Meridian Academy Inc is located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The organization was established in 2004. 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 06/2023, Meridian Academy Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meridian Academy Inc 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, Meridian Academy Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
MERIDIAN ACADEMY IS A NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL IN JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS. MERIDIAN IS AN URBAN, INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL THAT MENTORS STUDENTS IN A SMALL VIBRANT COMMUNITY TO BECOME CREATIVE, QUESTIONING, AND ANALYTICAL LEARNERS, AS WELL AS THOUGHTFUL INVOLVED CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATE STUDENTS GRADES 6-12. OUR CURRICULUM INCORPORATES THE BEST PRACTICES FROM BOTH PROGRESSIVE AND TRADITIONAL SCHOOLING, ENCOURGAING STUDENTS TO EMBRACE THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND DISCOVERY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Josh Abrams Trustee, Head Of School | Trustee | 10 | $102,285 |
Beth Schultz President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Seth Abramowitz Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Venice Touze Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kemarah Sika Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephanie Kinkel Trustee | Trustee | 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 | $89,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,028,555 |
Investment income | $4,569 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,618 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,131,782 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,097,994 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,064,797 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $187,250 |
Payroll taxes | $99,103 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,907 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $196,772 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,039 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,050 |
Insurance | $13,812 |
All other expenses | $92,528 |
Total functional expenses | $3,129,434 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $821,904 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,522 |
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 | $9,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,927 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $849,016 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,787,432 |
Total assets | $3,509,301 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,521 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $880,910 |
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 | $1,911,977 |
Total liabilities | $2,849,408 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $659,893 |
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 | $3,509,301 |