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Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-4017902

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Apr 22, 2021

Organization ProfileMELASCHOOL.ORG
9060 Zanzibar Lane NMaple Grove, MN 55311

(763) 205-4396

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.55x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.98x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

43rd percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$123,267

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,113,501

Down $857,209 (-29%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$1,163,419

Down $228,851 (-24%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$3,276,920

Down $628,358 (-16%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,348,270

Down $154,559 (-4.4%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$3,270,229

Down $11,345 (-0.3%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$78,041

Down $143,214 (-65%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MAssets 2016: $460,933Liabilities 2016: $626,476Net Assets 2016: -$165,5432016Assets 2018: $3,440,089Liabilities 2018: $4,751,789Net Assets 2018: -$1,311,7002018Assets 2019: $2,970,710Liabilities 2019: $3,905,278Net Assets 2019: -$934,5682019Assets 2020: $2,113,501Liabilities 2020: $3,276,920Net Assets 2020: -$1,163,4192020Assets 2021: $1,518,962Liabilities 2021: $2,954,877Net Assets 2021: -$1,435,9152021Assets 2022: $3,533,530Liabilities 2022: $5,159,993Net Assets 2022: -$1,626,4632022Assets 2023: $2,837,005Liabilities 2023: $4,891,381Net Assets 2023: -$2,054,3762023Assets 2024: $2,906,126Liabilities 2024: $4,841,902Net Assets 2024: -$1,935,7762024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,113,501
Liabilities$3,276,920
Net Assets-$1,163,419
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $1,901,306Expenses 2016: $2,066,849Net Income 2016: -$165,5432016Revenue 2018: $3,425,945Expenses 2018: $4,142,859Net Income 2018: -$716,9142018Revenue 2019: $3,502,829Expenses 2019: $3,281,574Net Income 2019: $221,2552019Revenue 2020: $3,348,270Expenses 2020: $3,270,229Net Income 2020: $78,0412020Revenue 2021: $3,200,087Expenses 2021: $3,182,231Net Income 2021: $17,8562021Revenue 2022: $3,568,861Expenses 2022: $3,645,049Net Income 2022: -$76,1882022Revenue 2023: $3,509,140Expenses 2023: $4,090,120Net Income 2023: -$580,9802023Revenue 2024: $3,918,170Expenses 2024: $3,919,830Net Income 2024: -$1,6602024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$3,348,270
Expenses$3,270,229
Net Income$78,041
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Apr 22, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,348,270
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the minnesota excellence in learning academy (mela) is to serve children and families in urban communities by providing a high-quality learning environment that accelerates achievement, performance, and college-preparedness through careful analysis of student needs and effective use of data to personalize and monitor student learning. Innovation combined with research-based best practices and strong support for teachers will ensure that every student in the academy will be reading by the end of third grade and continue to exceed grade level standards ensuring readiness for accelerated work in a high-performing middle school, high school, and the college of their choice.

To serve children and families in urban communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$423,374$234,630▼ $188,744
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$101,064$112,932▲ $11,868
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$49,416$60,193▲ $10,777
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$60,131$50,003▼ $10,128
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$60,131$50,003▼ $10,128
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-994,699$-1,213,422▼ $218,723
Total Assets$2,970,710$2,113,501▼ $857,209
Other Assets Total$2,336,725$1,655,743▼ $680,982
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,335,031$2,960,941▼ $374,090
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$320,247$265,979▼ $54,268
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$250,000$50,000▼ $200,000
Total Liabilities$3,905,278$3,276,920▼ $628,358
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-934,568$-1,163,419▼ $228,851
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,970,710$2,113,501▼ $857,209

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$50,003$74,017$124,020
Other Assets Org$1,655,743--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Danielle FieldsExecutive DirectorFT$110,794$12,473$123,267
Tomika DavisMember/teacherFT$42,843$12,905$55,748
Emily JohnsonSecretary/teacherFT$50,051$3,914$53,965
Paula BarrosMember/teacherFT$44,085$3,424$47,509

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph SchererBoard Chair
David SundstromMember
Julie EduputaMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Collaborative Student Transportation OfTransportationPO BOX 9201, Minneapolis, MN 55480$195,005
Bille Bus TransportationTransportation2500 NEW BRIGHTON BLVD STE 113, Minneapolis, MN 55418$153,048
Done Right FoodsFood Service4305 CENTRAL AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421$139,625
Distinctive SchoolsManagement Services910 W VAN BUREN ST STE 315, Chicago, IL 60607$109,283
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,345,108
Program Service Revenue
$3,039
Investment Income
$70
Other Revenue
$53
All Other Contributions
$19,683
Change in Net Assets
$78,041

