Urban Discovery Schools
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 88
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-2333338
Organization Overview
Urban Discovery Schools is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Urban Discovery Schools employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Discovery Schools 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 06/2021, Urban Discovery Schools generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVE OUR URBAN DISCOVERY ACADEMY LEARNER OUTCOMES. AS AN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM GROUNDED IN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, WE: DESIGN CHALLENGING, REAL-WORLD PROJECTS THAT ELICIT PASSION AND EXCITEMENT ABOUT LIFELONG LEARNING; ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THE DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND MINDSET; DEVELOP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH FOSTER RESILIENCE THROUGH PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE AND REFLECTION; AND CULTIVATE OPPORTUNITITES FOR STUDENTS TO MEANINGFULLY INTERACT AND CONTRIUTE TO OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Loescher Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $154,127 |
Edward Abeyta Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Esther Laporta Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Ryan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maelin Levine President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Miriello Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Frb Maintenance Maintenance | 6/29/21 | $166,033 |
Bakernowicki Design Studio Architectural | 6/29/21 | $269,459 |
Mar City X Llc Rents | 6/29/21 | $150,977 |
Edtec Business Services | 6/29/21 | $111,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $80,000 |
| Government grants | $7,303,458 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $76,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,460,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,192 |
| 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 | $7,486,627 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $156,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,852 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,453,252 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $670,774 |
| Other employee benefits | $307,537 |
| Payroll taxes | $122,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $139,553 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $646,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $161,913 |
| Office expenses | $65,707 |
| Information technology | $10,900 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $819,649 |
| Travel | $130,032 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,362 |
| Interest | $653,827 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $285,961 |
| Insurance | $121,127 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,036,318 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $687,848 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,827,938 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,014,989 |
| 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 | $63,184 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,079,430 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $29,550 |
| Total assets | $13,702,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $375,118 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $393,673 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $11,000,000 |
| 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 | $350,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $12,118,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,570,830 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,318 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,702,939 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Urban Discovery Schools has recieved totaling $150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN | $150 |
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