Upper Mississippi Academy is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Upper Mississippi Academy employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Mississippi 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, Upper Mississippi Academy generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% 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
A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGING LIFELONG LEARNERS IN ACTIVE, AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS PAST YEAR REPRESENTED THE EIGHTH FULL YEAR OF OPERATION AS A MN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 280 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 12.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Genna Thompson Treasurer/ Teacher | OfficerTrustee | 42 | $58,965 |
Dina Berray Former Director/teacher | 40 | $55,297 | |
Ella Kearney Member/teacher | Trustee | 42 | $53,119 |
Jean Fawver Member/teacher | Trustee | 42 | $50,908 |
Amy Erickson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $47,493 |
Chris Mortenson Former Member/teacher | 40 | $28,341 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $25,583 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,334,172 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,087 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,392,842 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,388 |
Investment income | $81 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$260 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$130 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $160 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,408,455 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $305,288 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,788 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $68,344 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,420,255 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $193,059 |
Other employee benefits | $235,934 |
Payroll taxes | $220,834 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,518 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $73,412 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $163,603 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,402 |
Information technology | $138,436 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $727,689 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,850 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,301 |
Insurance | $33,918 |
All other expenses | $3,810 |
Total functional expenses | $4,992,216 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $552,682 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $810,977 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $491,314 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $198,180 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,489,031 |
Total assets | $3,563,323 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $471,834 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $90,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,389,188 |
Total liabilities | $4,951,022 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | -$1,495,879 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $108,180 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,563,323 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Upper Mississippi Academy has recieved totaling $7,435.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,435 |
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