Civic Intelligence

Compass Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 47-1698243

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization Profilewww.compassacademy.org
2285 South Federal BoulevardDenver, CO 80219-5433

(720) 424-0096

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

52nd percentile

5.7%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$153,998

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-5.8%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,870,675

Down $239,373 (-5.8%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,359,618

Up $262,329 (+13%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,511,057

Down $501,702 (-25%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,578,513

Down $26,678 (-0.6%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$4,316,184

Down $72,850 (-1.7%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$262,329

Up $46,172 (+21%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2015: $93,519Liabilities 2015: $95,621Net Assets 2015: -$2,1082015Assets 2016: $1,218,285Liabilities 2016: $1,038,895Net Assets 2016: $179,3902016Assets 2017: $1,471,589Liabilities 2017: $1,711,744Net Assets 2017: -$240,1552017Assets 2018: $2,287,285Liabilities 2018: $2,739,821Net Assets 2018: -$452,5362018Assets 2019: $1,935,969Liabilities 2019: $2,504,525Net Assets 2019: -$568,5562019Assets 2020: $2,903,812Liabilities 2020: $3,276,256Net Assets 2020: -$372,4442020Assets 2021: $3,554,994Liabilities 2021: $3,182,397Net Assets 2021: $372,5972021Assets 2022: $3,390,006Liabilities 2022: $1,823,449Net Assets 2022: $1,566,5572022Assets 2023: $3,836,034Liabilities 2023: $1,954,902Net Assets 2023: $1,881,1322023Assets 2024: $4,110,048Liabilities 2024: $2,012,759Net Assets 2024: $2,097,2892024Assets 2025: $3,870,675Liabilities 2025: $1,511,057Net Assets 2025: $2,359,6182025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,870,675
Liabilities$1,511,057
Net Assets$2,359,618
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $215,050Expenses 2015: $217,158Net Income 2015: -$2,1082015Revenue 2016: $1,857,691Expenses 2016: $1,676,193Net Income 2016: $181,4982016Revenue 2017: $2,725,345Expenses 2017: $3,144,890Net Income 2017: -$419,5452017Revenue 2018: $4,313,209Expenses 2018: $4,455,386Net Income 2018: -$142,1772018Revenue 2019: $4,798,414Expenses 2019: $4,914,434Net Income 2019: -$116,0202019Revenue 2020: $4,441,893Expenses 2020: $4,245,781Net Income 2020: $196,1122020Revenue 2021: $4,584,719Expenses 2021: $3,839,678Net Income 2021: $745,0412021Revenue 2022: $5,782,370Expenses 2022: $4,588,410Net Income 2022: $1,193,9602022Revenue 2023: $4,847,559Expenses 2023: $4,532,984Net Income 2023: $314,5752023Revenue 2024: $4,605,191Expenses 2024: $4,389,034Net Income 2024: $216,1572024Revenue 2025: $4,578,513Expenses 2025: $4,316,184Net Income 2025: $262,3292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,578,513
Expenses$4,316,184
Net Income$262,329
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$4,578,513
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See Schedule O.Compass Academy will educate youth to be well prepared for post-secondary education, workforce training, and civic participation. Compass Academy will provide multiple pathways for students to achieve adult success. Students at Compass Academy will develop as lifelong learners who think critically to solve problems, as well as foster a lifelong commitment to serve the global community. Compass Academy will enable its students to realize their unique talents, while mastering core academic skills. In addition, students will develop social-emotional strengths as well as learner and leader competencies that are required for success in the 21st century. Compass Academy will deploy a team of diverse City Year - AmeriCorps members, combined with advances in the learning sciences, to create a personalized learning environment where all members of the school community passionately pursue deeper learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,986,271$2,947,964▼ $38,307
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$1,765,132$2,135,446▲ $370,314
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$332,157$224,172▼ $107,985
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27,619$65,410▲ $37,791
Pledges and Grants Receivable$115,163$44,923▼ $70,240
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$36,152$25,870▼ $10,282
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$4,110,048$3,870,675▼ $239,373
Other Assets Total$944,843$786,508▼ $158,335
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,749,941$1,273,165▼ $476,776
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$237,186$188,813▼ $48,373
Deferred Revenue-$30,000-
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$25,632$19,079▼ $6,553
Total Liabilities$2,012,759$1,511,057▼ $501,702
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,097,289$2,359,618▲ $262,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,110,048$3,870,675▼ $239,373

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$65,410$55,998$121,408
Other Assets Org$53,241--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brandon JonesExecutive DirectorFT$153,998$153,998

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jessica RobertsChair and Treasurer
Jim BalfanzVice Chair
Marcia FultonManaging Director
Angel VillalobosMember
Corey ScholesMember
Dr Robert BalfanzMember
Jerry TorrezMember
John AlbrightMember
Mary SeawellMember
Ana SolerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,077,229
Program Service Revenue
$3,104,593
Investment Income
$109,526
Other Revenue
$287,165
All Other Contributions
$26,992
Change in Net Assets
$262,329

