BEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL INC Charity Report

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BEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL INC

EIN 93-1331681 · Charter Schools (B29)

What they do

OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL - EDUCATION of KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING,AND AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

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They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

82.04%of revenue went to mission work81.2% of expenses · Program services

$101.07spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

19.03%of revenue went to management and office costs18.8% of expenses

$0.20in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $28,775 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $69,925 for MELISSA BARNES-DHOLAKIA (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,691,978

Mission workProgram services$2,208,58382.04% of revenue81.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$512,17019.03% of revenue18.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$2,720,753101.07% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202481.2% mission

202384.4% mission

202283.4% mission

202182.1% mission

202086.1% mission

201985.0% mission

201884.3% mission

201784.2% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,691,978

Expenses$2,720,753

Annual shortfall $28,775 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,208,583 · 81.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$512,170 · 18.8% of expenses

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Revenue$2,691,978

Expenses$2,720,753

Assets$534,861

Income$2,716,360

Contributions$2,581,452

Mission work (program services)$2,208,583

Management and general$512,170

Executive compensation (total)$91,521

Accounting fees$52,805

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MELISSA BARNES-DHOLAKIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 50 hrs/week $69,925Base $51,955 · Other $17,970

ELIZABETH COLVINSECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $52,862Base $35,417 · Other $17,445

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

MELISSA BARNES-DHOLAKIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ELIZABETH COLVINSECRETARY

BRUCE ABERNETHYBOARD CHAIR

DANNY DAVISTREASURER

SALLY STEINMANMEMBER

SANNY KATAOKAMEMBER

ZILA PHILIPSMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2014
Location: 63020 OB RILEY RD, BEND, OR 97703
County: Deschutes
In care of: MELISSA BARNES-DHOLAKIA
Primary officer: MELISSA BARNES-DHOLAKIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailneda.wilson@bend.k12.or.us Phone(541) 389-5708

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SENSIBA LLP
NTEE classification: Charter Schools (B29)
IRS tax category: Charter Schools
Revocation date: November 15, 2012