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Meridian Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 43-2024960

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on May 04, 2023

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

87th percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

38th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$100,012

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

54th percentile

2.8%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,517,206

Up $41,555 (+2.8%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$639,922

Up $28,729 (+4.7%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$877,284

Up $12,826 (+1.5%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,823,650

Up $227,511 (+8.8%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,788,733

Up $211,255 (+8.2%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$34,917

Up $16,256 (+87%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th 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

2022

Assets$1,517,206
Liabilities$877,284
Net Assets$639,922
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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

2022

Revenue$2,823,650
Expenses$2,788,733
Net Income$34,917
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
May 4, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,823,650
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$1,286,750$1,385,491▲ $98,741
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$72,287$66,097▼ $6,190
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$73,965$49,943▼ $24,022
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,500$9,500→ $0
Accounts Receivable$33,149$6,175▼ $26,974
Total Assets$1,475,651$1,517,206▲ $41,555
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$713,876$736,419▲ $22,543
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$150,582$140,865▼ $9,717
Total Liabilities$864,458$877,284▲ $12,826
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$611,193$639,922▲ $28,729
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$611,193$639,922▲ $28,729
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,475,651$1,517,206▲ $41,555

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$15,906$261,507$277,413
Equipment$25,150$80,606$105,756
Other Land Buildings$8,887$74,103$82,990
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Josh AbramsTrustee, Head of SchoolFT$100,012$100,012

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth SchultzPresident
Kemarah SikaTrustee
Seth AbramowitzClerk
Venice TouzeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$133,172
Program Service Revenue
$2,686,788
Investment Income
$159
Other Revenue
$3,531
All Other Contributions
$92,141
Change in Net Assets
$34,917

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,944,372
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$879,278
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-6,189
Other Revenue Adjustments
$879,278
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,938,183
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,823,650
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,305,747
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$879,278
Other Expenses$603,708
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$833,450$151,665-$985,115
Grants to Domestic Individuals$879,278--$879,278
Occupancy$216,941$11,418-$228,359
Other Employee Benefits$123,754$21,839-$145,593
All Other Expenses$39,030$59,718-$98,748
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,000$44,000-$88,000
Payroll Taxes$82,687$4,352-$87,039
Advertising$33,487$1,762-$35,249
Depreciation Depletion$27,673$1,457-$29,130
Other Expenses$24,489$1,831-$24,489
Insurance-$12,612-$12,612
Conferences and Meetings-$7,019-$7,019
Total Functional Expenses$2,452,549$336,184$0$2,788,733

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,788,733
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,909,455
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,909,455
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$879,278
Other Expense Adjustments$879,278
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“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
Venice Touze
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172771118
Signed
2023-05-04
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
25

Preparer

Firm
Walter Shuffain Pc
Address
ONE INTERNATIONAL PLACE SUITE 1010, BOSTON, MA 02110
Preparer
Stephen D Candelario
Phone
6174472700
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 2022 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 879,278.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 879,278.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,517,206
Liabilities
$877,284
Net assets
$639,922
Revenue
$2,823,650
Expenses
$2,788,733
Net income
$34,917
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