CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (CSCOE)

EIN: 473560859 501(c)(3) Education

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$9,277,639
Total Expenses
$11,232,479
Total Assets
$2,139,300
Net Assets
$1,320,686
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
STEVE HOEPPNER
Phone
6124251105
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (CSCOE), founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $11.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (CSCOE) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 2015 TO ASSIST CATHOLIC PRESCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THEIR QUEST TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND INCREASE ENROLLMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,441,452 Revenue: $0

IN ITS MISSION TO ASSIST CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE SCHOOLS IN MINNESOTA ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE, CSCOE PARTNERS WITH PRINCIPALS AT EACH SCHOOL USING A ONE SIZE FITS ONE CUSTOMIZED APPROACH THAT FOSTERS...

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IN ITS MISSION TO ASSIST CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE SCHOOLS IN MINNESOTA ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE, CSCOE PARTNERS WITH PRINCIPALS AT EACH SCHOOL USING A ONE SIZE FITS ONE CUSTOMIZED APPROACH THAT FOSTERS ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, AND INCLUSIVE DECISION MAKING. THROUGH THIS APPROACH, CSCOE SHARES INNOVATIVE IDEAS, SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, PROVEN STRATEGIES, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT HELP EACH SCHOOL MEET ITS SPECIFIC BUSINESS, ACADEMIC, AND SPIRITUAL GOALS. CSCOE INVESTS IN EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, CENTRALIZED SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING THAT ADDRESSES EACH SCHOOLS PARTICULAR CHALLENGES, AND THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPTIMAL UTILIZATION OF ASSESSMENT TESTING. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST INCLUDE PROGRAMMING FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO ADDRESS STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS; BEST-IN-CLASS LITERACY TRAINING FOR KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FOSTERS A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH; IMPLEMENTING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) INITIATIVES; SUPPORTING THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS; AND FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, STEM, AND THE ARTS THROUGH STUDENT COMPETITIONS. SUCCESS IN OUR ENDEAVOR TO ENHANCE EXCELLENCE CAN BE MEASURED THROUGH TEST SCORES, GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATES, PARENT SATISFACTION, AND SCHOOL RETENTION AND GROWTH RATES.

Program 2
Expenses: $664,812 Revenue: $0

CSCOE UTILIZES BOTH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THE SPONSORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF CENTRALIZED PROGRAMS IN ITS MISSION TO HELP CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCREASE ENROLLMENT. SPECIFICALLY, CSCOE...

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CSCOE UTILIZES BOTH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THE SPONSORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF CENTRALIZED PROGRAMS IN ITS MISSION TO HELP CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCREASE ENROLLMENT. SPECIFICALLY, CSCOE PROVIDES GRANTS TO ESTABLISH, EXPAND, AND IMPROVE PRESCHOOLS; TO CONDUCT DIRECT MARKETING PROGRAMS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS; AND TO CREATE AND/OR ENHANCE SCHOOL WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. CSCOE HAS ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL GRANTS TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD SCHOOLS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED SPECIFIC ENROLLMENT MILESTONES. CENTRALIZED ENROLLMENT-RELATED SUPPORT HAS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-WIDE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING INITIATIVES; PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR LATINO OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT EFFORTS; AND TRAINING TO ASSIST SCHOOLS WITH CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING THEIR ENROLLMENT PLANS. SUCCESS IN OUR ENDEAVOR TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED THROUGH CONSISTENT PRESCHOOL-8TH GRADE ENROLLMENT INCREASES AND SCHOOL EXPANSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,541,451
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,713
Other Revenue $-287,525
TOTAL REVENUE $9,277,639

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,924,496
Salaries & Benefits $2,053,288
Fundraising Expenses $512,271
Program Expenses $10,106,264
Other Expenses $2,254,695
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,232,479

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,277,639 $11,569,349 -0.2%
Expenses $11,232,479 $11,494,950 0.0%
Net Income $-1,954,840 $74,399 -27.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
21
Volunteers
25

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
5
$309,035
Total Directors
10
$164,865
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MR MICHAEL RAINER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$134,445 $30,420 $164,865
MR STEVE RYAN DIRECTOR - CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MR STEPHEN HOEPPNER DIRECTOR - SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND KEVIN FINNEGAN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR MICHAEL COLE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ROBERT WOLLAN DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR MICHAEL GALLAGHER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ANDERSON DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NES ROTSTEIN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BERGMAN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ROBERT BEHR FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$133,379 $10,791 $144,170
MS ANNEMARIE VEGA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$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 $9,277,639 $11,232,479 $2,139,300 $-1,954,840
2024 $11,569,349 $11,494,950 $3,806,119 $74,399
2023 $5,918,389 $4,486,989 $3,374,495 $1,431,400
2022 $8,702,981 $7,951,682 $2,307,089 $751,299
2021 $6,819,995 $7,837,242 $1,425,727 $-1,017,247
2020 $7,650,128 $6,229,280 $2,448,719 $1,420,848
2019 $7,099,459 $7,172,517 $1,414,017 $-73,058
2018 $6,182,537 $7,212,818 $1,051,657 $-1,030,281
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