Atlas Public Schools
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 10/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-3942865
Organization Overview
Atlas Public Schools is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Atlas Public Schools employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atlas Public Schools 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 12/2021, Atlas Public Schools generated $1.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD BY COMBINING A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH AUTHENIC, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES SO ALL STUDENTS THRIVE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND. AT ATLAS, WE ENVISION A TIME WHEN ALL STUDENTS IN ST. LOUIS HAVE THE SKILLS AND HABITS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21ST CENTURY, AND WHERE ST. LOUIS IS HERALDED AS A MODEL OF A FLOURISHING, DIVERSE, AND EMPOWERED COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE THE CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION THAT WILL RESULT IN A THRIVING CITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE FIRST PORTION OF THE YEAR 2021, ATLAS WAS IN THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE AND BEGAN OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2021 BY ENROLLING KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE FALL OF 2021. ATLAS WILL GROW ONE GRADE PER YEAR, ULTIMATELY SERVING A COMMUNITY OF DIVERSE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colby Heckendorn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $77,500 |
Russ Kirk President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kwofe Coleman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alice Dickherber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julius Anthony Member (to 3/19/21) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gay Lorberbaum Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $592,967 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $664,766 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,257,733 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,920 |
| 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 | $1,270,653 |
| 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. | $92,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,604 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $411,063 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,283 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,987 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,186 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,282 |
| 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 | $104,986 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,613 |
| Office expenses | $189,109 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,907 |
| Travel | $527 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,624 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,778 |
| Insurance | $3,509 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,003,937 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,209 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $646,924 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,192,133 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $671,207 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $671,207 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $520,926 |
| 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 | $1,192,133 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Atlas Public Schools has recieved totaling $794,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Opportunity Trust St Louis, MO PURPOSE: REINVENTION BY COMMUNITY | $550,586 |
New Schools Fund Oakland, CA PURPOSE: INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $244,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lighthouse Academies Of Arkansas Inc North Little Rock, AR | $582,799 | $18,301,867 |
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 |
Crossroads Charter Schools Kansas City, MO | $14,061,355 | $16,288,564 |
Southland College Prep Charter School Inc Richton Park, IL | $5,970,929 | $14,846,011 |
New Day Schools Inc Memphis, TN | $9,085,681 | $16,072,586 |
Frayser Community Schools Memphis, TN | $7,157,256 | $13,575,015 |
Stem Preparatory Academy Nashville, TN | $14,161,717 | $16,997,797 |
Kc International Academy Kansas City, MO | $9,713,420 | $12,385,285 |
Chicago Education Partnership Chicago, IL | $4,702,841 | $11,929,618 |
Eagle College Prep Endeavor Inc St Louis, MO | $2,828,095 | $10,437,038 |
Nashville Classical Nashville, TN | $8,440,189 | $10,847,605 |