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Academy for Classical Education Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-3722435

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jan 15, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.ACEMACON.ORG

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5665 New Forsyth RoadMacon, GA 31210

(478) 238-5757

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

3.62x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

12th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

7th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

39th percentile

1.5%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$39,735,202

Up $593,068 (+1.5%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

-$14,152,377

Down $2,445,536 (-21%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$53,887,579

Up $3,038,604 (+6.0%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Up

$14,869,425

Up $2,267,133 (+18%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$17,314,961

Up $2,578,068 (+17%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$2,445,536

Down $310,935 (-15%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth39th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MAssets 2015: $11,228,847Liabilities 2015: $11,157,090Net Assets 2015: $71,7572015Assets 2016: $18,815,877Liabilities 2016: $19,304,356Net Assets 2016: -$488,4792016Assets 2017: $38,807,727Liabilities 2017: $42,215,839Net Assets 2017: -$3,408,1122017Assets 2018: $39,142,134Liabilities 2018: $50,848,975Net Assets 2018: -$11,706,8412018Assets 2019: $39,735,202Liabilities 2019: $53,887,579Net Assets 2019: -$14,152,3772019Assets 2020: $45,605,647Liabilities 2020: $59,388,206Net Assets 2020: -$13,782,5592020Assets 2021: $50,470,204Liabilities 2021: $62,676,017Net Assets 2021: -$12,205,8132021Assets 2022: $51,845,006Liabilities 2022: $61,255,341Net Assets 2022: -$9,410,3352022Assets 2023: $58,688,206Liabilities 2023: $68,022,767Net Assets 2023: -$9,334,5612023Assets 2024: $58,102,413Liabilities 2024: $67,156,432Net Assets 2024: -$9,054,0192024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$39,735,202
Liabilities$53,887,579
Net Assets-$14,152,377
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2015: $6,023,662Expenses 2015: $5,951,905Net Income 2015: $71,7572015Revenue 2016: $8,262,139Expenses 2016: $9,065,951Net Income 2016: -$803,8122016Revenue 2017: $10,867,148Expenses 2017: $13,786,781Net Income 2017: -$2,919,6332017Revenue 2018: $12,602,292Expenses 2018: $14,736,893Net Income 2018: -$2,134,6012018Revenue 2019: $14,869,425Expenses 2019: $17,314,961Net Income 2019: -$2,445,5362019Revenue 2020: $20,066,512Expenses 2020: $19,696,694Net Income 2020: $369,8182020Revenue 2021: $22,703,116Expenses 2021: $21,126,370Net Income 2021: $1,576,7462021Revenue 2022: $23,527,627Expenses 2022: $20,732,149Net Income 2022: $2,795,4782022Revenue 2023: $23,994,385Expenses 2023: $23,918,611Net Income 2023: $75,7742023Revenue 2024: $26,745,812Expenses 2024: $26,465,270Net Income 2024: $280,5422024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$14,869,425
Expenses$17,314,961
Net Income-$2,445,536
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jan 15, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$14,869,425
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The school's mission is to build the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for children to become independent learners for life.

Academy for classical education is a public charter school serving grades k-12 in macon, georgia.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$29,679,307$28,949,094▼ $730,213
Investments Other Securities$2,695,934$2,497,098▼ $198,836
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$826,445$897,717▲ $71,272
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$180,627-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$-2,536,306$-3,772,179▼ $1,235,873
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-9,170,535$-10,380,198▼ $1,209,663
Total Assets$39,142,134$39,735,202▲ $593,068
Other Assets Total$5,940,448$7,210,666▲ $1,270,218
Liabilities
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$34,911,547$34,913,854▲ $2,307
Other Liabilities$14,499,781$17,354,080▲ $2,854,299
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,437,647$1,619,645▲ $181,998
Total Liabilities$50,848,975$53,887,579▲ $3,038,604
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-11,706,841$-14,152,377▼ $2,445,536
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$39,142,134$39,735,202▲ $593,068

