Civic Intelligence

Connecting Waters Charter Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-1168738

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Feb 08, 2024

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

54th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

68th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$297,971

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

44th percentile

4.6%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$33,420,905

Up $5,316,132 (+19%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$24,736,374

Up $5,852,999 (+31%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$8,684,531

Down $536,867 (-5.8%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$26,625,026

Up $2,340,197 (+9.6%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$23,349,027

Up $2,411,385 (+12%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$3,275,999

Down $71,188 (-2.1%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th 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 2023: $33,420,905Liabilities 2023: $8,684,531Net Assets 2023: $24,736,3742023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$33,420,905
Liabilities$8,684,531
Net Assets$24,736,374
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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 2023: $26,625,026Expenses 2023: $23,349,027Net Income 2023: $3,275,9992023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$26,625,026
Expenses$23,349,027
Net Income$3,275,999
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Feb 8, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$26,625,026
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$17,469,837$18,144,228▲ $674,391
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,138,043$10,854,427▼ $283,616
Accounts Receivable$3,157,901$3,173,696▲ $15,795
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$174,383$353,909▲ $179,526
Total Assets$31,954,762$33,420,905▲ $1,466,143
Other Assets Total$14,598$894,645▲ $880,047
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$5,436,063$4,778,332▼ $657,731
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,870,190$2,317,995▼ $2,552,195
Other Liabilities-$899,273-
Deferred Revenue$170,945$688,931▲ $517,986
Total Liabilities$10,477,198$8,684,531▼ $1,792,667
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$21,218,279$24,477,089▲ $3,258,810
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$259,285$259,285→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$21,477,564$24,736,374▲ $3,258,810
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,954,762$33,420,905▲ $1,466,143

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$10,583,208$1,187,974$11,771,182
Equipment$102,926$292,167$395,093
Land$144,454-$144,454
Other Land Buildings$23,839-$23,839
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sherri NelsonExec DirectoFT$238,625$59,346$297,971
Sherri NelsonExec Director/CEO-$238,625$59,346$297,971
Debbie NishihamaEducation SpFT$159,918$45,094$205,012
Debbie NishihamaEducation Specialist-$159,918$45,094$205,012
Sherry WooEducation SpFT$138,304$41,637$179,941
Sherry WooEducation Specialist-$138,304$41,637$179,941
Melissa CripeGuidance COUFT$136,299$41,192$177,491
Melissa CripeGuidance Counselor-$136,299$41,192$177,491
Michelle L DaySpecial Ed DFT$122,434$46,034$168,468
Michelle L DaySpecial Ed Director-$122,434$46,034$168,468
Shanda RickmanEducation SpFT$128,058$39,233$167,291
Shanda RickmanEducation Specialist-$128,058$39,233$167,291

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nina VieiraCo-chairman
Robert AvilaCo-chairman
Erika MeltonAssistant Se
Denise DavisMember
Jennifer Louie-monzonMember
Kaneez FatimaMember
Bonnie CerrutiSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Delta Managed Solutions INCBackoffice Svcs1451 RIVER PARK DRIVE SUITE 180, Sacramento, CA 95815$534,398
School Pathways LLCInfo Systems181 COMMERCIAL STREET, Portola, CA 96122$165,802
Our Lady Of The Rosary ParishRent703 C STREET, Union City, CA 94587$129,539
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$26,606,668
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18,358
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$32,966
Change in Net Assets
$3,275,999

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,625,026
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,625,026
Total Revenue per Form 990
$26,625,026
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$16,400,036
Other Expenses$6,948,991
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$11,389,021$285,228-$11,674,249
Fees for Services Other$2,225,641$116,700-$2,342,341
Pension Plan Contributions$2,172,874$65,253-$2,238,127
Other Employee Benefits$1,758,611$68,341-$1,826,952
Fees for Services Accounting$403,717$230,172-$633,889
Payroll Taxes$402,754$19,329-$422,083
Depreciation Depletion$1,465$360,081-$361,546
Occupancy$4,252$349,094-$353,346
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$238,625--$238,625
Interest-$202,165-$202,165
Conferences and Meetings$68,323$54,122-$122,445
Insurance-$120,454-$120,454
Office Expenses$27,112$68,828-$95,940
Fees for Services Legal$10,185$58,958-$69,143
All Other Expenses$20,038$38,154-$58,192
Other Expenses$3,502$52,246-$55,748
Travel$6,039$1,630-$7,669
Advertising-$5,172-$5,172
Information Technology$824$1,765-$2,589
Total Functional Expenses$20,967,106$2,381,921$0$23,349,027

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$23,366,216
Expenses per Audited Statements$23,349,027
Total Expenses per Form 990$23,349,027
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$17,189
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
Operating Lease Liability$899,273
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
2024-02-08
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
241
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 19,164 72,428 0 instructional vendors 868,350 2,920 0 professional services 13,289 55,157 0 instructional vendors 576,494 -33,245 0 professional services 58,378 17,780 0 instructional vendors 689,966 1,660 0 total 2,225,641 116,700 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -17,189”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Book / tax depreciation difference 17,189”

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

Open filing
Assets
$33,420,905
Liabilities
$8,684,531
Net assets
$24,736,374
Revenue
$26,625,026
Expenses
$23,349,027
Net income
$3,275,999
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.4$8.68$24.7$26.6$23.3$3.28
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