Civic Intelligence

Cannon River STEM School

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 90-0411789

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 09, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.CANNONRIVERSTEMSCHOOL.ORG
1800 14th Street NEFaribault, MN 55021

(507) 331-7836

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.45x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

14th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$53,386

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-0.5%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,617,136

Down $854,095 (-19%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$1,629,247

Down $763,098 (-88%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$5,246,383

Down $90,997 (-1.7%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,904,651

Down $18,472 (-0.5%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$4,377,742

Up $429,180 (+11%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$473,091

Down $447,652 (-1760%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $767,234Liabilities 2011: $152,941Net Assets 2011: $614,2932011Assets 2012: $866,328Liabilities 2012: $158,687Net Assets 2012: $707,6412012Assets 2013: $1,065,097Liabilities 2013: $205,606Net Assets 2013: $859,4912013Assets 2014: $1,181,215Liabilities 2014: $250,004Net Assets 2014: $931,2112014Assets 2015: $1,762,014Liabilities 2015: $1,747,246Net Assets 2015: $14,7682015Assets 2016: $2,176,930Liabilities 2016: $1,938,430Net Assets 2016: $238,5002016Assets 2017: $1,969,245Liabilities 2017: $2,304,182Net Assets 2017: -$334,9372017Assets 2018: $5,260,387Liabilities 2018: $6,442,518Net Assets 2018: -$1,182,1312018Assets 2019: $5,172,808Liabilities 2019: $5,619,017Net Assets 2019: -$446,2092019Assets 2020: $4,471,231Liabilities 2020: $5,337,380Net Assets 2020: -$866,1492020Assets 2021: $3,617,136Liabilities 2021: $5,246,383Net Assets 2021: -$1,629,2472021Assets 2022: $3,293,154Liabilities 2022: $4,779,208Net Assets 2022: -$1,486,0542022Assets 2023: $3,869,885Liabilities 2023: $5,873,257Net Assets 2023: -$2,003,3722023Assets 2024: $2,943,293Liabilities 2024: $5,098,068Net Assets 2024: -$2,154,7752024Assets 2025: $570,041Liabilities 2025: $427,288Net Assets 2025: $142,7532025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,617,136
Liabilities$5,246,383
Net Assets-$1,629,247
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,583,3722011Expenses 2012: $1,955,7532012Expenses 2013: $2,241,0932013Revenue 2014: $2,609,276Expenses 2014: $2,537,556Net Income 2014: $71,7202014Revenue 2015: $3,076,115Expenses 2015: $2,869,215Net Income 2015: $206,9002015Revenue 2016: $3,373,554Expenses 2016: $3,101,719Net Income 2016: $271,8352016Revenue 2017: $3,770,567Expenses 2017: $4,344,004Net Income 2017: -$573,4372017Revenue 2018: $3,844,368Expenses 2018: $3,789,419Net Income 2018: $54,9492018Revenue 2019: $4,048,029Expenses 2019: $3,915,568Net Income 2019: $132,4612019Revenue 2020: $3,923,123Expenses 2020: $3,948,562Net Income 2020: -$25,4392020Revenue 2021: $3,904,651Expenses 2021: $4,377,742Net Income 2021: -$473,0912021Revenue 2022: $4,804,500Expenses 2022: $4,630,975Net Income 2022: $173,5252022Revenue 2023: $3,538,142Expenses 2023: $4,537,050Net Income 2023: -$998,9082023Revenue 2024: $4,170,085Expenses 2024: $4,321,488Net Income 2024: -$151,4032024Revenue 2025: $6,126,909Expenses 2025: $3,829,381Net Income 2025: $2,297,5282025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,904,651
Expenses$4,377,742
Net Income-$473,091
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 9, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,904,651
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to foster each student's innate curiosity and joy of discovery. We preparestudents who are well educated, socially aware, scientifically literate, respectful, andresponsible citizens in the global community.

A k-8 public charter school with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,452,945$1,571,150▲ $118,205
Accounts Receivable$425,355$357,483▼ $67,872
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$229,907$181,431▼ $48,476
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$229,907$181,431▼ $48,476
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$67,335$54,878▼ $12,457
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-1,096,056$-1,810,678▼ $714,622
Total Assets$4,471,231$3,617,136▼ $854,095
Other Assets Total$2,295,689$1,452,194▼ $843,495
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,934,602$4,822,051▼ $112,551
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$402,778$424,332▲ $21,554
Total Liabilities$5,337,380$5,246,383▼ $90,997
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-866,149$-1,629,247▼ $763,098
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,471,231$3,617,136▼ $854,095

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$181,431$496,342$677,773
Other Assets Org$1,452,194--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stacey SandlerVice-chair / TeacherFT$42,287$11,099$53,386
Danielle KochDirectorPT$14,183$2,745$16,928

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robin FinkeBoard Chair
Chloe MariartyDirector
Katie WitteDirector
Mike CrossDirector
Taylor CasanovaDirector
Deni BuendortSecretary
Lindsey NusbaumTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,902,353
Program Service Revenue
$1,014
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,284
All Other Contributions
$8,901
Change in Net Assets
$-473,091

