Civic Intelligence

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-0929865

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Apr 24, 2018

Organization ProfileEXPLORATIONROCHESTER.ORG
1001 Lake AvenueRochester, NY 14613

(585) 498-4700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.77x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

77th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

$324,421

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Net Assets

$73,538

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Liabilities

$250,883

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

$363,159

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Expenses

$289,846

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Net Income

$73,313

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2017: $324,421Liabilities 2017: $250,883Net Assets 2017: $73,5382017Assets 2018: $484,368Liabilities 2018: $616,695Net Assets 2018: -$132,3272018Assets 2019: $352,702Liabilities 2019: $483,172Net Assets 2019: -$130,4702019Assets 2020: $1,074,588Liabilities 2020: $812,483Net Assets 2020: $262,1052020Assets 2021: $2,523,231Liabilities 2021: $715,806Net Assets 2021: $1,807,4252021Assets 2022: $3,187,142Liabilities 2022: $462,631Net Assets 2022: $2,724,5112022Assets 2023: $5,355,380Liabilities 2023: $1,155,638Net Assets 2023: $4,199,7422023Assets 2024: $5,125,990Liabilities 2024: $404,591Net Assets 2024: $4,721,3992024

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2017

Assets$324,421
Liabilities$250,883
Net Assets$73,538
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2017: $363,159Expenses 2017: $289,846Net Income 2017: $73,3132017Revenue 2018: $2,408,653Expenses 2018: $2,614,518Net Income 2018: -$205,8652018Revenue 2019: $2,837,615Expenses 2019: $2,835,758Net Income 2019: $1,8572019Revenue 2020: $4,170,175Expenses 2020: $3,777,600Net Income 2020: $392,5752020Revenue 2021: $5,570,251Expenses 2021: $4,024,931Net Income 2021: $1,545,3202021Revenue 2022: $7,091,489Expenses 2022: $6,174,403Net Income 2022: $917,0862022Revenue 2023: $7,892,295Expenses 2023: $6,417,064Net Income 2023: $1,475,2312023Revenue 2024: $6,664,424Expenses 2024: $6,142,767Net Income 2024: $521,6572024

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2017

Revenue$363,159
Expenses$289,846
Net Income$73,313
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Apr 24, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$363,159
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of exploration elementary charter school for science and technology is to engage students, their families, and the community in the processes of scientific inquiry and the use of innovative technology to develop the social, emotional, and academic tools necessary to thrive in school and in today's interconnected world.

Exploration's academic program balances explicit instruction in core content areas with innovative opportunities, allowing students time to explore, research, direct, experiment, and interact with knowledge as they approach new information with excitement, a sense of inquiry, and confidence to promote academic achievement and life-long learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$225$243,831▲ $243,606
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$71,465▲ $71,465
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$9,125-
Total Assets$225$324,421▲ $324,196
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$250,883-
Total Liabilities$0$250,883▲ $250,883
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$225$73,538▲ $73,313
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225$73,538▲ $73,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$225$324,421▲ $324,196

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$71,465-$71,465
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin Williams PhdChairperson
Carlos CongVice Chairperson
Jennifer BullingDirector of Operations
Jona a WrightSchool Director Through 6/14/17
Algernon KellyTrustee
Matthew WinslowTrustee
Michelle Swanger-gagne PhdTrustee
Ashley WilsonOperations Coordinator Thru 6/14/17
Lisa J Clark EddSchool Leader & CEO
Lisa Hiley PhdSecretary
Robert FranklinTreasurer Through 12/31/16
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$363,159
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$73,313
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$171,011
Other Expenses$118,835
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$113,379-$113,379
Office Expenses$21,408$9,374-$30,782
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$29,109-$29,109
Fees for Services Legal-$24,661-$24,661
Other Employee Benefits-$16,513-$16,513
Fees for Services Other$15,292$1,163-$16,455
Advertising$15,747--$15,747
Payroll Taxes-$12,010-$12,010
Information Technology$10,942$326-$11,268
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,330-$2,330
Insurance-$1,331-$1,331
Conferences and Meetings$318--$318
Other Expenses$74--$74
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$32--$32
Total Functional Expenses$79,650$210,196$0$289,846
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The 990 will be distributed to the board of trustees members via their board email accounts for review. There will be discussion regarding the 990 at the finance committee meeting.”

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

“At the opening of every board meeting the board chair reads the following statement "the chair reminds everyone that if a potential conflict of interest exists concerning a subject under discussion by the board that you have an obligation to disclose the potential conflict and recuse yourself and leave the room during any discussion or vote on the subject matter".”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The process includes a review of regional salaries of similar positions and job duties at similar sized charter schools and school districts in the region. Upper management, the board of trustees and the schools legal counsel were involved in the review of the information. All but the school legal counsel were involved in the final decision making.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Exploration Elementary Charter School
EIN
81-0929865
Phone
5854984700
Address
1001 LAKE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14613

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin Williams
Title
Board President
Phone
5854984700
Signed
2018-04-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kevin Williams
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co Llp
Address
100 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 1200, ROCHESTER, NY 14604
Preparer
Michelle Cain
Phone
5854231860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, Line 2A

“The organization leased 1 employee during calendar year 2016 and 7 employees during the fiscal year from an unrelated 501(c)(3) organization.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$324,421
Liabilities
$250,883
Net assets
$73,538
Revenue
$363,159
Expenses
$289,846
Net income
$73,313
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.13$0.40$4.72$6.66$6.14$0.52
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.36$1.16$4.20$7.89$6.42$1.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$0.46$2.72$7.09$6.17$0.92
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.52$0.72$1.81$5.57$4.02$1.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.81$0.26$4.17$3.78$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.48$0.13$2.84$2.84$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.62$0.13$2.41$2.61$0.21
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.25$0.07$0.36$0.29$0.07