2018-05-04T09:03:54-07:00 2017-06-30 HINKLE & COMPANY PC 5028 East 101st St Tulsa OK 74137 990 2016-07-01 841600705 The Watershed School Inc WATE 3034407520 1661 Alpine Ave Boulder CO 80304 Greg Bamford Head of School 2018-05-04 true Kolton D Taylor CPA P01794286 9184923388 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Greg Bamford 2471823 false false X N/A X 2001 CO The mission of Watershed School is to spark adventure and wonder, foster inquiry and community, and build the character and ability of students to take on the world's greatest challenges. 10 10 41 30 0 496123 314351 1371697 2043814 1573 7331 27689 45849 1897082 2411345 323098 0 1078707 1191523 0 0 759719 834648 1838426 2349269 58656 62076 1084943 1561785 749972 1164738 334971 397047 The mission of Watershed School is to spark adventure and wonder, foster inquiry and community, and build the character and ability of students to take on the world's greatest challenges. false false 1689932 In the 2016-2017 school year, Watershed provided an innovative, challenging education to 85 students in grades 6-12. 100% of graduates gained admission to a four-year college or university, and the students continued to demonstrate higher-than-average levels of intellectual and emotional engagement as determined by national studies (HSSSE and MGSSE). Our academic program included a project-based math program, lab science, diverse arts electives, literature, and social sciences. Most of these disciplines were taught in a unique interdisciplinary format that challenged students to connect academic content to real-world issues. Watershed's global programs took students to countries including Peru, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, and these programs were accessible to all students without requiring additional fees. Watershed served a diverse student body that matched the number of students of color in the broader Boulder County population. Accessibility was also achieved by providing some financial aid to 40% of Watershed students. In 2016-2017, Watershed continued to be a force for educational innovation outside its walls. Watershed's program gained recognition by local news media (Boulder Daily Camera and Channel 9 news), and the school provided teacher training to over 100 teachers at other schools. 1689932 true true false false false true false false false false true false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 25 0 true 41 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false CO X Greg Bamford 3034407520 1661 Alpine Ave Boulder CO 80304 Sebastian Corradino Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eaton Scripps Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Hullet Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Levinson Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Berv emeritus Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy Halgren Vice-Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Begley Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Fran Meneley Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Melanie Simon Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Taekla Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lindon Lewis Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Bamford Head of School 40.00 0.00 X 121260 0 8115 121260 8115 1 false false false 0 22560 291791 314351 Student Fees 611600 234567 234567 Tuition 611600 1809247 1809247 2043814 7331 7331 0 0 0 0 91932 22560 60478 31454 31454 0 0 Misc Revenue 611600 14395 14395 14395 2411345 2058209 38785 0 323098 323098 0 0 122520 122520 0 918925 670017 248908 49392 31777 17615 43064 27705 15359 57622 37072 20550 19260 19260 4456 4456 7000 7000 0 0 0 0 24886 24886 122990 79131 43859 0 0 213418 137313 76105 0 0 0 0 0 37142 37142 54636 35153 19483 Community Trip Programs 174169 174169 Educational Programs 100228 100228 Equipment Expenses 32929 32929 Professional Development 24747 24747 18787 4198 14589 2349269 1689932 659337 0 804030 1157508 0 20000 82896 33522 0 0 0 0 42405 463088 222286 134972 240802 52938 57441 0 0 0 10107 10107 1084943 1561785 47004 67983 702968 1096755 749972 1164738 X 207127 310999 127844 86048 334971 397047 1084943 1561785 62076 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 77567 true true 136740 11643 125097 80719 39161 41558 245629 171482 74147 240802 2148726 60479 60479 2088247 323098 323098 2411345 2086650 60479 60479 2026171 323098 323098 2349269 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising expenses $60479 Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Tuition assistance $323098 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising expenses $60479 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Tuition assistance $323098 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race X X X X X X false Dinner & Auction 65682 22560 43122 5974 899 9999 ETFL Conference 44378 44378 38013 110060 22560 87500 5974 899 48012 54885 32615 false 0 0 Financial Assistance 27 323098 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee then circulated to the entire board for their review and approval before the tax return is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Board members review the conflict of interest policy annually at a board meeting and when a new member joins the board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Salary for the Head of School is determined by the Board and was set after a review of compensation trends for similarly sized independent schools nationally, using data collected from Carney Sandoe & Associates. Salary for administration is set based on an examination of administrative salaries at similarly sized independent schools in Colorado, using data provided by the National Association of Independent Schools. In all cases this data is adjusted based on the individual's performance relative to goals. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Salary for the Head of School is determined by the Board and was set after a review of compensation trends for similarly sized independent schools nationally, using data collected from Carney Sandoe & Associates. Salary for administration is set based on an examination of administrative salaries at similarly sized independent schools in Colorado, using data provided by the National Association of Independent Schools. In all cases this data is adjusted based on the individual's performance relative to goals. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon Request