Civic Intelligence

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-3791408

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 04, 2020

Organization Profiledougco.ascentclassical.org
4690 Table Mountain Dr Suite 100Golden, CO 80403

(720) 531-8775

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.73x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

58th percentile

8.1%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

98th percentile

233%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

64%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,118,093

Up $782,805 (+233%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$297,796

Up $459,500 (+284%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$820,297

Up $323,305 (+65%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,644,786

Up $2,207,417 (+64%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$5,185,286

Up $1,592,075 (+44%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$459,500

Up $615,342 (+395%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MAssets 2018: $118,338Liabilities 2018: $124,234Net Assets 2018: -$5,8962018Assets 2019: $335,288Liabilities 2019: $496,992Net Assets 2019: -$161,7042019Assets 2020: $1,118,093Liabilities 2020: $820,297Net Assets 2020: $297,7962020Assets 2021: $1,923,848Liabilities 2021: $775,325Net Assets 2021: $1,148,5232021Assets 2022: $7,199,247Liabilities 2022: $4,228,447Net Assets 2022: $2,970,8002022Assets 2023: $7,690,520Liabilities 2023: $2,694,908Net Assets 2023: $4,995,6122023Assets 2024: $84,628,076Liabilities 2024: $81,720,553Net Assets 2024: $2,907,5232024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,118,093
Liabilities$820,297
Net Assets$297,796
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2018: $157,598Expenses 2018: $163,494Net Income 2018: -$5,8962018Revenue 2019: $3,437,369Expenses 2019: $3,593,211Net Income 2019: -$155,8422019Revenue 2020: $5,644,786Expenses 2020: $5,185,286Net Income 2020: $459,5002020Revenue 2021: $8,954,893Expenses 2021: $8,069,166Net Income 2021: $885,7272021Revenue 2022: $14,781,015Expenses 2022: $12,958,738Net Income 2022: $1,822,2772022Revenue 2023: $18,782,096Expenses 2023: $16,757,284Net Income 2023: $2,024,8122023Revenue 2024: $41,541,745Expenses 2024: $43,629,834Net Income 2024: -$2,088,0892024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$5,644,786
Expenses$5,185,286
Net Income$459,500
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 4, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$5,657,709
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County was established to develop within its students the intellectual and personal habits and skills upon which responsible, independent and productive lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis of a free society.

Ascent Classical Academies trains the minds and improves the hearts of young people through a classical content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$253,215$457,911▲ $204,696
Accounts Receivable$82,073$428,395▲ $346,322
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$150,630▲ $150,630
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$81,157-
Total Assets$335,288$1,118,093▲ $782,805
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$148,515$487,336▲ $338,821
Deferred Revenue$19,477$207,961▲ $188,484
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$329,000$125,000▼ $204,000
Total Liabilities$496,992$820,297▲ $323,305
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$115,000$176,000▲ $61,000
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-276,704$121,796▲ $398,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-161,704$297,796▲ $459,500
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$335,288$1,118,093▲ $782,805

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$96,630$7,724$104,354
Equipment$54,000$4,000$58,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay21st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rob WilliamsChairman & Treasurer
Stephen GilmartinVice Chair
Rick GillanDirector
Steve PeckDirector
Derec ShulerExecutive Director
Allen FullerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$699,034
Program Service Revenue
$4,917,198
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$28,554
All Other Contributions
$95,400
Change in Net Assets
$459,500

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,490,447
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$154,339
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$154,339
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,490,447
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,644,786
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,185,286
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$868,603$153,283-$1,021,886
Fees for Services Other$600,545$105,978-$706,523
Fees for Services Legal-$36,519-$36,519
Insurance$28,139$4,966-$33,105
Interest$27,653$4,880-$32,533
All Other Expenses$27,882$4,305-$32,187
Other Expenses$26,650$4,703-$31,353
Information Technology$19,910$3,513-$23,423
Travel$13,621$2,404-$16,025
Advertising$12,890$2,275-$15,165
Depreciation Depletion$9,965$1,759-$11,724
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,550-$8,550
Total Functional Expenses$4,405,063$780,223$0$5,185,286

