Helix Network Of Educational Choices, operating under the name Mentorship Academy, is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2010. 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, Mentorship Academy employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mentorship Academy 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, Mentorship Academy generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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 MENTORSHIP STEAM ACADEMY IS TO CREATE A RELEVANT AND VIBRANT PROJECT BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CITIZENSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MENTORSHIP STEAM ACADEMY IS A STEAM BASED LEARNING HIGH SCHOOL THAT EMPHASIZES COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT. MENTORSHIP HAS SHOWN A UNIQUE ABILITY TO IMPROVE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORES WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE A POPULATION THAT IS OVER 80% ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. ENROLLMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 400 9TH TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS AND MOST OF THESE STUDENTS ARE COMING FROM COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THE NORTH BATON ROUGE AREA. MENTORSHIP HAS BEEN AWARDED THREE TOP GAINS AWARDS FROM THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SINCE 2014.THE AIR FORCE JROTC PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND BEGAN AT MENTORSHIP DURING THE 2016 2017 SCHOOL YEAR. THIS ENHANCED MENTORSHIP'S STEAM EMPHASIS AND GAVE STUDENTS ALL OVER EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE ONLY AIR FORCE JROTC PROGRAM IN THE PARISH, AND IT CONTINUES TO THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert M Webb Jr CEO | Officer | 40 | $117,347 |
Renee Chatelain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Cooper Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Luria Young Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Cornett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendi Berthelot Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,605,512 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,086,730 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,692,242 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $105,039 |
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 | $6,797,281 |
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. | $117,347 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,347 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,792,118 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,838 |
Other employee benefits | $267,361 |
Payroll taxes | $213,216 |
Fees for services: Management | $41,253 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $440,015 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,533 |
Office expenses | $23,331 |
Information technology | $141,870 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,562,393 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $65,619 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $132,455 |
Insurance | $123,100 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,186,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $402,013 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $517,013 |
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 | $56,988 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $830,125 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,806,139 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $556,021 |
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 | $20,696 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $576,717 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,229,422 |
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 | $1,806,139 |
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