Aspira Of Delaware Charter Operations is located in Newark, DE. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspira Of Delaware Charter Operations 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, Aspira Of Delaware Charter Operations generated $18.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% 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
THE MISSION OF THE LAS AMERICAS ASPIRA ACADEMY (LAAA) IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOOL OPERATIONS - ASPIRA ACADEMY WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE ETHNIC, RACIAL, LANGUAGE (ENGLISH & SPANISH), AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. HALF OF THE ACADEMY'S STUDENTS ARE PRIMARILY ENGLISH-SPEAKERS AND THE OTHER HALF ARE PRIMARILY SPANISH SPEAKERS.THE ACADEMY'S CURRICULUM IS RIGOROUS AND CHALLENGING. AT ASPIRA, THEY BELIEVE EVERY CHILD IS COLLEGE BOUND OR CAREER READY. ALL STUDENTS WILL BECOME BILINGUAL, BI-LITERATE AND BICULTURAL WITHIN SIX YEARS IN THE PROGRAM WHILE GAINING THE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.THE CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED WITH DELAWARE STANDARDS AND IS PROJECT-BASED, SO STUDENTS LEARN BY DOING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margie Lopez-Waite Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 60 | $145,692 |
Greg Panchisin Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 60 | $126,877 |
Tiffany Burton Director (teacher Rep) | Trustee | 40 | $49,534 |
Lourdes Puig Chairperson (non-Voting) | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Donald Patton Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Serah Jo Pesce Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Grayson Grayson & Associates Llc Legal Services | 6/29/19 | $559,200 |
Sutton Bus & Truck Co Inc Transportation Services | 6/29/19 | $803,596 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,234,718 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $874,528 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,109,246 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $550,967 |
Investment income | $73,896 |
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 | $18,734,109 |
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. | $450,567 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,864 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,625,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,843,807 |
Other employee benefits | $1,909,833 |
Payroll taxes | $523,538 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,196 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,416,207 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,468 |
Office expenses | $136,448 |
Information technology | $6,198 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $213,971 |
Travel | $7,469 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,007,000 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,467,654 |
Insurance | $58,960 |
All other expenses | $802,082 |
Total functional expenses | $20,652,751 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,965,138 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,421,455 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $379,512 |
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 | $580 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,124,036 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,839,122 |
Total assets | $42,729,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,714,597 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,600 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $21,633,868 |
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 | $1,500,000 |
Other liabilities | $39,501,070 |
Total liabilities | $64,351,135 |
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 | -$21,621,292 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $42,729,843 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Aspira Of Delaware Charter Operations has recieved totaling $395,188.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $250,000 |
New Schools Fund Oakland, CA PURPOSE: INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $135,000 |
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $188 |
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Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Inc Laurel, MD | $97,823,093 | $48,417,489 |
Philadelphia Performing Arts A String Theory Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $27,708,411 | $43,176,770 |
Avon Grove Charter School West Grove, PA | $50,579,082 | $34,467,872 |
Monarch Academy Public Charter School Inc Baltimore, MD | $13,752,531 | $31,847,617 |
Lehigh Valley Academy Charter School Bethlehem, PA | $96,198,987 | $32,574,812 |
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $56,045,316 | $34,220,830 |
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School Fair Lawn, NJ | $18,506,177 | $34,515,522 |
Esperanza Academy Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $8,238,215 | $31,395,314 |
Propel Schools Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $19,245,197 | $27,845,397 |
Mastery Charter School - Gratz Campus Philadelphia, PA | $16,140,375 | $29,364,877 |
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park An Imagine School Pittsburgh, PA | $18,357,238 | $25,073,530 |