Civic Intelligence

Exploration High School

EIN 47-2140113 • 501(c)3 • Minneapolis, MN

Profile

Built upon a foundation of academic excellence and a mindset to drive change, Exploration High School graduates are empowered with 21st century skills to solve the problems of their communities.

229 13th Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55413

www.explorationhighschool.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

59th percentile

9.4%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

99th percentile

683%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

714%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Down

$598,444

Down $54,818 (-8.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$755,525

Up $150,786 (+25%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$157,081

Down $205,604 (-424%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,573,165

Up $302,628 (+24%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,778,769

Up $413,113 (+30%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$205,604

Down $110,485 (-116%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2019: $100,324Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $90,406Liabilities 2020: $2,900Net Assets 2020: $87,5062020Assets 2021: $47,169Liabilities 2021: $275Net Assets 2021: $46,8942021Assets 2022: $369,192Liabilities 2022: $225,550Net Assets 2022: $143,6422022Assets 2023: $653,262Liabilities 2023: $604,739Net Assets 2023: $48,5232023Assets 2024: $598,444Liabilities 2024: $755,525Net Assets 2024: -$157,0812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$598,444
Liabilities$755,525
Net Assets-$157,081
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $100,350Expenses 2019: $26Net Income 2019: $100,3242019Revenue 2020: $111,598Expenses 2020: $124,416Net Income 2020: -$12,8182020Revenue 2021: $126,885Expenses 2021: $167,497Net Income 2021: -$40,6122021Revenue 2022: $1,032,411Expenses 2022: $935,663Net Income 2022: $96,7482022Revenue 2023: $1,270,537Expenses 2023: $1,365,656Net Income 2023: -$95,1192023Revenue 2024: $1,573,165Expenses 2024: $1,778,769Net Income 2024: -$205,6042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,573,165
Expenses$1,778,769
Net Income-$205,604
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$598,444
Liabilities
$755,525
Net assets
-$157,081
Revenue
$1,573,165
Expenses
$1,778,769
Net income
-$205,604
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.76$0.16$1.57$1.78$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.60$0.05$1.27$1.37$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.23$0.14$1.03$0.94$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.13$0.17$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.11$0.12$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,573,165
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Built upon a foundation of academic excellence and a mindset to drive change, Exploration High School graduates are empowered with 21st century skills to solve the problems of their communities.VISION: Creating a school of learners who work and ideate together to build a culture and community of empathetic, equitable, and forward-thinking problem solvers.

Creating a school of learners who work and ideate together to build a culture and community of empathetic, equitable, and forward-thinking problem solvers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$218,218$187,644▼ $30,574
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$80,870$134,549▲ $53,679
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$162,918$108,577▼ $54,341
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,362$30,000▲ $28,638
Total Assets$653,262$598,444▼ $54,818
Other Assets Total$189,894$137,674▼ $52,220
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$425,006$631,772▲ $206,766
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$109,733$123,753▲ $14,020
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$70,000--
Total Liabilities$604,739$755,525▲ $150,786
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$113,215$131,413▲ $18,198
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-64,692$-288,494▼ $223,802
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$48,523$-157,081▼ $205,604
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$653,262$598,444▼ $54,818

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$54,723$22,571$77,294
Equipment$53,854$19,447$73,301
Other Assets Org$137,674--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dave HeighingtonSchool DirectorFT$92,000-$92,000
Liz FordMember /TeacherFT$49,659$5,911$55,570

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nathan StrengeBoard Chair
Amelia CorlMember
Beth KargesMember
Dana EvansMember
Jay DeanMember
Jemar LeeMember
Shaniqua EdwardsMember
Stephen KempSecretary
Ryan RodriguezTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Quality Care TransportationTransportation3430 Kilmer Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55441$258,423
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,567,497
Program Service Revenue
$563
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$5,105
All Other Contributions
$29,293
Change in Net Assets
$-205,604

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,573,165
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,573,165
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,573,165
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,175,335
Other Expenses$603,434
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$434,985$109,106-$544,091
Pension Plan Contributions$288,110$84,909-$373,019
Fees for Services Other$325,743$26,193-$351,936
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$140,610$34,901-$175,511
Payroll Taxes$41,128$10,715-$51,843
Fees for Services Accounting-$48,000-$48,000
Other Employee Benefits$25,284$5,587-$30,871
Office Expenses$23,681$3,048-$26,729
Depreciation Depletion$22,194--$22,194
Occupancy$14,004--$14,004
Information Technology$1,742$7,076-$8,818
Other Expenses$4,546$1,402-$5,948
Fees for Services Legal-$5,006-$5,006
Insurance$3,829--$3,829
All Other Expenses$2,080--$2,080
Conferences and Meetings$1,687--$1,687
Total Functional Expenses$1,426,016$352,753$0$1,778,769

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,778,769
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,778,769
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,778,769
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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$604,020
Deferred Pension Resources$27,752
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
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 B, line 11B

“Form 990 will be presented and approved by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

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

“All employees must disclose conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest and obtain written approval from the Head of School in order to continue on any and all projects involving that conflict. Conflicts are reviewed on a regular basis.”

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

“The Board of Directors determines management's compensation based on comparable data, years of service, and consulting input.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, policies and financial information is made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Exploration High School
EIN
47-2140113
Phone
3202481135
Address
229 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Signing Officer

Name
Dave Heighington
Title
School Director
Phone
3202481135
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dave Heighington
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
14
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Abdo LLP
Address
5201 Eden Ave Ste 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven D Anseth CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Transportation: Program service expenses 281,597. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 281,597. Consulting fees: Program service expenses 27,342. Management and general expenses 25,036. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,378. Other : Program service expenses 16,804. Management and general expenses 1,157. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,961.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Charter School is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state income tax laws. The Organization is not a private foundation and contributions to the Charter School qualify as a charitable tax deduction by the contributor. The Organization has evaluated and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2024. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Charter School is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state income tax laws. The Organization is not a private foundation and contributions to the Charter School qualify as a charitable tax deduction by the contributor. The Organization has evaluated and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2024. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The policy is communicated in all solicitations and registration materials.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The School does not provide scholarships or other financial assistance.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization receives financial aid and assistance from the Minnesota Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 4
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Form 990 will be presented and approved by the Board of Directors prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All employees must disclose conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest and obtain written approval from the Head of School in order to continue on any and all projects involving that conflict. Conflicts are reviewed on a regular basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors determines management's compensation based on comparable data, years of service, and consulting input.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents, policies and financial information is made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Transportation: Program service expenses 281,597. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 281,597. Consulting fees: Program service expenses 27,342. Management and general expenses 25,036. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,378. Other : Program service expenses 16,804. Management and general expenses 1,157. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,961.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: This process has not changed from the prior year.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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