Civic Intelligence

Birches School Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-4488863

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.birchesschool.org

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PO Box 237Lincoln, MA 01773

(617) 461-6993

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

96th percentile

77%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

99th percentile

553%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

392%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,829,144

Up $3,242,890 (+553%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$3,511,857

Up $3,078,315 (+710%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$317,287

Up $164,575 (+108%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,979,909

Up $3,170,797 (+392%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$901,594

Up $256,076 (+40%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$3,078,315

Up $2,914,721 (+1782%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $20,958Liabilities 2012: $33,5652012Assets 2013: $69,134Liabilities 2013: $60,913Net Assets 2013: $8,2212013Assets 2014: $192,473Liabilities 2014: $81,175Net Assets 2014: $111,2982014Assets 2015: $363,420Liabilities 2015: $93,472Net Assets 2015: $269,9482015Assets 2016: $586,254Liabilities 2016: $152,712Net Assets 2016: $433,5422016Assets 2017: $3,829,144Liabilities 2017: $317,287Net Assets 2017: $3,511,8572017Assets 2018: $4,587,787Liabilities 2018: $1,024,993Net Assets 2018: $3,562,7942018Assets 2019: $4,644,906Liabilities 2019: $1,109,923Net Assets 2019: $3,534,9832019Assets 2020: $4,842,165Liabilities 2020: $1,194,755Net Assets 2020: $3,647,4102020Assets 2021: $5,169,668Liabilities 2021: $1,306,073Net Assets 2021: $3,863,5952021Assets 2022: $6,091,019Liabilities 2022: $2,198,683Net Assets 2022: $3,892,3362022Assets 2023: $6,189,768Liabilities 2023: $2,040,206Net Assets 2023: $4,149,5622023Assets 2024: $6,151,565Liabilities 2024: $2,016,136Net Assets 2024: $4,135,4292024Assets 2025: $6,230,027Liabilities 2025: $1,885,002Net Assets 2025: $4,345,0252025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$3,829,144
Liabilities$317,287
Net Assets$3,511,857
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2012: $78,559Expenses 2012: $91,166Net Income 2012: -$12,6072012Revenue 2013: $137,375Expenses 2013: $116,548Net Income 2013: $20,8272013Revenue 2014: $367,791Expenses 2014: $264,715Net Income 2014: $103,0762014Revenue 2015: $565,332Expenses 2015: $406,682Net Income 2015: $158,6502015Revenue 2016: $809,112Expenses 2016: $645,518Net Income 2016: $163,5942016Revenue 2017: $3,979,909Expenses 2017: $901,594Net Income 2017: $3,078,3152017Revenue 2018: $1,013,427Expenses 2018: $962,490Net Income 2018: $50,9372018Revenue 2019: $1,091,160Expenses 2019: $1,118,971Net Income 2019: -$27,8112019Revenue 2020: $1,507,293Expenses 2020: $1,335,078Net Income 2020: $172,2152020Revenue 2021: $1,915,418Expenses 2021: $1,699,233Net Income 2021: $216,1852021Revenue 2022: $2,463,626Expenses 2022: $2,434,885Net Income 2022: $28,7412022Revenue 2023: $2,740,606Expenses 2023: $2,483,380Net Income 2023: $257,2262023Revenue 2024: $2,411,993Expenses 2024: $2,426,126Net Income 2024: -$14,1332024Revenue 2025: $2,631,930Expenses 2025: $2,422,334Net Income 2025: $209,5962025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,979,909
Expenses$901,594
Net Income$3,078,315
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$3,981,213
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Birches school is an independent, co-educational kindergarten through 8th grade school offering rigorous, interdisciplinary academics within a mindful, nurturing environment.

Birches School is an independent, co-educational Kindergarten through 8th Grade school offering rigorous, interdisciplinary academics within a mindful, nurturing environment. Our mission emphasizes nature-based, project-driven thematic units designed to cultivate academic and social development and to encourage students' curiosity, creativity, self-reliance, and empathy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$2,022,530▲ $2,022,530
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$326,058$592,651▲ $266,593
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$550,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$254,790$252,258▼ $2,532
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,566$9,691▲ $5,125
Accounts Receivable$340$1,514▲ $1,174
Total Assets$586,254$3,829,144▲ $3,242,890
Other Assets Total$500$400,500▲ $400,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,845$237,918▲ $208,073
Deferred Revenue$117,970$76,723▼ $41,247
Other Liabilities$4,897$2,646▼ $2,251
Total Liabilities$152,712$317,287▲ $164,575
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$432,642$2,935,120▲ $2,502,478
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$900$576,737▲ $575,837
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$433,542$3,511,857▲ $3,078,315
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$586,254$3,829,144▲ $3,242,890

