Civic Intelligence

Vertus Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4366962

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 11, 2025

21 Humboldt StreetRochester, NY 14609

(585) 747-8911

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

66th percentile

9.8%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$173,966

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-0.6%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$5,016,141

Down $30,590 (-0.6%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,669,948

Up $790,469 (+27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,346,193

Down $821,059 (-38%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$8,039,734

Up $904,589 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$7,249,265

Up $1,303,999 (+22%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$790,469

Down $399,410 (-34%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2014: $389,849Liabilities 2014: $206,431Net Assets 2014: $183,4182014Assets 2015: $853,559Liabilities 2015: $446,040Net Assets 2015: $407,5192015Assets 2016: $1,097,817Liabilities 2016: $767,396Net Assets 2016: $330,4212016Assets 2017: $1,507,998Liabilities 2017: $856,805Net Assets 2017: $651,1932017Assets 2018: $932,650Liabilities 2018: $676,680Net Assets 2018: $255,9702018Assets 2019: $647,234Liabilities 2019: $868,990Net Assets 2019: -$221,7562019Assets 2020: $1,499,612Liabilities 2020: $1,275,856Net Assets 2020: $223,7562020Assets 2021: $1,534,018Liabilities 2021: $1,155,056Net Assets 2021: $378,9622021Assets 2022: $2,168,943Liabilities 2022: $479,343Net Assets 2022: $1,689,6002022Assets 2023: $5,046,731Liabilities 2023: $2,167,252Net Assets 2023: $2,879,4792023Assets 2024: $5,016,141Liabilities 2024: $1,346,193Net Assets 2024: $3,669,9482024Assets 2025: $5,376,292Liabilities 2025: $923,150Net Assets 2025: $4,453,1422025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,016,141
Liabilities$1,346,193
Net Assets$3,669,948

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $412,466Expenses 2014: $229,048Net Income 2014: $183,4182014Revenue 2015: $2,299,278Expenses 2015: $2,096,942Net Income 2015: $202,3362015Revenue 2016: $2,784,991Expenses 2016: $2,862,089Net Income 2016: -$77,0982016Revenue 2017: $4,923,419Expenses 2017: $4,602,647Net Income 2017: $320,7722017Revenue 2018: $5,003,667Expenses 2018: $5,398,890Net Income 2018: -$395,2232018Revenue 2019: $4,936,718Expenses 2019: $5,414,444Net Income 2019: -$477,7262019Revenue 2020: $5,437,243Expenses 2020: $4,991,731Net Income 2020: $445,5122020Revenue 2021: $5,124,681Expenses 2021: $4,969,475Net Income 2021: $155,2062021Revenue 2022: $6,584,591Expenses 2022: $5,273,953Net Income 2022: $1,310,6382022Revenue 2023: $7,135,145Expenses 2023: $5,945,266Net Income 2023: $1,189,8792023Revenue 2024: $8,039,734Expenses 2024: $7,249,265Net Income 2024: $790,4692024Revenue 2025: $8,531,151Expenses 2025: $7,747,957Net Income 2025: $783,1942025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$8,039,734
Expenses$7,249,265
Net Income$790,469
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 11, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$8,097,278
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vertus' mission is to prepare leaders of character for the community and the workplace.

Vertus charter school prepares leaders of character for the community and the workplace. Vertus is a year-round preparatory high school serving young men who are at risk of not completing high school. Every student will earn a regents diploma as well as a technical certificate or job credential that will enable him to support himself. Upon graduation, each student will choose the post-secondary pathway that is right for him; university, community college, further technical training, or a good job.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,446,562$2,910,455▲ $463,893
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$479,865$679,071▲ $199,206
Pledges and Grants Receivable$356,775$194,646▼ $162,129
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$113,993$159,543▲ $45,550
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$138,324$0▼ $138,324
Total Assets$5,046,731$5,016,141▼ $30,590
Other Assets Total$1,511,212$1,072,426▼ $438,786
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,553,009$1,070,586▼ $482,423
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$604,061$275,607▼ $328,454
Deferred Revenue$10,182$0▼ $10,182
Total Liabilities$2,167,252$1,346,193▼ $821,059
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,679,273$3,471,583▲ $792,310
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$200,206$198,365▼ $1,841
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,879,479$3,669,948▲ $790,469
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,046,731$5,016,141▼ $30,590

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$376,318$620,907$997,225
Leasehold Improvements$111,779$379,202$490,981
Other Land Buildings$190,974$223,154$414,128
Other Assets Org$972,426--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Julie LoceyChief Education OfficerFT$153,877$20,089$173,966
Timothy HillDirector of OperationsFT$111,436$14,562$125,998

