CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL

EIN: 873300320 501(c)(3) Education

UNION, IA

Total Revenue
$3,314,678
Total Expenses
$3,093,603
Total Assets
$284,451
Net Assets
$284,451
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA KNIGHT
Phone
5158502545
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR 7TH-12TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VIA AN ONLINE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,387,038 Revenue: $0

Choice Charter School is a 7-12 public school that works with students who have a hard time with traditional school. This is our fourth year of operations and we have graduated 215 students to date...

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Choice Charter School is a 7-12 public school that works with students who have a hard time with traditional school. This is our fourth year of operations and we have graduated 215 students to date. We currently serve 305 students and grow by 5 to 7 students weekly. Every student has a mentor that supports them in their school work. We have both live and time choice classes to meet the unique life circumstances of the students we serve.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,313,066
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,612
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,314,678

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,700,437
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,387,038
Other Expenses $393,166
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,093,603

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,314,678 $2,277,127 +0.5%
Expenses $3,093,603 $2,466,969 +0.3%
Net Income $221,075 $-189,842 -2.2%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
61
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
1
$115,040
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMANDA SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA KNIGHT SECRETARY 1.00
Key Emp Highest
$115,040 $0 $115,040
HOLLY CALLAS-SULLIVAN PARENT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL JESTER OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA PUFFETT OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RYAN HAACKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PAUL CARROLL PRESIDENT 1.00
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 $3,314,678 $3,093,603 $284,451 $221,075
2024 $2,277,127 $2,466,969 $63,376 $-189,842
2023 $1,911,248 $1,755,892 $253,218 $155,356
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