Civic Intelligence

Twin Cities German Immersion School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 56-2443462

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 24, 2025

1031 Como AveSt Paul, MN 55103

(651) 492-7106

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.68x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-1.8%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

28th percentile

$64,637

Higher top officer pay than 28% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-4.5%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$4,779,020

Down $538,695 (-10%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$1,233,704

Down $157,895 (-15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$6,012,724

Down $380,800 (-6.0%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$8,797,823

Down $417,060 (-4.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$8,955,718

Down $14,201 (-0.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$157,895

Down $402,859 (-164%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $762,911Liabilities 2011: $171,684Net Assets 2011: $591,2272011Assets 2012: $945,294Liabilities 2012: $299,718Net Assets 2012: $645,5762012Assets 2013: $1,009,953Liabilities 2013: $142,517Net Assets 2013: $867,4362013Assets 2014: $1,417,257Liabilities 2014: $270,726Net Assets 2014: $1,146,5312014Assets 2015: $1,876,053Liabilities 2015: $1,816,189Net Assets 2015: $59,8642015Assets 2016: $2,162,426Liabilities 2016: $1,968,827Net Assets 2016: $193,5992016Assets 2017: $2,454,887Liabilities 2017: $3,513,168Net Assets 2017: -$1,058,2812017Assets 2018: $8,542,021Liabilities 2018: $11,009,738Net Assets 2018: -$2,467,7172018Assets 2019: $7,261,696Liabilities 2019: $8,947,190Net Assets 2019: -$1,685,4942019Assets 2020: $6,727,020Liabilities 2020: $9,130,150Net Assets 2020: -$2,403,1302020Assets 2021: $5,636,313Liabilities 2021: $7,755,204Net Assets 2021: -$2,118,8912021Assets 2022: $5,393,221Liabilities 2022: $7,314,867Net Assets 2022: -$1,921,6462022Assets 2023: $5,317,715Liabilities 2023: $6,393,524Net Assets 2023: -$1,075,8092023Assets 2024: $4,779,020Liabilities 2024: $6,012,724Net Assets 2024: -$1,233,7042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,779,020
Liabilities$6,012,724
Net Assets-$1,233,704

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $2,069,2292011Expenses 2012: $2,463,4112012Expenses 2013: $2,795,7912013Revenue 2014: $3,645,409Expenses 2014: $3,366,314Net Income 2014: $279,0952014Revenue 2015: $4,624,174Expenses 2015: $4,275,368Net Income 2015: $348,8062015Revenue 2016: $5,505,446Expenses 2016: $5,371,711Net Income 2016: $133,7352016Revenue 2017: $6,268,722Expenses 2017: $7,520,602Net Income 2017: -$1,251,8802017Revenue 2018: $6,771,143Expenses 2018: $8,180,579Net Income 2018: -$1,409,4362018Revenue 2019: $7,372,521Expenses 2019: $7,336,791Net Income 2019: $35,7302019Revenue 2020: $7,554,494Expenses 2020: $7,619,294Net Income 2020: -$64,8002020Revenue 2021: $8,178,420Expenses 2021: $7,397,798Net Income 2021: $780,6222021Revenue 2022: $8,197,802Expenses 2022: $8,337,043Net Income 2022: -$139,2412022Revenue 2023: $9,214,883Expenses 2023: $8,969,919Net Income 2023: $244,9642023Revenue 2024: $8,797,823Expenses 2024: $8,955,718Net Income 2024: -$157,8952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$8,797,823
Expenses$8,955,718
Net Income-$157,895
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 24, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$8,843,238
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Twin Cities German Immersion School is a K-8 tuition free charter school with strong support of dedicated staff, parents and community members under the sponsorship of the Germanic-American Institute. Our school creates a stable and vibrant learning environment that nurtures a child's curiosity and fosters intercultural awareness. We provide opportunities for high academic achievement through an innovative and student-centered German immersion curriculum. Our students leave prepared for challenging academic settings both at home and abroad.

Operation of a German Immersion Charter School for students in grades K-8

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,089,269$1,755,489▼ $333,780
Accounts Receivable$1,023,170$1,489,376▲ $466,206
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$330,098$291,386▼ $38,712
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$373,023$122,404▼ $250,619
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$26,440$76,966▲ $50,526
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-1,448,832$-1,356,108▲ $92,724
Total Assets$5,317,715$4,779,020▼ $538,695
Other Assets Total$1,848,738$1,165,803▼ $682,935
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$5,785,985$5,430,476▼ $355,509
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$565,924$540,228▼ $25,696
Deferred Revenue$41,615$42,020▲ $405
Total Liabilities$6,393,524$6,012,724▼ $380,800
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,075,809$-1,233,704▼ $157,895
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,317,715$4,779,020▼ $538,695

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$206,086$133,407$339,493
Equipment$85,300$142,888$228,188
Other Assets Org$1,047,133--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kevin EberhardMember/TeacherFT$58,853$5,784$64,637
Emily AlbersMember/TeacherFT$43,538$9,039$52,577
Karen KlinzingExecutive DirectorFT$16,667$1,458$18,125

