Black Pine Circle Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1971. 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 06/2021, Black Pine Circle Inc employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Pine Circle Inc 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, Black Pine Circle Inc generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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 K-8 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE A LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES HUMANITY, EMPATHY, MORAL DEPTH, CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, AND FREEDOM IN INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVING THE EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF 330 STUDENTS, GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, WITH A COMPREHENSIVE AND AWARD WINNING CURRICULUM AND PHILOSOPHY. THE SCHOOL YEAR LASTS OVER 176 DAYS AND STUDENTS MATRICULATE TO THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN EACH DAY FROM 7:30 AM UNTIL AT LEAST 6 PM. THEREFORE, 10.5 HOURS PER DAY (CONSERVATIVELY) OVER, 176 DAYS, SUGGEST THAT THE SCHOOL PROVIDE 2024 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE EACH YEAR. IF ONE MULTIPLIES THIS THROUGH THE STUDENT BODY NUMBER (2024 X 330), BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL IS PROVIDING 667,920 HOURS OF EDUCATION EACH YEAR TO OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, BY MAINTAINING A HEALTHY FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM, BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL RETAINED A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE SCHOOL HAS ALSO MANAGED TO RETAIN AND RECRUIT AN EXPERT FACULTY DESPITE THE CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE ARE SERVING MORE STUDENTS, THAN WE EVER HAVE IN OUR FORTY-EIGHT YEAR HISTORY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Carlstroem Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $343,243 |
William Shea Treasurer/cfo | Officer | 40 | $213,357 |
Deandre Calhoun Upper School Head | 40 | $151,557 | |
Betsy Cory K-8 Counselor | 40 | $119,961 | |
Melinda Morris Senior Bookkeeper | 40 | $116,268 | |
Christine Mytko Steam Coordinator | 40 | $115,150 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $27,465 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $925,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $439,673 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,604 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,392,138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,101,386 |
Investment income | $124 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$983 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,492,665 |
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. | $1,465,041 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $697,179 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $481,423 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,339,384 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $188,941 |
Other employee benefits | $1,320,463 |
Payroll taxes | $437,636 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,559 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $88,519 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,044 |
Office expenses | $493,415 |
Information technology | $99,996 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $441,794 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $171,333 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $410,595 |
Insurance | $35,898 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,267,649 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,575,146 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,264,089 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $117,323 |
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 | $29,443 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,793,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $227,206 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,007,147 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $963,035 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,064,532 |
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 | $3,680,758 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,708,325 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,298,822 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $12,007,147 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Black Pine Circle Inc has recieved totaling $75,542.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,178 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $12,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $264 |
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