Explorations Preparatory School is located in Lewisville, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Explorations Preparatory School employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explorations Preparatory School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Explorations Preparatory School generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $781.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPLORATIONS PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS A SACS-CASI ACCREDITED, PRIVATE SCHOOL IN LEWISVILLE, TX SERVING STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE USING AN INNOVATIVE AND CHALLENGING THEME-BASED SCIENCE AND MATH CENTERED CURRICULUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 65 CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WHO OVERALL SCORED IN THE TOP 1.7% IN ITBS TEST SCORES NATIONWIDE. AFTER-SCHOOL CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS, IF NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deana Jullie Asst. Principal | Trustee | 45 | $57,533 |
Carolyn Murtoff Hart Principal | Trustee | 45 | $35,333 |
Bil Piper V-Chair, Treas | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Carl Mays II Chairman | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kristen Rhea Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jurie Pieterse Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $298,470 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,757 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $323,227 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $734,696 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,057,923 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,866 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $468,751 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $47,106 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,156 |
Office expenses | $11,112 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $80,887 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,288 |
Insurance | $7,989 |
All other expenses | $11,315 |
Total functional expenses | $781,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $573,958 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $104,715 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $241,338 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,625 |
Total assets | $922,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,053 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $159,900 |
Total liabilities | $160,953 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $761,703 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $922,656 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Explorations Preparatory School has recieved totaling $13,846.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $13,736 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $110 |
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