Civic Intelligence

Catalyst Academy Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-5022742

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Jan 10, 2022

Organization ProfileCATALYSTACADEMY.ORG
7061 Lemington AvePittsburgh, PA 15206

(412) 684-2400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.93x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

2.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

33rd percentile

4.2%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

100th percentile

1526%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

215%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$6,498,092

Up $6,098,373 (+1526%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$478,079

Up $111,321 (+30%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$6,020,013

Up $5,987,052 (+18164%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,665,405

Up $1,819,266 (+215%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,554,084

Up $2,074,591 (+433%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$111,321

Down $255,325 (-70%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2020: $399,719Liabilities 2020: $32,961Net Assets 2020: $366,7582020Assets 2021: $6,498,092Liabilities 2021: $6,020,013Net Assets 2021: $478,0792021Assets 2022: $7,385,282Liabilities 2022: $5,728,507Net Assets 2022: $1,656,7752022Assets 2023: $11,298,001Liabilities 2023: $9,584,574Net Assets 2023: $1,713,4272023Assets 2024: $11,769,436Liabilities 2024: $9,364,543Net Assets 2024: $2,404,8932024Assets 2025: $15,215,623Liabilities 2025: $11,613,540Net Assets 2025: $3,602,0832025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$6,498,092
Liabilities$6,020,013
Net Assets$478,079
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2020: $846,139Expenses 2020: $479,493Net Income 2020: $366,6462020Revenue 2021: $2,665,405Expenses 2021: $2,554,084Net Income 2021: $111,3212021Revenue 2022: $5,126,461Expenses 2022: $3,947,765Net Income 2022: $1,178,6962022Revenue 2023: $5,247,189Expenses 2023: $5,190,537Net Income 2023: $56,6522023Revenue 2024: $6,655,667Expenses 2024: $5,964,201Net Income 2024: $691,4662024Revenue 2025: $8,459,113Expenses 2025: $7,261,923Net Income 2025: $1,197,1902025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,665,405
Expenses$2,554,084
Net Income$111,321
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Jan 10, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,665,405
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Catalyst academy's mission is to create a world-class k-8 school where all children are prepared for college, career, and life.

Creating a world-class k-8 school where children are prepared for college, career, and life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$189,953$541,126▲ $351,173
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,320$190,276▲ $169,956
Accounts Receivable$23,187$175,721▲ $152,534
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$24,680$46,790▲ $22,110
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$101,579$45,985▼ $55,594
Total Assets$399,719$6,498,092▲ $6,098,373
Other Assets Total$40,000$5,498,194▲ $5,458,194
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$5,462,477▲ $5,462,477
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$428,537-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,961$127,532▲ $94,571
Deferred Revenue-$1,467-
Total Liabilities$32,961$6,020,013▲ $5,987,052
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$366,758$478,079▲ $111,321
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$366,758$478,079▲ $111,321
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$399,719$6,498,092▲ $6,098,373

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$190,276$41,301$231,577
Other Assets Org$5,498,194--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian SmithFounder & CEOFT$115,684$4,316$120,000
Darren GrayPrincipalFT$112,137$363$112,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rachel AmankulorPresident
Carl CooperVice President
Carey HarrisBoard Member
Dr Gretchen GenerettBoard Member
Erin StilingBoard Member
George ChildsBoard Member
Robert JonesBoard Member
Allison MccarthySecretary
Thomas WalenchokTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$707,150
Program Service Revenue
$1,949,122
Investment Income
$96
Other Revenue
$9,037
All Other Contributions
$59,420
Change in Net Assets
$111,321

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,665,405
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$14,505
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,679,910
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,665,405
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,450,899
Other Expenses$1,103,185
Total Fundraising Expense$13,277
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$834,044$25,031-$859,075
Occupancy$366,562$36,656$4,073$407,291
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$228,557$34,111$7,131$269,799
Other Employee Benefits$133,645$4,118$138$137,901
Payroll Taxes$91,612$4,822$533$96,967
Pension Plan Contributions$84,585$2,565$7$87,157
Fees for Services Other$33,156$40,558$193$73,907
Fees for Services Accounting-$62,340-$62,340
Office Expenses$55,398$2,916$322$58,636
Information Technology$41,987$618$68$42,673
Depreciation Depletion$37,172$3,717$413$41,302
Fees for Services Legal-$34,177-$34,177
Advertising$24,330--$24,330
Insurance$13,312$701$77$14,090
Other Expenses$7,444$392$43$7,879
Travel$246$13$1$260
Total Functional Expenses$2,285,553$255,254$13,277$2,554,084

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,568,589
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,554,084
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,554,084
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$14,505
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
Lease Liability$5,462,477
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Committees do not have the authority to act on behalf of the board.”

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

“The draft 990 is reviewed by management. The draft 990 is then reviewed by the finance committee and whole board prior to submission to the irs.”

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

“Board members and key employees are required to file a statement of financial interests to pa ethics board every year by may 1st. Catalyst utilizes an attorney to help communicate this requirement to board members and monitor compliance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board discussed ceo compensation in an executive session. Comparability data was considered in determinining the compensation. Final approval is documented within the board minutes. Principal compensation was set using information provided by the national education leadership recruiting firm and was approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Catalyst makes their organinzing documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Catalyst Academy Charter School
EIN
82-5022742
Phone
4126842400
Address
7061 LEMINGTON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Smith
Title
Founder and CEO
Phone
4126842400
Signed
2022-01-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Smith
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
21
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Address
503 MARTINDALE STREET SUITE 600, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Preparer
Elizabeth E Krisher
Phone
4124715500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Catalyst academy's fiscal year ended june 30, 2021 was the first school year for the new charter school. Therefore, it is the first year that catalyst academy had education delivery as a significant program service.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1800
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
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IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CATALYST ACADEMY PUBLISHES ITS NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ON THE POLICIES SECTION OF ITS WEBSITE WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE HOMEPAGE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CATALYST IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; NO SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS AWARDED BY THE SCHOOL.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FINANCIAL AID IS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CATALYST ACADEMY HAS A GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CATALYST CHARTER ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND REV. PROC. 75-50 IS NOT APPLICABLE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 7
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CATALYST ACADEMY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 WAS THE FIRST SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL. THEREFORE, IT IS THE FIRST YEAR THAT CATALYST ACADEMY HAD EDUCATION DELIVERY AS A SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMMITTEES DO NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE DRAFT 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND WHOLE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS TO PA ETHICS BOARD EVERY YEAR BY MAY 1ST. CATALYST UTILIZES AN ATTORNEY TO HELP COMMUNICATE THIS REQUIREMENT TO BOARD MEMBERS AND MONITOR COMPLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD DISCUSSED CEO COMPENSATION IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. COMPARABILITY DATA WAS CONSIDERED IN DETERMININING THE COMPENSATION. FINAL APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE BOARD MINUTES. PRINCIPAL COMPENSATION WAS SET USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP RECRUITING FIRM AND WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CATALYST MAKES THEIR ORGANINZING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
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IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$6,498,092
Liabilities
$6,020,013
Net assets
$478,079
Revenue
$2,665,405
Expenses
$2,554,084
Net income
$111,321
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.2$11.6$3.60$8.46$7.26$1.20
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.8$9.36$2.40$6.66$5.96$0.69
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.3$9.58$1.71$5.25$5.19$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.39$5.73$1.66$5.13$3.95$1.18
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.50$6.02$0.48$2.67$2.55$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.03$0.37$0.85$0.48$0.37