Civic Intelligence

Upgrade Media Arts Schools Inc.

EIN 85-3225572 • 501(c)3 • Pewaukee, WI

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

To develop all students' literacy, critical thinking and leadership skills, while amplyfying student voices through compelling multimedia arts projects.

PO Box 464Pewaukee, WI 53072

www.upgradeschools.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.96x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

76th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$149,243

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-93%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

54%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,822

Down $273,198 (-93%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$40,892

Down $400,677 (-91%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

-$20,070

Up $127,479 (+86%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$547,945

Up $192,130 (+54%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$420,466

Down $77,755 (-16%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$127,479

Up $269,885 (+190%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2022: $294,020Liabilities 2022: $441,569Net Assets 2022: -$147,5492022Assets 2023: $20,822Liabilities 2023: $40,892Net Assets 2023: -$20,0702023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$20,822
Liabilities$40,892
Net Assets-$20,070
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $355,815Expenses 2022: $498,221Net Income 2022: -$142,4062022Revenue 2023: $547,945Expenses 2023: $420,466Net Income 2023: $127,4792023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$547,945
Expenses$420,466
Net Income$127,479
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,822
Liabilities
$40,892
Net assets
-$20,070
Revenue
$547,945
Expenses
$420,466
Net income
$127,479
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.41$0.20$5.48$4.20$1.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$4.42$1.48$3.56$4.98$1.42
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 2, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$547,945
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To develop all students' literacy, critical thinking and leadership skills, while amplyfying student voices through compelling multimedia arts projects.

Charter school for grades 6-12 designed to prepare students to excel academically, develop critical thinking, literacy and leadership skills, and present original film, television, radio, recording arts and podcast projects through a social justice lens.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$78,958--
Accounts Receivable$280,630$20,311▼ $260,319
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,790$511▼ $9,279
Total Assets$294,020$20,822▼ $273,198
Other Assets Total$3,600$0▼ $3,600
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$362,611$40,892▼ $321,719
Total Liabilities$441,569$40,892▼ $400,677
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-147,549$-20,070▲ $127,479
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-147,549$-20,070▲ $127,479
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$294,020$20,822▼ $273,198
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Tequila Kurth PhdChief Executive OfficerFT$139,278$9,965$149,243

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jameelah ShareefBoard Chairperson
Carl T SavageBoard Member
Joe PetroneBoard Member
Sandy WysockiBoard Member
Tina CoxBoard Secretary
Steve GoetschBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$547,945
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$431,386
Change in Net Assets
$127,479

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$547,945
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$547,945
Total Revenue per Form 990
$547,945
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$269,201
Other Expenses$151,265
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,206$11,168-$139,374
Other Salaries and Wages$94,442$8,227-$102,669
Fees for Services Other$37,158--$37,158
Information Technology$29,093$72-$29,165
Travel$20,024$70-$20,094
Payroll Taxes$15,207$1,325-$16,532
Office Expenses$15,022$824-$15,846
Occupancy$14,020$584-$14,604
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,268-$12,268
Other Employee Benefits$9,774$852-$10,626
Insurance$4,480$236-$4,716
Other Expenses$1,739$92-$1,831
Fees for Services Legal-$1,541-$1,541
All Other Expenses$977$215-$1,192
Advertising$100--$100
Total Functional Expenses$373,941$46,525$0$420,466

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$420,466
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$420,466
Total Expenses per Form 990$420,466
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,958--
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 B, Line 11B

“The board reviews the 990 before filing.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and confirmed by all board members on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Upgrade Media Arts Schools Inc
EIN
85-3225572
Phone
8339222438
Address
PO BOX 464, PEWAUKEE, WI 53072

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Tequila Kurth Phd
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
8339222438
Signed
2024-04-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Tequila Kurth Phd
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Ritz Holman Llp
Address
330 E KILBOURN AVE SUITE 550, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Preparer
Diana G Luttmann
Phone
4142711451
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The school is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of internal revenue code and is classified as other than a private foundation. Management has reviewed all tax positions recognized in previously filed tax returns and those expected to be taken in future tax returns. As of june 30, 2023, the school has no amounts related to unrecognized income tax benefits and no amounts related to accrued interest and penalties.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL PUBLISHED ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT ENTERED UNDER CHAPTER 118.40 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES. IN ADDITION, THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUBGRANTS FEDERAL GRANTS SUCH AS FEDERAL CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDS, CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND CONFIRMED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
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