Civic Intelligence

Round Lake Area Schools

EIN 61-1901045 • 501(c)3 • Round Lake, IL

Profile

Support of fine arts programs and students

800 High School DrRound Lake, IL 60073

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

26th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-7.4%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$92,463

Down $7,434 (-7.4%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$21,965

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$70,498

Down $7,434 (-9.5%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$47,609

Down $14,826 (-24%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$55,043

Up $5,008 (+10%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$7,434

Down $19,834 (-160%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $71,963Liabilities 2020: $29,092Net Assets 2020: $42,8712020Assets 2021: $65,242Liabilities 2021: $23,777Net Assets 2021: $41,4652021Assets 2022: $59,188Liabilities 2022: $8,862Net Assets 2022: $50,3262022Assets 2023: $87,497Liabilities 2023: $21,965Net Assets 2023: $65,5322023Assets 2024: $99,897Liabilities 2024: $21,965Net Assets 2024: $77,9322024Assets 2025: $92,463Liabilities 2025: $21,965Net Assets 2025: $70,4982025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$92,463
Liabilities$21,965
Net Assets$70,498
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $47,664Expenses 2020: $52,829Net Income 2020: -$5,1652020Revenue 2021: $13,268Expenses 2021: $19,437Net Income 2021: -$6,1692021Revenue 2022: $58,095Expenses 2022: $62,751Net Income 2022: -$4,6562022Revenue 2023: $92,997Expenses 2023: $64,586Net Income 2023: $28,4112023Revenue 2024: $62,435Expenses 2024: $50,035Net Income 2024: $12,4002024Revenue 2025: $47,609Expenses 2025: $55,043Net Income 2025: -$7,4342025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$47,609
Expenses$55,043
Net Income-$7,434
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$92,463
Liabilities
$21,965
Net assets
$70,498
Revenue
$47,609
Expenses
$55,043
Net income
-$7,434
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$92.5$22.0$70.5$47.6$55.0$7.43
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$99.9$22.0$77.9$62.4$50.0$12.4
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$87.5$22.0$65.5$93.0$64.6$28.4
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$59.2$8.86$50.3$58.1$62.8$4.66
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$65.2$23.8$41.5$13.3$19.4$6.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$72.0$29.1$42.9$47.7$52.8$5.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$65,036
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support of fine arts programs and students

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FUNDRAISING TO HELP SUPPORT MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE FOR 150+ STUDENTS IN FINE ARTS PROGRAMS--
SUPPORTS ATTENDEES OF SUMMER FINE ARTS CAMPS SUPPORTING 150+ STUDENTS--
SUPPORTS EVENTS FOR COLOR GUARD AND WINTER GUARD SUPPORTING 25+ STUDENTS--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MELISSA MECKLERPresidentPT$0--
ESSENCE UNDERWOODVice PresidentPT$0--
BRENDA EDENSSecretaryPT$0--
TAMEKA EDWARDS GOODENTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Round Lake Area Schools
EIN
61-1901045
Phone
8472709300
Address
800 HIGH SCHOOL DR, Round Lake, IL 60073

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Meckler
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8472709300
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
1301 MAIN ST STE 101B, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Preparer
Kimberly Kozak
Phone
8004725625
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part II Line 17

“WEBSITE FEES $853”

Part II Line 17

“Art related expenses $335”

Part II Line 17

“SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $347”

Part II Line 17

“SCHOLARSHIPS $2,900”

Part II Line 17

“BAND CAMP $7,595”

Part II Line 17

“FIELD TRIPS $3,554”

Part II Line 17

“CHARMS ACCOUNT $247”

Part II Line 17

“TRI-M $1,212”

Part II Line 17

“Banquet/pizza party $5,334”

Part II Line 17

“Marching band expense $11,491”

Part II Line 17

“GUARD FEES $7,672”

Part II Line 17

“ALL DIST FEST $330”

Part II Line 17

“BAND NIGHT $327”

Part II Line 17

“BANK FEES $58”

Part II Line 17

“REIMBURSEMENTS $11,488”

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