Koson Schools, operating under the name STEM School Highlands Ranch, is located in Highlands Ranch, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, STEM School Highlands Ranch employed 246 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. STEM School Highlands Ranch 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, STEM School Highlands Ranch generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 2 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
CHARTER SCHOOL TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 1631 STUDENTS IN GRADES K - 12.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Penelope Eucker Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $323,483 | 
| Star Ake Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $173,761 | 
| Robert Hoornstra Chief Operating Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $132,305 | 
| Roy Martinez President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 | 
| Kelly Reyna Vice President/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 | 
| Carla Gustafson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $1,404,989 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,131 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,424,120 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,817,939 | 
| Investment income | $30,886 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $16,500 | 
| 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 | $18,442,277 | 
| 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. | $675,810 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $675,810 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $8,382,787 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,974,277 | 
| Other employee benefits | $696,659 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,538 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,983 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $97,528 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $14,009 | 
| Office expenses | $43,760 | 
| Information technology | $142,708 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $2,557,425 | 
| Travel | $831 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,486 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $256,102 | 
| Insurance | $137,962 | 
| All other expenses | $73,666 | 
| Total functional expenses | $16,674,611 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,426,170 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $82,465 | 
| 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 | $59,656 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,627,334 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $27,043 | 
| Total assets | $17,222,668 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,182,502 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,182,502 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $3,627,334 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $12,412,832 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,222,668 |