Liabilities / Assets
97th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Nola Micro Schools
990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-2557385
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
2.30x
Liabilities / Revenue
91st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
29th percentile
Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
18th percentile
Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
14th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$45,959
Down $12,179 (-21%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down-$59,591
Down $8,103 (-16%) from 2020
Liabilities
Down$105,550
Down $4,076 (-3.7%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$189,828
Down $244,413 (-56%) from 2020
Expenses
Down$197,931
Down $272,820 (-58%) from 2020
Net Income
Up-$8,103
Up $28,407 (+78%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
- Signed
- May 13, 2022
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $189,828
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
NOLA Micro Schools is a low-cost independent school that serves an ethnically and economically diverse community of families from across New Orleans. Our core belief - that every child should be inspired and supported to realize their potential to change the world - has driven us to build a learner-centered school where children see themselves as vital members of their communities and as future leaders of their generation. We do this in multi-age studios, through quest-like projects with real applications, Socratic discussions and apprenticeships.
NOLA Micro Schools is a low-cost independent school that serves an ethnically and economically diverse community of families from across New Orleans. Our core belief - that every child should be inspired and supported to realize their potential to change the world - has driven us to build a learner-centered school where children see themselves as vital members of their communities and as future leaders of their generation. In our mixed-age studios, we prepare students to pursue their passions and creativity through a blending of state-of-the-art software, Quest-like projects with real-world applications, Socratic discussions, and apprenticeships with community partners.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Provide an independent, individualized education for students grades 2-8 in the Greater New Orleans area | $40,000 | $163,836 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Redd | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Talia Livneh | Chair | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Michael Buerger | Agent | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Nola Micro Schools
- EIN
- 47-2557385
- Phone
- 4083072733
- Address
- 20771 Alder Street NE Unit 112, Indianola, WA 98342
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Buerger
- Title
- Agent
- Phone
- 5042185092
- Signed
- 2022-05-13
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8
“PPP Loan Forgiveness”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Description;Amount^Community Engagement;1109|Materials and Supplies;1837|Insurance;4595|Dues and Fees;4520|Loan Interest;2441^Total;14502^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24
“Description;EOY Amount^Tuition Receivable;240|Security Deposit;75^Total;315^”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
“Description;EOY Amount^Payroll and Medical Insurance Payable;4160|Tuition Deposits;1500|PPP Loan Payable;55230|Hancock Whitney LOC;42487|Accounts Payable;2173^Total;105550^”
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Filings
Displayed year
2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $45,959
- Liabilities
- $105,550
- Net assets
- -$59,591
- Revenue
- $189,828
- Expenses
- $197,931
- Net income
- -$8,103