Forest School is located in Fayetteville, GA. The organization was established in 2019. 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 06/2023, Forest School employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest School 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 06/2023, Forest School generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EACH PERSON WHO ENTERS OUR DOORS WILL FIND A CALLING THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOREST SCHOOL INC. AT TRILITH-GRADES 1 THROUGH 12-IS A 21ST CENTURY MICRO-SCHOOL WITH LEARNER-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY, SOCRATIC DISCUSSIONS, HANDS-ON PROJECTS, AND REAL-WORLD APPRENTICESHIPS IN AN INTENTIONALLY DIVERSE AND CHARACTER-FORGING COMMUNITY. THE FOREST SCHOOL INC. IS ACCREDITED BY THE GEORGIA ACCREDITATION COMMISSION AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEARNER DRIVEN SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tyler Thigpen CEO & Board | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $286,930 |
Yvette Cook Darby Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Russ Kiefer CFO Of Board | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matt Williams Board Secret | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,107,725 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $280,145 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,387,870 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,478,733 |
Investment income | $10,527 |
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 | $3,877,130 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $978,405 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $70,449 |
Fees for services: Management | $73,187 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,507 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,814 |
Office expenses | $35,528 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $353,153 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,554 |
Insurance | $15,505 |
All other expenses | $45,926 |
Total functional expenses | $2,025,767 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,234,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,322 |
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 | $12,312 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,494,667 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,413,283 |
Total assets | $8,166,010 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $173,300 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,785,475 |
Total liabilities | $2,958,775 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $673,797 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,533,438 |
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 | $8,166,010 |