Civic Intelligence

Cottage Forest School

EIN 99-0941902 • 501(c)3 • Berrien Springs, MI

Profile

To develop the whole childmentally, physically, and spiritually, and to promote the development of character through an education and learning primarily using nature and the Creator.

11466 Red Bud TrailBerrien Springs, MI 49103

www.cottageforestschool.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

57th percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$15,413

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

$68,220

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$28,986

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$39,234

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

$349,440

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$330,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$19,280

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2025: $68,220Liabilities 2025: $28,986Net Assets 2025: $39,2342025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$68,220
Liabilities$28,986
Net Assets$39,234
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2025: $349,440Expenses 2025: $330,160Net Income 2025: $19,2802025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$349,440
Expenses$330,160
Net Income$19,280
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$68,220
Liabilities
$28,986
Net assets
$39,234
Revenue
$349,440
Expenses
$330,160
Net income
$19,280
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.68$0.29$0.39$3.49$3.30$0.19
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$352,539
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To develop the whole childmentally, physically, and spiritually, and to promote the development of character through an education and learning primarily using nature and the Creator.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$46,473-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$14,275-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$3,874-
Accounts Receivable-$3,598-
Loans From Officers Directors-$305-
Total Assets$0$68,220▲ $68,220
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$23,339-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$5,342-
Total Liabilities$0$28,986▲ $28,986
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$39,234-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$39,234▲ $39,234
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$68,220▲ $68,220

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$3,874-$3,874
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Melissa MorganHead of SchoolPT$15,000$413$15,413
Brandon L LubbertBoard Member-$12,029-$12,029
Clyde MorganAdministratorPT$11,500-$11,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,538
Program Service Revenue
$345,306
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$596
All Other Contributions
$1,668
Change in Net Assets
$19,280
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$255,841
Other Expenses$74,319
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$164,507$6,512-$171,019
Comp Disqual Persons$33,210--$33,210
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,000$11,500-$26,500
Occupancy$20,866--$20,866
Payroll Taxes$16,973$1,798-$18,771
Office Expenses$14,669$2,966-$17,635
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,029-$12,029
Fees for Services Other$5,867$1,600-$7,467
Other Expenses$6,815--$6,815
Travel$6,092--$6,092
Pension Plan Contributions$4,632$172-$4,804
Insurance$3,387--$3,387
Other Employee Benefits$1,537--$1,537
Interest$28--$28
Total Functional Expenses$293,583$36,577$0$330,160
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,680
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,099
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Melissa MorganDaughter was an employeeDaughter was employed as TeacherNo$33,210

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$305-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Clyde Morgan and Melissa Morgan are husband and wifeMelissa Morgan is the mother of Heather Wallace who is an employee.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A review copy of the 990 tax form was provided to the governing body before it was filled and changes and suggestions were integrated into the filing schedules. Each member of the governing body had a chance to review this document.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Upon request, we will provide the documents required by law to the general public and interested persons including annual returns and exemption application.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cottage Forest School
EIN
99-0941902
In Care Of
% Clyde N Morgan
Phone
2694731286
Address
11466 Red Bud Trail, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Signing Officer

Name
Clyde N Morgan
Title
Administrator
Phone
2694731286
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
10
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Helping Hands Accounting LLC
Address
2274 Madron Lake Road, Buchanan, MI 49107
Preparer
Brandon Lubbert
Phone
2694055026
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