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Meridian Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 43-2024960

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on May 12, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.MERIDIANACADEMY.ORG
54 Brookside Avenue02130

(617) 277-1118

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.56x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

76th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$57,083

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

95th percentile

94%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$713,807

Up $345,794 (+94%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$314,660

Up $234,207 (+291%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$399,147

Up $111,587 (+39%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

$1,373,486

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$1,139,522

Up $136,030 (+14%) from 2013

Net Income

$233,964

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $258,994Liabilities 2011: $121,204Net Assets 2011: $137,7902011Assets 2012: $290,469Liabilities 2012: $186,632Net Assets 2012: $103,8372012Assets 2013: $368,013Liabilities 2013: $287,560Net Assets 2013: $80,4532013Assets 2014: $713,807Liabilities 2014: $399,147Net Assets 2014: $314,6602014Assets 2015: $959,756Liabilities 2015: $467,345Net Assets 2015: $492,4112015Assets 2016: $1,118,106Liabilities 2016: $544,676Net Assets 2016: $573,4302016Assets 2017: $1,186,825Liabilities 2017: $488,232Net Assets 2017: $698,5932017Assets 2018: $1,172,353Liabilities 2018: $557,487Net Assets 2018: $614,8662018Assets 2019: $1,116,253Liabilities 2019: $580,577Net Assets 2019: $535,6762019Assets 2020: $1,347,236Liabilities 2020: $773,369Net Assets 2020: $573,8672020Assets 2021: $1,475,651Liabilities 2021: $864,458Net Assets 2021: $611,1932021Assets 2022: $1,517,206Liabilities 2022: $877,284Net Assets 2022: $639,9222022Assets 2023: $3,509,301Liabilities 2023: $2,849,408Net Assets 2023: $659,8932023Assets 2024: $3,429,512Liabilities 2024: $2,664,427Net Assets 2024: $765,0852024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$713,807
Liabilities$399,147
Net Assets$314,660
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $490,142Expenses 2011: $500,474Net Income 2011: -$10,3322011Revenue 2012: $799,907Expenses 2012: $835,575Net Income 2012: -$35,6682012Expenses 2013: $1,003,4922013Revenue 2014: $1,373,486Expenses 2014: $1,139,522Net Income 2014: $233,9642014Revenue 2015: $1,611,105Expenses 2015: $1,433,347Net Income 2015: $177,7582015Revenue 2016: $1,815,722Expenses 2016: $1,735,273Net Income 2016: $80,4492016Revenue 2017: $2,053,906Expenses 2017: $1,929,546Net Income 2017: $124,3602017Revenue 2018: $1,873,530Expenses 2018: $1,956,707Net Income 2018: -$83,1772018Revenue 2019: $2,093,444Expenses 2019: $2,176,132Net Income 2019: -$82,6882019Revenue 2020: $2,295,551Expenses 2020: $2,260,189Net Income 2020: $35,3622020Revenue 2021: $2,596,139Expenses 2021: $2,577,478Net Income 2021: $18,6612021Revenue 2022: $2,823,650Expenses 2022: $2,788,733Net Income 2022: $34,9172022Revenue 2023: $3,131,782Expenses 2023: $3,129,434Net Income 2023: $2,3482023Revenue 2024: $3,437,184Expenses 2024: $3,352,886Net Income 2024: $84,2982024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,373,486
Expenses$1,139,522
Net Income$233,964
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
May 12, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,373,486
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to educate students from grades 6-12. Our curriculum incorporates the best practices from both progressive and traditional schooling, encourgaing students to embrace the joys and challenges of lifelong learning and discovery.

