Civic Intelligence

Level Up Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-4156040

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 15, 2019

Organization Profilewww.levelupacademy.org
East 2600 County Road EWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110

(651) 408-5559

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

1.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

14th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

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.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

44th percentile

-0.4%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

5.1%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,723,864

Down $7,358 (-0.4%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$408,856

Down $350,408 (-600%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$2,132,720

Up $343,050 (+19%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,739,402

Up $84,527 (+5.1%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$2,089,810

Up $333,287 (+19%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$350,408

Down $248,760 (-245%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2015: $36,600Liabilities 2015: $36,600Net Assets 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $277,301Liabilities 2016: $234,101Net Assets 2016: $43,2002016Assets 2017: $1,731,222Liabilities 2017: $1,789,670Net Assets 2017: -$58,4482017Assets 2018: $1,723,864Liabilities 2018: $2,132,720Net Assets 2018: -$408,8562018Assets 2019: $1,905,943Liabilities 2019: $2,096,884Net Assets 2019: -$190,9412019Assets 2020: $1,975,664Liabilities 2020: $2,351,304Net Assets 2020: -$375,6402020Assets 2021: $1,728,339Liabilities 2021: $2,080,321Net Assets 2021: -$351,9822021Assets 2022: $18,470,767Liabilities 2022: $19,437,467Net Assets 2022: -$966,7002022Assets 2023: $18,255,318Liabilities 2023: $19,712,594Net Assets 2023: -$1,457,2762023Assets 2024: $17,916,976Liabilities 2024: $19,710,899Net Assets 2024: -$1,793,9232024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,723,864
Liabilities$2,132,720
Net Assets-$408,856
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $114,193Expenses 2015: $114,193Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $1,113,342Expenses 2016: $1,070,142Net Income 2016: $43,2002016Revenue 2017: $1,654,875Expenses 2017: $1,756,523Net Income 2017: -$101,6482017Revenue 2018: $1,739,402Expenses 2018: $2,089,810Net Income 2018: -$350,4082018Revenue 2019: $1,965,025Expenses 2019: $1,747,110Net Income 2019: $217,9152019Revenue 2020: $2,095,235Expenses 2020: $2,279,934Net Income 2020: -$184,6992020Revenue 2021: $2,401,602Expenses 2021: $2,377,944Net Income 2021: $23,6582021Revenue 2022: $2,441,889Expenses 2022: $3,056,607Net Income 2022: -$614,7182022Revenue 2023: $3,078,747Expenses 2023: $3,569,323Net Income 2023: -$490,5762023Revenue 2024: $3,967,447Expenses 2024: $4,304,094Net Income 2024: -$336,6472024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,739,402
Expenses$2,089,810
Net Income-$350,408
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 15, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$1,739,402
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

By tapping the intrinsic motivation and curiosity of every child, we deliver higher than usual growth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$395,409$202,783▼ $192,626
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$122,470$143,396▲ $20,926
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,537$120,971▲ $111,434
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,195$0▼ $6,195
Total Assets$1,731,222$1,723,864▼ $7,358
Other Assets Total$1,197,611$1,256,714▲ $59,103
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,407,330$1,821,325▲ $413,995
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$382,340$311,395▼ $70,945
Total Liabilities$1,789,670$2,132,720▲ $343,050
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$-58,448$-408,856▼ $350,408
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-58,448$-408,856▼ $350,408
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,731,222$1,723,864▼ $7,358

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$143,396$25,622$169,018
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Other Assets Org$1,256,714--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carol McFarlanteBoard Chair
Dyan HandelandVice-Chair
Molly DandeletPartnership Director, Ex Officio
Janelle NelsonParent Member
Lori AhlnessSecretary
Amelia WalkerTeacher Representative
Jennifer SquiresTeacher Representative
Christy AndachtTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Edvisions CooperativeEducators and Management501 Main Street, Henderson, MN 56044$844,144
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,715,671
Program Service Revenue
$23,731
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$48,805
Change in Net Assets
$-350,408

