World Compass Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4749764

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 05, 2025

Organization Profile www.worldcompassacademy.com

2490 South Perry StCastle Rock, CO 80104

(303) 814-5200

Siviq Scores

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

1.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

2.88x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

4.7%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

$193,478

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

7.0%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

17%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

$26,085,510

Up $1,697,634 (+7.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

-$9,365,403

Up $2,714,463 (+22%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$35,450,913

Down $1,016,829 (-2.8%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue90th percentile Net Margin51st percentile

Revenue

$12,322,621

Up $1,815,074 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

$11,749,538

Up $1,377,156 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

$573,083

Up $437,918 (+324%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

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2024

Assets$26,085,510

Liabilities$35,450,913

Net Assets-$9,365,403

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

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2024

Revenue$12,322,621

Expenses$11,749,538

Net Income$573,083

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed: May 5, 2025
Return Version: 2023v6.0
Gross Receipts: $12,322,621

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

World Compass Academy is a tuition-free, PK-8 charter school that equips students with the foundational skills needed for success. Enrollment is approximately 800 students.

World Compass Academy is a tuition-free, PK-8 charter school that equips students with the foundational skills needed for success. Enrollment is approximately 710 students.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$17,287,834	$16,957,443	▼ $330,391
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments	$4,385,009	$4,761,616	▲ $376,607
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$163,647	$832,965	▲ $669,318
Accounts Receivable	$292,157	$0	▼ $292,157
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	$133,673	$122,845	▼ $10,828
Total Assets	$24,387,876	$26,085,510	▲ $1,697,634
Other Assets Total	$2,125,556	$3,410,641	▲ $1,285,085
Liabilities
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities	$22,595,000	$22,270,000	▼ $325,000
Other Liabilities	$13,661,173	$12,799,487	▼ $861,686
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$164,269	$197,024	▲ $32,755
Deferred Revenue	$47,300	$184,402	▲ $137,102
Total Liabilities	$36,467,742	$35,450,913	▼ $1,016,829
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$-12,079,866	$-9,365,403	▲ $2,714,463
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$-12,079,866	$-9,365,403	▲ $2,714,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$24,387,876	$26,085,510	▲ $1,697,634

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Buildings	$7,849,230	$1,366,551	-
Land	$2,009,863	-	-
Equipment	$64,433	$76,769	-
Leasehold Improvements	$7,033,917	$866,301	-
Other Assets Org	$83,940	-	-

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay32nd percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Bethany Merkling	Principal	FT	$155,447	$38,031	$193,478
Bethany Merkling	-	-	$155,447	$38,031	$193,478
Charity Bray	Assistant Principal	FT	$110,643	$28,366	$139,009
Heather Fortelka	Assistant Principal	FT	$102,576	$28,114	$130,690

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Kyle Glavan	President
Adam Shaffstall	Vice President
Anita Mitchum	Director
Erica Mitchell	Director
Kasie Lesher	Director
Sabrina DeRamus	Secretary
Patrick Brannan	Treasurer

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $474,762
Program Service Revenue: $11,580,033
Investment Income: $240,355
Other Revenue: $27,471
All Other Contributions: $3,197
Change in Net Assets: $573,083

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $12,322,621
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $12,322,621
Total Revenue per Form 990: $12,322,621

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$6,663,155
Other Expenses	$5,086,383
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Total Fundraising Expense	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$4,876,730	$0	$0	$4,876,730
Occupancy	$1,871,679	$0	$0	$1,871,679
Interest	$1,221,222	$0	$0	$1,221,222
Pension Plan Contributions	$920,458	$69,447	$0	$989,905
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$0	$368,666	$0	$368,666
Other Employee Benefits	$333,721	$19,780	$0	$353,501
Other Expenses	$325,000	$0	$0	$325,000
All Other Expenses	$198,570	$0	$0	$198,570
Fees for Services Management	$168,011	$0	$0	$168,011
Insurance	$39,575	$75,342	$0	$114,917
Fees for Services Accounting	$0	$103,740	$0	$103,740
Payments to Affiliates	$75,866	$0	$0	$75,866
Payroll Taxes	$69,069	$5,284	$0	$74,353
Advertising	$34,820	$0	$0	$34,820
Fees for Services Legal	$0	$17,394	$0	$17,394
Conferences and Meetings	$11,456	$0	$0	$11,456
Total Functional Expenses	$11,089,885	$659,653	$0	$11,749,538

