Civic Intelligence

Discovery Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-4541806

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.discoverymn.org
4100 66th Street E STE 2Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

(651) 444-8464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

1.37x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.2%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$104,040

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

91st percentile

59%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,188,615

Up $1,185,050 (+59%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$774,982

Down $391,877 (-102%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$3,963,597

Up $1,576,927 (+66%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,894,033

Up $105,422 (+3.8%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,900,693

Down $154,565 (-5.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$6,660

Up $259,987 (+98%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2016: $150,016Liabilities 2016: $91,658Net Assets 2016: $58,3582016Assets 2017: $635,699Liabilities 2017: $491,501Net Assets 2017: $144,1982017Assets 2018: $2,683,720Liabilities 2018: $2,863,560Net Assets 2018: -$179,8402018Assets 2019: $2,872,078Liabilities 2019: $2,794,554Net Assets 2019: $77,5242019Assets 2020: $2,787,289Liabilities 2020: $2,857,677Net Assets 2020: -$70,3882020Assets 2021: $2,373,839Liabilities 2021: $2,490,297Net Assets 2021: -$116,4582021Assets 2022: $2,003,565Liabilities 2022: $2,386,670Net Assets 2022: -$383,1052022Assets 2023: $3,188,615Liabilities 2023: $3,963,597Net Assets 2023: -$774,9822023Assets 2024: $2,339,909Liabilities 2024: $3,257,029Net Assets 2024: -$917,1202024Assets 2025: $2,180,067Liabilities 2025: $2,669,484Net Assets 2025: -$489,4172025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,188,615
Liabilities$3,963,597
Net Assets-$774,982
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $183,340Expenses 2016: $124,982Net Income 2016: $58,3582016Revenue 2017: $2,139,483Expenses 2017: $2,053,643Net Income 2017: $85,8402017Revenue 2018: $2,252,439Expenses 2018: $2,576,477Net Income 2018: -$324,0382018Revenue 2019: $2,507,234Expenses 2019: $2,249,870Net Income 2019: $257,3642019Revenue 2020: $2,968,728Expenses 2020: $3,116,640Net Income 2020: -$147,9122020Revenue 2021: $3,006,396Expenses 2021: $3,052,466Net Income 2021: -$46,0702021Revenue 2022: $2,788,611Expenses 2022: $3,055,258Net Income 2022: -$266,6472022Revenue 2023: $2,894,033Expenses 2023: $2,900,693Net Income 2023: -$6,6602023Revenue 2024: $2,624,781Expenses 2024: $2,766,919Net Income 2024: -$142,1382024Revenue 2025: $3,151,749Expenses 2025: $2,724,046Net Income 2025: $427,7032025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,894,033
Expenses$2,900,693
Net Income-$6,660
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 15, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,894,033
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary objective of discovery charter school is to educate students, to prepare students to become excellent questioners, scientific thinkers and responsible citizens

The primary objective of Discovery Charter School is to educate students, to prepare students to become excellent questioners, scientific thinkers and responsible citizens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$407,974$399,910▼ $8,064
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$229,201$249,853▲ $20,652
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$99,482$109,739▲ $10,257
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$99,482$109,739▲ $10,257
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,676--
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-475,775$-884,721▼ $408,946
Total Assets$2,010,377$3,188,615▲ $1,178,238
Other Assets Total$1,255,044$2,429,113▲ $1,174,069
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,210,305$3,762,882▲ $1,552,577
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$176,365$200,715▲ $24,350
Total Liabilities$2,386,670$3,963,597▲ $1,576,927
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-376,293$-774,982▼ $398,689
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,010,377$3,188,615▲ $1,178,238

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$109,739$308,579$418,318
Other Assets Org$1,703,204--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Heather LinesExecutive DirectorFT$104,040$104,040
Regina CollinsonMember/teacherFT$80,104$80,104
Shannon BenalshaikhOperational ManagerFT$68,244$68,244
Amy SullivanMember/teacherFT$53,703$53,703

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jesse AbbottChair
Leah OliverMember/parent
Eldon MerrierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,894,033
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-6,660
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,608,120
Other Expenses$1,292,573
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,137,269$126,363-$1,263,632
Depreciation Depletion$416,474$46,275-$462,749
Other Employee Benefits$310,039$34,449-$344,488
Travel$191,967$21,330-$213,297
Occupancy$176,254$19,584-$195,838
Fees for Services Other$153,777$17,086-$170,863
Other Expenses$124,350$13,817-$138,167
Interest$44,817$4,980-$49,797
Insurance$25,062$2,785-$27,847
Information Technology$12,249$1,361-$13,610
Total Functional Expenses$2,610,623$290,070$0$2,900,693
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$1,751,519
Deferred Inflows Related to Pension$1,606,266
Federal income taxes$405,097
Lease Liability-
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Line 6

“Classes of Members or Stockholders Members include staff, parents and community”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A

“Election of Members and Their Rights Annual elections”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11A

“Organizations Process to Review Form 990 No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of Conflicts Policy Officers, directors, and key employees review this policy at start of each year and each is asked if they have any conflicts or potential conflicts to disclose. If so, they are asked to identify them in detail.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovery Charter School
EIN
46-4541806
Phone
6514448464
Address
4100 66th Street E STE 2, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Signing Officer

Name
Eldon Merrier
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6514448464
Signed
2024-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eldon Merrier
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
41
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Thomas & Company CPA Pa
Address
9710 STIRLING RD STE 101, COOPER CITY, FL 33024
Preparer
Roby Thomas CPA
Phone
9544357272
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Organizations Mission or Most Significant Activities Discovery Charter Schools mission is to prepare students to become excellent questioners, scientific thinkers and responsible citizens. Students will work respectfully and collaboratively applying scientific, technological and mathematical concepts and principles to develop a strong work ethic and critical thinking skills needed to solve problems in the real world and to prepare them for future academic success.”

Form 990, Part I, Line 6

“Tutoring, Family Night Event Setup, Classroom helper, Field Trip Volunteers”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,188,615
Liabilities
$3,963,597
Net assets
-$774,982
Revenue
$2,894,033
Expenses
$2,900,693
Net income
-$6,660
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.18$2.67$0.49$3.15$2.72$0.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$3.26$0.92$2.62$2.77$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$3.96$0.77$2.89$2.90$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$2.39$0.38$2.79$3.06$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$2.49$0.12$3.01$3.05$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$2.86$0.07$2.97$3.12$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.87$2.79$0.08$2.51$2.25$0.26
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$2.86$0.18$2.25$2.58$0.32
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.49$0.14$2.14$2.05$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.09$0.06$0.18$0.12$0.06