The High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $138.6m
- Revenue
- $41.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 356
- Location
- Apple Valley, CA
- Founding
- 01/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0542733
Organization Overview
The High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation Inc, operating under the name The Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy, is located in Apple Valley, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy employed 356 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language 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 06/2022, Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy generated $41.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHERS, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION AND RECEIVES AND UTILIZES FUNDS ACQUIRED THROUGH SOLICITATION FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED. THE MISSION OF THE LEWIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IS TO ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CORPORATION PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE AND RESEARCH-PROVEN PRACTICES. ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE EXISTS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS THROUGH A RELEVANT, RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION. NORTON SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY EXISTS TO ENSURE LEARNING FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WITHIN A SAFE AND RIGOROUS BILINGUAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TK-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED INSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,433 TK-12 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL IS MODELED ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT CHILDREN LEARN BETTER WHEN THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED ALONG WITH THE TEACHER IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. THE SCHOOL HAS ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, SPECIFICALLY NASA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS THE STUDENTS HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON LEARNING. ONE EXAMPLE IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA-AMES. WHEN NASA PERFORMED THEIR JUNO PROJECT TO ORBIT JUPITER, OUR STUDENTS AND STUDENTS IN SOUTH AMERICA, THROUGH LEWIS CENTERS MISSION CONTROL, WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRACKING OF SPACECRAFT VIA THE INTERNET. THEY OPERATED THE DEEP SPACE RADIO TELESCOPE DSS-13 LOCATED AT THE GOLDSTONE DEEP SPACE NETWORK IN THE MOJAVE DESERT. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS TO PERFORM REAL SCIENCE IN REAL TIME. THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Lamb Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $183,027 |
Ryan Dorcey Director Of It & Global Programs | 40 | $140,051 | |
Valli Andreasen K-12 Principal | 40 | $149,419 | |
Stacy Newman Director Of Human Resources | 40 | $137,079 | |
David Gruber CFO | Officer | 40 | $130,465 |
Gustavo Congo Director, Special Education | 40 | $121,848 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Preferred Meals Food Services | 6/29/20 | $333,959 |
Kdc Technologies Comuter Support | 6/29/20 | $201,302 |
Williams Scotsman Facilities Leasing | 6/29/20 | $217,665 |
Wells Fargo Vendor Services Financial | 6/29/20 | $224,077 |
Charter Safe Insurance | 6/29/20 | $350,109 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $69,445 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,705,576 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,975 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,920 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,904,996 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,725,155 |
| Investment income | $7,405 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,745 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $41,620,811 |
| 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. | $1,305,825 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $654,426 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,931,194 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,134,794 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,290,305 |
| Payroll taxes | $591,172 |
| Fees for services: Management | $125,290 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,147 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $423,305 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,646 |
| Office expenses | $186,538 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $555,788 |
| Travel | $117,534 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125,078 |
| Interest | $3,016,613 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,433,520 |
| Insurance | $443,117 |
| All other expenses | $1,516,496 |
| Total functional expenses | $32,024,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,453,872 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,515,273 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,707,379 |
| 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 | $164,710 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,241,376 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $55,535,000 |
| Total assets | $138,617,610 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,007,589 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $576,057 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $55,535,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,118,646 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,399,307 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,099,657 |
| 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 | $138,617,610 |