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Victoria Van VoohisChair
Dekedrian JohnsonTrustee
Dr Calvin GanttTrustee
Michael MandinaTrustee
Spencer AshTrustee
Sylvia David-westTrustee - Joined During Year
Evan GallinaSecretary
JACK O'CONNELLTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
21 Humboldt St LLCRent1080 PITTSFORD-VICTOR RD SUITE 100, Pittsford, NY 14534$536,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,358,508
Program Service Revenue
$6,539,598
Investment Income
$145,485
Other Revenue
$-3,857
All Other Contributions
$404,574
Change in Net Assets
$790,469

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,039,734
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$57,544
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,097,278
Total Revenue per Form 990
$8,039,734
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,887,421
Other Expenses$2,361,844
Total Fundraising Expense$108,671
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,265,026$596,772$56,177$3,917,975
Occupancy$445,279$100,188$11,132$556,599
Other Employee Benefits$293,360$56,290$10,320$359,970
Payroll Taxes$286,137$63,586$3,533$353,256
Depreciation Depletion$167,853$37,767$4,196$209,816
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,058$138,974$8,686$173,718
Information Technology$125,437$28,223$3,136$156,796
Office Expenses$118,579$26,680$2,964$148,223
Fees for Services Accounting-$141,875-$141,875
Advertising$119,419$436$48$119,903
Other Expenses$89,636$4,227$470$94,333
Pension Plan Contributions$66,002$14,850$1,650$82,502
Fees for Services Other$1,149$80,986$29$82,164
Insurance$65,481$14,733$1,637$81,851
Fees for Services Legal-$15,571-$15,571
All Other Expenses$7,562$1,517$1,726$10,805
Total Functional Expenses$5,791,214$1,349,380$108,671$7,249,265

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,306,809
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,249,265
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,249,265
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$57,544
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
Fundraising Gross Income$5,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
Lease Liabilities - Operating$1,070,586
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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 4

Significant changes in bylaws: chief education officer shall perform the same duties as a chief executive officer would perform. Sub committees of the board have been restructured and shall have the authority to bind the corporation and shall comprised solely of trustees who are elected by a majority of the entire board. Addition of allowing video participation in board meetings. Clarification of removal of board members and filling their vacancies. Add specific language that the board shall not authorize any grants, contributions, loans, or any other form of financial assistance to any trustee, officer or employee of the corporation.

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

The draft of form 990 is reviewed by the head of the school and the finance committee. The board approves form 990 which is then signed by the board designee.

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

Annually board members, officers, and employees disclose any conflicts of interest. The code of ethics describes the organization's procedures and is provided to all trustees, officers, and employees of the school upon their employement or association with the school. In addition board members shall disclose to the board their interest, with respect to a transaction the board is considering and senior staff shall disclose any interest to the executive director. Any senior staff or board member with interests shall recuse themselves from the decision-making process. The nature of the interest and the individual's recusal, or the chair's determination not to require recusal, shall be memorialized in writing. In no event shall board members vote on transactions in which they have a financial interest. In addition, the board expects board members and senior staff to disclose close friendships with (a) any person with whom vertus is considering a transaction, and (b) any person who has a significant position in an entity with which vertus is considering a transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The school seeks to ensure that compensation is reasonable and represents the fair market value for services rendered. Comparable data is used by the board when determining the compensation of officers and key employees. The school sets compensation within the range of the going market rate. No individual having a conflict of interest under the school's conflict of interest policy is permitted to participate in the review or decision making process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

These documents are located at the school and are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vertus Charter School
EIN
46-4366962
Phone
5857478911
Address
21 HUMBOLDT STREET, ROCHESTER, NY 14609

Signing Officer

Name
Julie a Locey
Title
Chief Education Officer
Phone
5857478911
Signed
2025-02-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie a Locey
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
92
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co Llp
Address
100 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 1200, ROCHESTER, NY 14604
Preparer
Michelle Cain
Phone
5854231860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

The board has not changed its process for selecting the independent auditor nor have they changed the oversight of the audit from prior years.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The charter school is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and applicable state regulations and, accordingly, is exempt from federal and state taxes on income. The charter school files tax returns in various jurisdictions and is subject to potential examination by taxing authorities. The charter school's current and prior three years tax returns remain subject to review by taxing authorities. Management of the charter school believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it has not recognized any liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

School store purchases 57,544.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

School store purchases 57,544.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME. THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES TAX RETURNS IN VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS AND IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S CURRENT AND PRIOR THREE YEARS TAX RETURNS REMAIN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SCHOOL STORE PURCHASES 57,544.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SCHOOL STORE PURCHASES 57,544.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL DISSEMINATES ITS POLICY ON OUTREACH MATERIAL, APPLICATIONS AND ITS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL IS A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, NO SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE SCHOOL RECEIVES FEDERAL CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6

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