Bergman Academy
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 82
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 42-1087681
Organization Overview
Bergman Academy is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bergman Academy employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bergman Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Bergman Academy generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE PROJECT-BASED AND REAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BERGMAN ACADEMY EMPOWERS, SUPPORTS, AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO REACH HIGH. REIMAGINING THE POSSIBILITIES OF EDUCATION, OUR CLASSROOMS LOOK INTENTIONALLY DIFFERENT. GUIDED BY OUR KEY VALUES, LESSONS ARE CHALLENGING, YET JOYFUL, AS WE ENCOURAGE ALL CHILDREN TO GROW AS CURIOUS, CREATIVE, AND ETHICALLY-MINDED LEARNERS.WE SEE EACH CHILD AS A UNIQUE LEARNER WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TIMING OF GROWTH. DIFFERENTIATED GUIDED INSTRUCTION IN SMALL CLASSROOMS ALLOWS TEACHERS TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES. ACCELERATED STUDENTS CAN BE CHALLENGED WHILE REMAINING WITH THEIR PEERS AND PARTICIPATING IN ADVANCED ENRICHMENT PROJECTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE KEEP OUR CLASSES INTENTIONALLY SMALL TO BENEFIT OUR LEARNERS. SMALL STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIOS (7:1 PRESCHOOL, 9:1 PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND 16:1 KINDERGARTEN-EIGHTH GRADE) ALLOW OUR TEACHERS TO BUILD PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL STUDENTS. WE WANT CHILDREN TO LOVE SCHOOL AND BE EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING EACH DAY. FROM POND STUDIES IN THE PARK, TO GEOCACHING IN THE WOODS, TO VISITING LOCAL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL TREASURES LIKE THE CIVIC CENTER AND THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ENGAGING PROJECT-BASED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE NATURAL SETTING OF GREENWOOD PARK IN DES MOINES SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF BERGMAN ACADEMY CLASSROOMS, AND STUDENTS ENJOY THE NUMEROUS HIKING TRAILS WHICH SURROUND OUR SCHOOL. FROM PERFORMING EXPERIMENTS AT THE POND TO UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS TO PLAYING IN THE SNOW, WE OFFER INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
BERGMAN ACADEMY EMPOWERS, SUPPORTS, AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO REACH HIGH. REIMAGINING THE POSSIBILITIES OF EDUCATION, OUR CLASSROOMS LOOK INTENTIONALLY DIFFERENT. GUIDED BY OUR KEY VALUES, LESSONS ARE CHALLENGING, YET JOYFUL, AS WE ENCOURAGE ALL CHILDREN TO GROW AS CURIOUS, CREATIVE, AND ETHICALLY-MINDED LEARNERS.WE SEE EACH CHILD AS A UNIQUE LEARNER WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TIMING OF GROWTH. DIFFERENTIATED GUIDED INSTRUCTION IN SMALL CLASSROOMS ALLOWS TEACHERS TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES. ACCELERATED STUDENTS CAN BE CHALLENGED WHILE REMAINING WITH THEIR PEERS AND PARTICIPATING IN ADVANCED ENRICHMENT PROJECTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE KEEP OUR CLASSES INTENTIONALLY SMALL TO BENEFIT OUR LEARNERS. SMALL STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIOS (7:1 PRESCHOOL, 9:1 PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND 16:1 KINDERGARTEN-EIGHTH GRADE) ALLOW OUR TEACHERS TO BUILD PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL STUDENTS. WE WANT CHILDREN TO LOVE SCHOOL AND BE EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING EACH DAY. FROM POND STUDIES IN THE PARK, TO GEOCACHING IN THE WOODS, TO VISITING LOCAL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL TREASURES LIKE THE CIVIC CENTER AND THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ENGAGING PROJECT-BASED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE NATURAL SETTING OF GREENWOOD PARK IN DES MOINES SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF BERGMAN ACADEMY CLASSROOMS, AND STUDENTS ENJOY THE NUMEROUS HIKING TRAILS WHICH SURROUND OUR SCHOOL. FROM PERFORMING EXPERIMENTS AT THE POND TO UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS TO PLAYING IN THE SNOW, WE OFFER INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christie Stover Head Of School | Officer | 50 | $134,308 |
Christine Newton Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 50 | $60,952 |
Tom Bernau Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
R Scott Johnson Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew Dorr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nate Olson-Daniel Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $545,177 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,714,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,329 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,259,235 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,429,002 |
| Investment income | $2,020 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,539 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,286 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,691,004 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $168,904 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $218,711 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $167,907 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,241,143 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $92,743 |
| Other employee benefits | $145,947 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,151 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,281 |
| Office expenses | $136,047 |
| Information technology | $27,145 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $288,872 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $117,462 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $292,601 |
| Insurance | $21,789 |
| All other expenses | $6,912 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,583,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $879,319 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,144,917 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $125,058 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,381 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $56,458 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,950,285 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,578 |
| Total assets | $6,180,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,692 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $245,091 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,151,554 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $294,391 |
| Total liabilities | $2,796,728 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,606,029 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,777,334 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,180,091 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Bergman Academy has recieved totaling $84,028.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Iowa Independent School Tuition Organization Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $26,448 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,847 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
John Ruan Foundation Trust Urbandale, IA PURPOSE: SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $7,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,000 |
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