Civic Intelligence

Rochester STEM Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 90-0642816

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Apr 18, 2025

415 16th St SWRochester, MN 55902

(507) 281-2381

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.51x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

44th percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$129,443

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-90%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$795,401

Down $7,272,068 (-90%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$406,841

Up $54,109 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,202,242

Down $7,326,177 (-86%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$2,707,343

Up $258,921 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,653,234

Down $259,134 (-8.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$54,109

Up $518,055 (+112%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $14,745Liabilities 2011: $14,8622011Assets 2012: $237,290Liabilities 2012: $125,426Net Assets 2012: $111,8642012Assets 2013: $277,633Liabilities 2013: $103,916Net Assets 2013: $173,7172013Assets 2014: $289,601Liabilities 2014: $89,337Net Assets 2014: $200,2642014Assets 2015: $313,544Liabilities 2015: $571,611Net Assets 2015: -$258,0672015Assets 2016: $558,068Liabilities 2016: $890,638Net Assets 2016: -$332,5702016Assets 2017: $1,500,702Liabilities 2017: $1,954,718Net Assets 2017: -$454,0162017Assets 2018: $1,486,825Liabilities 2018: $2,105,529Net Assets 2018: -$618,7042018Assets 2019: $1,337,907Liabilities 2019: $1,761,838Net Assets 2019: -$423,9312019Assets 2020: $1,638,519Liabilities 2020: $2,196,019Net Assets 2020: -$557,5002020Assets 2021: $1,829,055Liabilities 2021: $1,966,745Net Assets 2021: -$137,6902021Assets 2022: $8,360,843Liabilities 2022: $8,492,295Net Assets 2022: -$131,4522022Assets 2023: $8,067,469Liabilities 2023: $8,528,419Net Assets 2023: -$460,9502023Assets 2024: $795,401Liabilities 2024: $1,202,242Net Assets 2024: -$406,8412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$795,401
Liabilities$1,202,242
Net Assets-$406,841

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $80,281Expenses 2011: $80,398Net Income 2011: -$1172011Expenses 2012: $1,071,1022012Expenses 2013: $959,7052013Revenue 2014: $1,170,450Expenses 2014: $1,143,903Net Income 2014: $26,5472014Revenue 2015: $1,187,679Expenses 2015: $1,185,176Net Income 2015: $2,5032015Revenue 2016: $1,187,894Expenses 2016: $1,262,397Net Income 2016: -$74,5032016Revenue 2017: $1,546,838Expenses 2017: $1,668,284Net Income 2017: -$121,4462017Revenue 2018: $1,795,215Expenses 2018: $1,959,903Net Income 2018: -$164,6882018Revenue 2019: $1,945,822Expenses 2019: $1,751,049Net Income 2019: $194,7732019Revenue 2020: $2,158,672Expenses 2020: $2,292,241Net Income 2020: -$133,5692020Revenue 2021: $2,710,417Expenses 2021: $2,290,607Net Income 2021: $419,8102021Revenue 2022: $2,506,613Expenses 2022: $2,500,375Net Income 2022: $6,2382022Revenue 2023: $2,448,422Expenses 2023: $2,912,368Net Income 2023: -$463,9462023Revenue 2024: $2,707,343Expenses 2024: $2,653,234Net Income 2024: $54,1092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,707,343
Expenses$2,653,234
Net Income$54,109
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 18, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,707,343
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of rochester stem academy is to provide a highly supportive learning environment for minority, immigrant and other students currently underserved in traditional area high schools and greatly underrepresented in rochester's stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) industries through a challenging program that emphasizes creativity, accountability, ongoing assessments, college-preparation, and high academic achievement.

RSTEM emphasizes high academic achievement for students interested in the STEM fields.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$619,542$0▼ $619,542
Pledges and Grants Receivable$214,007$246,591▲ $32,584
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$239,872$237,715▼ $2,157
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,586,318$84,669▼ $6,501,649
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$-160,234$84,669▲ $244,903
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$13,444$33,444▲ $20,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,399$0▼ $32,399
Accounts Receivable$3,508$10,693▲ $7,185
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-314,160$-524,954▼ $210,794
Total Assets$8,067,469$795,401▼ $7,272,068
Other Assets Total$371,823$215,733▼ $156,090
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$8,000,327$985,176▼ $7,015,151
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$485,121$217,066▼ $268,055
Deferred Revenue$42,971$0▼ $42,971
Total Liabilities$8,528,419$1,202,242▼ $7,326,177
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-460,950$-406,841▲ $54,109
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,067,469$795,401▼ $7,272,068

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$41,630$81,474$123,104
Leasehold Improvements$43,039-$43,039
Other Assets Org$215,733--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Charlene EllingsonExecutive DirectorFT$104,717$24,726$129,443
Corlis HicksSecretary/TeacherFT$65,659$18,159$83,818

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abdifitah ShakhBoard Chair
Mohamoud HamudVice Chair
Hussein Mohamed AliMember
Mohamed WarsameMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Fabyanske Westra Hart and ThomsonLegal80 South 8th Street Suite 1900, Minneapolis, MN 55402$213,592
Nile Restaurant and Cafe'Food Service1205 7th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901$119,821
Itechra IncTechnology164 E 4th Street, Winona, MN 55987$107,938
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,271,150
Program Service Revenue
$192
Investment Income
$5,858
Other Revenue
$430,143
Change in Net Assets
$54,109

