Civic Intelligence

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-3791408

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

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

(720) 728-6300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

61st percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

98th percentile

274%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

65%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,199,247

Up $5,275,399 (+274%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$2,970,800

Up $1,822,277 (+159%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$4,228,447

Up $3,453,122 (+445%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$14,781,015

Up $5,826,122 (+65%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$12,958,738

Up $4,889,572 (+61%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$1,822,277

Up $936,550 (+106%) from 2021

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

2022

Assets$7,199,247
Liabilities$4,228,447
Net Assets$2,970,800
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th 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

2022

Revenue$14,781,015
Expenses$12,958,738
Net Income$1,822,277
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$14,793,700
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.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$871,718$3,736,120▲ $2,864,402
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$300,957$2,182,763▲ $1,881,806
Pledges and Grants Receivable$603,658$925,551▲ $321,893
Accounts Receivable$55,985$234,819▲ $178,834
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$91,530$94,994▲ $3,464
Total Assets$1,923,848$7,199,247▲ $5,275,399
Other Assets Total$0$25,000▲ $25,000
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$138,543$2,323,757▲ $2,185,214
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$619,607$1,747,729▲ $1,128,122
Deferred Revenue$17,175$156,961▲ $139,786
Total Liabilities$775,325$4,228,447▲ $3,453,122
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$807,523$2,427,100▲ $1,619,577
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$341,000$543,700▲ $202,700
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,148,523$2,970,800▲ $1,822,277
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,923,848$7,199,247▲ $5,275,399

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,973,472$1,678,982$3,652,454
Equipment$209,291$73,259$282,550
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rob WilliamsPresident
Stephen GilmartinVice President
Rick GillanDirector
Steve PeckDirector
Derec ShulerExecutive Director
Allen FullerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,431,057
Program Service Revenue
$12,120,447
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$229,511
All Other Contributions
$54,895
Change in Net Assets
$1,822,277

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,793,700
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-12,685
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-12,685
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,793,700
Total Revenue per Form 990
$14,781,015
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$12,958,738
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
Interest-$1,840,237-$1,840,237
Occupancy$58,277$657,528-$715,805
All Other Expenses$431,978$180,611-$612,589
Other Expenses$404,189$-12,951-$391,238
Insurance-$70,936-$70,936
Depreciation Depletion$5,510$39,911-$45,421
Advertising-$16,915-$16,915
Information Technology$6,686--$6,686
Travel-$1,531-$1,531
Total Functional Expenses$10,014,494$2,944,244$0$12,958,738

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$12,971,423
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$12,971,423
Total Expenses per Form 990$12,958,738
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-12,685
Other Expense Adjustments$-12,685
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$232,123
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,685
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Acadc$161,685$161,685$4,228$157,457
Acanc$70,438$70,438$8,457$61,981
Total Events$232,123$232,123$12,685$219,438
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
7207286300
Address
4690 Table Mountain Dr Suite 100, Golden, CO 80403

Signing Officer

Name
Derec Shuler
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7205318775
Signed
2022-11-14
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
55

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 East Platte Avenue Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Thomas G Sistare
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - Description of Organization'S Misson:

“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.”

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:

“Fundraising Event Revenues -12,685.”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Fundraising Eevent Expenses -12,685.”

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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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ascent 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1On 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/ExplanationTxt2Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Copies of the Form 990 are provided to board members for approval before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Periodic 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/ExplanationTxt5In accordance with state law, the school posts its governing board documents and financial statements on its public website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The finance committee oversees audit services and the selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,199,247
Liabilities
$4,228,447
Net assets
$2,970,800
Revenue
$14,781,015
Expenses
$12,958,738
Net income
$1,822,277
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