Brooklyn Independent is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2019. 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 06/2021, Brooklyn Independent employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn Independent 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, Brooklyn Independent generated $849.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m 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
BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT IS A 6TH-8TH PRIVATE MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH A FIERCE BELIEF IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. WE SPECIALIZE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING BY BALANCING HIGH RIGOR AND HIGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR SLIDING-SCALE TUITION MODEL ENSURES THAT ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO AND CAN AFFORD AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE DIVERSITY MAKES US BETTER, SMARTER, AND STRONGER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT IS A 6TH-8TH PRIVATE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kelsey Jones Co-Founder & Co-Head Of Sc | Officer | 1 | $121,881 |
Gabriela Tejedor Co-Founder & Co-Head Of Sc | Officer | 1 | $121,869 |
Michael Patrick Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lifan Shen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jevon Roush Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanessa Chandis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $67,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $297,359 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,209 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $483,931 |
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 | $849,140 |
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. | $249,597 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,360 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $185,782 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,995 |
Payroll taxes | $35,624 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,521 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,467 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,974 |
Office expenses | $15,334 |
Information technology | $19,175 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $143,000 |
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 | $23,585 |
Insurance | $43,010 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,004,188 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $388,560 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $21,550 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $110,488 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,995 |
Total assets | $530,593 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,377 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $339,306 |
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 | $149,259 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $81,435 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $589,377 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$58,784 |
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 | $530,593 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Brooklyn Independent has recieved totaling $37,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Zaleski Family Foundation New York City, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
The Crh Foundation Parsippany, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,500 |
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Bancroft School Worcester, MA | $41,590,208 | $15,668,076 |
Woodstock Academy Woodstock, CT | $31,824,143 | $19,974,211 |
Community Academy Of Philadelphia A Pennylvania Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $18,600,792 | $22,292,096 |
Miss Halls School Inc Pittsfield, MA | $50,566,747 | $21,121,476 |
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Philadelphia, PA | $44,344,879 | $19,011,850 |
Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation Wayne, PA | $40,487,283 | $14,074,781 |
Rectory School Inc Pomfret, CT | $61,030,805 | $27,484,393 |
Westover School Inc Middlebury, CT | $114,183,779 | $14,889,393 |
Putney School Inc Putney, VT | $65,148,933 | $24,861,480 |
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | $28,446,825 | $17,100,040 |