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,291,348
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$287,165
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$287,165
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,291,348
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,578,513
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,925,617
Other Expenses$1,390,567
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,883,109$326,880-$2,209,989
Fees for Services Other$127,402$954,662-$1,082,064
Other Employee Benefits$235,089$130,235-$365,324
Pension Plan Contributions$154,595$39,478-$194,073
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$156,231-$156,231
Other Expenses$94,263$36,737-$131,000
All Other Expenses$59,271$25,107-$84,378
Travel$45,466--$45,466
Insurance-$22,513-$22,513
Depreciation Depletion-$15,995-$15,995
Occupancy$661$8,490-$9,151
Total Functional Expenses$2,599,856$1,716,328$0$4,316,184

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,316,184
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,029,019
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,029,019
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$287,165
Other Expense Adjustments$287,165
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Net Pension Liability - GASB 68$1,105,819
Deferred Inflows - Pension GASB 68$120,406
Deferred Inflows - OPEB GASB 68$46,940
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Part VI, Section A, line 2

“Line 2 explanation - Jim Balfanz and Dr. Robert Balfanz are brothers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Line 11b Explanation - The Board of Directors reviews the 990 before it is finalized.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Board Chair asks at each board meeting if there are any conflicts of interest noted. Additionally, the board members are required to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis in writing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“Strategic planning and salaries are set through City Year, Inc., the planning committee that launched the School for startup in Fall, 2015.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“All are available on the School's website under Financial Transparency.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Compass Academy
EIN
47-1698243
Phone
7204240096
Address
2285 South Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80219-5433

Signing Officer

Name
Brandon Jones
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7204240096
Signed
2026-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brandon Jones
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
46
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Hinkle & Company PC
Address
750 W Hampden Avenue Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80110
Preparer
James D Hinkle
Phone
3037961000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Other Purchased Services: Program service expenses 127,402. Management and general expenses 954,662. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,082,064.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has not changed its oversight or selection process during the year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Pension Accrual Adjustments 287,165.”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Pension Accrual Adjustments 287,165.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0See Schedule O.Compass Academy will educate youth to be well prepared for post-secondary education, workforce training, and civic participation. Compass Academy will provide multiple pathways for students to achieve adult success. Students at Compass Academy will develop as lifelong learners who think critically to solve problems, as well as foster a lifelong commitment to serve the global community. Compass Academy will enable its students to realize their unique talents, while mastering core academic skills. In addition, students will develop social-emotional strengths as well as learner and leader competencies that are required for success in the 21st century. Compass Academy will deploy a team of diverse City Year - AmeriCorps members, combined with advances in the learning sciences, to create a personalized learning environment where all members of the school community passionately pursue deeper learning.
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0661
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt09151
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0786508
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0130235
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0235089
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0365324
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Supplies & Materials
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt094263
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IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01749941
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01273165
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0611710
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Pension Accrual Adjust
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0287165
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0287165
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0287165
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0326880
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01883109
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt02209989
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt039478
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0154595
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0194073
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0115163
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt044923
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt036152
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt025870
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Brandon Jones
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Per Pupil Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1District Mill Levy
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Tuition and Fees
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt02424599
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1677680
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt22314
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02424599
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1677680
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt22314
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01533249
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0116038
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01422334
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt089395
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt02866509
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0216157
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt02966700
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt04389034
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt04605191
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0262329
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt03391758
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/BOYAmt0332157
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt0224172
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt065410
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt055998
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0121408
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt0287165
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt04029019
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt0720112
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt113155
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt253241
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Deferred Outflows - Pension GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1Deferred Outflows - OPEB GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2OPEB Asset - GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt0287165
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01105819
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1120406
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt246940
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Net Pension Liability - GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Deferred Inflows - Pension GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Deferred Inflows - OPEB GASB 68
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0287165
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0287165
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt04291348
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Pension Accrual Adjustments 287,165.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Pension Accrual Adjustments 287,165.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0786508
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt04316184
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt01273165
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt04578513
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04291348
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04029019
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Pass-through grant money is received through the Colorado Department of Education.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Brandon Jones
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Executive Director
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt0153998
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/WrittenEmploymentContractInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Line 2 explanation - Jim Balfanz and Dr. Robert Balfanz are brothers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Line 11b Explanation - The Board of Directors reviews the 990 before it is finalized.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board Chair asks at each board meeting if there are any conflicts of interest noted. Additionally, the board members are required to disclose any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis in writing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Strategic planning and salaries are set through City Year, Inc., the planning committee that launched the School for startup in Fall, 2015.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All are available on the School's website under Financial Transparency.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Other Purchased Services: Program service expenses 127,402. Management and general expenses 954,662. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,082,064.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization has not changed its oversight or selection process during the year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd01
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,870,675
Liabilities
$1,511,057
Net assets
$2,359,618
Revenue
$4,578,513
Expenses
$4,316,184
Net income
$262,329
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$1.51$2.36$4.58$4.32$0.26
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.11$2.01$2.10$4.61$4.39$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$1.95$1.88$4.85$4.53$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.39$1.82$1.57$5.78$4.59$1.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$3.18$0.37$4.58$3.84$0.75
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$3.28$0.37$4.44$4.25$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.94$2.50$0.57$4.80$4.91$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$2.74$0.45$4.31$4.46$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$1.71$0.24$2.73$3.14$0.42
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$1.04$0.18$1.86$1.68$0.18
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.10$0.00$0.22$0.22$0.00