Believe Memphis Academy is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Believe Memphis Academy employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Believe Memphis 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, Believe Memphis Academy generated $8.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARES SCHOLARS IN GRADES 4 THROUGH 8 WITH THE ACADEMIC RIOGR, ROBUST SUPPORTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, THRIVE IN COLLEGE, AND LEAD LIVES FULL OF OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCITON IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC ACUMEN AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS NECESSARY FOR STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, THRIVE IN COLLEGE, AND LEAD LIVES FULL OF OPPORTUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danny Song Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $108,000 |
Tremaine Mckinley Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $68,000 |
Thomas Marino Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Adam Crawford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Reggie Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Greg Spillyards Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Technology Lab Llc Technology Services | 6/29/22 | $310,949 |
Jackie Owens Transportation Services | 6/29/22 | $182,048 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,344,425 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $713,506 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,057,931 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,651 |
Investment income | $154 |
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 | $8,064,736 |
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. | $176,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,960,577 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $390,320 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $1,800,629 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $460,052 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $184,347 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,375,493 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,108,373 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,020,214 |
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 | $998,197 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,620,964 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $113,726 |
Intangible assets | $71,157 |
Other assets | $544,164 |
Total assets | $9,476,795 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192,886 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $796,309 |
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 | $4,511,945 |
Total liabilities | $5,501,140 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,945,136 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,030,519 |
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 | $9,476,795 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Believe Memphis Academy has recieved totaling $1,301,279.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $981,000 |
J R Hyde Iii Foundation Memphis, TN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE GRADES LITERACY INTERVENTION AND CAPITAL SUPPORT | $235,266 |
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $75,000 |
The Urban Child Institute Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13 |
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Lighthouse Academies Of Arkansas Inc North Little Rock, AR | $582,799 | $18,301,867 |
Pine Lake Preparatory Inc Mooresville, NC | $43,880,592 | $18,139,159 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc Kansas City, MO | $12,328,924 | $22,686,630 |
Memphis Business Academy Memphis, TN | $29,884,603 | $21,343,740 |
Uwharrie Green School Inc Asheboro, NC | $37,750,042 | $15,359,750 |
Bradford Preparatory School Charlotte, NC | $43,531,972 | $16,692,910 |
Triangle Charter Education Association Inc Cary, NC | $23,775,884 | $15,148,719 |
Crossroads Charter Schools Kansas City, MO | $14,061,355 | $16,288,564 |
Invest Collegiate Imagine Inc Asheville, NC | $38,770,080 | $14,359,175 |
Henderson Collegiate Henderson, NC | $34,215,458 | $16,220,503 |
Coastal Plains Education Center Inc Metter, GA | $21,944,449 | $17,839,473 |
Mountain Island Charter School Inc Mount Holly, NC | $10,307,817 | $15,645,892 |