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie AlkatoutBoard Chair
Kersten ReichVice Chair
Laurie HartmanMember
Lindsey SmakaMember
Lubbert KruizengaMember
Wondi TesfayesusMember
Jennifer Kwon DobbsMember (Until April 2024)
Abner YemaneabSecretary
Richard HeidTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Collaborative Student Transportation ofStudent transportation615 1st Ave NE 115, Minneapolis, MN 55413$276,942
Done Right FoodsFood servicePO Box 21153, Columbia Heights, MN 55421$196,263
WordPlay Speech and LanguageSpecial education speech service9124 Kell Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437$133,679
BerganKDV Outsourced Services LLCFinancial management5454 West 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211$126,289
ChartersourceExecutive Director services13580 40th Street, Afton, MN 55001$116,728
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,062,369
Program Service Revenue
$694,440
Investment Income
$-160
Other Revenue
$41,174
All Other Contributions
$175,827
Change in Net Assets
$-157,895
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,569,589
Other Expenses$3,386,129
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,893,980$296,460-$4,190,440
Fees for Services Other$1,174,169$139,451-$1,313,620
Occupancy$1,096,573--$1,096,573
Pension Plan Contributions$430,434$50,573-$481,007
Other Employee Benefits$351,362$50,054-$401,416
Payroll Taxes$289,172$22,631-$311,803
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$171,015$13,908-$184,923
Fees for Services Accounting-$114,833-$114,833
Office Expenses$80,731$2,636-$83,367
Depreciation Depletion$73,650--$73,650
Insurance$66,621$54-$66,675
Information Technology$64,491--$64,491
Other Expenses$37,252$1,611-$37,252
Fees for Services Legal-$31,466-$31,466
Travel$28,320$1,975-$30,295
All Other Expenses$10,163$215-$10,378
Interest$8,306--$8,306
Total Functional Expenses$8,229,851$725,867$0$8,955,718
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
Pension liability$4,929,300
Deferred inflows$379,143
Lease liability$122,033
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

All staff, families of children enrolled at the school, and interested community members are eligible to elect the members of the school's Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing board.

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

The form 990 is prepared by the accountant and is reviewed by the Director and Treasurer. The public disclosure version of the form 990 is then presented to the Finance Committee and board after filing.

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

Board members annually complete a conflict of interest statement which is reviewed and updated as necessary. If a business transaction occurs that could violate the conflict of interest policy, then a review must be made by the Director and Board of Directors with direct reference to the confict of interest policy. Individuals found to have a conflict of interest will not be permitted to vote on the transaction. Proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meetings minutes.

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

The compensation of the school diector is computed with research of comparable salaries through MACS Charter Schools by the Board of Directors and documented in a Letter of Officer. The Board of Directors evaluates the Executive Director annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The school makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Twin Cities German Immersion
EIN
56-2443462
Phone
6514927106
Address
1031 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55103

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6514927106
Signed
2025-02-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
194
Volunteers
100

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 352,819. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 352,819. Communication: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 18,510. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,510. Consulting: Program service expenses 102,244. Management and general expenses 117,116. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 219,360. Repairs & maintenance : Program service expenses 127,873. Management and general expenses 3,715. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 131,588. Non-Ed Agency: Program service expenses 345,671. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 345,671. Licensing: Program service expenses 23,057. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,057. Special Ed services: Program service expenses 216,784. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 216,784. Miscellaneous: Program service expenses 5,721. Management and general expenses 110. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,831.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

No change to the process from prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

The school is exempt from income taxes under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The school also qualifies as a tax exempt organization under applicable statutes of the state of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2024, there was no income, tax related accrued interest, or penalties recognized in either the Statement of Financial Position of the Statement of Activities. The school files informational returns in the U.S. Federal Jurisdiction and Minnesota returns for the prior three fical years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.

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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
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IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03272
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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02636
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt080731
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt083367
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt157214
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt252250
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt337252
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt158825
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt252250
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt337252
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611600
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt181285
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd01
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt11047133
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Lease
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1Deferred outflows
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0379143
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1122033
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt24929300
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Deferred inflows
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Lease liability
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Pension liability
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The school is exempt from income taxes under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The school also qualifies as a tax exempt organization under applicable statutes of the state of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2024, there was no income, tax related accrued interest, or penalties recognized in either the Statement of Financial Position of the Statement of Activities. The school files informational returns in the U.S. Federal Jurisdiction and Minnesota returns for the prior three fical years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.78$6.01$1.23$8.80$8.96$0.16
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.32$6.39$1.08$9.21$8.97$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.39$7.31$1.92$8.20$8.34$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.64$7.76$2.12$8.18$7.40$0.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.73$9.13$2.40$7.55$7.62$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.26$8.95$1.69$7.37$7.34$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.54$11.0$2.47$6.77$8.18$1.41
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.45$3.51$1.06$6.27$7.52$1.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$1.97$0.19$5.51$5.37$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$1.82$0.06$4.62$4.28$0.35
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.27$1.15$3.65$3.37$0.28
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.01$0.14$0.87$2.80
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.30$0.65$2.46
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.17$0.59$2.07