Fiddlehead School
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Gray, ME
- Founding
- 08/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-2313240
Organization Overview
Fiddlehead School, operating under the name Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science, is located in Gray, ME. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science 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 06/2023, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FACILITATE LEARNING THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE ARTS AND SCIENCES IN A SAFE, CREATIVE, FUND AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. WHAT WE STRIVE FOR AT FIDDLEHEAD SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES IS COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD - SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, ACADEMICALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, AND ARTISTICALLY. THE GOAL OF A FIDDLEHEAD EDUCATION IS FOR STUDENTS TO BUILD A TOOLBOX OF HABITS, SKILLS, AND WONDERINGS TO DRIVE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIDDLEHEAD SCHOOLS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT OPENED IN FALL 2013. IT PROVIDES EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 189 CHILDREN FROM 15 SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE INSPIRATION OF THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH GUIDE TEACHING AND LEARNING AT FIDDLEHEAD SCHOOL: THE IMAGE OF THE CHILD,CHILDREN'S RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERACTIONS WITHIN A SYSTEM, THE ROLE OF FAMILIES, THE ROLE OF SPACE, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN AS PARTNERS IN LEARNING. AT FIDDLEHEAD, CHILDREN DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCY IN LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, AND A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. MISSION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM: FIDDLEHEAD SCHOOLS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION FROM PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH GUIDE TEACHING AND LEARNING AT FIDDLEHEAD SCHOOL AT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD AGES FROM GRADES PRE-K TO 2ND GRADE: IN GRADES 3RD THROUGH 5TH OUR APPROACH IS MORE INQUIRY BASED; AND IN THE UPPER GRADES OUR APPROACH IS PROJECT & PLACED BASED. THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES, OUR GOAL IS TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD/WHOLE STUDENT.
OTHER PROGRAMS: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER STUDENT SERVICES
MISSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: WITHIN OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE THE MISSION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO MEET THE CHILD WHERE THEY ARE AND PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN THAT AIDS IN A YEARS WORTH OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BASED ON EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
MISSION OF FACILITIES PROGRAM: THE MISSION OF OUR FACILITIES PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT BY WHICH CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND GROW. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE FACILITY CLEAN AND UP TO DATE ON MAINTENANCE ANNUALLY BY IDENTIFYING AREAS OF NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Mattos Chair & Secr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ben Kramer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Doughty Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Doughty Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kimberly Allen Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacinda Cotton-Castro Executive Di | Officer | 55 | $92,243 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $124,431 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,192 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,623 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,294,780 |
| Investment income | $2,481 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,461,884 |
| 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. | $103,420 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,420 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,740,863 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $163,602 |
| Payroll taxes | $157,866 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $252 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $116,986 |
| Advertising and promotion | $247 |
| Office expenses | $69,249 |
| Information technology | $13,717 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,487 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,669 |
| Interest | $35,338 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,773 |
| Insurance | $29,087 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,743,407 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $465,785 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,796 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,659,701 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $166 |
| Total assets | $2,159,448 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,859 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,829 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $166 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,448,724 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,662,578 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $496,870 |
| 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 | $2,159,448 |