Urban Scholar Academy is located in Inglewood, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Urban Scholar Academy employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Scholar 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 06/2024, Urban Scholar Academy generated $538.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $415.1k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 20.1% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
URBAN SCHOLAR ACADEMY (WWW.URBANSCHOLARACADEMY.ORG) IS A MULTI AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF URBAN K-12TH GRADE YOUTH THROUGH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. HOMEWORK CLUB, TUTORING, SEASONAL CAMPS & FILM ACADEMY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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URBAN SCHOLAR ACADEMY SUPPORTED 85 KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WEEKLY THROUGH IT'S AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HOMEWORK CLUB, TUTORING & FILM ACADEMY AND 45 STUDENTS DAILY DURING SEASONAL CAMPS. DAILY HOMEWORK SCHOLARS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS COMPLETED ASSIGNEMENTS AND PROJECTS TO IMPROVE CONTENT STANDARD MASTERY ENGAGED IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVED MEALS TO COMBAT HUNGER. WITHIN OUR TUTORING PROGRAM, SCHOLARS RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORIAL SUPPORT ONLINE & IN-PERSON FROM STAFF IN ALL CONTENT SUBJECT AREAS, IN WHICH OVER 1700 INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED. AT THE SATURDAY FILM ACADEMY, HIGH SCHOOLERS LEARNED ABOUT PRE-PRODUCTION, PRODUCTION, AND POST-PRODUCTION FROM INDUSTRY OFFICIALS AND UTILIZED THIS KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THEIR OWN COMMERCIALS, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORT FILMS & PSA'S WITH A SOUTH LOS ANGELES BACKDROP. WITHIN SEASONAL CAMPS, STUDENTS COMPLETED STEM PROJECTS AND ARTS AND OTHERS PROJECTS AS WELL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alexis Coleman Executive Dir. | 40 | $0 | |
Vincent Jackson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Ray Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Iheany Nkwocha Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Conley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Chambers 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $202,089 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $202,089 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $336,701 |
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 | $538,790 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $176,536 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $402 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $27,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,514 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,843 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,315 |
Office expenses | $5,069 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $173 |
Interest | $457 |
Payments to affiliates | $4,238 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,928 |
All other expenses | $36,219 |
Total functional expenses | $415,117 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,431 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,044 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | -$57,920 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $326,756 |
Total assets | $531,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,354 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $108,400 |
Total liabilities | $114,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $416,557 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $531,311 |