Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Academy Inc is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2013. 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 06/2021, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Academy Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation 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 06/2021, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Academy Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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:
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CFA PARTNERS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT AND EQUITABLE CLASSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THOUGHTFUL, HIGHLY LITERATE CITIZENS. OUR STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE, FOR COLLEGE, AND FOR A LIFETIME AS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALL STUDENTS AT HIRSCH ACADEMY: CFA NEED AND DESERVE AN EXCELLENT AND EQUITABLE EDUCATION TO BECOME HIGHLY LITERATE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. WE HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS NEEDS ARE MET. WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS), ARIZONA ACADEMIC STANDARDS, CORE KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM, CHALLENGE FOUNDATION PHILOSOPHY, AND BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES, STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT FROM AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE. CORE KNOWLEDGE IS A CLASSICAL CURRICULUM WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON LITERACY ACROSS MULTIPLE SUBJECTS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA), MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, THE VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC. TEACHER SELECTION IS FOCUSED ON SELECTING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS. WE PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT THROUGH A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL. REGULAR DATA ANALYSIS, COACHING FROM SCHOOL LEADERS AND THROUGH CORE KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION SCHOOL VISITS, TEAM MENTORING THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL ROUNDS, AND APPLIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENSURE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION. COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF IS ESSENTIAL FOR HIGH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND IS SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM AT HIRSCH ACADEMY: CFA, MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONTENT, MEANINGFUL UNDERSTANDING, AND THE EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMON KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gina Disipio Director | Trustee | 40 | $81,800 |
Nadeen Boykin President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Spear Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Matt Sandoval Teamcfa Rep | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevyn Griffen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $34,000 |
Government grants | $384,401 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,060 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $433,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,429,556 |
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 | $1,867,297 |
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. | $81,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,622 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $944,376 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,128 |
Other employee benefits | $96,257 |
Payroll taxes | $78,440 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,411 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,775 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,730 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $236,521 |
Travel | $59,204 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,962 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,075 |
Insurance | $13,576 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,817,964 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $747,572 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $54,512 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $30,054 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,804 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,540 |
Total assets | $909,482 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,317 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,871 |
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 | $22,447 |
Total liabilities | $135,635 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $567,230 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $206,617 |
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 | $909,482 |
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