Civic Intelligence

Exploration High School

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-2140113

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

Organization Profilewww.explorationhighschool.org
229 13th Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55413

(320) 248-1135

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.93x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.5%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$77,500

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$653,262

Up $284,070 (+77%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$48,523

Down $95,119 (-66%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$604,739

Up $379,189 (+168%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,270,537

Up $238,126 (+23%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,365,656

Up $429,993 (+46%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$95,119

Down $191,867 (-198%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$653,262
Liabilities$604,739
Net Assets$48,523
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$1,270,537
Expenses$1,365,656
Net Income-$95,119
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Jan 30, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,270,537
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$204,083$218,218▲ $14,135
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$97,798$162,918▲ $65,120
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,673$80,870▲ $42,197
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,113$1,362▲ $249
Accounts Receivable$518--
Total Assets$369,192$653,262▲ $284,070
Other Assets Total$27,007$189,894▲ $162,887
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$96,089$425,006▲ $328,917
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$79,461$109,733▲ $30,272
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$50,000$70,000▲ $20,000
Total Liabilities$225,550$604,739▲ $379,189
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,709$113,215▲ $111,506
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$141,933$-64,692▼ $206,625
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$143,642$48,523▼ $95,119
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$369,192$653,262▲ $284,070

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$48,394$96,794$145,188
Leasehold Improvements$68,986$8,308$77,294
Equipment$45,538$11,516$57,054
Other Assets Org$189,894--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dave HeighingtonSchool DirectorFT$77,500-$77,500
Liz FordMember /TeacherFT$44,733$4,517$49,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nathan StrengeBoard Chair
Stephen KempFinance Chair
Andrea RuizMember
Beth KargesMember
Jay DeanMember
Jemar LeeMember
Kowanna PowellMember
Ryan RodriguezMember
Shaniqua EdwardsMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Cst MnTransportation615 1st Ave NE Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN 55413$189,968
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,268,209
Program Service Revenue
$935
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,393
All Other Contributions
$86,262
Change in Net Assets
$-95,119

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,269,144
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,393
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,393
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,269,144
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,270,537
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$880,533
Other Expenses$485,123
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$294,179$109,752-$403,931
Pension Plan Contributions$231,261$27,661-$258,922
Travel$218,767--$218,767
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$102,132$38,104-$140,236
Fees for Services Other$36,064$30,622-$66,686
Fees for Services Accounting-$46,800-$46,800
Payroll Taxes$29,043$11,254-$40,297
Other Employee Benefits$28,160$8,987-$37,147
Depreciation Depletion$18,821--$18,821
Occupancy$15,319--$15,319
Office Expenses$10,904$1,390-$12,294
Information Technology$4,170$8,008-$12,178
Other Expenses$1,087$11,000-$12,087
Fees for Services Legal-$11,468-$11,468
All Other Expenses$8,062--$8,062
Insurance$6,032--$6,032
Interest$1,614--$1,614
Total Functional Expenses$1,060,610$305,046$0$1,365,656

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,365,656
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,365,656
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,365,656
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$375,301
Lease Payable$49,703
Deferred Pension Resources$2
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
2024-01-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dave Heighington
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
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 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, 2023. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Pension revenue 1,393.”

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IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
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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, 2023. The Association's tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Pension revenue 1,393.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0189894
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01270537
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IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
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
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
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/ExplanationTxt4This process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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 XII, Line 2c:
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IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$653,262
Liabilities
$604,739
Net assets
$48,523
Revenue
$1,270,537
Expenses
$1,365,656
Net income
-$95,119
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