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LOVEWORKS ACADEMY FOR VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
LOVEWORKS ACADEMY FOR VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (EIN 75-3155906)
Tax period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30
Filed
2023-04-19
IRS object ID
202341099349301044
Schema version
2021v4.2
Source
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SchoolYes (X)SchoolInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Buildings BuildingsGrp

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Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part X, Line 2:The Charter School is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Charter School also qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under applicable statutes of the State of Minnesota. Management believes that it is not reasonably possible for any tax position benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2022, there were no income tax related accrued interest or penalties recognized in either the statement of financial position or the statement of activities. The Charter School files informational returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. U.S. federal returns and Minnesota returns for the prior three fiscal years are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction.
Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:Negative pension expense reclassified as revenue 613,574.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:Negative pension expense reclassified as revenue -613,574.

Schedule E IRS990ScheduleE

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Policy Stmt In Brochures EtcYes (1)PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd
Plcy Pblczd Via Broadcast MediaYes (1)PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd
Maintain Racial Comp RecsYes (1)MaintainRacialCompRecsInd
Maintain Scholarships RecsYes (1)MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd
Maintain Cpy Of Brochures EtcYes (1)MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd
Maintain Cpy Of All SolYes (1)MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd
Discriminate Race Stdnts Rghts0DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd
Discriminate Race Admiss Plcy0DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Emplm Fculty0DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd
Discriminate Race Schs0DiscriminateRaceSchsInd
Discriminate Race Educ Plcy0DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Use Of Fclts0DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd
Discriminate Race Athlt Prog0DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd
Discriminate Race Other Acty0DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd
Government Financial Aid RcvdYes (1)GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd
Government Financial Aid Rvkd0GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd
Compliance With Rev Proc7550Yes (1)ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3The policy is communicated in the handbook and enrollment brochure as well as broadcast media.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6The Organization receives financial aid and assistance from the Minnesota Department of Education and U.S. Department of Education.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3LWA board elected Arthur C. Turner, III as the Executive Director and Management entity to provide leadership for all facets of the Academy's programming, operational and Academic, and is the sole report to the Academy's Board of Directors. LWA Executive Director has hired Rodney Fuller, President of Pursue your Excellence,to support LWA on turnaround efforts, specifically building capacity in board governance, executive leadership, instructional and culture development. This partnership includes differentiated mentoring for LWA school leadership and staff recruitment support. LWA Board has contracted with Designs for Learning for Accounting, working with the Executive Director on all finance operations for LWA.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aAs per MN Statute 124E.07, staff members employed at the school, including teachers providing instruction under a contract, members of the Board of Directors, and all parents or legal guardians of children enrolled in the school are the voters eligible to elect the members of the School's Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11bThe form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm. The Board of Directors/School Management will review the form 990 prior to filing with the IRS within 72 hours after receipt. Copies will be made and presented via email or in-person to all members of the Board and Management. Any changes to be made or addressed in the fiscal responsibilities of the school will be proposed at the next board meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cThe school's conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers, and employees with the power to influence actions undertaken. All covered individuals are required to submit an annual disclosure form. On-going disclosures of potential conflicts shall be reported to the CEO or the Board Chair, who will bring the matter to the attention of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof to determine if a conflict exists. Transaction with conflicts of interest may be undertaken if the conflict is fully disclosed, the conflicted individual is excluded from the discussion and approval of the transaction, a competitive bid or comparable valuation exists, and the board/committee has determined that the transaction is in the best interest of the school. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest will be documented in the meeting minutes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15aThe school determines the school officers' compensation annually, based on market research. The board of directors reviews and approves management compensation, including increase proposals. Comparability data and surveys of other organizations have been used in the past. Another option the board would use isa review of form 990's from other similar sized organizations. The process and decisions are conducted and substantiated with meeting minutes, written employment contracts, and written policy.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. The form 990 is also available on GuideStar.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11gConsulting Fees: Program service expenses 224,076. Management and general expenses 100,835. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 324,911. Technology Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 18,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,000. Transportation Services: Program service expenses 381,824. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 381,824. Repair and Maintenance Services: Program service expenses 71,448. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 71,448.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:This process has not changed from the prior year.