Civic Intelligence

Connecting Waters Charter Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-1168738

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Mar 01, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.CWCHARTER.ORG
12420 Bentley StreetWaterford, CA 95386

(800) 808-9895

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

67th percentile

9.5%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$182,198

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

80th percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

4.3%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets30th percentile

Assets

Up

$11,533,239

Up $1,651,555 (+17%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$10,750,408

Up $1,931,690 (+22%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$782,831

Down $280,135 (-26%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$20,266,676

Up $838,589 (+4.3%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$18,334,986

Up $153,960 (+0.8%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$1,931,690

Up $684,629 (+55%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2015: $8,873,606Liabilities 2015: $1,301,949Net Assets 2015: $7,571,6572015Assets 2016: $9,881,684Liabilities 2016: $1,062,966Net Assets 2016: $8,818,7182016Assets 2017: $11,533,239Liabilities 2017: $782,831Net Assets 2017: $10,750,4082017Assets 2018: $13,337,595Liabilities 2018: $1,169,042Net Assets 2018: $12,168,5532018Assets 2020: $23,774,380Liabilities 2020: $8,238,192Net Assets 2020: $15,536,1882020Assets 2021: $28,104,773Liabilities 2021: $9,221,398Net Assets 2021: $18,883,3752021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$11,533,239
Liabilities$782,831
Net Assets$10,750,408
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Revenue 2015: $16,794,636Expenses 2015: $16,384,587Net Income 2015: $410,0492015Revenue 2016: $19,428,087Expenses 2016: $18,181,026Net Income 2016: $1,247,0612016Revenue 2017: $20,266,676Expenses 2017: $18,334,986Net Income 2017: $1,931,6902017Revenue 2018: $21,706,212Expenses 2018: $20,288,067Net Income 2018: $1,418,1452018Revenue 2020: $23,330,733Expenses 2020: $21,356,760Net Income 2020: $1,973,9732020Revenue 2021: $24,284,829Expenses 2021: $20,937,642Net Income 2021: $3,347,1872021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$20,266,676
Expenses$18,334,986
Net Income$1,931,690
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Mar 1, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$20,266,676
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help students become educated individuals who are intrinsically motivated to learn, and who have diverse yet well-developed interests. The organization is open to all students in grades k-12 seeking a non-traditional educational setting from the following california counties: stanislaus, merced, mariposa, tuolumne, calaveras, san joaquin, alameda and santa clara.

The goal of the organization is to help students become educated individuals who are instrinsically motivated to learn, and who have diverse yet well-developed interests. The organization is open to all students in grades k-12 seeking a non-traditional educational setting from the following california counties: stanislaus, merced, mariposa, tuolumne, calaveras, san joaquin, alameda and santa clara.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$8,779,203$10,355,175▲ $1,575,972
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$557,129$568,997▲ $11,868
Accounts Receivable$332,352$426,770▲ $94,418
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$159,225$152,670▼ $6,555
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$45,525$16,652▼ $28,873
Total Assets$9,881,684$11,533,239▲ $1,651,555
Other Assets Total$8,250$12,975▲ $4,725
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,062,966$752,831▼ $310,135
Deferred Revenue-$30,000-
Total Liabilities$1,062,966$782,831▼ $280,135
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$8,818,718$10,707,627▲ $1,888,909
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$42,781-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,818,718$10,750,408▲ $1,931,690
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,881,684$11,533,239▲ $1,651,555

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$152,670$11,198$163,868
Equipment-$31,445$31,445
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sherri NelsonExec DirectoFT$142,737$39,461$182,198
Sherri NelsonExec Director/CEO-$142,737$39,461$182,198
Theresa MeyersEducation SpFT$145,803$18,815$164,618
Theresa MeyersEducation Specialist-$145,803$18,815$164,618
Shanda RickmanEducation SpFT$124,538$20,321$144,859
Debbie NishihamaEducation SpFT$109,161$28,829$137,990
Denetrice HowardTitle Iii/elFT$122,395$10,414$132,809
Lisa DallimoreEducation SpFT$112,298$10,620$122,918