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Expenses per Audited Statements	$11,749,538
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$11,749,538
Total Expenses per Form 990	$11,749,538

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Related Organizations and Partnerships

Related Tax-Exempt Organizations

Organization	Location	Activity	Code	Public Charity	Controlled
Colorado Department of Education	Denver, CO	Oversight	170(b)(1)(A)(v)	6	No
Douglas County School District	Castle Rock, CO	Oversight	170(b)(1)(A)(v)	6	No

Transactions with Related Organizations

Organization	Type	Method	Amount
World Compass Academy Building Corporation	k	Financial Stmts.	$1,557,714
Colorado Department of Education	c	Financial Stmts.	$471,565
World Compass Academy Building Corporation	R	Financial Stmts.	$74,855
World Compass Academy Building Corporation	S	Financial Stmts	$25,866

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Net Pension Liability	$10,875,226
Deferred Inflows - Pension Related	$1,276,453
Accrued Interest Payable	$303,427
Net OPEB Liability	$262,592
Deferred Inflows - OPEB Related	$81,789

Bond Issues

Bond	Issuer	Issued	Issue Price	Purpose
A	Cecfa 2017 - Wca	2017-10-10	$23,210,000	Construct Facilities

Bond Proceeds

Bond	Total Proceeds	Spent	Retired	Issuance Costs
A	$22,798,825	$12,818,869	-	$264,157

Bond Financing Compliance

Form 8038-T filed: No
Gross proceeds invested: No
Gross proceeds invested in GIC: No

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: World Compass Academy
EIN: 46-4749764
Phone: 3038145200
Address: 2490 South Perry St, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Signing Officer

Name: Bethany Merkling
Title: Principal
Phone: 3038145200
Signed: 2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Bethany Merkling
Formed: 2013
Legal Domicile: Co
Voting Board Members: 7
Independent Board Members: 7
Employees: 151
Volunteers: 1,289

Preparer

Firm: Bart Skidmore CPA
Address: 726 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 80010
Preparer: Bart A Skidmore CPA Inc
Phone: 3033651696

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Copies of Form 990 were distributed to Board Members for review and approval via email prior to E-filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Prospective Board Members are screened for potential conflicts of interest prior to appointment. Board Members are required to disclose conflicts of interest during Board meetings. Annual Conflict of Interest Statements are completed and reviewed by the Board and any discrepancies are reported to the Board President for resolution.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for officers and key employees was determined by the Board of Directors using comparative data and documented in the meeting minutes of the executive session.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Compensation for officers and key employees was determined by the Board of Directors using comparative data and documented in the meeting minutes of the executive session.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public via its website and upon request.”

Pt XI

“Line 9. Changes during the year to Deferred Outflows of Resources, Liabilities, and Deferred Inflows of Resources related to pensions and post-employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) resulted in an decrease in Net Position. The changes increased Net Position by $2,144,892.”

Pt XI

“Line 9. Impacts of capital assets, depreciation expense, debt principal payments and accrued interest payable resulted in Net Position decreasing by $3,512.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $26,085,510
Liabilities: $35,450,913
Net assets: -$9,365,403
Revenue: $12,322,621
Expenses: $11,749,538
Net income: $573,083

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$25.5	$34.6	$9.12	$12.8	$12.6	$0.19
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$26.1	$35.5	$9.37	$12.3	$11.7	$0.57
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$24.4	$36.5	$12.1	$10.5	$10.4	$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$24.7	$32.8	$8.16	$9.39	$9.31	$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$25.9	$35.9	$10.0	$8.60	$8.34	$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$25.1	$36.7	$11.6	$7.69	$7.19	$0.50
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$26.7	$37.6	$11.0	$7.38	$7.42	$0.04