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$27,147,923$3,436,386-
Land$620,498--
Equipment$1,180,673$635,888-
Other Assets Org$7,210,666--
Other Securities$2,497,098--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay7th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Witt GaitherBoard Chairp
Christy KovacDirector
Ember BentleyDirector
George GreerDirector
Lee GillisDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,413,717
Program Service Revenue
$455,708
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,597,818
Change in Net Assets
$-2,445,536

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,869,425
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,869,425
Total Revenue per Form 990
$14,869,425
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$11,203,546
Other Expenses$6,111,415
Total Fundraising Expense$21,946
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$6,168,305$222,879-$6,391,184
Pension Plan Contributions$2,429,068$85,235-$2,514,303
Interest$2,034,125--$2,034,125
Other Employee Benefits$1,621,485$56,897-$1,678,382
Occupancy$544,226$48,988-$593,214
Payroll Taxes$418,595$14,688-$433,283
Fees for Services Management$273,694$56,671-$330,365
Other Expenses$240,877--$240,877
Fees for Services Other$171,697$41,746$12,985$226,428
Information Technology$23,983$193,531-$217,514
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$186,394--$186,394
Office Expenses$25,041$46,344$8,961$80,346
Travel$67,757$5,305-$73,062
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,876-$66,876
Fees for Services Legal-$66,589-$66,589
Insurance$45,896$16,595-$62,491
All Other Expenses-$48,058-$48,058
Total Functional Expenses$16,322,613$970,402$21,946$17,314,961

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$17,314,961
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$17,314,961
Total Expenses per Form 990$17,314,961
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pension Liabilities$17,049,563
Leases Payable$304,517

Bond Issues

BondIssuerIssuedIssue PricePurpose
AMacon Bibb County Urban Dev2017-05-10$34,445,000FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

Bond Proceeds

BondTotal ProceedsSpentRetiredIssuance Costs
A$34,056,336--$343,416

Bond Financing Compliance

No rebate due
No
Rebate not yet due
Yes
Form 8038-T filed
No
Gross proceeds invested
No
Gross proceeds invested in GIC
No
Exception to rebate
No
Corrective action procedures
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The governing body reviews form 990 each fiscal year upon completion as an agenda item.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Governing board members are required, annually, to provide a written disclosure of any conflicts and to affirm their understanding of the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Salaries are determined using both market data and comparative data from other public charter schools in georgia.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Salaries are determined using both market data and comparative data from other public charter schools in georgia.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request as is stated on the school's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Academy for Classical Education Inc
EIN
46-3722435
Address
5665 NEW FORSYTH ROAD, MACON, GA 31210

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Perkins
Title
Complex Principal
Signed
2020-01-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Pat Kelly
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
245
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Easom & Easom Pc
Address
120 E UNION ST, VIENNA, GA 31092
Preparer
Marcelina L Easom
Phone
2292684795
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WHICH RECEIVED FUNDS FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED, ANNUALLY, TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS AND TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING BOTH MARKET DATA AND COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING BOTH MARKET DATA AND COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AS IS STATED ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE.
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Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$39,735,202
Liabilities
$53,887,579
Net assets
-$14,152,377
Revenue
$14,869,425
Expenses
$17,314,961
Net income
-$2,445,536
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.1$67.2$9.05$26.7$26.5$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.7$68.0$9.33$24.0$23.9$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$51.8$61.3$9.41$23.5$20.7$2.80
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$50.5$62.7$12.2$22.7$21.1$1.58
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$45.6$59.4$13.8$20.1$19.7$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.7$53.9$14.2$14.9$17.3$2.45
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$39.1$50.8$11.7$12.6$14.7$2.13
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$38.8$42.2$3.41$10.9$13.8$2.92
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$18.8$19.3$0.49$8.26$9.07$0.80
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.2$11.2$0.07$6.02$5.95$0.07