Urban Act Academy
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 82-3036207
Organization Overview
Urban Act Academy is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Urban Act Academy employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Act 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 06/2021, Urban Act Academy generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS AS LEADERS, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARS AND INFORMED CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL MET ITS GOAL OF 80% OR MORE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A PLACE-BASED LEARNING PROJECT. ONE OF THE POPULAR PROJECTS FROM THE PAST YEAR WAS THE OPENING OF A COMMUNITY CLOSET, A THIRD GRADE PROJECT. THIS COMMUNITY CLOSET WAS A STUDENT-LED INITIATIVE THAT WAS PROPOSED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF INCREASING MORE PARENT ENGAGEMENT. STUDENTS POSITED THAT PARENTS AND FAMILIES WERE NOT ABLE TO COME TO THE SCHOOL AS OFTEN BECAUSE THEY WORK HARD TO BUY THINGS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THEY BELIEVED IF WE COULD ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE BY GIVING THEM POINTS TO SHOP IN OUR COMMUNITY CLOSET FOR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THEN IT WOULD SAVE THEM TIME AND MONEY BECAUSE THEY COULD COME TO THE SCHOOL TO GET THINGS THAT THEY NEEDED FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD. STUDENTS THEN ARRANGED FOR DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED CLOTHES, TOYS, SMALL APPLIANCES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER HOME AND BEAUTY ITEMS. THE COMMUNITY CLOSET WAS HELD ON A SATURDAY IN MAY WITH OVER 50 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE.
THE STAFF AND STUDENTS AT URBAN ACT ACADEMY HAVE BEEN FOCUSED ON IMPROVING STUDENT LITERACY. WE WORKED TO ESTABLISH A 20 MINUTE INDEPENDENT READING BLOCK TO GIVE OUR STUDENTS MORE TIME TO PRACTICE THE SKILLS THEY ARE LEARNING IN CLASS LIKE DECODING NEW WORDS, FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION AND MAINTAINING FOCUS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. WE KNOW THAT TO ENSURE PROPER READING HABITS ARE DEVELOPED, STUDENTS MUST BUILD UP THEIR STAMINA. THE BENEFITS OF THIS PRACTICE EXTENDED FAR BEYOND OUR LANGUAGE ARTS BLOCK, AS AVID READING IS BENEFICIAL FOR ALL PASSIONS OUR STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE TO PURSUE IN LIFE. ON MAY 27TH, WE HAD A "READING RACE" CELEBRATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE TEACHERS WHO PRIORITIZED THIS IMPORTANT SKILL AND SUCCESSFULLY MET THE GOAL OF 20 MINUTES OF SUSTAINED SILENT READING. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVED AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN MEETING OR EXCEEDING THE GOAL.
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE SCHOOL WORKED WITH A VARIETY OF PARTNERS TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAD ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD AND OTHER NECESITIES. ON NOVEMBER 24TH, MORE THAN 30 STAFF MEMBERS, 100% OF THE UAA BOARD MEMBERS AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS PACKAGED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A BASKET OF FOOD AND GIFT CARD FOR EVERY STUDENT IN OUR BUILDING. OVER 200 FAMILIES PICKED UP BASKETS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. FAMILIES WHO DID NOT HAVE TRANSPORTATION WERE DELIVERED ITEMS BY STAFF MEMBERS.
THE SCHOOL MET ITS GOAL OF 80% OR MORE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A PLACE-BASED LEARNING PROJECT. ONE OF THE POPULAR PROJECTS FROM THE PAST YEAR WAS THE OPENING OF A COMMUNITY CLOSET, A THIRD GRADE PROJECT. THIS COMMUNITY CLOSET WAS A STUDENT-LED INITIATIVE THAT WAS PROPOSED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF INCREASING MORE PARENT ENGAGEMENT. STUDENTS POSITED THAT PARENTS AND FAMILIES WERE NOT ABLE TO COME TO THE SCHOOL AS OFTEN BECAUSE THEY WORK HARD TO BUY THINGS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THEY BELIEVED IF WE COULD ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE BY GIVING THEM POINTS TO SHOP IN OUR COMMUNITY CLOSET FOR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THEN IT WOULD SAVE THEM TIME AND MONEY BECAUSE THEY COULD COME TO THE SCHOOL TO GET THINGS THAT THEY NEEDED FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD. STUDENTS THEN ARRANGED FOR DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED CLOTHES, TOYS, SMALL APPLIANCES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER HOME AND BEAUTY ITEMS. THE COMMUNITY CLOSET WAS HELD ON A SATURDAY IN MAY WITH OVER 50 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE.
THE STAFF AND STUDENTS AT URBAN ACT ACADEMY HAVE BEEN FOCUSED ON IMPROVING STUDENT LITERACY. WE WORKED TO ESTABLISH A 20 MINUTE INDEPENDENT READING BLOCK TO GIVE OUR STUDENTS MORE TIME TO PRACTICE THE SKILLS THEY ARE LEARNING IN CLASS LIKE DECODING NEW WORDS, FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION AND MAINTAINING FOCUS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. WE KNOW THAT TO ENSURE PROPER READING HABITS ARE DEVELOPED, STUDENTS MUST BUILD UP THEIR STAMINA. THE BENEFITS OF THIS PRACTICE EXTENDED FAR BEYOND OUR LANGUAGE ARTS BLOCK, AS AVID READING IS BENEFICIAL FOR ALL PASSIONS OUR STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE TO PURSUE IN LIFE. ON MAY 27TH, WE HAD A "READING RACE" CELEBRATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE TEACHERS WHO PRIORITIZED THIS IMPORTANT SKILL AND SUCCESSFULLY MET THE GOAL OF 20 MINUTES OF SUSTAINED SILENT READING. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVED AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN MEETING OR EXCEEDING THE GOAL.
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE SCHOOL WORKED WITH A VARIETY OF PARTNERS TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAD ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD AND OTHER NECESITIES. ON NOVEMBER 24TH, MORE THAN 30 STAFF MEMBERS, 100% OF THE UAA BOARD MEMBERS AND SEVERAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS PACKAGED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A BASKET OF FOOD AND GIFT CARD FOR EVERY STUDENT IN OUR BUILDING. OVER 200 FAMILIES PICKED UP BASKETS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. FAMILIES WHO DID NOT HAVE TRANSPORTATION WERE DELIVERED ITEMS BY STAFF MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nigena Livingston Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $106,461 |
Theo Brannum Dir. Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $75,417 |
Scott Bilyou Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Erin Huntington Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Morgan Galbreth Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Godfrey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,669,650 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,815 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,689,465 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $150 |
| 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 | $3,703,603 |
| 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. | $210,420 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,196,973 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,783 |
| Other employee benefits | $128,357 |
| Payroll taxes | $185,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,750 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,305 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $406,635 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,502 |
| Office expenses | $211,527 |
| Information technology | $90,309 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $203,805 |
| Travel | $77 |
| 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 | $33,900 |
| Insurance | $15,064 |
| All other expenses | $3,419 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,023,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $982,155 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $301,479 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $144,524 |
| 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 | $11,155 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $83,513 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,522,826 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156,758 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $156,758 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,366,068 |
| 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 | $1,522,826 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Urban Act Academy has recieved totaling $209,692.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PREVENTION MATTERS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INITIATIVE FOR MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS-ROUND 2 | $74,361 |
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: PREVENTION MATTERS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INITIATIVE FOR MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS-EXTENSION GRANT | $72,410 |
The Mind Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SEE ATTACHED | $31,688 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $25,000 |
United Way Of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Donor Choice | $6,233 |
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