Civic Intelligence

Freedom Prep Academy-Mesa

EIN 84-3060365 • 501(c)3 • Gilbert, AZ

Profile

The school is dedicated to providing motivated students the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and develop life skills in a technology-rich, career focused, and safe learning environment taught by caring and knowledgeable educators. We at the school hold ourselves and our students to high expectations while providing a multi-age learning environment, small class sizes, and a unique comprehensive curriculum to approximately 210 students in seventh through eleventh grades.

465 North Bluejay DriveGilbert, AZ 85234

freedomk12.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$147,856

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

98th percentile

234%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

77%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,012,993

Up $2,110,567 (+234%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,073,028

Up $933,959 (+672%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,939,965

Up $1,176,608 (+154%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,644,857

Up $1,580,942 (+77%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,468,249

Up $797,230 (+48%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,176,608

Up $783,712 (+199%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $370,286Liabilities 2021: $118,093Net Assets 2021: $252,1932021Assets 2022: $584,889Liabilities 2022: $140,962Net Assets 2022: $443,9272022Assets 2023: $902,426Liabilities 2023: $139,069Net Assets 2023: $763,3572023Assets 2024: $3,012,993Liabilities 2024: $1,073,028Net Assets 2024: $1,939,9652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,012,993
Liabilities$1,073,028
Net Assets$1,939,965
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2021: $1,838,391Expenses 2021: $1,586,341Net Income 2021: $252,0502021Revenue 2022: $1,633,078Expenses 2022: $1,466,638Net Income 2022: $166,4402022Revenue 2023: $2,063,915Expenses 2023: $1,671,019Net Income 2023: $392,8962023Revenue 2024: $3,644,857Expenses 2024: $2,468,249Net Income 2024: $1,176,6082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,644,857
Expenses$2,468,249
Net Income$1,176,608
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$3,012,993
Liabilities
$1,073,028
Net assets
$1,939,965
Revenue
$3,644,857
Expenses
$2,468,249
Net income
$1,176,608
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.01$1.07$1.94$3.64$2.47$1.18
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.14$0.76$2.06$1.67$0.39
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.14$0.44$1.63$1.47$0.17
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.12$0.25$1.84$1.59$0.25
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2021 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Apr 5, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,838,391
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The school is dedicated to providing motivated students the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and develop life skills in a technology-rich, career focused, and safe learning environment taught by caring and knowledgeable educators. We at the school hold ourselves and our students to high expectations while providing a multi-age learning environment, small class sizes, and a unique comprehensive curriculum to approximately 210 students in seventh through eleventh grades.

The school is dedicated to providing motivated students the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and develop life skills in a technology-rich, career focused, and safe learning environment taught by caring and knowledgeable educators.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$370,286-
Total Assets$0$370,286▲ $370,286
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$104,120-
Deferred Revenue-$13,973-
Total Liabilities$0$118,093▲ $118,093
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$184,236-
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$67,957-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$252,193▲ $252,193
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$370,286▲ $370,286
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert Sterling KellisPresident/charter RepresentativeFT$51,819$51,819

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John CrismonGoverning Body
Laura OliverGoverning Body
Taylor MarkhamGoverning Body
Trevor WilkinsGoverning Body
Melony OpheimSecretary
Tait RuddTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,838,391
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,000
Change in Net Assets
$252,050

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,770,434
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$67,957
Other Revenue Adjustments
$67,957
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,770,434
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,838,391
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,393,481
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$192,860
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,319,764$0$0$1,319,764
Other Salaries and Wages$52,975$73,388$0$126,363
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,000$26,000$0$52,000
Fees for Services Accounting$0$33,343$0$33,343
Office Expenses$8,495$8,376$0$16,871
Payroll Taxes$6,082$8,415$0$14,497
Occupancy$10,500$2,100$0$12,600
Information Technology$2,381$2,976$0$5,357
Insurance$4,719$524$0$5,243
Advertising$0$303$0$303
Total Functional Expenses$1,430,916$155,425$0$1,586,341

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,586,341
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,586,341
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,586,341
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

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Owned by Board MemberPurchased Professional Education ServciesNo$284,725
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Freedom Prep Academy-mesa
EIN
84-3060365
Phone
4802562642
Address
465 NORTH BLUEJAY DRIVE, GILBERT, AZ 85234

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Sterling Kellis
Title
President
Phone
4802562642
Signed
2022-04-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Sterling Kellis
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Brett V Backlund CPA Pc
Address
1776 E SILVER CREEK CT, GILBERT, AZ 85296
Preparer
Brett V Backlund
Phone
4803614150
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 was prepared by an independent cpa as part of the audit engagement, reviewed by management, and approved by the board of directors. Upon approval, a member of the board of directors authorized the cpa to electronically file the return.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The board of directors reviews annually transactions and relationships for conflicts of interest. All board members and senior management are covered by the conflict of interest policy. If there is a conflict of interest, the parties to the conflict cannot participate in the decision.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The compensation for the executive director, officers, and key employees are compared to industry averages and approved by the board of directors. Also, the school budget is reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors and sent to the arizona department of education.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The compensation for the executive director, officers, and key employees are compared to industry averages and approved by the board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The school's annual audit is submitted to the arizona state board for charter schools and arizona department of education and therefore is subject to public record. All other documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional education services 1319764. 1319764. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 4B

“Changes in net assets with donor restrictions”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL RECEIVED MONTHLY STATE EQUALIZATION ASSISTANCE, CLASSROOM SITE FUNDS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA BASED ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED AND ATTENDING THE SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS, WHICH ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA AS PART OF THE AUDIT ENGAGEMENT, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON APPROVAL, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED THE CPA TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANNUALLY TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE COVERED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE PARTIES TO THE CONFLICT CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPARED TO INDUSTRY AVERAGES AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALSO, THE SCHOOL BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENT TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPARED TO INDUSTRY AVERAGES AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL AUDIT IS SUBMITTED TO THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS AND ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THEREFORE IS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC RECORD. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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