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,904,651
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,904,651
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,904,651
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,528,028
Other Expenses$1,849,714
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,564,740$306,253-$1,870,993
Occupancy$1,319,442--$1,319,442
Fees for Services Other$219,387--$219,387
Pension Plan Contributions$180,354$23,841-$204,195
Other Employee Benefits$184,055$18,538-$202,593
Payroll Taxes$156,384$30,953-$187,337
Office Expenses$89,930$39,612-$129,542
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,910--$62,910
Depreciation Depletion$36,509$11,967-$48,476
Fees for Services Legal-$40,000-$40,000
Other Expenses$1,699$30,083-$31,782
Conferences and Meetings$15,239$5,668-$20,907
Insurance$16,968--$16,968
Travel$11,970--$11,970
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,610-$10,610
Information Technology-$630-$630
Total Functional Expenses$3,859,587$518,155$0$4,377,742

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,377,742
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,329,266
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,329,266
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$48,476
Other Expense Adjustments$48,476
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pension Liability$2,493,506
Deferred Pension - Inflows$1,887,608
Other Long-term Liabilities$440,937
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
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
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 A, Line 7A

“Associates of the school include parents/legal guardians of enrolled students, staff members employed by the school, and volunteers certified by the volunteer committee and approved by the board. Associates in good standing elect the board of directors at the annual meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The school does not have any committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“School administration, financial consultants, and board reivew the 990 return for accuracy and completeness. The 990 retrun is formally accepted at a board meeting.”

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

“It is the policy of the board of directors to conform to statutory conflict of interest laws and, in addition, act in a manner that will avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof in its members' official and private capacities. An interested director may be present for discussion to answer questions, but may not advocate for the contract or transaction. They must not be present while a vote is taken. The review of potential conflicts and final determination will be made by all remaining members of the board of directors. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes in detail in accordance with the school's conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Comparative salary review with similar schools”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The school's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the school's website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cannon River Stem School
EIN
90-0411789
Phone
5073317836
Address
1800 14TH STREET NE, FARIBAULT, MN 55021

Signing Officer

Name
Wendy Fisher
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5073317836
Signed
2022-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Wendy Fisher
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
66
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
220 S 6TH STREET SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Preparer
Ann Neil
Phone
6123764500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Change in pension liability -290,007.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER METHOD OF ACCOUNTING:

“The school follows a modified accrual method of accounting as prescribed by the minnesota department of education. The school-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Grants and similar items are recognized when all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“CAPITALIZED EXPENDITURES”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Depreciation expense 48,476.”

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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01094
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt01094
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01870993
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IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt030953
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0156384
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0187337
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IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt0181431
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt023841
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0180354
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0204195
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt054878
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0WENDY FISHER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0FOOD SERVICE REVENUES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1FEES FROM PATRONS
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0537
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1477
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0537
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1477
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt03682
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt025212
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03923123
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-473091
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0496342
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0677773
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt048476
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt04329266
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt01452194
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED PENSION - OUTFLOWS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt048476
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01887608
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt12493506
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt2440937
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0DEFERRED PENSION - INFLOWS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1PENSION LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt03904651
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CAPITALIZED EXPENDITURES
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 48,476.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt01452194
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt04377742
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt04822051
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt03904651
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03904651
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04329266
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL PUBLICIZED ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ASSOCIATES OF THE SCHOOL INCLUDE PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS OF ENROLLED STUDENTS, STAFF MEMBERS EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL, AND VOLUNTEERS CERTIFIED BY THE VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ASSOCIATES IN GOOD STANDING ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, AND BOARD REIVEW THE 990 RETURN FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THE 990 RETRUN IS FORMALLY ACCEPTED AT A BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONFORM TO STATUTORY CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS AND, IN ADDITION, ACT IN A MANNER THAT WILL AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE THEREOF IN ITS MEMBERS' OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE CAPACITIES. AN INTERESTED DIRECTOR MAY BE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSION TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, BUT MAY NOT ADVOCATE FOR THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. THEY MUST NOT BE PRESENT WHILE A VOTE IS TAKEN. THE REVIEW OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND FINAL DETERMINATION WILL BE MADE BY ALL REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES IN DETAIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHOOL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPARATIVE SALARY REVIEW WITH SIMILAR SCHOOLS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE SCHOOL'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CHANGE IN PENSION LIABILITY -290,007.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE SCHOOL FOLLOWS A MODIFIED ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING AS PRESCRIBED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REPORTED USING THE ECONOMIC RESOURCES MEASUREMENT FOCUS AND THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. GRANTS AND SIMILAR ITEMS ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE PROVIDER HAVE BEEN MET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER METHOD OF ACCOUNTING:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt04471231
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt03617136
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt03902353
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt066
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0518155
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03859587
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt04377742
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt05337380
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt05246383
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt05337380
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt05246383
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0-866149
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0-1629247
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt013844
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt03859587
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt01014
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt056470
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt01284
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01014
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03904651
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt03617136
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011970
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt011970
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,617,136
Liabilities
$5,246,383
Net assets
-$1,629,247
Revenue
$3,904,651
Expenses
$4,377,742
Net income
-$473,091
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.43$0.14$6.13$3.83$2.30
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.94$5.10$2.15$4.17$4.32$0.15
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.87$5.87$2.00$3.54$4.54$1.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.29$4.78$1.49$4.80$4.63$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.62$5.25$1.63$3.90$4.38$0.47
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.47$5.34$0.87$3.92$3.95$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.17$5.62$0.45$4.05$3.92$0.13
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.26$6.44$1.18$3.84$3.79$0.05
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.97$2.30$0.33$3.77$4.34$0.57
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.18$1.94$0.24$3.37$3.10$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$1.75$0.01$3.08$2.87$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.25$0.93$2.61$2.54$0.07
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.21$0.86$2.24
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.87$0.16$0.71$1.96
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.15$0.61$1.58