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,739,402
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,739,402
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,739,402
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,734,919
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$354,891
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$191,265$163,626-$354,891
Occupancy$150,672--$150,672
All Other Expenses$122,551--$122,551
Other Expenses$85,110$0$0$85,110
Fees for Services Accounting-$40,888-$40,888
Insurance-$8,234-$8,234
Information Technology$4,209--$4,209
Interest-$3,729-$3,729
Conferences and Meetings$3,295--$3,295
Advertising-$2,455-$2,455
Office Expenses-$2,353-$2,353
Total Functional Expenses$1,671,180$418,630$0$2,089,810

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,089,810
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,089,810
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,089,810
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$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
Net Pension Liability$1,821,325
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Management reviews Form 990 with a contract accountant. This process was conducted prior to filing Form 990 with the IRS.”

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

“The board and school continuously monitors any conflicts of interests in accordance with their policies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board determines the Executive Director's compensation as part of the budget process. Generally a flat percent amount for all staff. The compensation determination is documented in the board minutes. The process was last conducted in 2018 for the Partnership Director, Molly Dandelet. The Partnership Director makes recommendations to the Board for other staff based upon annual performance reviews and comparative salary information from other Minnesota charter schools. The Board determines staff compensation as part of the budget process. This process was last conducted in 2018 for all other employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are public and documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Level Up Academy
EIN
46-4156040
Phone
6514085559
Address
East 2600 County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Signing Officer

Name
Carol McFarlane
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6514085559
Signed
2019-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carol McFarlane
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Robert Reese Procaccini CPA
Address
2151 Hamline Avenue North Suite 212, Roseville, MN 55113
Preparer
Robert Procaccini
Phone
9529920995
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Supplies, Transportation, Dues”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part I, Line 2

“Schedule D, Part I, Line 2 - Income taxes the charter school is exempt from under section 501c(3) of IRS code. The charter is not a private foundation and contributions qualify as tax deductions by the contributor. The charter has been evaluated for uncertain tax positions and the management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2017. The charters tax returns are subject to examination by the taxing authorities. Federal tax returns remain open for a possible examination period of three years after the date of the filed returns. During the period ending June 30, 2017, the school has not incurred any interest or penalties on its tax returns.”

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“Pension Liability”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Schedule D, Part I, Line 2 - Income taxes the charter school is exempt from under section 501c(3) of IRS code. The charter is not a private foundation and contributions qualify as tax deductions by the contributor. The charter has been evaluated for uncertain tax positions and the management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2017. The charters tax returns are subject to examination by the taxing authorities. Federal tax returns remain open for a possible examination period of three years after the date of the filed returns. During the period ending June 30, 2017, the school has not incurred any interest or penalties on its tax returns.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Pension Liability
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule D, Part I, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule D, Part X, Line 2
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The school's policies are public and published on the school's website and are readily available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 - The school receives aids through the State of Minnesota for the purpose of providing educational services to its' students.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Management reviews Form 990 with a contract accountant. This process was conducted prior to filing Form 990 with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board and school continuously monitors any conflicts of interests in accordance with their policies.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board determines the Executive Director's compensation as part of the budget process. Generally a flat percent amount for all staff. The compensation determination is documented in the board minutes. The process was last conducted in 2018 for the Partnership Director, Molly Dandelet. The Partnership Director makes recommendations to the Board for other staff based upon annual performance reviews and comparative salary information from other Minnesota charter schools. The Board determines staff compensation as part of the budget process. This process was last conducted in 2018 for all other employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are public and documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Supplies, Transportation, Dues
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,723,864
Liabilities
$2,132,720
Net assets
-$408,856
Revenue
$1,739,402
Expenses
$2,089,810
Net income
-$350,408
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.9$19.7$1.79$3.97$4.30$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.3$19.7$1.46$3.08$3.57$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.5$19.4$0.97$2.44$3.06$0.61
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$2.08$0.35$2.40$2.38$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$2.35$0.38$2.10$2.28$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.91$2.10$0.19$1.97$1.75$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$2.13$0.41$1.74$2.09$0.35
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$1.79$0.06$1.65$1.76$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.23$0.04$1.11$1.07$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.11$0.11$0.00