Meridian academy is a nonprofit independent day school in brookline massachusetts. Meridian is an urban, independent, college preparatory school that mentors students in a small vibrant community to become creative, questioning, and analytical learners, as well as thoughtful involved citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$299,252$577,956▲ $278,704
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,466$58,397▲ $51,931
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$33,050$35,535▲ $2,485
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,399$34,934▲ $11,535
Accounts Receivable$5,846$6,985▲ $1,139
Total Assets$368,013$713,807▲ $345,794
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$286,657$393,680▲ $107,023
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$903$5,467▲ $4,564
Total Liabilities$287,560$399,147▲ $111,587
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$80,453$314,660▲ $234,207
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$80,453$314,660▲ $234,207
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$368,013$713,807▲ $345,794

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,868$45,580$61,448
Other Land Buildings$8,211$22,640$30,851
Leasehold Improvements$10,855$8,525$19,380
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joshua AbramsPresidentFT$57,083$57,083

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rebecca ShahBoard Member
Beth SchultzDirector
Tricia MorrowSecretary
John MccarthyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$82,743
Program Service Revenue
$1,289,047
Investment Income
$527
Other Revenue
$1,169
All Other Contributions
$82,743
Change in Net Assets
$233,964

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$960,076
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$413,410
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$413,410
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$960,076
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,373,486
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$508,614
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$412,883
Other Expenses$218,025
Total Fundraising Expense$95
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$387,558$33,701-$421,259
Grants to Domestic Individuals$412,883--$412,883
Occupancy$92,180--$92,180
Other Employee Benefits$54,763$1,118-$55,881
Payroll Taxes$29,900$1,574-$31,474
All Other Expenses$16,016$4,538$95$20,649
Depreciation Depletion$11,703--$11,703
Other Expenses$9,866$8,185-$9,866
Conferences and Meetings-$7,199-$7,199
Insurance-$6,683-$6,683
Fees for Services Legal-$3,600-$3,600
Fees for Services Other-$101-$101
Total Functional Expenses$1,072,728$66,699$95$1,139,522

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,139,522
Expenses per Audited Statements$726,639
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$726,639
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$412,883
Other Expense Adjustments$412,883
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The treasurer prepares and files the form 990 after review and approval by the board.”

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

“The board of directors signs an annual certification stating that they have no conflicts of interest with the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors researches what similar schools in the market pay, such as small elementary schools or the upper school head at larger high schools. The board has approved steady raises that are not always taken.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents available upon request and also available for viewing on the massachussets attorney general's website and on guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
43-2024960
Phone
6172771118

Signing Officer

Name
John Mccarthy
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172771118
Signed
2015-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Josh Abrams
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
13
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Preparer
Keith P Lagraves
Phone
6175237094
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization evaluates tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in its tax returns to determine whether tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable federal or state authority. The organization has evaluated the tax positions taken in its previously filed returns and those expected to be taken in these tax returns and believe they are more-likely-than-not of being sustained if examined by federal or state authorities. The organization's 2009 through 2012 tax years remain subject to examination by federal and state authorities.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Financial aid 412,883. Realized gains 527.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 412,883.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, IN ITS TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS PREVIOUSLY FILED RETURNS AND THOSE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THESE TAX RETURNS AND BELIEVE THEY ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED IF EXAMINED BY FEDERAL OR STATE AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S 2009 THROUGH 2012 TAX YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FINANCIAL AID 412,883. REALIZED GAINS 527.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FINANCIAL AID 412,883.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNS AN ANNUAL CERTIFICATION STATING THAT THEY HAVE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESEARCHES WHAT SIMILAR SCHOOLS IN THE MARKET PAY, SUCH AS SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OR THE UPPER SCHOOL HEAD AT LARGER HIGH SCHOOLS. THE BOARD HAS APPROVED STEADY RAISES THAT ARE NOT ALWAYS TAKEN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ALSO AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON THE MASSACHUSSETS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE AND ON GUIDESTAR.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$713,807
Liabilities
$399,147
Net assets
$314,660
Revenue
$1,373,486
Expenses
$1,139,522
Net income
$233,964
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$2.66$0.77$3.44$3.35$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$2.85$0.66$3.13$3.13$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.88$0.64$2.82$2.79$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.86$0.61$2.60$2.58$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.77$0.57$2.30$2.26$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.58$0.54$2.09$2.18$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.56$0.61$1.87$1.96$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.49$0.70$2.05$1.93$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.54$0.57$1.82$1.74$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.47$0.49$1.61$1.43$0.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.40$0.31$1.37$1.14$0.23
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.29$0.08$1.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.19$0.10$0.80$0.84$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.12$0.14$0.49$0.50$0.01