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Higher Ground Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 41-1886212

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 08, 2018

1381 Marshall AveSt Paul, MN 55104

(651) 645-1000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

1.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

17th percentile

-9.1%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$205,237

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

97th percentile

101%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$13,281,067

Up $6,670,163 (+101%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$244,151

Down $974,276 (-80%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$13,036,916

Up $7,644,439 (+142%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$10,694,216

Up $466,434 (+4.6%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$11,668,492

Up $1,655,475 (+17%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$974,276

Down $1,189,041 (-554%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2010: $3,615,041Liabilities 2010: $534,370Net Assets 2010: $3,080,6712010Assets 2011: $4,210,914Liabilities 2011: $704,353Net Assets 2011: $3,506,5612011Assets 2012: $4,269,853Liabilities 2012: $666,192Net Assets 2012: $3,603,6612012Assets 2013: $4,820,230Liabilities 2013: $607,113Net Assets 2013: $4,213,1172013Assets 2014: $5,342,252Liabilities 2014: $702,658Net Assets 2014: $4,639,5942014Assets 2015: $6,233,171Liabilities 2015: $5,229,509Net Assets 2015: $1,003,6622015Assets 2016: $6,610,904Liabilities 2016: $5,392,477Net Assets 2016: $1,218,4272016Assets 2017: $13,281,067Liabilities 2017: $13,036,916Net Assets 2017: $244,1512017Assets 2018: $12,093,003Liabilities 2018: $12,863,749Net Assets 2018: -$770,7462018Assets 2019: $11,530,136Liabilities 2019: $10,629,527Net Assets 2019: $900,6092019Assets 2020: $10,726,673Liabilities 2020: $9,845,092Net Assets 2020: $881,5812020Assets 2021: $14,123,889Liabilities 2021: $11,965,110Net Assets 2021: $2,158,7792021Assets 2022: $16,745,157Liabilities 2022: $11,635,139Net Assets 2022: $5,110,0182022Assets 2023: $18,470,121Liabilities 2023: $11,294,044Net Assets 2023: $7,176,0772023Assets 2024: $18,075,430Liabilities 2024: $10,414,496Net Assets 2024: $7,660,9342024Assets 2025: $18,453,608Liabilities 2025: $10,230,709Net Assets 2025: $8,222,8992025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$13,281,067
Liabilities$13,036,916
Net Assets$244,151

Operations Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $7,833,2372010Expenses 2011: $8,150,0382011Revenue 2012: $8,826,466Expenses 2012: $8,729,366Net Income 2012: $97,1002012Expenses 2013: $8,740,0622013Revenue 2014: $9,177,649Expenses 2014: $8,751,172Net Income 2014: $426,4772014Revenue 2015: $9,710,215Expenses 2015: $9,301,179Net Income 2015: $409,0362015Revenue 2016: $10,227,782Expenses 2016: $10,013,017Net Income 2016: $214,7652016Revenue 2017: $10,694,216Expenses 2017: $11,668,492Net Income 2017: -$974,2762017Revenue 2018: $10,838,933Expenses 2018: $11,853,830Net Income 2018: -$1,014,8972018Revenue 2019: $11,090,410Expenses 2019: $9,419,055Net Income 2019: $1,671,3552019Revenue 2020: $14,107,981Expenses 2020: $14,177,659Net Income 2020: -$69,6782020Revenue 2021: $16,161,479Expenses 2021: $14,884,281Net Income 2021: $1,277,1982021Revenue 2022: $19,599,738Expenses 2022: $16,627,339Net Income 2022: $2,972,3992022Revenue 2023: $19,189,915Expenses 2023: $17,123,856Net Income 2023: $2,066,0592023Revenue 2024: $19,768,393Expenses 2024: $19,283,536Net Income 2024: $484,8572024Revenue 2025: $20,573,848Expenses 2025: $20,011,883Net Income 2025: $561,9652025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$10,694,216
Expenses$11,668,492
Net Income-$974,276
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 8, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$10,694,216
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To prepare students to become successful, ethical, and responsible citizens who are ready for all the challenges of the twenty-first century. To that end, students graduating from the academy will be college ready, stewards of the environment, and ethical citizens who value hard work, honesty, integrity, equity, and diversity.

