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Knowledge Quest Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 84-1559556

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Dec 20, 2019

Organization Profilewww.kqatrailblazers.org
705 School House DriveMilliken, CO 80543

(970) 587-5742

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.64x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

1.30x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

72nd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

56th percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

6.1%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$6,835,603

Up $305,505 (+4.7%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,475,603

Up $485,505 (+24%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$4,360,000

Down $180,000 (-4.0%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,366,181

Up $193,815 (+6.1%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,880,676

Up $228,981 (+8.6%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$485,505

Down $35,166 (-6.8%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $5,705,452Liabilities 2011: $5,550,000Net Assets 2011: $155,4522011Assets 2012: $5,426,827Liabilities 2012: $5,465,000Net Assets 2012: -$38,1732012Assets 2013: $5,246,890Liabilities 2013: $5,375,000Net Assets 2013: -$128,1102013Assets 2014: $5,380,335Liabilities 2014: $5,280,000Net Assets 2014: $100,3352014Assets 2015: $5,699,062Liabilities 2015: $5,175,000Net Assets 2015: $524,0622015Assets 2016: $5,609,447Liabilities 2016: $4,715,000Net Assets 2016: $894,4472016Assets 2017: $6,184,427Liabilities 2017: $4,715,000Net Assets 2017: $1,469,4272017Assets 2018: $6,530,098Liabilities 2018: $4,540,000Net Assets 2018: $1,990,0982018Assets 2019: $6,835,603Liabilities 2019: $4,360,000Net Assets 2019: $2,475,6032019Assets 2020: $7,249,329Liabilities 2020: $4,360,461Net Assets 2020: $2,888,8682020Assets 2021: $9,297,285Liabilities 2021: $10,347,966Net Assets 2021: -$1,050,6812021Assets 2022: $10,649,189Liabilities 2022: $9,152,163Net Assets 2022: $1,497,0262022Assets 2023: $10,332,940Liabilities 2023: $8,771,366Net Assets 2023: $1,561,5742023Assets 2025: $11,155,225Liabilities 2025: $9,037,026Net Assets 2025: $2,118,1992025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$6,835,603
Liabilities$4,360,000
Net Assets$2,475,603
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $2,939,4912011Expenses 2012: $2,884,5862012Revenue 2013: $2,248,626Expenses 2013: $2,338,563Net Income 2013: -$89,9372013Revenue 2014: $2,702,904Expenses 2014: $2,474,459Net Income 2014: $228,4452014Revenue 2015: $3,269,415Expenses 2015: $2,845,688Net Income 2015: $423,7272015Revenue 2016: $3,528,947Expenses 2016: $3,158,562Net Income 2016: $370,3852016Revenue 2017: $2,967,475Expenses 2017: $2,392,495Net Income 2017: $574,9802017Revenue 2018: $3,172,366Expenses 2018: $2,651,695Net Income 2018: $520,6712018Revenue 2019: $3,366,181Expenses 2019: $2,880,676Net Income 2019: $485,5052019Revenue 2020: $3,579,353Expenses 2020: $3,180,717Net Income 2020: $398,6362020Revenue 2021: $4,071,950Expenses 2021: $3,330,388Net Income 2021: $741,5622021Revenue 2022: $5,829,416Expenses 2022: $4,303,239Net Income 2022: $1,526,1772022Revenue 2023: $4,771,202Expenses 2023: $5,637,958Net Income 2023: -$866,7562023Revenue 2025: $5,911,124Expenses 2025: $5,961,024Net Income 2025: -$49,9002025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$3,366,181
Expenses$2,880,676
Net Income$485,505
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Dec 20, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,366,181
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Knowledge Quest Academy provides instruction on a broad variety of topics using the proven, content-rich Core Knowledge educational program, along with emphasis on a code of ethics. Small class sizes allow students to receive individual attention. All who are associated with the school are able to contribute: Parents are encouraged to volunteer their time, teachers continue their professional development, and students show academic improvement through regular assessments.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,974,158$3,919,026▼ $55,132
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,392,120$2,762,099▲ $369,979
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,990,098$2,475,603▲ $485,505
Intangible Assets$163,820$154,478▼ $9,342
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$6,530,098$6,835,603▲ $305,505
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,540,000$4,360,000▼ $180,000
Total Liabilities$4,540,000$4,360,000▼ $180,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,990,098$2,475,603▲ $485,505
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,530,098$6,835,603▲ $305,505