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,080,720-$1,080,720
Land$510,507-$510,507
Other Land Buildings$431,303-$431,303
Other Assets Org$400,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathleen DorkinPresident
Merton FlemingsClerk/Director
Alexis BorggaardDirector
Ann KaniaDirector
Christopher MageeDirector
David SpencerDirector
Elizabeth ten GrotenhuisDirector
Frederique BeginDirector
Laura LechTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,151,862
Program Service Revenue
$808,832
Investment Income
$2,447
Other Revenue
$16,768
All Other Contributions
$3,151,862
Change in Net Assets
$3,078,315
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$689,742
Other Expenses$211,852
Total Fundraising Expense$968
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$400,964$88,820-$489,784
Other Employee Benefits$113,661$33,262-$146,923
Fees for Services Accounting-$51,380-$51,380
Payroll Taxes$37,358$8,124-$45,482
Insurance-$18,988-$18,988
Fees for Services Other$10,000$6,859-$16,859
All Other Expenses$5,670$10,667$168$16,505
Other Expenses$10,302$15,726-$15,726
Office Expenses$9,251$5,730-$14,981
Advertising-$7,025$800$7,825
Pension Plan Contributions$6,216$1,337-$7,553
Travel$1,373--$1,373
Fees for Services Legal-$312-$312
Total Functional Expenses$642,227$258,399$968$901,594
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,736
Fundraising Direct Expenses$968
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Website Launch$17,736$17,736$968$16,768
Total Events$17,736$17,736$968$16,768
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$2,646
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
No
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 A, line 2

“Merton flemings and elizabeth ten grotenhuis are married and both are sit as directors for the birches school inc. Cecily wardell is an employee of birches school inc. And is also the daughter of merton flemings and elizabeth ten grotenhuis.”

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

“After the audit is completed the tax return is prepared by colonial bookkeeping & tax, inc. The form 990 is then given to the finance committee at birches school inc. For review . The finance committee reviews and then approves the return to be distributed to all members of the board for review. The return is distributed to the board and the e-file forms are signed and then colonial bookkeeping & tax, inc. Process the return.”

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

“At the bi annual meetings the board of directors reviews the policy and requires all directors to sign and disclose any conflicts of interest that currently exist. The matter is discussed at great lengths and a determination is made regarding disclosure and any additional actions that are required with the school's legal council.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“All information is available to the public upon their request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Birches School Inc
EIN
45-4488863
Phone
6174616993
Address
PO Box 237, Lincoln, MA 01773

Signing Officer

Name
Merton Flemings
Title
Clerk
Phone
6174616993
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Merton Flemings
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
18
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Colonial Bookkeeping & Tax Inc
Address
18 Main Street 2nd Floor, Concord, MA 01742
Preparer
Laura Lech
Phone
5085232505
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

“The selection of an independent accountant has been assessed every year by the finance committee which is a subsect of the board of directors that have a knowledge base of finance and business.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X Line 25 Column A

“Credit card payable in the amount of $2,646 for the year ended june 30, 2017”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt315726
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt021651
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0809112
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt03078315
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0808832
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IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt01080720
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01080720
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0510507
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0510507
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0500
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt1400000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0SECURITY DEPOSIT
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt02646
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0CREDIT CARD PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CREDIT CARD PAYABLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,646 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X LINE 25 COLUMN A
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0400500
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt02646
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0968
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt017736
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt017736
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt017736
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt016768
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt0968
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt0968
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd0MA
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZTION PURCHASED A PROPERTY IN NOVEMBER OF 2016 AND BECAUSE OF THIS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE AND CONTINUE TO TAKE PLACE TO GENERATE DONATIONS VIA THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. NO EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR PARENTS HAVE BEEN PAID FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS.
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v)
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MERTON FLEMINGS AND ELIZABETH TEN GROTENHUIS ARE MARRIED AND BOTH ARE SIT AS DIRECTORS FOR THE BIRCHES SCHOOL INC. CECILY WARDELL IS AN EMPLOYEE OF BIRCHES SCHOOL INC. AND IS ALSO THE DAUGHTER OF MERTON FLEMINGS AND ELIZABETH TEN GROTENHUIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AFTER THE AUDIT IS COMPLETED THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY COLONIAL BOOKKEEPING & TAX, INC. THE FORM 990 IS THEN GIVEN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT BIRCHES SCHOOL INC. FOR REVIEW . THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND THEN APPROVES THE RETURN TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. THE RETURN IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD AND THE E-FILE FORMS ARE SIGNED AND THEN COLONIAL BOOKKEEPING & TAX, INC. PROCESS THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2AT THE BI ANNUAL MEETINGS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE POLICY AND REQUIRES ALL DIRECTORS TO SIGN AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT CURRENTLY EXIST. THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED AT GREAT LENGTHS AND A DETERMINATION IS MADE REGARDING DISCLOSURE AND ANY ADDITIONAL ACTIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED WITH THE SCHOOL'S LEGAL COUNCIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All information is available to the public upon their request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS BEEN ASSESSED EVERY YEAR BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH IS A SUBSECT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT HAVE A KNOWLEDGE BASE OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,829,144
Liabilities
$317,287
Net assets
$3,511,857
Revenue
$3,979,909
Expenses
$901,594
Net income
$3,078,315
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.23$1.89$4.35$2.63$2.42$0.21
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.15$2.02$4.14$2.41$2.43$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.19$2.04$4.15$2.74$2.48$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.09$2.20$3.89$2.46$2.43$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.17$1.31$3.86$1.92$1.70$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.84$1.19$3.65$1.51$1.34$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$1.11$3.53$1.09$1.12$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.59$1.02$3.56$1.01$0.96$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.83$0.32$3.51$3.98$0.90$3.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.15$0.43$0.81$0.65$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.09$0.27$0.57$0.41$0.16
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.08$0.11$0.37$0.26$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.06$0.01$0.14$0.12$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.08$0.09$0.01