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,348,270
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,348,270
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,348,270
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,815,186
Other Expenses$1,455,043
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,020,909$227,457-$1,248,366
Occupancy$539,202--$539,202
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$146,680$125,515-$272,195
Fees for Services Other$129,927$41,140-$171,067
Payroll Taxes$77,090$30,581-$107,671
Other Employee Benefits$69,638$25,193-$94,831
Pension Plan Contributions$73,140$18,983-$92,123
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,002-$66,002
Information Technology$18,231$18,102-$36,333
Fees for Services Management-$24,000-$24,000
Office Expenses$6,223$17,662-$23,885
Conferences and Meetings$16,442$4,396-$20,838
Depreciation Depletion$16,897$3,093-$19,990
Other Expenses$35,130$19,968-$19,968
Insurance-$11,805-$11,805
Interest-$4,627-$4,627
All Other Expenses$1,138$119-$1,257
Total Functional Expenses$2,631,586$638,643$0$3,270,229

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,270,229
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,260,101
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,250,239
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$19,990
Other Expense Adjustments$19,990
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$9,862
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
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions$1,595,709
Net Pension Liability$1,365,232
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 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 A, Line 7A

“At an annual meeting or any special meeting properly called, parents and employees of the academy shall be permitted to vote to elect directors. Members of the academy having the right to elect directors, shall elect the directors in accord with the outcome of voting by the parents, guardians and staff employed by the academy.”

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

“The school meets with their financial manager and walks through the draft 990 and then it is presented to the board. The financial manager and director of operations walk through the significant pieces of the 990 and then the board approves the filing.”

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

“Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is reviewed at board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Comparable salary data from similar schools in the area is compiled. The salary schedule is then presented to the board as part of the budget process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Mela's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy
EIN
46-4017902
Phone
7632054396
Address
9060 ZANZIBAR LANE N, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311

Signing Officer

Name
Danielle Fields
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7632054396
Signed
2021-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Scherer
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
55
Volunteers
57

Preparer

Firm
Bergankdv Ltd
Address
3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST SUITE 1000, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55431-4420
Preparer
Matthew L Mayer CPA
Phone
9525636800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Pension liability adjustment -306,892.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The annual financial statements are completed by the independent audit firm that was selected by the board of directors. There is no change from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The academy is required to assess whether an uncertain tax position exists and if there should be recognition of a related benefit or liability in the financial statements. The academy has determined there are not amounts to record as assets or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“CAPITAL OUTLAY 9,862.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Depreciation expense 19,990.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA EXELLENCE IN LEARNING ACADEMY (MELA) IS TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN URBAN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ACCELERATES ACHIEVEMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND COLLEGE-PREPAREDNESS THROUGH CAREFUL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT NEEDS AND EFFECTIVE USE OF DATA TO PERSONALIZE AND MONITOR STUDENT LEARNING. INNOVATION COMBINED WITH RESEARCH-BASED BEST PRACTICES AND STRONG SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS WILL ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IN THE ACADEMY WILL BE READING BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE AND CONTINUE TO EXCEED GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS ENSURING READINESS FOR ACCELERATED WORK IN A HIGH-PERFORMING MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ACADEMY IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION EXISTS AND IF THERE SHOULD BE RECOGNITION OF A RELATED BENEFIT OR LIABILITY IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ACADEMY HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NOT AMOUNTS TO RECORD AS ASSETS OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CAPITAL OUTLAY 9,862.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 19,990.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS WELL AS A BULLY PROHIBITION AND UNIFORM POLICY ARE ALL AVAILABLE DURING THE OPEN HOUSES.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AS A MN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL RECEIVES STATE EDUCATION AID AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY SPECIAL MEETING PROPERLY CALLED, PARENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ACADEMY SHALL BE PERMITTED TO VOTE TO ELECT DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY HAVING THE RIGHT TO ELECT DIRECTORS, SHALL ELECT THE DIRECTORS IN ACCORD WITH THE OUTCOME OF VOTING BY THE PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE ACADEMY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL MEETS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MANAGER AND WALKS THROUGH THE DRAFT 990 AND THEN IT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THE FINANCIAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WALK THROUGH THE SIGNIFICANT PIECES OF THE 990 AND THEN THE BOARD APPROVES THE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR SCHOOLS IN THE AREA IS COMPILED. THE SALARY SCHEDULE IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4MELA'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -306,892.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM THAT WAS SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THERE IS NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,113,501
Liabilities
$3,276,920
Net assets
-$1,163,419
Revenue
$3,348,270
Expenses
$3,270,229
Net income
$78,041
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$4.84$1.94$3.92$3.92$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$4.89$2.05$3.51$4.09$0.58
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$5.16$1.63$3.57$3.65$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$2.95$1.44$3.20$3.18$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$3.28$1.16$3.35$3.27$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.97$3.91$0.93$3.50$3.28$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.44$4.75$1.31$3.43$4.14$0.72
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.63$0.17$1.90$2.07$0.17