Civic Intelligence

Emerald Charter Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4687417

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

Organization ProfileWWW.EMERALDCHARTERSCHOOLS.ORG
1014 Heiskell AvenueKnoxville, TN 37921

(865) 637-3227

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.64x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$103,973

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

56th percentile

6.7%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

8.3%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$7,818,916

Up $490,759 (+6.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,297,577

Up $362,170 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,521,339

Up $128,589 (+2.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,110,812

Up $542,696 (+8.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$6,967,511

Up $776,511 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$143,301

Down $233,815 (-62%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $6,575,743Liabilities 2015: $4,914,008Net Assets 2015: $1,661,7352015Assets 2016: $5,565,866Liabilities 2016: $4,618,661Net Assets 2016: $947,2052016Assets 2017: $5,638,841Liabilities 2017: $4,946,832Net Assets 2017: $692,0092017Assets 2018: $5,705,411Liabilities 2018: $5,086,308Net Assets 2018: $619,1032018Assets 2019: $5,646,921Liabilities 2019: $4,613,243Net Assets 2019: $1,033,6782019Assets 2020: $6,452,043Liabilities 2020: $5,500,384Net Assets 2020: $951,6592020Assets 2021: $7,107,361Liabilities 2021: $4,837,316Net Assets 2021: $2,270,0452021Assets 2022: $7,649,201Liabilities 2022: $5,090,910Net Assets 2022: $2,558,2912022Assets 2023: $7,328,157Liabilities 2023: $4,392,750Net Assets 2023: $2,935,4072023Assets 2024: $7,818,916Liabilities 2024: $4,521,339Net Assets 2024: $3,297,5772024Assets 2025: $7,605,708Liabilities 2025: $4,407,811Net Assets 2025: $3,197,8972025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,818,916
Liabilities$4,521,339
Net Assets$3,297,577
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2015: $2,214,563Expenses 2015: $552,828Net Income 2015: $1,661,7352015Revenue 2016: $1,174,754Expenses 2016: $1,889,284Net Income 2016: -$714,5302016Revenue 2017: $2,628,344Expenses 2017: $2,883,540Net Income 2017: -$255,1962017Revenue 2018: $3,772,783Expenses 2018: $3,845,689Net Income 2018: -$72,9062018Revenue 2019: $5,129,363Expenses 2019: $4,618,372Net Income 2019: $510,9912019Revenue 2020: $5,032,908Expenses 2020: $5,114,927Net Income 2020: -$82,0192020Revenue 2021: $6,290,913Expenses 2021: $4,972,527Net Income 2021: $1,318,3862021Revenue 2022: $5,598,772Expenses 2022: $5,310,526Net Income 2022: $288,2462022Revenue 2023: $6,568,116Expenses 2023: $6,191,000Net Income 2023: $377,1162023Revenue 2024: $7,110,812Expenses 2024: $6,967,511Net Income 2024: $143,3012024Revenue 2025: $7,220,463Expenses 2025: $7,320,143Net Income 2025: -$99,6802025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,110,812
Expenses$6,967,511
Net Income$143,301
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jan 30, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$7,110,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide free, sustainable, high quality public schools in knoxville's urban neighborhoods, ensuring all enrolled students have access to an outstanding college preparatory education.

To provide free, sustainable, high quality public schools in knoxville's urban neigborhoods, ensuring all enrolled students have access to an outstanding college preparatory education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,203,439$5,500,391▲ $296,952
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$790,902$554,489▼ $236,413
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$522,246-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$600,903$521,361▼ $79,542
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,557$24,735▲ $14,178
Total Assets$7,328,157$7,818,916▲ $490,759
Other Assets Total$722,356$695,694▼ $26,662
Liabilities
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$4,100,000--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$4,045,015-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$195,920$422,604▲ $226,684
Other Liabilities$60,904$40,153▼ $20,751
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$35,926$13,567▼ $22,359
Total Liabilities$4,392,750$4,521,339▲ $128,589
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,644,131$1,873,888▲ $229,757
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,291,276$1,423,689▲ $132,413
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,935,407$3,297,577▲ $362,170
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,328,157$7,818,916▲ $490,759