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,185,286
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,110,631
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,110,631
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$74,655
Other Expense Adjustments$74,655
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$41,477
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,923
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fun Run & Pig Roast$41,477$41,477$12,923$28,554
Total Events$41,477$41,477$12,923$28,554
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
Audit committee
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 A, line 3

“On October 17, 2017, the School entered into a Management Agreement (Agreement) with Ascent Classical Academies (Ascent), a non-profit Colorado corporation. The Agreement continues until termination or expiration of the charter contract. Substantially all functions of the School have been contracted to Ascent. Ascent is responsible and accountable to the School's Board of Directors for the administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School's contract with District to operate the School. The School pays Ascent a monthly continuing fee of 8% of qualified gross revenues received by the School, net of any required withholding, for services performed.”

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

“Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.”

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

“Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Periodic reviews are conducted to verify that any compensation arrangements are reasonable and that partnerships, joint ventures, and other arrangements, conform to school policies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“In accordance with state law, the school posts its governing board documents and financial statements on its public website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascent Classical Academy
EIN
82-3791408
Phone
7205318775
Address
4690 Table Mountain Dr Suite 100, Golden, CO 80403

Signing Officer

Name
Derec Shuler
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7205318775
Signed
2020-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Derec Shuler
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 E Platte Ave Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Thomas G Sistare
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consulting : Program service expenses 527,142. Management and general expenses 93,025. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 620,167. Contractor : Program service expenses 73,403. Management and general expenses 12,953. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 86,356.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The finance committee oversees audit services and the selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Revenue from affiliate school not audited.: $167,262 Fundraising Event Expenses: ($12,923)”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Expenditures from affiliate school not audited.: $87,578 Fundraising Event Expenses: ($12,923)”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Revenue from affiliate school not audited.: $167,262 Fundraising Event Expenses: ($12,923)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Expenditures from affiliate school not audited.: $87,578 Fundraising Event Expenses: ($12,923)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The policy is included in our Family Handbook fully accessible on our public website, as well as on our "Apply Now" webpage for prospective families seeking information about, or applying for, admission.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The School relies on per pupil revenue and other revenue that is distributed by the Colorado Department of Education.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Fun Run & Pig Roast
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt041477
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt041477
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt041477
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt041477
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt028554
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt012923
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt012923
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0On October 17, 2017, the School entered into a Management Agreement (Agreement) with Ascent Classical Academies (Ascent), a non-profit Colorado corporation. The Agreement continues until termination or expiration of the charter contract. Substantially all functions of the School have been contracted to Ascent. Ascent is responsible and accountable to the School's Board of Directors for the administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School's contract with District to operate the School. The School pays Ascent a monthly continuing fee of 8% of qualified gross revenues received by the School, net of any required withholding, for services performed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Periodic reviews are conducted to verify that any compensation arrangements are reasonable and that partnerships, joint ventures, and other arrangements, conform to school policies.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4In accordance with state law, the school posts its governing board documents and financial statements on its public website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Consulting : Program service expenses 527,142. Management and general expenses 93,025. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 620,167. Contractor : Program service expenses 73,403. Management and general expenses 12,953. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 86,356.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The finance committee oversees audit services and the selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd00
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,118,093
Liabilities
$820,297
Net assets
$297,796
Revenue
$5,644,786
Expenses
$5,185,286
Net income
$459,500
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$84.6$81.7$2.91$41.5$43.6$2.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.69$2.69$5.00$18.8$16.8$2.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.20$4.23$2.97$14.8$13.0$1.82
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.78$1.15$8.95$8.07$0.89
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.82$0.30$5.64$5.19$0.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.50$0.16$3.44$3.59$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.12$0.01$0.16$0.16$0.01