Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 | RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SCHOOL NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSIONS OR ANY OTHER PROGRAM ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN. THIS STATEMENT OF POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ANNUAL NEWSPAPER ADS, IN ALL PRINTED BROCHURES AND THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART I AND PART III, LINE 1 | DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: DEDICATED IN IGNITING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH CHILD, LAMPLIGHTER ENGAGES CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH INTELLECTUAL DISCOVERY IN A CREATIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT. CORE COMMITMENTS: 1. LAMPLIGHTER PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING THAT CULTIVATES THE POTENTIAL IN EACH CHILD. 2. LAMPLIGHTER ACTIVELY ENGAGES CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF LEARNING, TEACHING THEM TO BE TOMORROW'S PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. 3. LAMPLIGHTER DEVELOPS CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS THROUGH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM. 4. LAMPLIGHTER EMBRACES DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FACETS, STRIVING TO BE A GENUINELY INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, RESPECTFUL OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND SEEKING BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. 5. LAMPLIGHTER ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH HANDS ON LEARNING WHILE PRESERVING THE WONDER OF CHILDHOOD. |
| FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 24A | TAX-EXEMPT BOND OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE QUESTION 24 IS NOT APPLICABLE AND SHOULD BE ANSWERED "NO." QUESTION 24 WAS ANSWERED "YES" IN ORDER TO GENERATE SCHEDULE K TO SHOW THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL PAYMENT FOR ITS BOND REDEMPTION. AS OF 5/31/2016, THE ORGANIZATION'S LAST DAY OF ITS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY TAX-EXEMPT BOND WITH AN OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF MORE THAN $100,000. IN FACT, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A ZERO BALANCE FOR ITS TAX-EXEMPT BOND, WHICH WAS REDEEMED AND PAID IN FULL AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE K. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SCHOOL. IT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOL AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND IS REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FORM IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA THE SECURE BOARD PORTAL WEBSITE. AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR ANY TRUSTEE COMMENTS, THE FINAL DRAFT IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AFTER THE APPROVAL, THE SCHOOL FILES THE FORM 990 AND ALL SCHEDULES TO THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSISTANT HEAD FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. THE ASSISTANT HEAD FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND AUDIT CHAIR ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPORTED TO HIM OR HER UNDER THESE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE DISCLOSURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY INVOLVE ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MAY ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVES TO REMOVE THE CONFLICT FROM THE SITUATION. THE PROCEDURES FOR ACTING ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS ARE OUTLINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE, DISCLOSURE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE HEAD OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTRACT STIPULATES THAT THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE TERM SHALL BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: THE HEAD EVALUATION COMMITTEE SHALL MEET WITH THE EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 30 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMULATING THE EMPLOYEE'S GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR, AND THE RESULTS OF SUCH MEETING WILL BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE HEAD EVALUATION COMMITTEE SHALL MEET WITH THE EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 30 FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING THE EMPLOYEE AN EVALUATION OF HIS OR HER PERFORMANCE FOR THE PRECEDING ACADMIC YEAR, AND THE RESULTS OF SUCH MEETING WILL BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WHILE NOT STIPULATED IN THE HEAD OF SCHOOL'S CONTRACT, WE HAVE REPORTED TO THE BOARD ABOUT RENEWALS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, APPLIES THE SAME RAISE AS OTHER ADMINISTRATORS AND ADJUSTS BASE SALARIES WITH COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM I.S.A.S HEAD OF SCHOOLS COMPENSATION ANNUAL SURVEY IS ALSO USED DURING THE PROCESS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | DISCLOSURE OF DOCUMENTS THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | COMMITTEE'S OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSBILITY OF THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THERE WAS NO CHANGE TO THE PROCESS DURING THE YEAR. |
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