Civic Intelligence

Athletes Committed to Educating Students

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 41-1789659

Sep 01, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022 • Filed on Feb 28, 2023

1115 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414

(612) 331-3454

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.04x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

79th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$107,199

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

84th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$1,071,272

Up $285,393 (+36%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$1,026,559

Up $420,657 (+69%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$44,713

Down $135,264 (-75%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$1,427,462

Up $424,722 (+42%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,006,805

Up $277,980 (+38%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$420,657

Up $146,742 (+54%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $200,862Liabilities 2011: $2,276Net Assets 2011: $198,5862011Assets 2012: $203,760Liabilities 2012: $4,942Net Assets 2012: $198,8182012Assets 2013: $165,302Liabilities 2013: $5,319Net Assets 2013: $159,9832013Assets 2014: $152,604Liabilities 2014: $3,014Net Assets 2014: $149,5902014Assets 2015: $223,067Liabilities 2015: $3,047Net Assets 2015: $220,0202015Assets 2016: $250,881Liabilities 2016: $12,073Net Assets 2016: $238,8082016Assets 2017: $295,477Liabilities 2017: $26,304Net Assets 2017: $269,1732017Assets 2018: $122,317Liabilities 2018: $36,603Net Assets 2018: $85,7142018Assets 2019: $277,032Liabilities 2019: $27,234Net Assets 2019: $249,7982019Assets 2020: $491,920Liabilities 2020: $159,933Net Assets 2020: $331,9872020Assets 2021: $785,879Liabilities 2021: $179,977Net Assets 2021: $605,9022021Assets 2022: $1,071,272Liabilities 2022: $44,713Net Assets 2022: $1,026,5592022Assets 2023: $594,580Liabilities 2023: $63,651Net Assets 2023: $530,9292023Assets 2024: $717,133Liabilities 2024: $56,817Net Assets 2024: $660,3162024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,071,272
Liabilities$44,713
Net Assets$1,026,559

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $385,447Expenses 2011: $295,128Net Income 2011: $90,3192011Revenue 2012: $450,117Expenses 2012: $449,885Net Income 2012: $2322012Revenue 2013: $411,539Expenses 2013: $450,374Net Income 2013: -$38,8352013Revenue 2014: $569,539Expenses 2014: $580,907Net Income 2014: -$11,3682014Revenue 2015: $600,600Expenses 2015: $530,170Net Income 2015: $70,4302015Revenue 2016: $602,474Expenses 2016: $583,686Net Income 2016: $18,7882016Revenue 2017: $745,264Expenses 2017: $714,899Net Income 2017: $30,3652017Revenue 2018: $750,747Expenses 2018: $934,206Net Income 2018: -$183,4592018Revenue 2019: $1,013,299Expenses 2019: $849,215Net Income 2019: $164,0842019Revenue 2020: $874,040Expenses 2020: $791,851Net Income 2020: $82,1892020Revenue 2021: $1,002,740Expenses 2021: $728,825Net Income 2021: $273,9152021Revenue 2022: $1,427,462Expenses 2022: $1,006,805Net Income 2022: $420,6572022Revenue 2023: $1,048,533Expenses 2023: $1,544,163Net Income 2023: -$495,6302023Revenue 2024: $1,575,454Expenses 2024: $1,446,067Net Income 2024: $129,3872024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,427,462
Expenses$1,006,805
Net Income$420,657
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022
Signed
Feb 28, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,540,493
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our sole mission is to help reduce the academic achievement gap in the twin cities and improve the futures for at-risk students. At aces, we know learning can best happen when kids are engaged and happy so weve partnered with the minnesota lynx, timberwolves, twins, vikings, united fc and wild to support our work. In fact, were proud to be the first, and only, organization of its kind in the twin cities to have the direct support of every major minnesota professional sports team.

Our sole mission is to help reduce the academic achievement gap in the twin cities and improve the futures for at-risk students.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$704,249$894,528▲ $190,279
Pledges and Grants Receivable$46,666$150,000▲ $103,334
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,014$22,016▼ $1,998
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,404$3,384▼ $6,020
Accounts Receivable$1,546$1,344▼ $202
Total Assets$785,879$1,071,272▲ $285,393
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$124,500--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,977$44,713▲ $12,736
Deferred Revenue$23,500--
Total Liabilities$179,977$44,713▼ $135,264
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$451,736$806,559▲ $354,823
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$154,166$220,000▲ $65,834
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$605,902$1,026,559▲ $420,657
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$785,879$1,071,272▲ $285,393

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$14,514$83,649$98,163
Leasehold Improvements$7,502$7,790$15,292
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christina SaundersExecutive DiFT$89,065$18,134$107,199

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carin AndersonBoard Chair
Mark JohnsonVice Chair
Bradley MelnickTrustee
Brett TaberTrustee
Clifton RossTrustee
Crystal WitherspoonTrustee
Derek SharrerTrustee
Jaisa EngasserTrustee
Jeff HunsakerTrustee
Katie GrindelandTrustee
NANCY O'BRIENTrustee
Nikki Keirnes ScanlonTrustee
Bryan BassEducation Co
Dale PetersonLife Directo
Rajiv ShahLife Directo
Ken FairchildSecretary
Michael CashTreasurer /
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,181,465
Program Service Revenue
$64,673
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$181,324
All Other Contributions
$849,356
Change in Net Assets
$420,657

