Innovative Quality Schools is located in Hutchinson, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. Innovative Quality 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 06/2023, Innovative Quality Schools generated $610.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $627.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF INNOVATIVE QUALITY SCHOOLS IS TO, "...AUTHORIZE CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT ARE INNOVATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL IN PREPARING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL...". ITS VISION IS TO, "...ACHIEVE SUCCESS FOR ALL LEARNERS BY SUPPORTING SCHOOLS ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION...".
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INNOVATIVE QUALITY SCHOOLS IS A LEADER IN AUTHORIZING MINNESOTA CHARTER SCHOOLS, BOTH IN MINNEAPOLIS/SAINT PAUL AND GREATER MINNESOTA. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, INNOVATIVE QUALITY SCHOOLS AUTHORIZED THIRTY-THREE CHARTER SCHOOLS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION INNOVATION, SERVING OVER 8,000 STUDENTS. ALIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INNOVATIVE QUALITY SCHOOLS OFFERED OVER $50,000 IN GRANTS TO AUTHORIZED SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, AND INNOVATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kristin Anderson Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Shannon Mitchell Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Tash Bottum Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Bennice Young Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Ali Shaikh Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
David Johnson Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $609,564 |
Investment income | $655 |
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 | $610,219 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,605 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $202,570 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,308 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,407 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $273,138 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $1,128 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,561 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,126 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $627,499 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,918 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,908 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $92,571 |
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 | $13,050 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $358,447 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,182 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $29,182 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $329,265 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $358,447 |
Over the last fiscal year, Innovative Quality Schools has awarded $41,078 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BLUESKY CHARTER SCHOOL PURPOSE: Professional Development Grant | $5,500 |
MINNESOTA EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING ACADEMY PURPOSE: Math and Operations Grants, Grant to support Innocent Classroom Partnership | $23,653 |
NOTRE ECOLE PURPOSE: PeaceMaker Minnesota Grant Partnership | $5,100 |
BDOTE LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: Support a partnership to develop systems and processes to support governance and operations | $6,825 |