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ron MayoChairman
Laneshia PetersVice Chairma
Carol AdamsMember
Margaret LynchMember
Megan ShipleyMember
Shannon LasalleMember
Nina VieiraTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Delta Managed Solutions INCBackoffice Svcs1451 RIVER PARK DRIVE SUITE 180, Sacramento, CA 95815$196,800
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$20,253,422
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,254
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,600
Change in Net Assets
$1,931,690

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$20,266,676
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$20,266,676
Total Revenue per Form 990
$20,266,676
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$12,428,040
Other Expenses$5,906,946
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$9,011,713$352,900-$9,364,613
Fees for Services Other$2,468,666$41,731-$2,510,397
Other Employee Benefits$1,438,951$66,122-$1,505,073
Pension Plan Contributions$1,058,509$46,810-$1,105,319
Payroll Taxes$288,772$21,526-$310,298
Fees for Services Accounting-$211,735-$211,735
Occupancy$29,325$159,505-$188,830
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$142,737--$142,737
Conferences and Meetings$42,243$28,190-$70,433
Office Expenses$6,610$48,393-$55,003
Insurance-$40,867-$40,867
Fees for Services Legal$182$35,505-$35,687
All Other Expenses$1,792$22,557-$24,349
Travel$10,989$4,767-$15,756
Other Expenses$2,059,766$14,963-$14,963
Depreciation Depletion-$6,555-$6,555
Interest-$124-$124
Total Functional Expenses$16,560,255$1,774,731$0$18,334,986

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$18,334,986
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$18,334,986
Total Expenses per Form 990$18,334,986
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A preliminary return is sent to the executive director and backoffice srvice provider for review. Questions/comments will be asked of preparer and any changes will be made prior to filing if necessary.”

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

“Governing board members and officers shall refrain from voting on the matter and leave the room during the board discussion and final voting. They must also comply with any applicable provisions of the organization bylaws.”

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

“The fixed term employment agreement for the chief executive officer was determined with the assistance of legal counsel. Once a comparable salary was determined, the executive director/ceo's fixed term employment agreement was approved by the governing board of directors.”

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

“All contracts for officers or key employees are comparable and approved by the governing board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Connecting Waters Charter Schools
EIN
47-1168738
Phone
8008089895
Address
12420 BENTLEY STREET, WATERFORD, CA 95386

Signing Officer

Name
Sherri Nelson
Title
Exec Director/CEO
Phone
8008089895
Signed
2018-03-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherri Nelson
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
210

Preparer

Firm
Feddersen & Company Llp
Address
28632 ROADSIDE DR STE 265, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301-6300
Preparer
Joy a Buller
Phone
8187074111
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The goal of the organization is to help students become educated individuals who are instrinsically motivated to learn, and who have diverse yet well-developed interests. The organization is open to all students in grades k-12 seeking a non-traditional educational setting from the following california counties: stanislaus, merced, mariposa, tuolumne, calaveras, san joaquin, alameda and santa clara.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services 636,189 35,592 0 instructional vendors/consult 1,832,477 0 0 other services 0 6,139 0 total 2,468,666 41,731 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A PRELIMINARY RETURN IS SENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BACKOFFICE SRVICE PROVIDER FOR REVIEW. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS WILL BE ASKED OF PREPARER AND ANY CHANGES WILL BE MADE PRIOR TO FILING IF NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER AND LEAVE THE ROOM DURING THE BOARD DISCUSSION AND FINAL VOTING. THEY MUST ALSO COMPLY WITH ANY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION BYLAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS DETERMINED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LEGAL COUNSEL. ONCE A COMPARABLE SALARY WAS DETERMINED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO'S FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$11,533,239
Liabilities
$782,831
Net assets
$10,750,408
Revenue
$20,266,676
Expenses
$18,334,986
Net income
$1,931,690
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$28.1$9.22$18.9$24.3$20.9$3.35
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$23.8$8.24$15.5$23.3$21.4$1.97
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$13.3$1.17$12.2$21.7$20.3$1.42
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.5$0.78$10.8$20.3$18.3$1.93
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.88$1.06$8.82$19.4$18.2$1.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.87$1.30$7.57$16.8$16.4$0.41