Academic Arts High School

EIN: 200608568 501(c)(3) Education

West St Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$1,805,629
Total Expenses
$2,015,112
Total Assets
$1,326,833
Net Assets
$-644,204
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jacob Murphy
Phone
6514577427
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Academic Arts High School, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

We bring together environmental education and project-based learning to empower students.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,783,248
Program Service Revenue $4,396
Investment Income $11,210
Other Revenue $6,775
TOTAL REVENUE $1,805,629

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,274,905
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,744,564
Other Expenses $740,207
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,015,112

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,805,629 $2,349,650 -0.2%
Expenses $2,015,112 $2,786,784 -0.3%
Net Income $-209,483 $-437,134 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
2
Employees
26
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$201,988
Total Directors
5
$201,988
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jacob Murphy Board Chair / Teacher 41.00
Officer Director
$24,071 $2,106 $26,177
RaNetta Penland Treasurer / Teacher 41.00
Officer Director
$75,315 $26,517 $101,832
Hanna Couch Secretary/Teacher 41.00
Officer Director
$62,254 $11,725 $73,979
Betsy Walter Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kellie Scharold Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,805,629 $2,015,112 $1,326,833 $-209,483
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,450,683 $2,612,521 $2,471,317 $-161,838
2022 $2,225,122 $2,410,431 $2,621,611 $-185,309
2021 $1,970,905 $2,088,245 $1,485,908 $-117,340
2020 $1,945,810 $1,835,060 $600,568 $110,750
2019 $1,775,104 $1,746,345 $516,003 $28,759
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