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Meridian Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 43-2024960

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Dec 05, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.MERIDIANACADEMY.ORG
54 Brookside AvenueJamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 277-1118

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

57th percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

80th percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,118,106

Up $158,350 (+16%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$573,430

Up $81,019 (+16%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$544,676

Up $77,331 (+17%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,815,722

Up $204,617 (+13%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,735,273

Up $301,926 (+21%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$80,449

Down $97,309 (-55%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th 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

2016

Assets$1,118,106
Liabilities$544,676
Net Assets$573,430
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th 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

2016

Revenue$1,815,722
Expenses$1,735,273
Net Income$80,449
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Dec 5, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,815,722
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 jamaica plain, 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$694,835$929,074▲ $234,239
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$153,737$121,835▼ $31,902
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$39,123$39,693▲ $570
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$65,206$22,413▼ $42,793
Accounts Receivable$6,855$5,091▼ $1,764
Total Assets$959,756$1,118,106▲ $158,350
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$436,832$491,408▲ $54,576
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,513$53,268▲ $22,755
Total Liabilities$467,345$544,676▲ $77,331
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$492,411$573,430▲ $81,019
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$492,411$573,430▲ $81,019
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$959,756$1,118,106▲ $158,350

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$84,245$89,903$174,147
Equipment$12,950$56,708$69,659
Other Land Buildings$24,640$35,016$59,656
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Josh AbramsPresidentFT$78,882$78,882

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gila YudewitzBoard Member
Beth SchultzDirector
Tricia MorrowSecretary
John MccarthyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$82,942
Program Service Revenue
$1,732,083
Investment Income
$430
Other Revenue
$267
All Other Contributions
$82,942
Change in Net Assets
$80,449

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,282,456
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$533,266
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$533,266
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,282,456
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,815,722
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$767,114
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$533,266
Other Expenses$434,893
Total Fundraising Expense$125
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$527,820$58,983-$586,803
Grants to Domestic Individuals$533,266--$533,266
Occupancy$150,424--$150,424
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,000$34,000-$68,000
Depreciation Depletion$66,111--$66,111
Payroll Taxes$56,400$2,969-$59,369
Other Employee Benefits$51,883$1,059-$52,942
All Other Expenses$16,332$8,973$125$25,430
Insurance-$16,664-$16,664
Other Expenses$16,594$17,922-$16,594
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,500-$10,500
Conferences and Meetings-$9,815-$9,815
Fees for Services Legal-$1,600-$1,600
Total Functional Expenses$1,572,663$162,485$125$1,735,273

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,735,273
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,202,007
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,202,007
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$533,266
Other Expense Adjustments$533,266
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 massachussetts attorney general's website and on guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Meridian Academy Inc
EIN
43-2024960
Phone
6172771118
Address
54 BROOKSIDE AVENUE, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

Signing Officer

Name
John Mccarthy
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172771118
Signed
2016-12-05
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
23
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Russell Brier & Co
Address
TEN POST OFFICE SQUARE 6TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02109-4689
Preparer
Stephen D Candelario
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 2016 returns and believe they are more-likely-than-not of being sustained if examined by federal or state authorities.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 533,266.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 533,266.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FINANCIAL AID 533,266.
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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 MASSACHUSSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE AND ON GUIDESTAR.
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,118,106
Liabilities
$544,676
Net assets
$573,430
Revenue
$1,815,722
Expenses
$1,735,273
Net income
$80,449
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