Civic Intelligence

Connecting Waters Charter Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-1168738

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Jan 30, 2023

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

61st percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

59th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$286,234

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

76th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

2.1%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$31,954,762

Up $3,849,989 (+14%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$21,477,564

Up $2,594,189 (+14%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$10,477,198

Up $1,255,800 (+14%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$24,804,393

Up $519,564 (+2.1%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$22,210,204

Up $1,272,562 (+6.1%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$2,594,189

Down $752,998 (-22%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$40M$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: $18,883,3752021Assets 2022: $31,954,762Liabilities 2022: $10,477,198Net Assets 2022: $21,477,5642022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$31,954,762
Liabilities$10,477,198
Net Assets$21,477,564
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th 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: $3,347,1872021Revenue 2022: $24,804,393Expenses 2022: $22,210,204Net Income 2022: $2,594,1892022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$24,804,393
Expenses$22,210,204
Net Income$2,594,189
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Jan 30, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$24,804,393
Mission and Program Overview

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,955,950$17,469,837▲ $5,513,887
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,517,052$11,138,043▼ $379,009
Accounts Receivable$4,551,500$3,157,901▼ $1,393,599
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$65,673$174,383▲ $108,710
Total Assets$28,104,773$31,954,762▲ $3,849,989
Other Assets Total$14,598$14,598→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$6,226,635$5,436,063▼ $790,572
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,994,763$4,870,190▲ $1,875,427
Deferred Revenue-$170,945-
Total Liabilities$9,221,398$10,477,198▲ $1,255,800
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$18,871,900$21,218,279▲ $2,346,379
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$11,475$259,285▲ $247,810
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$18,883,375$21,477,564▲ $2,594,189
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,104,773$31,954,762▲ $3,849,989

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$10,902,806$839,622$11,742,428
Equipment$66,944$261,783$328,727
Land$144,454-$144,454
Other Land Buildings$23,839-$23,839
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sherri NelsonExec DirectoFT$234,046$52,188$286,234
Sherri NelsonExec Director/CEO-$234,046$52,188$286,234
Debbie NishihamaEducation SpFT$164,938$35,049$199,987
Debbie NishihamaEducation Specialist-$164,938$35,049$199,987
Lindy J JanssenEducation SpFT$141,637$32,123$173,760
Lindy J JanssenEducation Specialist-$141,637$32,123$173,760
Melissa CripeGuidance COUFT$136,960$34,100$171,060
Melissa CripeGuidance Counselor-$136,960$34,100$171,060
Michelle L DaySpecial Ed DFT$117,751$40,540$158,291
Michelle L DaySpecial Ed Director-$117,751$40,540$158,291
Shanda RickmanEducation SpFT$124,562$31,255$155,817
Shanda RickmanEducation Specialist-$124,562$31,255$155,817

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Megan ShipleyChairman
Nina VieiraCo-chairman
Bonnie CerrutiMember
Jennifer Louie-monzonMember
Robert AvilaMember
Shaheen RasheedMember
John ThompsonSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Delta Managed Solutions INCBackoffice Svcs1451 RIVER PARK DRIVE SUITE 180, Sacramento, CA 95815$481,395
School Pathways LLCInfo Systems181 COMMERCIAL STREET, Portola, CA 96122$157,011
Our Lady Of The Rosary ParishRent703 C STREET, Union City, CA 94587$116,367
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$24,798,449
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,944
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$14,264
Change in Net Assets
$2,594,189

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$24,804,393
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$24,804,393
Total Revenue per Form 990
$24,804,393
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$15,325,184
Other Expenses$6,885,020
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$10,957,515$311,223-$11,268,738
Fees for Services Other$2,303,345$24,825-$2,328,170
Pension Plan Contributions$1,668,186$57,757-$1,725,943
Other Employee Benefits$1,660,845$58,863-$1,719,708
Fees for Services Accounting$364,323$205,639-$569,962
Depreciation Depletion-$402,847-$402,847
Payroll Taxes$361,086$15,663-$376,749
Interest-$283,837-$283,837
Occupancy$910$279,002-$279,912
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$234,046--$234,046
Office Expenses$46,675$64,289-$110,964
Insurance$8,307$98,206-$106,513
All Other Expenses$211,222$-152,926-$58,296
Fees for Services Legal$4,496$38,949-$43,445
Conferences and Meetings$24,384$11,873-$36,257
Other Expenses$2,025$27,136-$29,161
Travel$3,598$645-$4,243
Advertising-$1,200-$1,200
Information Technology$1,022$84-$1,106
Total Functional Expenses$20,373,177$1,837,027$0$22,210,204

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$22,210,204
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$22,210,204
Total Expenses per Form 990$22,210,204
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 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

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
2023-01-30
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
232
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Feddersen & Company Llp
Address
28632 ROADSIDE DR STE 265, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
Preparer
Kurt Feddersen
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, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“To operate and manage the california public charter school: connecting waters central valley.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services 150,856 -20,614 0 instructional vendors 887,919 11,971 0 professional services 78,004 -4,190 0 instructional vendors 630,285 6,525 0 sped consultants 12,065 0 0 professional services 53,603 23,995 0 instructional vendors 490,613 7,138 0 total 2,303,345 24,825 0”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$31,954,762
Liabilities
$10,477,198
Net assets
$21,477,564
Revenue
$24,804,393
Expenses
$22,210,204
Net income
$2,594,189
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.0$10.5$21.5$24.8$22.2$2.59
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
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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