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Firm Foundations Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-3689642

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Aug 21, 2020

906 Dawn AvenueEphrata, PA 17522

(717) 725-0548

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.02x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

51st percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

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Source year 2020

Asset Growth

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Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2020

Assets

$8,187

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Net Assets

$6,161

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Liabilities

$2,026

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Revenue

$113,038

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Expenses

$106,877

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Net Income

$6,161

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2020: $8,187Liabilities 2020: $2,026Net Assets 2020: $6,1612020Assets 2021: $26,225Liabilities 2021: $8,391Net Assets 2021: $17,8342021Assets 2022: $21,091Liabilities 2022: $28,946Net Assets 2022: -$7,8552022Assets 2023: $216,274Liabilities 2023: $194,513Net Assets 2023: $21,7612023Assets 2024: $228,802Liabilities 2024: $177,312Net Assets 2024: $51,4902024

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2020

Assets$8,187
Liabilities$2,026
Net Assets$6,161

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $113,038Expenses 2020: $106,877Net Income 2020: $6,1612020Revenue 2021: $191,090Expenses 2021: $179,417Net Income 2021: $11,6732021Revenue 2022: $264,657Expenses 2022: $290,346Net Income 2022: -$25,6892022Revenue 2023: $374,037Expenses 2023: $344,421Net Income 2023: $29,6162023Revenue 2024: $470,049Expenses 2024: $436,417Net Income 2024: $33,6322024

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2020

Revenue$113,038
Expenses$106,877
Net Income$6,161
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Aug 21, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$113,038
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Firm foundations academy is organized exclusively for education purposes as a domestic nonprofit corporation (5306) of the internal revenue code. The mission of firm foundations is to equip students, encourage families, and cultivate hope by meeting the educational, emotional, and social needs of our students. We equip all students, with an emphasis on teaching those with unique learning styles. We cultivate an environment full of compassion and we provide the tools needed for students to gain confidence and independence. We desire to encourage families by providing a single educational community to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners and we purpose to partner with families in prayer, student advocacy, the pursuit of social and academic goals, and the building of christian character. We strive to cultivate hope by partnering with parents and working to understand their children as individuals. We provide therapeutic services to enhance a child's capacity to learn, and pr

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION WHILE FULFILLING THEIR UNIQUE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.-$99,754
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH NORTHUPPresidentPT$0--
JESSE BROOKSVice Chairma-$0--
KENDRA MARTINTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firm Foundations Academy
EIN
83-3689642
Phone
7177250548
Address
906 DAWN AVENUE, EPHRATA, PA 17522

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Northup
Title
President
Phone
7177250548
Signed
2020-08-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Covenant CPA LLC
Address
226 S READING RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1829
Preparer
Joyce N Martin Ea
Phone
7177332218
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses 943 1,425 505 93 1,745 total 4,711

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Payroll liabilities 0 2,026

Form 990-ez, Part III

Firm foundations academy is organized exclusively for education purposes as a domestic nonprofit corporation (5306) of the internal revenue code. The mission of firm foundations is to equip students, encourage families, and cultivate hope by meeting the educational, emotional, and social needs of our students. We equip all students, with an emphasis on teaching those with unique learning styles. We cultivate an environment full of compassion and we provide the tools needed for students to gain confidence and independence. We desire to encourage families by providing a single educational community to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners and we purpose to partner with families in prayer, student advocacy, the pursuit of social and academic goals, and the building of christian character. We strive to cultivate hope by partnering with parents and working to understand their children as individuals. We provide therapeutic services to enhance a child's capacity to learn, and promote a nurturing environment where all students are supported, encouraged, and valued.

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