Founders Academy
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Manchester, NH
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 46-3442950
Organization Overview
Founders Academy is located in Manchester, NH. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B25) the organization is classified as: Secondary & High Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Founders Academy employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Founders 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, Founders Academy generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.2% 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 FOUNDERS ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES 5 -12 THAT IS FREE AND OPEN TO NH KIDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTIONAL: OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTERED PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR GRADES 5 THROUGH 12, FOCUSING ON A CLASSICAL EDUCATION INCLUDING STUDIES IN HISTORY, LEADERSHIP, ETHICS, DEBATE, BUSINESS AND FINANCE, CLASSICAL LITERATURE AS WELL AS THE STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM OF MATH, SCIENCE, LANGUAGES AND THE ARTS.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: THERE IS A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THE FOUNDER'S ACADEMY STUDENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DRAMA, BAND AND CHORUS, DANCE, SOCCER, AND THE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE WHICH IS A ROBOTICS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cassie Hayes Dean, Head Of School | Officer | 50 | $83,728 |
Deborah Gauvin Assistant Dean | Officer | 50 | $26,994 |
Kim Lavallee Treasurer From 3/1/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Barbara Comtois Treasurer Until 3/1/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Best Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Scott Perron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,318,433 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,518 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,355,313 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,171,297 |
| Investment income | $845 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $150 |
| 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 | $4,528,835 |
| 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. | $202,736 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,736 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,065,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $211,840 |
| Payroll taxes | $158,997 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,167 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $102,814 |
| Advertising and promotion | $954 |
| Office expenses | $25,185 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $467,478 |
| Travel | $273 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $602 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,749 |
| Insurance | $7,551 |
| All other expenses | $329 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,469,442 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,312 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $275,874 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,186,764 |
| 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 | $19,206 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $660,100 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,198,256 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $186,024 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,402 |
| 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 | $151,975 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $339,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,828,055 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,800 |
| 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 | $2,198,256 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Founders Academy has recieved totaling $3,173.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $775 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $623 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $275 |
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