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$4,706,045$1,106,621$5,812,666
Other Land Buildings$564,291$27,474$591,765
Equipment$107,117$354,313$461,430
Leasehold Improvements$12,938$104,734$117,672
Land$110,000-$110,000
Other Assets Org$37,782--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carlissa WeeksDirector ofFT$93,648$10,325$103,973

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve DiggsPresident
Cindy LangDirector
Janene NordinDirector
Kala GrayDirector
Nicole LattimoreDirector
Robert HillDirector
Tim McelmoreDirector
Randy GibsonSecretary
Alvin NanceTreasurer
Ed HedgepethVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,063,515
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$41,865
Other Revenue
$5,432
All Other Contributions
$263,013
Change in Net Assets
$143,301

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,110,812
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,110,812
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,110,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,166,922
Other Expenses$1,800,589
Total Fundraising Expense$439
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$4,007,181--$4,007,181
Other Employee Benefits$385,088--$385,088
Pension Plan Contributions$365,862--$365,862
All Other Expenses$356,434$2,715$439$359,588
Payroll Taxes$315,143--$315,143
Depreciation Depletion$235,668--$235,668
Fees for Services Accounting-$229,280-$229,280
Interest$203,888--$203,888
Occupancy$201,860--$201,860
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$93,648--$93,648
Information Technology$89,041--$89,041
Office Expenses$60,965$26-$60,991
Other Expenses$56,242--$56,242
Insurance$24,385--$24,385
Total Functional Expenses$6,735,051$232,021$439$6,967,511

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,967,511
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,967,511
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,967,511
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 Pension Inflows - Tcrs - De$32,670
Deferred Pension Inflows - Tcrs - De$7,483
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to all board members for review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Expenses are reviewed by an outside party.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation is determined by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request and on the organization's website. Governing documents are also subject to the open records law of the state of tennessee and are submitted to the chartering authority, knox county schools, a fund of knox county, tennessee.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Emerald Charter Schools
EIN
46-4687417
Phone
8656373227
Address
1014 HEISKELL AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

Signing Officer

Name
Steve Diggs
Title
President
Phone
8656373227
Signed
2025-01-30

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Diggs
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
131
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Mitchell Emert & Hill Pc
Address
416 ERIN DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-6205
Preparer
James R Cates CPA
Phone
8655222396
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The school beleives it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertian tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS RECEIVES FEDERAL TITLE I FUNDING, STATE FUNDING THROUGH THE TENNESSEE BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM AND KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE LOCAL TAX REVENUE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS INCLUDES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON MOST WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS DEALING WITH STUDENT ADMISSIONS, PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS, OPERATES A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AS PART OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM. STUDENT ADMISSION IS BASED ON A RANDOM DRAWING FROM ALL APPLICANTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EXPENSES ARE REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE PARTY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE OPEN RECORDS LAW OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND ARE SUBMITTED TO THE CHARTERING AUTHORITY, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS, A FUND OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,818,916
Liabilities
$4,521,339
Net assets
$3,297,577
Revenue
$7,110,812
Expenses
$6,967,511
Net income
$143,301
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.61$4.41$3.20$7.22$7.32$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.82$4.52$3.30$7.11$6.97$0.14
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.33$4.39$2.94$6.57$6.19$0.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.65$5.09$2.56$5.60$5.31$0.29
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.11$4.84$2.27$6.29$4.97$1.32
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.45$5.50$0.95$5.03$5.11$0.08
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.65$4.61$1.03$5.13$4.62$0.51
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.71$5.09$0.62$3.77$3.85$0.07
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.64$4.95$0.69$2.63$2.88$0.26
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.57$4.62$0.95$1.17$1.89$0.71
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.58$4.91$1.66$2.21$0.55$1.66