Civic Intelligence

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 81-0929865

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on May 27, 2020

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

95th percentile

1.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

36th percentile

0.1%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$100,984

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$352,702

Down $131,666 (-27%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

-$130,470

Up $1,857 (+1.4%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$483,172

Down $133,523 (-22%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,837,615

Up $428,962 (+18%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,835,758

Up $221,240 (+8.5%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$1,857

Up $207,722 (+101%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$352,702
Liabilities$483,172
Net Assets-$130,470
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,837,615
Expenses$2,835,758
Net Income$1,857
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
May 27, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,837,615
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$240,834$144,188▼ $96,646
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$155,468$121,920▼ $33,548
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,840$9,352▼ $5,488
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,936$687▼ $22,249
Total Assets$484,368$352,702▼ $131,666
Other Assets Total$50,290$76,555▲ $26,265
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$278,783$197,173▼ $81,610
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$292,300$145,000▼ $147,300
Other Liabilities$45,612$140,999▲ $95,387
Total Liabilities$616,695$483,172▼ $133,523
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-132,327$-130,470▲ $1,857
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-132,327$-130,470▲ $1,857
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$484,368$352,702▼ $131,666

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$91,608$57,972$149,580
Leasehold Improvements$30,312$6,016$36,328
Other Assets Org$50,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jennifer BullingDirector of Operations Thru Jan 2019FT$100,984-$100,984
Heather DonnellyExecutive Director Thru April 2019FT$61,769$6,560$68,329

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carlos CongChairperson
Maya CraneVice Chairperson
Kevin Williams PhdTrustee
Lonette MerrimanTrustee
Kimberly LomaglioSecretary
Kelley DemonteTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Education Success NetworkProfessional Services / Landlord4 LAKEVIEW PARK, Rochester, NY 14613$301,682
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$158,259
Program Service Revenue
$2,679,356
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,795
Change in Net Assets
$1,857

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,837,615
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$183,414
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,021,029
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,837,615
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,960,372
Other Expenses$875,386
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,298,139$200,785-$1,498,924
Occupancy$321,449$82,711-$404,160
Other Employee Benefits$106,353$12,067-$118,420
Payroll Taxes$98,206$20,114-$118,320
Fees for Services Other$71,716$45,023-$116,739
Pension Plan Contributions$105,375$7,931-$113,306
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,779$25,623-$111,402
Information Technology$32,555$4,427-$36,982
Depreciation Depletion$28,851$4,697-$33,548
Insurance$23,696$3,858-$27,554
Office Expenses$23,427$3,814-$27,241
Fees for Services Accounting-$27,186-$27,186
Fees for Services Legal-$26,735-$26,735
Advertising$9,400$11,219-$20,619
Other Expenses$16,748$3,450-$20,198
All Other Expenses$14,912$2,707-$17,619
Total Functional Expenses$2,335,782$499,976$0$2,835,758

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,019,172
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,835,758
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,835,758
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$183,414
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Deferred Lease Liability$140,999
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Rachelle Simmons
Title
Principal
Phone
5854984700
Signed
2020-05-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rachelle Simmons
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
38
Volunteers
18

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 XII, LINE 2C:

“The process is consistent with prior years”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The charter school is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and applicable state regulations and, accordingly, is exempt from federal and state taxes on income. The charter school files form 990 tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction. The tax returns for the years ended june 30, 2016 through june 30, 2019 are still subject to potential audit by the irs. Management of the charter school believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly it has not recognized any liability for unrecognized tax benefits.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0BASED ON THE DATA FROM OUR I-READY ASSESSMENTS GIVEN SCHOOL WIDE, WE PROVIDED 1.5 READING TEACHERS TO SUPPORT 33% OF OUR LOWEST READERS THROUGH ADDITIONAL DAILY PULL OUT INTERVENTION SERVICES. THESE STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL 35/40 MINUTES OF SUPPORT WITH THEIR READING, PHONICS, AND WRITING SKILLS. THIS SET THE GROUND WORK FOR US TO BE ABLE TO EXPAND UPON THIS PROGRAM GOING INTO THE 18/19 SCHOOL YEAR TO REACH MORE OF OUR LOW LEVEL READERS IN FOUR GRADES K-3.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME. THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES FORM 990 TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 ARE STILL SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL AUDIT BY THE IRS. MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANY, BUT NOT ALL OF OUR BROCHURES, FORMS OR HANDOUTS DEALING WITH STUDENT ADMISSIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE A STATEMENT OF OUR RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS STUDENTS. WE DO NOT BROADCAST OUR POLICY IN THE MEDIA BUT WE DO POST IT ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON SOME FORMS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WE RECEIVE MONEY FROM TITLE I AND IA, IDEA FUNDING, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND SPED FUNDING.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AT 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".
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE PROCESS IS CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$352,702
Liabilities
$483,172
Net assets
-$130,470
Revenue
$2,837,615
Expenses
$2,835,758
Net income
$1,857
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