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Firm Foundations Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-3689642

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Dec 30, 2021

906 Dawn AveEphrata, PA 17522

(717) 725-0548

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

46th percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$22,763

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

95th percentile

220%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

69%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$26,225

Up $18,038 (+220%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$17,834

Up $11,673 (+189%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$8,391

Up $6,365 (+314%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$191,090

Up $78,052 (+69%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$179,417

Up $72,540 (+68%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$11,673

Up $5,512 (+89%) from 2020

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

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$26,225
Liabilities$8,391
Net Assets$17,834

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

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$191,090
Expenses$179,417
Net Income$11,673
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Dec 30, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$191,090
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

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION WHILE FULFILLING THEIR UNIQUE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS-$177,940
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH NORTHUPExecutive DiPT$22,763-$22,763
BETH GRIMMSecretary-$0--
JESSE BROOKSBoard Member-$0--
BRIAN KEITHBoard Member-$0--
KRIS MCCOYBoard Member-$0--
JESSICA HOLLANDBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Northup
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7177250548
Signed
2021-12-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Integrity Cpas LLC
Address
7 STAUFFER LANE SUITE 100, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8655
Preparer
Kyle M Smith CPA
Phone
7177387346
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising and promotion 908 office 1,129 information technology 5 conferences/meetings 308 insurance 2,585 bank fees 752 curriculum 14,422 dues and subscriptions 450 field trips 660 supplies 2,836 small tools and equipment 200 total 24,255

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 0 400 total 0 400

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Payroll liabilities 2,026 8,391

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 academy 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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