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A Step Up Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-2346137

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Dec 13, 2017

Organization Profilewww.astepupacademy.org

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520 Meetinghouse RoadJenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 885-1075

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

1.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

30th percentile

-3.5%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$112,396

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

86th percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$280,858

Up $64,421 (+30%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$27,860

Down $64,956 (-175%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$308,718

Up $129,377 (+72%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,833,258

Up $441,898 (+32%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,898,214

Up $476,857 (+34%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$64,956

Down $34,959 (-117%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2013: $123,542Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $38,831Liabilities 2014: $14,846Net Assets 2014: $23,9852014Assets 2015: $118,257Liabilities 2015: $29,186Net Assets 2015: $89,0712015Assets 2016: $216,437Liabilities 2016: $179,341Net Assets 2016: $37,0962016Assets 2017: $280,858Liabilities 2017: $308,718Net Assets 2017: -$27,8602017Assets 2018: $382,963Liabilities 2018: $232,209Net Assets 2018: $150,7542018Assets 2019: $528,650Liabilities 2019: $223,513Net Assets 2019: $305,1372019Assets 2020: $988,916Liabilities 2020: $616,329Net Assets 2020: $372,5872020Assets 2021: $1,346,996Liabilities 2021: $261,398Net Assets 2021: $1,085,5982021Assets 2022: $1,555,454Liabilities 2022: $314,041Net Assets 2022: $1,241,4132022Assets 2023: $2,245,622Liabilities 2023: $981,448Net Assets 2023: $1,264,1742023Assets 2024: $5,545,202Liabilities 2024: $3,729,435Net Assets 2024: $1,815,7672024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$280,858
Liabilities$308,718
Net Assets-$27,860
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2013: $130,000Expenses 2013: $6,458Net Income 2013: $123,5422013Revenue 2014: $445,414Expenses 2014: $544,971Net Income 2014: -$99,5572014Revenue 2015: $1,175,551Expenses 2015: $1,110,465Net Income 2015: $65,0862015Revenue 2016: $1,391,360Expenses 2016: $1,421,357Net Income 2016: -$29,9972016Revenue 2017: $1,833,258Expenses 2017: $1,898,214Net Income 2017: -$64,9562017Revenue 2018: $2,594,485Expenses 2018: $2,415,871Net Income 2018: $178,6142018Revenue 2019: $2,832,661Expenses 2019: $2,678,278Net Income 2019: $154,3832019Revenue 2020: $2,972,514Expenses 2020: $2,905,064Net Income 2020: $67,4502020Revenue 2021: $3,510,436Expenses 2021: $2,797,425Net Income 2021: $713,0112021Revenue 2022: $3,782,334Expenses 2022: $3,626,519Net Income 2022: $155,8152022Revenue 2023: $5,283,001Expenses 2023: $5,260,240Net Income 2023: $22,7612023Revenue 2024: $7,996,041Expenses 2024: $7,450,648Net Income 2024: $545,3932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,833,258
Expenses$1,898,214
Net Income-$64,956
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Dec 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,835,448
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organization operates a private school for special needs children, with an emphasis on autism, ages 3 to 14.

Organization operates a private school for special needs children, with an emphasis on autism, ages 3 to 10.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$173,142$208,132▲ $34,990
Accounts Receivable$14,649$11,493▼ $3,156
Total Assets$216,437$280,858▲ $64,421
Other Assets Total$28,646$61,233▲ $32,587
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$122,170$232,785▲ $110,615
Other Liabilities$34,581$59,783▲ $25,202
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,590$16,150▼ $6,440
Total Liabilities$179,341$308,718▲ $129,377
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$37,096$-27,860▼ $64,956
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$37,096$-27,860▼ $64,956
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$216,437$280,858▲ $64,421

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$7,019--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marybeth HarmerEducational DirectorFT$112,396$112,396
Dr Kelly DonohueEx-Officio/Head of SchoolFT$104,202$104,202

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen E MisherPresident
Carol WolfDirector
Dr Anna BaumgaertelDirector
Richard BaroodyDirector
Dr Kimberly DeanSecretary
Allen MisherTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$95,012
Program Service Revenue
$1,724,226
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$14,020
All Other Contributions
$95,012
Change in Net Assets
$-64,956