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$3,907,610$1,280,136$5,187,746
Equipment$10,997$156,391$167,388
Other Land Buildings$419$1,869$2,288
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dave LockeChairman
Tauna EsslingerCo-Chair
Keir ClarkDirector
Mike BaileyDirector
Jackie Van HallSecretary
Jodi MonaresTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$219,493
Program Service Revenue
$3,146,688
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$9,958
Change in Net Assets
$485,505

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,366,181
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$44,447
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,410,628
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,366,181
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,960,393
Other Expenses$920,283
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,131,286$253,600-$1,384,886
Other Employee Benefits$484,460$91,047-$575,507
Interest$166,257--$166,257
Depreciation Depletion$119,670--$119,670
Other Expenses$30,249$38,715-$68,964
All Other Expenses-$3,140-$3,140
Total Functional Expenses$2,213,221$667,455$0$2,880,676

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,880,676
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,873,430
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,565,044
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$7,246
Other Expense Adjustments$7,246
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$-308,386
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Certificates of Participation$4,360,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A draft copy of the Form 990 was provided to the board with members reviewing the document thoroughly and approving it for filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“See Schedule O.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Knowledge Quest Academy
EIN
84-1559556
Phone
9705875742
Address
705 School House Drive, Milliken, CO 80543

Signing Officer

Name
Jodi Monares
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2019-12-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
56

Preparer

Firm
Lauer Szabo & Associates PC
Address
PO Box 1886 - 205 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751
Preparer
Michael S Szabo
Phone
9705222218
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 1B: Why is organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contrib

“The Pupil Activity Agency Fund is used to account for financial transactions related to school-sponsored pupil organizations and activities. These activities are self-supporting and do not receive any direct or indirect Academy support.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Cash Basis Adjustment $44447”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Depreciation Adjustment $7246”

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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt04360000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Certificates of Participation
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Pupil Activity Agency Fund is used to account for financial transactions related to school-sponsored pupil organizations and activities. These activities are self-supporting and do not receive any direct or indirect Academy support.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Cash Basis Adjustment $44447
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Depreciation Adjustment $7246
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part IV, Line 1b: Why is organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contrib
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd0false
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IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd0true
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Knowledge Quest Academy (the Academy) received a grant from the State of Colorado to help with the cost of capital acquisitions, including, but not limited to, repayment of the certificates of particiaption issued on its behalf by the KQA Building Corporation.The Academy receives funding in the amount of approximately 95% of its per pupil revenues for each pupil enrolled in the school for whom the District receives funding, less deductions for purchased services or other deductions as allowed by Colorado School Laws and as stipulated in its charter. Additionally, the District shall provide to the Academy the Academy's proportionate share of federal and state categorical aid received by the District.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A draft copy of the Form 990 was provided to the board with members reviewing the document thoroughly and approving it for filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1See Schedule O.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,835,603
Liabilities
$4,360,000
Net assets
$2,475,603
Revenue
$3,366,181
Expenses
$2,880,676
Net income
$485,505
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.2$9.04$2.12$5.91$5.96$0.05
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.3$8.77$1.56$4.77$5.64$0.87
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.6$9.15$1.50$5.83$4.30$1.53
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.30$10.3$1.05$4.07$3.33$0.74
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.25$4.36$2.89$3.58$3.18$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.84$4.36$2.48$3.37$2.88$0.49
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.53$4.54$1.99$3.17$2.65$0.52
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.18$4.72$1.47$2.97$2.39$0.57
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.61$4.72$0.89$3.53$3.16$0.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.70$5.18$0.52$3.27$2.85$0.42
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.38$5.28$0.10$2.70$2.47$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.25$5.38$0.13$2.25$2.34$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.43$5.47$0.04$2.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.71$5.55$0.16$2.94