Civic Intelligence

Desert Star Academy

EIN 45-2432211 • 501(c)3 • Fort Mohave, AZ

Profile

To allow all scholars to use their strengths to grow emotionally and academically to achieve excellence. Each scholar will learn in a safe, nurtureing environment where self-confidence will be developed and where the scholar is encouraged to take educational risks, accept challenges and learn new concepts.

5744 Hwy 95Fort Mohave, AZ 86426

www.desertstaracademy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

1.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-0.4%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$141,886

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-1.1%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$10,705,149

Down $113,859 (-1.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$9,823,559

Down $85,470 (-0.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$881,590

Down $28,389 (-3.1%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$7,032,962

Up $1,290,252 (+22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$7,061,351

Up $1,190,238 (+20%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$28,389

Up $100,014 (+78%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2014: $8,532Liabilities 2014: $116,192Net Assets 2014: -$107,6602014Assets 2015: $293,185Liabilities 2015: $434,940Net Assets 2015: -$141,7552015Assets 2019: $650,804Liabilities 2019: $845,717Net Assets 2019: -$194,9132019Assets 2020: $820,260Liabilities 2020: $909,979Net Assets 2020: -$89,7192020Assets 2021: $1,357,981Liabilities 2021: $433,188Net Assets 2021: $924,7932021Assets 2022: $2,019,668Liabilities 2022: $981,286Net Assets 2022: $1,038,3822022Assets 2023: $10,819,008Liabilities 2023: $9,909,029Net Assets 2023: $909,9792023Assets 2024: $10,705,149Liabilities 2024: $9,823,559Net Assets 2024: $881,5902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,705,149
Liabilities$9,823,559
Net Assets$881,590

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $205,758Expenses 2014: $313,418Net Income 2014: -$107,6602014Revenue 2015: $1,003,559Expenses 2015: $1,037,654Net Income 2015: -$34,0952015Revenue 2019: $3,722,415Expenses 2019: $3,669,425Net Income 2019: $52,9902019Revenue 2020: $4,138,269Expenses 2020: $4,033,074Net Income 2020: $105,1952020Revenue 2021: $5,121,691Expenses 2021: $4,107,179Net Income 2021: $1,014,5122021Revenue 2022: $5,322,371Expenses 2022: $5,208,782Net Income 2022: $113,5892022Revenue 2023: $5,742,710Expenses 2023: $5,871,113Net Income 2023: -$128,4032023Revenue 2024: $7,032,962Expenses 2024: $7,061,351Net Income 2024: -$28,3892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,032,962
Expenses$7,061,351
Net Income-$28,389

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$7,032,962
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To allow all scholars to use their strengths to grow emotionally and academically to achieve excellence. Each scholar will learn in a safe, nurtureing environment where self-confidence will be developed and where the scholar is encouraged to take educational risks, accept challenges and learn new concepts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,086,548$1,280,302▲ $193,754
Accounts Receivable$92,551$637,341▲ $544,790
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$734,592$468,738▼ $265,854
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$53,972$0▼ $53,972
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$10,819,008$10,705,149▼ $113,859
Other Assets Total$8,851,345$8,318,768▼ $532,577
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$8,711,067$8,352,648▼ $358,419
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$575,378$896,218▲ $320,840
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$622,584$574,693▼ $47,891
Total Liabilities$9,909,029$9,823,559▼ $85,470
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$899,799$871,410▼ $28,389
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$10,180$10,180→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$909,979$881,590▼ $28,389
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,819,008$10,705,149▼ $113,859

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$600,000-$600,000
Other Land Buildings$321,033$83,479$404,512
Equipment$132,954$270,605$403,559
Buildings$121,577$107,487$229,064
Leasehold Improvements$104,738$9,495$114,233
Other Assets Org$8,100,440--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Margie MontgomeryPresidentFT$141,886$141,886
Kylee MelcherDirectorFT$83,809$83,809

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RubioDirector
Julia GoodwinDirector
Shelby SlaterDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,633,809
Program Service Revenue
$399,145
Investment Income
$8
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$31,545
Change in Net Assets
$-28,389

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,032,962
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,032,962
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,032,962
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,283,210
Other Expenses$2,778,141
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,936,684$351,375-$3,288,059
Depreciation Depletion$561,313$240,563-$801,876
Office Expenses$111,312$445,249-$556,561
Interest$315,645$135,276-$450,921
Other Employee Benefits$273,893$117,383-$391,276
Payroll Taxes$183,828$78,784-$262,612
Occupancy$165,825$71,069-$236,894
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$225,695--$225,695
Pension Plan Contributions$80,898$34,670-$115,568
Travel$57,436$24,615-$82,051
Insurance$58,879$14,720-$73,599
Advertising$58,329--$58,329
Information Technology$38,102$16,329-$54,431
Fees for Services Accounting$10,905$32,713-$43,618
Other Expenses$31,342$6,420-$37,762
All Other Expenses$501$500-$1,001
Fees for Services Legal$37$328-$365
Total Functional Expenses$5,378,974$1,682,377$0$7,061,351

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,061,351
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,061,351
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,061,351
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Leases Payable$7,958,469
Notes Payable$221,618
Finance Leases Payable$172,561
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
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 executive director and the on staff accountant review and approve from 990 before submission. A copy of form 990 is provided to the board of directors.

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

All board members are asked at the July Board meeting to disclose conflicts of interest

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

The executive director approves all salaries and bonuses based upon comparisons for like positions in similar schools.

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

The board approves the executive directors salary and any bonuses.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All documents that are legally required to be made available to the public may be requested at the schools office during regular season business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Desert Star Academy
EIN
45-2432211
Phone
9287704523
Address
5744 HWY 95, Fort Mohave, AZ 86426

Signing Officer

Name
Margie Montgomery
Title
Director
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Margie Montgomery
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
106

Preparer

Firm
Heather N Holcomb
Address
3050 East Irwin Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204
Preparer
Kristopher Holcomb CPA
Phone
4809634234
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The School is an Arizona public charter school, as such, discrimination is prohibited and the residents of Arizona are aware that public schools cannot discriminate in any manner.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The School does not award scholarships and/or other financial assistance
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The School receives monthly payments and grants from the State of Arizona based on the number of students enrolled and attending. The School also receives federal grants passed through the state of Arizona and the department of education. These funds are in accordance with the requirements set forth by the state of Arizona and the grant agreements.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The executive director and the on staff accountant review and approve from 990 before submission. A copy of form 990 is provided to the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All board members are asked at the July Board meeting to disclose conflicts of interest
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The executive director approves all salaries and bonuses based upon comparisons for like positions in similar schools.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board approves the executive directors salary and any bonuses.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All documents that are legally required to be made available to the public may be requested at the schools office during regular season business hours.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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