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,833,258
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-108,035
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,725,223
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,833,258
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,348,084
Other Expenses$442,095
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$108,035
Total Fundraising Expense$27,028
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$932,517$179,198$17,805$1,129,520
All Other Expenses$77,227$49,931$702$127,860
Grants to Domestic Individuals$108,035--$108,035
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,767$96,898$0$107,665
Payroll Taxes$72,871$20,435$1,362$94,668
Occupancy$24,402$4,557$441$29,400
Fees for Services Accounting$0$23,000$0$23,000
Other Expenses$20,873$0$0$20,873
Insurance$0$17,246$0$17,246
Other Employee Benefits$8,253$7,978$0$16,231
Office Expenses$1,997$4,780$0$6,777
Fees for Services Other$0$0$6,718$6,718
Conferences and Meetings$5,347$0$0$5,347
Fees for Services Legal$0$2,494$0$2,494
Advertising$0$903$0$903
Total Functional Expenses$1,463,766$407,420$27,028$1,898,214

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,898,214
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,790,179
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,790,179
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$108,035
Other Expense Adjustments$108,035
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$11,408
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,190
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll$59,783
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Step Up Academy Inc
EIN
46-2346137
Phone
2158851075
Address
520 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Misher
Title
President
Phone
2158851075
Signed
2017-12-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Misher
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
52
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
O'Connell & Company LLC
Address
Ste 1100 165 Township Line Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Preparer
Robert J Mcnamee
Phone
2158874425
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Karen Misher, President of A Step Up Academy, is the daughter of Allen Misher, Treasurer.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The organization reviews the 990 Form at a Board Meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The organization uses an independent compensation consultant, Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contract, compensation survey and an approval by the Board to establish the compensation of current employees.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The organization uses an independent compensation consultant, Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contract, compensation survey and an approval by the Board to establish the compensation of current employees.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Directors, Officers, Trustees, and Key Employees are required to disclose any actual or possible conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank Service Fee 2898. 0. 2898. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Business Registration Fees 536. 0. 536. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Unemployment Expense 15213. 0. 15213. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Community Outreach 361. 0. 361. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Professional Development 6753. 6753. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Donations 2455. 0. 2455. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll Fees 4611. 0. 4611. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 3500. 0. 3500. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing and Copying 10716. 0. 10716. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage 476. 0. 476. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Furniture and Equipment 5761. 4782. 893. 86.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Facility Maintenace 9172. 7612. 1422. 138.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Cleaning 17121. 14210. 2654. 257.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other Outside Contract Services 1737. 1737. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Utilities 14753. 12245. 2287. 221.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Educational Materials 9953. 9953. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other Miscellaneous Expenses 1909. 0. 1909. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Music and Art 11520. 11520. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Physical Therapy 8415. 8415. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The Academy is no longer subject to federal and state tax examinations for the years prior to 2013.”

Pt XI, Line 2D

“Financial Aid expenses are recorded as program expenses for purposes of the 990.”

Pt XII, Line 4B

“Financial Aid expenses are recorded as program expenses for purposes of the 990.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Academy is no longer subject to federal and state tax examinations for the years prior to 2013.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Financial Aid expenses are recorded as program expenses for purposes of the 990.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Financial Aid expenses are recorded as program expenses for purposes of the 990.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ON JUNE 4, 2013, WE PUBLISHED OUR NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER. JUNE 4, 2013, WE PUBLISHED OUT NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Karen Misher, President of A Step Up Academy, is the daughter of Allen Misher, Treasurer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization reviews the 990 Form at a Board Meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization uses an independent compensation consultant, Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contract, compensation survey and an approval by the Board to establish the compensation of current employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization uses an independent compensation consultant, Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contract, compensation survey and an approval by the Board to establish the compensation of current employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Directors, Officers, Trustees, and Key Employees are required to disclose any actual or possible conflicts of interest.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Business Registration Fees 536. 0. 536. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Unemployment Expense 15213. 0. 15213. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Community Outreach 361. 0. 361. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Professional Development 6753. 6753. 0. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Printing and Copying 10716. 0. 10716. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Postage 476. 0. 476. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16Furniture and Equipment 5761. 4782. 893. 86.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Facility Maintenace 9172. 7612. 1422. 138.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18Cleaning 17121. 14210. 2654. 257.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt23Music and Art 11520. 11520. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt24Physical Therapy 8415. 8415. 0. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc14Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc15Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc16Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$280,858
Liabilities
$308,718
Net assets
-$27,860
Revenue
$1,833,258
Expenses
$1,898,214
Net income
-$64,956
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.55$3.73$1.82$8.00$7.45$0.55
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.98$1.26$5.28$5.26$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.31$1.24$3.78$3.63$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.35$0.26$1.09$3.51$2.80$0.71
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.62$0.37$2.97$2.91$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.22$0.31$2.83$2.68$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.23$0.15$2.59$2.42$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.31$0.03$1.83$1.90$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.18$0.04$1.39$1.42$0.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.03$0.09$1.18$1.11$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.01$0.02$0.45$0.54$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.13$0.01$0.12