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Securities Publicly Traded2$77,109
Other Non Cash Contri Table121$33,785
Total Noncash Contributions123$110,894

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,427,462
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$119,656
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,547,118
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,427,462
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$852,099
Other Expenses$154,706
Total Fundraising Expense$123,109
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$500,875$46,688$60,740$608,303
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$56,207$28,103$28,104$112,414
Other Employee Benefits$52,383$6,624$7,343$66,350
Payroll Taxes$42,581$7,412$7,922$57,915
Fees for Services Other$24,703$25,558$1,000$51,261
Office Expenses$4,043$15,704$3,417$23,164
Pension Plan Contributions$5,898$566$653$7,117
Depreciation Depletion$2,546$3,183$637$6,366
Insurance$3,708$794$794$5,296
Other Expenses$2,806$3,844$853$3,844
Advertising--$3,040$3,040
Travel$3,034--$3,034
Interest-$969-$969
Total Functional Expenses$729,266$154,430$123,109$1,006,805

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,126,461
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,006,805
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,006,805
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$119,656
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$294,355
Fundraising Direct Expenses$113,031
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraiser$456,964$294,355$16,298$278,057
Total Events$456,964$294,355$113,031$181,324
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The form 990 is provided to the board of directors in advance of a meeting. The board of directors reviews the form 990 and votes to approve it before it is signed.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Aces employees are not to accept or engage in employment, or own or maintain a business interest outside of aces which will conflict with the employee's duties or responsibilities in aces. In order to avoid a misunderstanding as to what constitutes a conflict, possible conflicts should be disclosed in advance and discussed with the executive director or board chairperson. No aces employee shall use his or her affiliation with aces for personal gain, nor shall they use any information gained in the course of their employment for personal gain.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Salary information is obtained through the minnesota council of nonprofits in order to determine a reasonable salary level based on reported averages. The organization also takes into account what is fiscally sound and viable for the organization. Executive director sets the salary for all staff and board chair and directors set the salary for executive director. In summer of 2021, aces started working with a compensation equity consultant to analyze current pay struture with an equity lens and create an improved compensation structure.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

No other officer or key employee received compensation from the organization.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Athletes Committed to Educating
EIN
41-1789659
Phone
6123313454
Address
1115 E HENNEPIN AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
Doing Business As
Aces

Signing Officer

Name
Christina Saunders
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6123313454
Signed
2023-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christina Saunders
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
46
Volunteers
37

Preparer

Firm
Boyum & Barenscheer Pllp
Address
3050 METRO DR STE 200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55425-1547
Preparer
Anna Lovegren
Phone
9528544244
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Our sole mission is to help reduce the academic achievement gap in the twin cities and improve the futures for at-risk students. At aces, we know learning can best happen when kids are engaged and happy so weve partnered with the minnesota lynx, timberwolves, twins, vikings, united fc and wild to support our work. In fact, were proud to be the first, and only, organization of its kind in the twin cities to have the direct support of every major minnesota professional sports team.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Difference in reporting event costs on 990 vs audit 35,888 difference in reporting event costs on 990 vs audit -35,888

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

The organization has not been audited by a tax authority, and accordingly the informational tax returns for the past three years are open to examination. Management has evaluated its tax positions and has concluded that they do not result in anything that would require either recording or disclosure in the financial statements based on the criteria set forth in asc 740 ("income taxes").

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

Difference in reporting event costs on 990 vs audit 35,888

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

Difference in reporting event costs on 990 vs audit 35,888

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IRS990/MissionDesc0OUR SOLE MISSION IS TO HELP REDUCE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN THE TWIN CITIES AND IMPROVE THE FUTURES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS. AT ACES, WE KNOW LEARNING CAN BEST HAPPEN WHEN KIDS ARE ENGAGED AND HAPPY SO WEVE PARTNERED WITH THE MINNESOTA LYNX, TIMBERWOLVES, TWINS, VIKINGS, UNITED FC AND WILD TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. IN FACT, WERE PROUD TO BE THE FIRST, AND ONLY, ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN THE TWIN CITIES TO HAVE THE DIRECT SUPPORT OF EVERY MAJOR MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN AUDITED BY A TAX AUTHORITY, AND ACCORDINGLY THE INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THEY DO NOT RESULT IN ANYTHING THAT WOULD REQUIRE EITHER RECORDING OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASED ON THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN ASC 740 ("INCOME TAXES").
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIFFERENCE IN REPORTING EVENT COSTS ON 990 VS AUDIT 35,888

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.06$0.66$1.58$1.45$0.13
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.06$0.53$1.05$1.54$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.04$1.03$1.43$1.01$0.42
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.79$0.18$0.61$1.00$0.73$0.27
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.16$0.33$0.87$0.79$0.08
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.03$0.25$1.01$0.85$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.04$0.09$0.75$0.93$0.18
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.03$0.27$0.75$0.71$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.01$0.24$0.60$0.58$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.60$0.53$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.57$0.58$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.01$0.16$0.41$0.45$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.45$0.45$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.39$0.30$0.09