Provide educational programs for grades K-12 in compliance with Minnesota public education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,981,449$4,437,153▲ $455,704
Accounts Receivable$1,262,080$1,237,803▼ $24,277
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$379,205$409,626▲ $30,421
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$379,205$409,626▲ $30,421
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$165,737▲ $165,737
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$102,243$100,833▼ $1,410
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$50,650$50,650→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$839,222$-331,212▼ $1,170,434
Total Assets$6,610,904$13,281,067▲ $6,670,163
Other Assets Total$835,277$7,045,002▲ $6,209,725
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,776,953$12,334,981▲ $7,558,028
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$564,874$651,285▲ $86,411
Escrow Account Liability$50,650$50,650→ $0
Total Liabilities$5,392,477$13,036,916▲ $7,644,439
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,218,427$244,151▼ $974,276
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,610,904$13,281,067▲ $6,670,163

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$333,802$90,247$424,049
Equipment$75,824$44,024$119,848
Other Assets Org$7,045,002--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Samuel YigzawSchool DirectorFT$180,250$24,987$205,237
William WilsonExecutive DirectorFT$178,526$5,589$184,115
Neliya TkachenkoDirector/TeacherFT$49,130$5,704$54,834

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel McGrathChair
Brian SwerineDirector
Dehabo KullaneDirector
Mohamed AbdilleDirector
Mary TateSecretary
Denise ToussaintTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Minnehaha TransportationTransportation Contractor2507 Walnut Street, Roseville, MN 55113$868,060
CKC Good FoodFood Service CateringPO Box 431419, Minneapolis, MN 55075$558,523
Grade PowerTutoring2800 Rustic Place, Little Canada, MN 55117$172,600
Beltz Kes Darling & AssociatesFinance Consultant22488 Chippendale Ave, Farmington, MN 55024$121,104
Terry GustafsonBuilding Maintenance7951 250th St, Forest Lake, MN 55025$120,925
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,141,786
Program Service Revenue
$9,552,430
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$97,540
Change in Net Assets
$-974,276

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,577,173
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,117,043
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,118,233
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,117,043
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,695,406
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,694,216
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,050,314
Other Expenses$4,574,525
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,800
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,457,746$523,569-$3,981,315
Pension Plan Contributions$1,551,633$89,997-$1,641,630
Occupancy$1,517,414$1,238-$1,518,652
Other Employee Benefits$491,700$192,305-$684,005
Fees for Services Other$450,179$185,159-$635,338
Office Expenses$489,516$50,243-$539,759
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,834$389,352-$444,186
Payroll Taxes$238,455$60,723-$299,178
Information Technology$88,843$63,639-$152,482
Fees for Services Accounting-$134,419-$134,419
Insurance-$39,246-$39,246
Depreciation Depletion$29,847$3,882-$33,729
Benefits to Members$30,853--$30,853
Fees for Services Legal-$13,550-$13,550
Grants to Domestic Individuals$12,800--$12,800
Other Expenses$30,202$12,233-$12,233
All Other Expenses$7,733--$7,733
Conferences and Meetings$1,392$2,432-$3,824
Total Functional Expenses$9,906,505$1,761,987$0$11,668,492

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$11,668,492
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$11,601,887
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,551,449
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,117,043
Other Expense Adjustments$1,117,043
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,050,438
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 - TRA$9,207,021
Net Pension Liability - PERA$2,655,078
Deferred Inflows - PERA & TRA Pension Plans$472,882
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

A copy of the finished 990 report will be sent to the Executive Director and the School Director, who is on the board. An electronic copy will go to the key organization officer before it is mailed to the IRS.

