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The Helix School

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Specialized Education Institutions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its July 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.41M (2023)

Expenses
$3.87M (2023)

Total Assets
$6.38M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$6.05M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,410,089
Expenses
$3,873,968
Net Income
$536,121
Net Assets
$335,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,305,389
52.3%
Program Services $2,083,791
47.3%
Investment Income $774
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,365
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $270,000
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,056,682
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,384,692
Total Liabilities $6,049,055
Net Assets $335,637
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deanna Mayer (Executive Director) $138,393 $0 $0
Maria Perry Left 1122 (Director Of Finance And Admin) $104,461 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Craig Cuffie Left 1222 (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Amir Kia (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stu Fisher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Bear (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Penn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Smith (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Wayland Left 1023 (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,413,094
Expenses
$2,510,749
Net Income
-$97,655
Net Assets
-$200,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $915,831
38.0%
Program Services $1,491,390
61.8%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $249,320
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,482,847
59.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,332
Total Liabilities $552,816
Net Assets -$200,484
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristin Schinella (Executive Director) $256,192 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Craig Cuffie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amir Kia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,215,600
Expenses
$1,947,755
Net Income
$267,845
Net Assets
$25,988
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $898,169
40.5%
Program Services $1,313,062
59.3%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $243,692
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,116,722
57.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $474,728
Total Liabilities $448,740
Net Assets $25,988
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristin Schinella (Executive Director) $247,615 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Mills Left 012021 (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Cuffie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,495,840
Expenses
$1,585,317
Net Income
-$89,477
Net Assets
-$241,857
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $648,342
43.3%
Program Services $847,494
56.7%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $247,615
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $869,178
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $383,343
Total Liabilities $625,200
Net Assets -$241,857
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristin Schinella (Executive Director) $240,000 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Mills (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Cuffie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,496,041
Expenses
$1,463,841
Net Income
$32,200
Net Assets
-$152,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $803,277
53.7%
Program Services $683,848
45.7%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,437
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,000
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $793,253
54.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,620
Total Liabilities $409,000
Net Assets -$152,380
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristin Schinella (Executive Director) $141,397 $0 $0
Liz Weldon (Director Of Admissions & Slp) $136,945 $0 $0
Elizabeth Mcdonough (Clinician & Drama Therapist) $101,211 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Mills (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Cuffie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,348,420
Expenses
$1,419,636
Net Income
-$71,216
Net Assets
-$184,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $910,065
67.5%
Program Services $438,323
32.5%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $640,854
45.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,420
Total Liabilities $476,000
Net Assets -$184,580
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Scheinholtz (Head Of School) $122,051 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Mills (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$899,566
Expenses
$1,106,795
Net Income
-$207,229
Net Assets
-$113,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $582,352
64.7%
Program Services $317,816
35.3%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$606
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $234,077
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $302,782
27.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,798
Total Liabilities $434,162
Net Assets -$113,364
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joanne Scheinholtz (Nonvoting Board Member) $108,966 $0 $0
Elizabeth Weldon (Nonvoting Board Member) $84,167 $0 $0
Cheryl Markowitz Left 122016 (Nonvoting Board Member) $26,775 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Donna James Harveyleft 122016 (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shaundra Bason 32017 62017 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Mills Joined 32017 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$752,850
Expenses
$728,103
Net Income
$24,747
Net Assets
$93,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $551,993
73.3%
Program Services $201,189
26.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$332
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $242,178
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,433
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,103
Total Liabilities $37,238
Net Assets $93,865
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kim Donellan 62016 72016 (Board Member) $99,250 $0 $0
Cheryl Markowitz Joined 62016 (Board Member) $44,625 $0 $0
Elizabeth Weldon Joined 62016 (Board Member) $30,615 $0 $0
Marjorie Mcmorris (President/Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Donna James Harvey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Scheinholtz Joined 616 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Hitchcock Left 82015 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$181,016
Expenses
$111,898
Net Income
$69,118
Net Assets
$69,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,571
52.8%
Program Services $85,445
47.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,510
Total Liabilities $14,392
Net Assets $69,118
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marjorie Mcmorris (President & Director) $0 $0
Donna James Harvey (Secretary & Director) $0 $0
Minja Moore (Treasurer & Director) $0 $0
Nicole Hitchcock (Director) $0 $0

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