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,601,334
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$106,009
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$106,009
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,601,334
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,707,343
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,552,992
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,100,242
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$447,114$181,754-$628,868
Fees for Services Other$465,877$85,071-$550,948
Depreciation Depletion$252,791--$252,791
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$166,069$61,982-$228,051
Interest$221,281--$221,281
Other Employee Benefits$89,286$19,601-$108,887
Fees for Services Legal-$82,896-$82,896
Travel$72,803--$72,803
Payroll Taxes$54,372$17,670-$72,042
Fees for Services Accounting-$71,049-$71,049
Pension Plan Contributions$47,276$15,118-$62,394
Information Technology$25,651$14,596-$40,247
Office Expenses$22,703$7,500-$30,203
Occupancy$28,134--$28,134
Insurance$16,143--$16,143
Other Expenses$15,196$15,839-$15,196
All Other Expenses$12,207$619-$12,826
Total Functional Expenses$2,078,121$575,113$0$2,653,234

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,653,234
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,547,225
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,547,225
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$106,009
Other Expense Adjustments$106,009
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$906,541
Deferred inflows$78,635
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
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 A, line 7A

The following individuals may vote in the election of board members: staff members who are employed by Rochester STEM Academy, including teachers providing instruction under a contract with a cooperative; students enrolled at Rochester STEM Academy who are at least 18 years of age; and legal guardians of children enrolled at Rochester STEM Academy.

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

The Director reviews the 990 tax return with the accounting service provider and tax preparer. This process is done before form 990 is filed.

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

Annually, board members and key employees complete a full disclosure which includes member, spouse, and close relatives of potential conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest are reviewed by the President. If a board member has a potential conflict of interest, they must announce their potential conflict, disqualify themself, and be excused from the meeting until discussion is over on the matter involved. The results of the discussion are recorded in the meeting minutes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Rochester STEM Academy makes its financials and governing documents available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rochester STEM Academy Inc
EIN
90-0642816
Phone
5072812381
Address
415 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Signing Officer

Name
Abdifitah Shekh
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5072812381
Signed
2025-04-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Abdifitah Shekh
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
27
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Abdo LLP
Address
5201 Eden Ave Ste 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven D Anseth CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Communication services: Program service expenses 14,626. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,626. Consulting: Program service expenses 129,935. Management and general expenses 85,071. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 215,006. IT Services: Program service expenses 48,930. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,930. Federal Subcontract: Program service expenses 111,129. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111,129. Paraprofessional: Program service expenses 139,285. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 139,285. Other contract services: Program service expenses 450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 450. Repair and Maintenance Services: Program service expenses 21,522. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,522.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

The process has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2024, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Negative pension expense included with revenue

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Negative pension expense included with revenue

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IRS990/MissionDesc0To provide a highly supportive learning environment for minority, immigrant and other students currently underserved in traditional area high schools and greatly underrepresented in Rochester's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) industries through a challenging program that emphasizes creativity, accountability, ongoing assessments, college preparation, and high academic achievement.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2024, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Negative pension expense included with revenue
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Negative pension expense included with revenue
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The nondiscrimination policy is included in the Board of Directors "equal educational opportunity" policy, published on the school's website, and included in brochures. The policy is also communicated in all solicitation and registration materials.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Rochester STEM Academy is a public school that is funded by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Federal Government.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The following individuals may vote in the election of board members: staff members who are employed by Rochester STEM Academy, including teachers providing instruction under a contract with a cooperative; students enrolled at Rochester STEM Academy who are at least 18 years of age; and legal guardians of children enrolled at Rochester STEM Academy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Director reviews the 990 tax return with the accounting service provider and tax preparer. This process is done before form 990 is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Annually, board members and key employees complete a full disclosure which includes member, spouse, and close relatives of potential conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest are reviewed by the President. If a board member has a potential conflict of interest, they must announce their potential conflict, disqualify themself, and be excused from the meeting until discussion is over on the matter involved. The results of the discussion are recorded in the meeting minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Rochester STEM Academy makes its financials and governing documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Communication services: Program service expenses 14,626. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,626. Consulting: Program service expenses 129,935. Management and general expenses 85,071. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 215,006. IT Services: Program service expenses 48,930. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,930. Federal Subcontract: Program service expenses 111,129. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111,129. Paraprofessional: Program service expenses 139,285. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 139,285. Other contract services: Program service expenses 450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 450. Repair and Maintenance Services: Program service expenses 21,522. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,522.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The process has not changed from the prior year.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$1.20$0.41$2.71$2.65$0.05
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.07$8.53$0.46$2.45$2.91$0.46
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.36$8.49$0.13$2.51$2.50$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.83$1.97$0.14$2.71$2.29$0.42
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.64$2.20$0.56$2.16$2.29$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$1.76$0.42$1.95$1.75$0.19
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.49$2.11$0.62$1.80$1.96$0.16
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$1.95$0.45$1.55$1.67$0.12
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.56$0.89$0.33$1.19$1.26$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.57$0.26$1.19$1.19$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.09$0.20$1.17$1.14$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.10$0.17$0.96
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.13$0.11$1.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.08$0.08$0.00
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