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

All Directors are required to annually sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The organization's Executive Director's salaries are determined by comparability data and approved by the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1B:

Several members of the board are teachers at the Academy. Minnesota State Statute 124D.10 Subd. 4.(g) requires the board to have at least one employed or contracted teacher.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Higher Ground Academy
EIN
41-1886212
Phone
6516451000
Address
1381 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
William Wilson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6516451000
Signed
2018-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Wilson
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
169
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Malloy Montague Karnowski Radosevich
Address
5353 Wayzata Blvd Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Preparer
Thomas A Karnowski
Phone
9525450424
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:

The Board assumes responsibilty for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an indendent accountant annually. This process has not changed from the prior year.

RELATED ORGANIZATION COMPENSATION:

Made an effort to obtain information on compensation, if any, was paid from a related organization. No response received and no other transactions noted.

Authorizer

The Academy is required to have an Authorizer to monitor its operations in order to maintain its charter. The Academy's approved Authorizer during the fiscal year 2017 was Audubon Center of the North Woods.

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 1B:

The organization holds funds related to scholarship's in a private-purpose trust fund.

Part IV, Line 2B:

The funds are held and recorded as cash and an escrow or custodial account liability.

Part X, Line 2:

The Academy is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Both are subject to tax on income from any unrelated business. On July 1, 2009, the Academy adopted the recognition requirements for uncertain income tax positions as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC 740-10 (formerly known as FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes), with no cumulative effect adjustment required. Income tax benefits are recognized for income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, only when it is determined that the income tax position will more likely-than-not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Academy has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the Internal Revenue Service and state jurisdiction where they operate. The Academy believes that income tax filing positions will be sustained upon examination and do not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse affect on their respective financial condition, results of operation or cash flows. Accordingly, the Academy has not recorded any reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties for uncertain income tax positions at June 30, 2017.

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Revenue reported by related party - Higher Ground Building Company 1,118,233.

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Rent received from related party netted in the Financial Statements 1,117,043.

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Expenses reported by related party - Higher Ground Building Company 1,050,438.

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Rent paid to related party netted in the Financial Statements 1,117,043.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0To create socially committed, morally responsible, and ethnically diverse learning environment that values students individually and collectively. The goal is to encourage student's maximum intellectual and leadership development to meet 21st century standards of education through concerted preparation to pursue post secondary and post baccalaureate studies. It is intended that students graduating from Higher Ground Academy will be adequately prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities and in their fields of endeavor.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization holds funds related to scholarship's in a private-purpose trust fund.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The funds are held and recorded as cash and an escrow or custodial account liability.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Academy is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Both are subject to tax on income from any unrelated business. On July 1, 2009, the Academy adopted the recognition requirements for uncertain income tax positions as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC 740-10 (formerly known as FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes), with no cumulative effect adjustment required. Income tax benefits are recognized for income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, only when it is determined that the income tax position will more likely-than-not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Academy has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the Internal Revenue Service and state jurisdiction where they operate. The Academy believes that income tax filing positions will be sustained upon examination and do not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse affect on their respective financial condition, results of operation or cash flows. Accordingly, the Academy has not recorded any reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties for uncertain income tax positions at June 30, 2017.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Revenue reported by related party - Higher Ground Building Company 1,118,233.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Rent received from related party netted in the Financial Statements 1,117,043.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Expenses reported by related party - Higher Ground Building Company 1,050,438.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Rent paid to related party netted in the Financial Statements 1,117,043.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.5$10.2$8.22$20.6$20.0$0.56
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.1$10.4$7.66$19.8$19.3$0.48
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.5$11.3$7.18$19.2$17.1$2.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.7$11.6$5.11$19.6$16.6$2.97
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.1$12.0$2.16$16.2$14.9$1.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.7$9.85$0.88$14.1$14.2$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.5$10.6$0.90$11.1$9.42$1.67
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.1$12.9$0.77$10.8$11.9$1.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$13.0$0.24$10.7$11.7$0.97
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.61$5.39$1.22$10.2$10.0$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.23$5.23$1.00$9.71$9.30$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.34$0.70$4.64$9.18$8.75$0.43
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.82$0.61$4.21$8.74
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.27$0.67$3.60$8.83$8.73$0.10
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.21$0.70$3.51$8.15
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.62$0.53$3.08$7.83