Civic Intelligence

Sterling Schools Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-3575698

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 05, 2022

Organization ProfileSTERLINGSCHOOLSFOUNDATION.ORG
510 E Miller RdSterling, IL 61081

(815) 626-0022

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

49th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

26th percentile

$41,709

Higher top officer pay than 26% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

71st percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

27%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Up

$8,230,186

Up $1,439,916 (+21%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$8,222,717

Up $1,438,020 (+21%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$7,469

Up $1,896 (+34%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,070,939

Up $230,279 (+27%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$940,915

Down $109,474 (-10%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$130,024

Up $339,753 (+162%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

2021

Assets$8,230,186
Liabilities$7,469
Net Assets$8,222,717
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

2021

Revenue$1,070,939
Expenses$940,915
Net Income$130,024
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 5, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,081,237
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$5,807,947$6,821,801▲ $1,013,854
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$511,973$1,002,141▲ $490,168
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$470,300$406,194▼ $64,106
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50$50→ $0
Total Assets$6,790,270$8,230,186▲ $1,439,916
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,573$7,469▲ $1,896
Total Liabilities$5,573$7,469▲ $1,896
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,652,194$4,366,954▲ $714,760
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,132,503$3,855,763▲ $723,260
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,784,697$8,222,717▲ $1,438,020
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,790,270$8,230,186▲ $1,439,916

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$712,547$2,337$714,884
Land$185,777-$185,777
Equipment$103,817$12,352$116,169

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$297,293-▲ $76,668$23,250$350,711
2019$321,990-▼ $3,697$21,000$297,293
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay26th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Jim C SpencerExecutive DirectorPT$41,709$41,709

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott WolberPresident
Peter W DillonVice President
Alice ReterDirector
Ed AndersenDirector
Elroy WyldeDirector
Greg ZeiglerDirector
Kristie GeilDirector
Maggie WikeDirector
Marilyn HenryDirector
Pam CapesDirector
Paul SandeferDirector
Russ SpitzerDirector
Tad EverettDirector
Paul OsbornSecretary
Heather SoteloTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$396,253
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$683,936
Other Revenue
$-9,250
All Other Contributions
$396,253
Change in Net Assets
$130,024

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table69$75,262Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions69$75,262-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,070,939
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,317,576
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,388,515
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,070,939
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$859,186
Other Expenses$43,693
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$38,036
Total Fundraising Expense$4,197
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$794,673--$794,673
Grants to Domestic Individuals$64,513--$64,513
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$28,388-$28,388
Depreciation Depletion-$14,689-$14,689
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,900-$9,900
Payroll Taxes-$7,928-$7,928
Other Expenses-$4,352$4,197$4,197
Advertising-$4,035-$4,035
Other Salaries and Wages-$1,720-$1,720
Office Expenses-$1,467-$1,467
Total Functional Expenses$859,186$77,532$4,197$940,915

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$950,495
Expenses per Audited Statements$940,915
Total Expenses per Form 990$940,915
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$9,580
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.$720,262
Sterling Schools Cusd No 5Sterling, IL170(c)1To Support the Operations of the Centennial Auditorium Located on the Sterling High School Campus.$74,411
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,915
Fundraising Gross Income$1,049
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Face Masks$780$780$4,195$-3,415
Pe Uniform Sale$269$269-$269
Total Events$1,049$1,049$4,195$-3,146
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 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
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
510 E MILLER RD, STERLING, IL 61081

Signing Officer

Name
Jim C Spencer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8156260022
Signed
2022-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jim C Spencer
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
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, 2021, 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, 2021.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Reclass of direct fundraising expenses 4,197. Reclass of concession expenses 2,605.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Reclass of direct fundraising expenses 4,197. Reclass of concession expenses 2,605.”

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

“Expenses reclassified for 990 against income”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,230,186
Liabilities
$7,469
Net assets
$8,222,717
Revenue
$1,070,939
Expenses
$940,915
Net income
$130,024
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.91$0.00$7.91$3.00$2.05$0.95
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.69$0.00$7.69$1.56$1.84$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.76$0.00$7.76$1.07$0.94$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.39$0.01$7.39$1.22$1.09$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.23$0.01$8.22$1.07$0.94$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.79$0.01$6.78$0.84$1.05$0.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.26$0.00$7.26$1.28$1.08$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.39$0.00$7.39$0.88$1.00$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.34$0.00$7.34$0.97$1.22$0.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.26$0.01$7.26$1.38$0.77$0.61