillonVice President
Alice ReterDirector
Ed AndersenDirector
Elroy WyldeDirector
Jeff GeeDirector
Kristie GeilDirector
Maggie WikeDirector
Marilyn HenryDirector
Russ SpitzerDirector
Tad EverettDirector
Paul OsbornSecretary
Heather SoteloTreasuer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Top-notch Productions INCInstall Digital Scoreboard923 E 59TH ST, Davenport, IA 52807$100,722
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$503,253
Program Service Revenue
$26,777
Investment Income
$711,153
Other Revenue
$41,025
All Other Contributions
$503,253
Change in Net Assets
$198,713

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,282,208
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-297,395
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$984,813
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,282,208
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000,170
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$68,697
Other Expenses$14,628
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$913,860--$913,860
Grants to Domestic Individuals$86,310--$86,310
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$39,672-$39,672
Other Salaries and Wages-$21,005-$21,005
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,325-$9,325
Payroll Taxes-$8,020-$8,020
Advertising-$4,852-$4,852
Other Expenses-$451-$451
Total Functional Expenses$1,000,170$83,325$0$1,083,495

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,116,548
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,083,495
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,083,495
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$33,053
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Sterling Schools Cusd No 5Sterling, IL170(c)1TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PURPOSES OF STERLING UNIT #5 SCHOOL DISTRICT.$465,924
Sterling Schools Cusd No 5Sterling, IL170(c)1To Support the Operations of the Centennial Auditorium Located on the Sterling High School Campus.$341,387
Sterling Schools Cusd No 5Sterling, IL170(c)11-to-1 Computer Project Provides Funding for the School District to Purchase$106,549
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$27,358
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,357
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Pe Shirt Sales$22,158$22,158$11,507$10,651
Golf Outing$5,200$5,200-$5,200
Total Events$27,358$27,358$14,358$13,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
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
No
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

The executive director and finance committee review the form 990 before it is filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

When determining employee compensation and benefits, the board president shall form a hiring committee to analyze pertinent information. This information may include: comparisons to compensation packages for other local nonprofit organization executive directors, education level, experience, and evidence of past performance. The hiring committee will then make a recommendation to the full board for final approval.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request during normal operating hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sterling Schools Foundation
EIN
36-3575698
Phone
8156260022
Address
PO BOX 1046, STERLING, IL 61081

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Wolber
Title
President
Phone
8156260022
Signed
2020-02-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Wolber
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
403 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL 61081
Preparer
Michelle L Heller
Phone
8156261277
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C

The process has not changed since prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

The purpose of the endowment fund is to use the earnings to provide a scholarship to a sterling high school graduate(s) who is pursuing a degree in education.

PART X, LINE 2:

The foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, except on net income derived from unrelated business activities. For the year ending june 30, 2019, the foundation did not have any income derived from unrelated business activities. Accordingly, the foundation had no taxable income for the year ended june 30, 2019.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Reclass of direct fundraising expenses 2,850. Reclass of concession expenses 14,143. Pe shirt expenses less fundraising exp 11,507.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Reclass direct fundraising expenses 2,850. Reclass concession expenses 14,143. Pe shirt expenses less fundraising exp 11,507.

PART XII & PART XIII, LINE 2D- OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Expenses reclassified for 990 against income

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE BY FINDING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS FOR THE STAFF AND STUDENTS OF STERLING'S SCHOOLS. FOUNDATION MONIES WILL ALLOW THE STERLING SCHOOL SYSTEM TO INITIATE, CONTINUE OR EXPAND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS OTHERWISE LEFT WITHOUT ADEQUATE MONEY TO PROCEED BECAUSE OF BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS OR COMPELLING PRIORITIES. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND FUNDING OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL RAISE THE LEVEL OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ALL STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP PROVIDE THE VERY BEST EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AS THEY PREPARE FOR CHALLENGES OF LIFE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc01 TO 1 COMPUTER PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND IPADS FOR STUDENT USE. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM THAT SERVED 1750 STUDENTS THIS YEAR.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE ACADEMIC BOOSTER CLUB SUPPORTS STERLING HIGH SCHOOL AND CHALLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, WHICH ARE PART OF THE STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. AS A STERLING SCHOOLS FOUNATION COMMITTEE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO ENSURE THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CAN OFFER CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS LIKE STUDENT COUNCIL. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AND SERVED 1100 PEOPLE THIS YEAR.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0MINI GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO SUPPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1BUCKS FOR BOOKS WAS STARTED IN 2006 TO ASSIST THE STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM WITH THE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF STUDENT TEXTBOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS AND RELATED SUPPLIES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THESE ITEMS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM AND SERVED 3500 PEOPLE THIS YEAR.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2ROBOTICS TEAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A STERLING HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETITIVE ROBOTICS TEAM. EACH YEAR THE TEAM IS REQUIRED TO BUILD, FROM SCRATCH, A ROBOT THAT CAN PERFORM A SPECIFIED SERIES OF TASKS. THERE ARE A SERIES OF COMPETITIVE EVENTS WITH OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS THE TEAM COMPETES IN.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO USE THE EARNINGS TO PROVIDE A SCHOLARSHIP TO A STERLING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE(S) WHO IS PURSUING A DEGREE IN EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019, THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE ANY INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. ACCORDINGLY, THE FOUNDATION HAD NO TAXABLE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2RECLASS OF DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,850. RECLASS OF CONCESSION EXPENSES 14,143. PE SHIRT EXPENSES LESS FUNDRAISING EXP 11,507.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3RECLASS DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,850. RECLASS CONCESSION EXPENSES 14,143. PE SHIRT EXPENSES LESS FUNDRAISING EXP 11,507.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED FOR 990 AGAINST INCOME
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