Priority Systems, operating under the name Priority Charter Schools, is located in Morgans Point Resort, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Priority Charter Schools employed 194 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Priority Charter Schools 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 08/2022, Priority Charter Schools generated $10.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRIORITY SYSTEMS, INC. (THE SCHOOL) IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF FIVE MEMBERS. THE SCHOOL WAS INCORPORATED IN 1998 AND PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS BOARD OF EDUCATION. THIS CHARTER WAS ISSUED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS STARTING OCTOBER 1998 AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND RENEWAL PERIODICALLY. THE SCHOOL'S CHARTER WAS EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 31, 2025. THE SCHOOL IS PART OF THE PUBLIC-SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND IS THEREFORE ENTITLED TO DISTRIBUTION FROM THE STATE'S AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE AD VALOREM TAXES OR TO CHARGE TUITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATIONS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS USING INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dr Scott Moger Superintendent | Officer | 40 | $143,823 |
Dr Christie Bledsoe Assistant Superintendent | Officer | 40 | $87,286 |
Devera Shipp Tca Principal | Officer | 40 | $83,376 |
Cher Nickerson Cca Principal | Officer | 40 | $73,835 |
Robin Osburn CFO | Officer | 40 | $73,409 |
Adrian Tristan Cpca Principal | Officer | 40 | $71,106 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,910,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,532 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,015,832 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,504 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,026,336 |
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. | $658,181 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $658,181 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,196,363 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,122,949 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $247,490 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,284 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $108,229 |
Travel | $52,691 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $70,791 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $367,351 |
Insurance | $60,453 |
All other expenses | $512,783 |
Total functional expenses | $9,813,631 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $452,429 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $814,320 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,626,971 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,168 |
Total assets | $7,897,888 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,310 |
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 | $1,583,194 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,688,504 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $330,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,879,338 |
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 | $7,897,888 |
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