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Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc

EIN 86-1022936 • 501(c)3 • Prescott Valley, AZ

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The school's mission is to understand and serve the needs of the whole child. Acorn's approach of linking outstanding educational methods with models for cooperative respectful way of life is an important element of education. Each classroom represents a structured miniature learning society where the values of harmony, respect, independence, learning and unity are given the opportunity to blossom and grow. The montessori method fosters a deep appreciation for knowledge, learning and humanity.

8556 East Loos RoadPrescott Valley, AZ 86314

www.acornmontessori.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$114,478

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

49th percentile

3.8%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,893,416

Up $251,317 (+3.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,858,740

Down $109,096 (-5.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,034,676

Up $360,413 (+7.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$6,602,181

Up $366,196 (+5.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$6,241,768

Up $586,140 (+10%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$360,413

Down $219,944 (-38%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,555,134Liabilities 2011: $2,454,848Net Assets 2011: $1,100,2862011Assets 2012: $3,490,427Liabilities 2012: $2,388,734Net Assets 2012: $1,101,6932012Assets 2013: $3,355,582Liabilities 2013: $2,284,738Net Assets 2013: $1,070,8442013Assets 2014: $3,374,088Liabilities 2014: $2,161,029Net Assets 2014: $1,213,0592014Assets 2015: $3,352,811Liabilities 2015: $2,095,302Net Assets 2015: $1,257,5092015Assets 2016: $3,735,866Liabilities 2016: $1,968,530Net Assets 2016: $1,767,3362016Assets 2017: $4,096,548Liabilities 2017: $2,106,639Net Assets 2017: $1,989,9092017Assets 2018: $4,638,563Liabilities 2018: $2,387,033Net Assets 2018: $2,251,5302018Assets 2019: $4,968,271Liabilities 2019: $2,253,800Net Assets 2019: $2,714,4712019Assets 2020: $5,888,133Liabilities 2020: $2,695,429Net Assets 2020: $3,192,7042020Assets 2021: $5,881,566Liabilities 2021: $2,148,209Net Assets 2021: $3,733,3572021Assets 2022: $6,095,793Liabilities 2022: $2,001,887Net Assets 2022: $4,093,9062022Assets 2023: $6,642,099Liabilities 2023: $1,967,836Net Assets 2023: $4,674,2632023Assets 2024: $6,893,416Liabilities 2024: $1,858,740Net Assets 2024: $5,034,6762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,893,416
Liabilities$1,858,740
Net Assets$5,034,676
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2011: $2,906,227Expenses 2011: $2,732,050Net Income 2011: $174,1772011Revenue 2012: $2,722,102Expenses 2012: $2,720,695Net Income 2012: $1,4072012Expenses 2013: $3,012,9792013Revenue 2014: $3,035,002Expenses 2014: $2,892,787Net Income 2014: $142,2152014Revenue 2015: $3,171,439Expenses 2015: $3,126,989Net Income 2015: $44,4502015Revenue 2016: $3,680,405Expenses 2016: $3,170,578Net Income 2016: $509,8272016Revenue 2017: $3,646,885Expenses 2017: $3,424,312Net Income 2017: $222,5732017Revenue 2018: $3,769,733Expenses 2018: $3,508,112Net Income 2018: $261,6212018Revenue 2019: $4,378,457Expenses 2019: $3,915,516Net Income 2019: $462,9412019Revenue 2020: $4,748,364Expenses 2020: $4,270,131Net Income 2020: $478,2332020Revenue 2021: $5,514,425Expenses 2021: $4,973,772Net Income 2021: $540,6532021Revenue 2022: $5,568,603Expenses 2022: $5,208,054Net Income 2022: $360,5492022Revenue 2023: $6,235,985Expenses 2023: $5,655,628Net Income 2023: $580,3572023Revenue 2024: $6,602,181Expenses 2024: $6,241,768Net Income 2024: $360,4132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,602,181
Expenses$6,241,768
Net Income$360,413
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,893,416
Liabilities
$1,858,740
Net assets
$5,034,676
Revenue
$6,602,181
Expenses
$6,241,768
Net income
$360,413
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.89$1.86$5.03$6.60$6.24$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.64$1.97$4.67$6.24$5.66$0.58
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.10$2.00$4.09$5.57$5.21$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.88$2.15$3.73$5.51$4.97$0.54
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.89$2.70$3.19$4.75$4.27$0.48
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.97$2.25$2.71$4.38$3.92$0.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$2.39$2.25$3.77$3.51$0.26
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.10$2.11$1.99$3.65$3.42$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.74$1.97$1.77$3.68$3.17$0.51
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.35$2.10$1.26$3.17$3.13$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.37$2.16$1.21$3.04$2.89$0.14
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.36$2.28$1.07$3.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.49$2.39$1.10$2.72$2.72$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.56$2.45$1.10$2.91$2.73$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 8, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$6,602,181
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The school's mission is to understand and serve the needs of the whole child. Acorn's approach of linking outstanding educational methods with models for cooperative respectful way of life is an important element of education. Each classroom represents a structured miniature learning society where the values of harmony, respect, independence, learning and unity are given the opportunity to blossom and grow. The montessori method fosters a deep appreciation for knowledge, learning and humanity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,902,842$3,639,621▲ $736,779
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,073,312$2,936,259▼ $137,053
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$150,361$150,376▲ $15
Pledges and Grants Receivable$459,168$127,642▼ $331,526
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,279$18,679▼ $3,600
Accounts Receivable$9,778$14,217▲ $4,439
Total Assets$6,642,099$6,893,416▲ $251,317
Other Assets Total$24,359$6,622▼ $17,737
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,856,090$1,755,350▼ $100,740
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$94,009$103,390▲ $9,381
Other Liabilities$17,737--
Total Liabilities$1,967,836$1,858,740▼ $109,096
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,674,263$5,034,676▲ $360,413
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,674,263$5,034,676▲ $360,413
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,642,099$6,893,416▲ $251,317

