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Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 46-4017902

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Apr 24, 2023

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

1.46x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

1.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

30th percentile

-2.1%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$145,092

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.1% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

95th percentile

133%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,533,530

Up $2,014,568 (+133%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$1,626,463

Down $190,548 (-13%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$5,159,993

Up $2,205,116 (+75%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,568,861

Up $368,774 (+12%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$3,645,049

Up $462,818 (+15%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$76,188

Down $94,044 (-527%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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

2022

Assets$3,533,530
Liabilities$5,159,993
Net Assets-$1,626,463
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th 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

2022

Revenue$3,568,861
Expenses$3,645,049
Net Income-$76,188
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Apr 24, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,568,861
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$58,808$290,321▲ $231,513
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$250,894$110,113▼ $140,781
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$86,299$82,940▼ $3,359
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$48,889$56,389▲ $7,500
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$48,889$-191,893▼ $240,782
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-1,484,804$-1,434,570▲ $50,234
Total Assets$1,518,962$3,533,530▲ $2,014,568
Other Assets Total$1,074,072$2,993,767▲ $1,919,695
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,669,622$4,951,959▲ $2,282,337
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$220,255$208,034▼ $12,221
Deferred Revenue$65,000--
Total Liabilities$2,954,877$5,159,993▲ $2,205,116
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,435,915$-1,626,463▼ $190,548
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,518,962$3,533,530▲ $2,014,568

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$56,389$112,304$168,693
Other Assets Org$2,113,554--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Danielle FieldsExecutive DirectorFT$127,280$17,812$145,092
Paula Barros Da SilvaFormer Member/teacherFT$61,327$9,362$70,689
Cynthia KuenzelSecretary/teacherFT$48,234$3,978$52,212
Erika FinangerMember/teacherFT$45,773$3,771$49,544
Tomika DavisFormer Member/teacherFT$25,178$21,610$46,788

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph SchererBoard Chair
Antonio ZambranoVice Chair
Malai TurnballMember
Julie EduputaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Collaborative Student Transportation OfTransportation615 1ST AVE NE SUITE 115, Minneapolis, MN 55480$357,203
Done Right Food Services INCFood ServicePO BOX 21153, Columbia Heights, MN 55421$155,419
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,554,319
Program Service Revenue
$832
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$13,710
All Other Contributions
$75,095
Change in Net Assets
$-76,188

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,568,861
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-26
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,568,835
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,568,861
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,869,586
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,775,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$976,866$168,023-$1,144,889
Depreciation Depletion$434,068$1,973-$436,041
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$117,121$136,329-$253,450
Occupancy$229,304--$229,304
Fees for Services Other$143,541$54,882-$198,423
Interest$145,571$12-$145,583
Payroll Taxes$83,718$33,147-$116,865
Fees for Services Accounting-$100,922-$100,922
Pension Plan Contributions$76,399$19,978-$96,377
Comp Disqual Persons$91,322--$91,322
Conferences and Meetings$78,107$479-$78,586
Other Employee Benefits$60,631$11,929-$72,560
Information Technology$15,061$53,059-$68,120
Other Expenses$4,224$25,527-$29,751
Office Expenses$3,621$22,103-$25,724
Insurance-$10,166-$10,166
All Other Expenses$7,704$648-$8,352
Fees for Services Legal-$423-$423
Total Functional Expenses$3,005,449$639,600$0$3,645,049

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,759,383
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,645,049
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,645,049
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$114,334
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Right of Use Liabilities$2,361,836
Deferred Inflows Related to Pensions$1,590,243
Net Pension Liability$999,880
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.”

FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:

“Related board members: per mn statute 124e.07, charter schools are required to have a licensed teacher as a member of the board of directors. Cynthia kuenzel and erika finanger are board members, but received compensation for their services as teachers.”

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
2023-04-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Scherer
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
47
Volunteers
54

Preparer

Firm
Bergankdv Ltd
Address
12100 MEREDITH DR SUITE 200, URBANDALE, IA 50323
Preparer
Kathleen New CPA
Phone
5157275700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART X, LINE 25:

“Pension liabilities, deferred outflows & inflows pension: as a charter school in the state of minnesota, participation in two multiple-employer, cost-sharing defined benefit pension plans is statutorily required. The school's contributions to the plans are also regulated by statute and are based on a percentage of salaries and wages earned by current employees. Therefore, while the net pension liability, deferred outflows and inflows, are reported on the school's statement of net position, the school is not in a position to directly control the liabilities or the subsequent liquidation of the liabilities.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Pension liability adjustment -114,360.”

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 exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (irc). The academy is also exempt from minnesota franchise or income tax. 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 XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“PENSION INCOME -26.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Pension expenses 114,334.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ACADEMY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). THE ACADEMY IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM MINNESOTA FRANCHISE OR INCOME TAX. 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.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AS A MN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL RECEIVES STATE EDUCATION AID AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,533,530
Liabilities
$5,159,993
Net assets
-$1,626,463
Revenue
$3,568,861
Expenses
$3,645,049
Net income
-$76,188
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