Forest School
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Fayetteville, GA
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 82-3748938
Organization Overview
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 06/2022, Forest School employed 16 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 06/2022, Forest School generated $4.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 95.8% per year over the past 4 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
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tyler Thigpen CEO & Board | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $335,000 |
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 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,886,103 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $310,948 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,197,051 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,220,371 |
| 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 | $4,417,422 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $856,773 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,929 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,870 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,772 |
| Office expenses | $15,300 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $169,032 |
| 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 | $3,555 |
| Insurance | $14,206 |
| All other expenses | $33,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,644,536 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,365,551 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,260 |
| 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 | $5,127 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,221 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $69,276 |
| Total assets | $3,481,435 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $118,050 |
| 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 | $609 |
| Total liabilities | $118,659 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,274,838 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,938 |
| 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 | $3,481,435 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Forest School has recieved totaling $1,419,873.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $1,260,000 |
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FORREST SCHOOL'S CHARACTER EDUCATION APPROACH | $150,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,661 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $212 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Trinity School Inc Atlanta, GA | $133,203,671 | $25,058,941 |
Hammond School Columbia, SC | $54,753,815 | $20,190,119 |
Carrollwood Day School Education Inc Tampa, FL | $44,857,641 | $20,567,249 |
Carolina Day School Inc Asheville, NC | $29,412,889 | $19,874,947 |
Kipp Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville, FL | $9,839,108 | $19,518,543 |
Randolph School Huntsville, AL | $69,168,210 | $21,425,432 |
Renaissance Arts And Education Inc Palmetto, FL | $29,910,781 | $21,492,050 |
Lakeland Christian School Inc Lakeland, FL | $60,596,367 | $29,249,240 |
Republic Schools Nashville Nashville, TN | $31,048,580 | $24,002,902 |
Summit School Inc Winstonsalem, NC | $46,496,346 | $18,682,492 |
Alfred B Maclay Jr Day School Tallahassee, FL | $28,425,288 | $17,967,088 |
North Cobb Christian School Inc Kennesaw, GA | $44,288,708 | $22,180,039 |