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,040,241$2,230,507$4,270,748
Land$1,369,119-$1,369,119
Equipment$87,398$277,507$364,905
Leasehold Improvements$50,707$78,590$129,297
Other Land Buildings$92,156$21,286$113,442
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cynthia JohnsonVice PresidePT$73,395$41,083$114,478
Keith JohnsonDirectorPT$28,377$21,827$50,204

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Krystal ChittendenPresident/tr
Shauna ManningDirector
Traci DodsworthSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,391,395
Program Service Revenue
$99,591
Investment Income
$15
Other Revenue
$111,180
All Other Contributions
$6,920
Change in Net Assets
$360,413

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,602,181
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,602,181
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,602,181
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,395,035
Other Expenses$1,846,733
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,137,264$374,216-$3,511,480
Office Expenses$871,718$43,406-$915,124
Other Employee Benefits$420,994$23,065-$444,059
Payroll Taxes$230,982$35,987-$266,969
Occupancy$220,583$3,359-$223,942
Fees for Services Other$209,401$9,550-$218,951
Depreciation Depletion$195,175$2,972-$198,147
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,886$50,886-$101,772
Interest$86,310$1,314-$87,624
Insurance$70,024$1,066-$71,090
Pension Plan Contributions$48,005$22,750-$70,755
Travel$61,843$460-$62,303
Fees for Services Accounting-$45,636-$45,636
Advertising-$17,503-$17,503
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$6,413-$6,413
Total Functional Expenses$5,603,185$638,583$0$6,241,768

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,241,768
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,241,768
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,241,768
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
Amber HerresFamily MemberSee BelowNo$14,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Cynthia johnson keith johnson vp member spouse”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body for their review prior to issuance of the form 990 with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Any potential conflicts of interest are brought to the board for review. In addition, multiple quotes/bids are obtained for all major purchases and are reviewed and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Public documents are available upon request of the school.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc
EIN
86-1022936
Phone
9287725778
Address
8556 EAST LOOS ROAD, PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ 86314

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia Johnson
Title
Vice President
Phone
9287725778
Signed
2025-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cynthia Johnson
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
102
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Aspire Business Consultants
Address
17505 N 79TH AVE STE 405, GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Preparer
Kristin Morgan
Phone
6028812483
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The school's mission is to understand and serve the needs of the whole child. Acorn's approach of linking outstanding educational methods with models for cooperative respectful way of life is an important element of education. Each classroom represents a structured miniature learning society where the values of harmony, respect, independence, learning and unity are given the opportunity to blossom and grow. The montessori method fosters a deep appreciation for knowledge, learning and humanity.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL IS AN ARIZONA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. AS SUCH, DISCRIMINATION IS PROHIBITED AND ALL ARIZONA RESIDENTS ARE AWARE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANNOT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY MANNER.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 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 FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS. THESE FUNDS ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AMBER HERRES IS A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WHOSE DUTIES INLCLUDE GRANT WRITING, WELLNESS SUPPORT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. AMBER HAS A MASTERS OF ARTS DEGREE IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, PASSED THE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION I AND II TESTS, AND RECENTLY RECEIVED HER DOCTORATE DEGREE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO UNDERSTAND AND SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD. ACORN'S APPROACH OF LINKING OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL METHODS WITH MODELS FOR COOPERATIVE RESPECTFUL WAY OF LIFE IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF EDUCATION. EACH CLASSROOM REPRESENTS A STRUCTURED MINIATURE LEARNING SOCIETY WHERE THE VALUES OF HARMONY, RESPECT, INDEPENDENCE, LEARNING AND UNITY ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BLOSSOM AND GROW. THE MONTESSORI METHOD FOSTERS A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING AND HUMANITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CYNTHIA JOHNSON KEITH JOHNSON VP MEMBER SPOUSE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, MULTIPLE QUOTES/BIDS ARE OBTAINED FOR ALL MAJOR PURCHASES AND ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PUBLIC DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OF THE SCHOOL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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