Civic Intelligence

Discovery Charter School Group

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-5370695

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 14, 2025

Organization Profilewww.discoverycharterdurham.org
501 Orange Factory RoadBahama, NC 27503

(984) 888-5504

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.83x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

27th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 27% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,946,744

Up $783,211 (+13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,451,680

Down $825,414 (-25%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,495,064

Up $1,608,625 (+56%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,440,276

Down $1,926,441 (-26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$6,265,690

Up $1,397,964 (+29%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$825,414

Down $3,324,405 (-133%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2020: $178,618Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $178,6182020Assets 2021: $1,864,384Liabilities 2021: $1,475,625Net Assets 2021: $388,7592021Assets 2022: $2,447,239Liabilities 2022: $1,669,136Net Assets 2022: $778,1032022Assets 2023: $6,163,533Liabilities 2023: $2,886,439Net Assets 2023: $3,277,0942023Assets 2024: $6,946,744Liabilities 2024: $4,495,064Net Assets 2024: $2,451,6802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,946,744
Liabilities$4,495,064
Net Assets$2,451,680
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2020: $1,193,300Expenses 2020: $1,014,682Net Income 2020: $178,6182020Revenue 2021: $2,290,400Expenses 2021: $1,799,709Net Income 2021: $490,6912021Revenue 2022: $3,535,265Expenses 2022: $3,145,921Net Income 2022: $389,3442022Revenue 2023: $7,366,717Expenses 2023: $4,867,726Net Income 2023: $2,498,9912023Revenue 2024: $5,440,276Expenses 2024: $6,265,690Net Income 2024: -$825,4142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,440,276
Expenses$6,265,690
Net Income-$825,414
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$5,440,276
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operation of a public charter school -- Discovery Charter School. Also, provide additional support for the School.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,370,000$2,370,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$835,229$657,523▼ $177,706
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$346,803$324,870▼ $21,933
Accounts Receivable$71,786$134,759▲ $62,973
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$61,475$65,666▲ $4,191
Total Assets$6,163,533$6,946,744▲ $783,211
Other Assets Total$2,478,240$3,393,926▲ $915,686
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,869,110$4,482,314▲ $1,613,204
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,329$12,750▼ $4,579
Total Liabilities$2,886,439$4,495,064▲ $1,608,625
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,277,094$2,451,680▼ $825,414
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,277,094$2,451,680▼ $825,414
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,163,533$6,946,744▲ $783,211

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$324,870$174,081$498,951
Other Assets Org$3,393,926--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay27th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cary ForsythChair
Mario RodriguezVice Chair
Toni ShelladyExecutive Director
Scott TalbertMember
Miya BrownSecretary
Jeff FaucetteTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$197,463
Program Service Revenue
$5,242,813
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$13,925
Change in Net Assets
$-825,414

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,440,276
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,440,276
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,440,276
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,220,403
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,045,287
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,150,295$52,803-$2,203,098
All Other Expenses-$700,402-$700,402
Interest-$633,927-$633,927
Pension Plan Contributions$448,163$460-$448,623
Other Expenses$134,677$310,500-$310,500
Occupancy$233,508$58,377-$291,885
Other Employee Benefits$212,795$218-$213,013
Payroll Taxes$175,947$4,606-$180,553
Depreciation Depletion$99,181--$99,181
Insurance-$44,962-$44,962
Fees for Services Legal-$23,963-$23,963
Advertising-$18,058-$18,058
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,530-$8,530
Total Functional Expenses$3,916,629$2,349,061$0$6,265,690

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,265,690
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,265,690
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,265,690
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$2,197,483
Federal income taxes$1,678,869
Net OPEB liability$605,962
Deferred inflows of resources-
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

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

“The board treasurer reviews the 990 and reports to the board of directors prior to filing.”

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

“Each board member is required to execute a conflict of interest statatement and confidentiality agreement annually. Any potential conflict of interest is reviewed and resolved by the board of directors.”

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

“Compensation for top officials is approved by the board of directors and is based on review of area comparability data and the experience and expertise of the individual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Compensation for key employees is approved by the board of directors and is based on review of area comparability data and the experience and expertise of the individual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, school policies and financial statements are available for viewing by the public at the Schools office upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Charter Success Partners, LLC - accounting and business services”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovery Charter School Group
EIN
47-5370695
Phone
9848885504
Address
501 Orange Factory Road, Bahama, NC 27503

Signing Officer

Name
Carl Forsyth
Title
Board Chair
Phone
9848885504
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carl Forsyth
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
67
Volunteers
47

Preparer

Firm
Rebekah Barr CPA PC
Address
2505-B Nash Street NW, Wilson, NC 27896
Preparer
Rebekah T Barr
Phone
2522946920
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,946,744
Liabilities
$4,495,064
Net assets
$2,451,680
Revenue
$5,440,276
Expenses
$6,265,690
Net income
-$825,414
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.95$4.50$2.45$5.44$6.27$0.83
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.16$2.89$3.28$7.37$4.87$2.50
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.45$1.67$0.78$3.54$3.15$0.39
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.86$1.48$0.39$2.29$1.80$0.49
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.18$0.00$0.18$1.19$1.01$0.18