Hls Creative Academy
- Assets
- $621.7k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Tarrytown, NY
- Founding
- 01/2020
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 84-2310816
Organization Overview
Hls Creative Academy is located in Tarrytown, NY. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hls Creative 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 08/2023, Hls Creative Academy generated $1.2m in total revenue.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE A KINDERGARTEN FOR FIVE YEAR OLDS AND A GRADE ONE THROUGH EIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION - HLS IS A PROGRESSIVE, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING K-8 SCHOOL THAT IS LOCATED IN HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK. MIXED-AGE CLASSROOMS GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASPIRE AND LEAD OVER THE YEARS. SMALL, SKILL-BASED GROUPS ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD MASTERS FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS MATH, READING, AND WRITING AT THEIR RIGHT PACE. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ENCOMPASSING HANDS-ON TINKERING, NATURE & GARDENING, DIGITAL ARTS, INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING AND ART SERVE AS CATALYSTS FOR BROADENING STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES AND DEEPENING THEIR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD AND THEIR COMMUNITY.
SUMMER CAMP - HLS HAS AN OUTDOOR SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIVE. CHILDREN SPLIT THEIR DAYS TINKERING, MAKING, AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE. WITH THE FREEDOM TO FAIL, THE TIME TO PERSEVERE, AND CONSTRAINTS TO BREED CREATIVITY AND FOSTER PROBLEM-SOLVING, KIDS LEARN TO TRUST THEMSELVES AND THEIR CURIOSITY AT CAMP HUDSON. NEAR THE END OF EACH SESSION, THE CAMPERS' WORK AND LEARNING IS CELEBRATED BY MAKING IT VISIBLE DURING EXHIBITION.
AFTER SCHOOL - AFTER SCHOOL AT HLS CONSISTS OF TWO SUB-PROGRAMS: AFTER CARE AND AFTER SCHOOL. DURING AFTER CARE, STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES, TOYS, GAMES, BOOKS, AND CRAFTS THAT THEY CAN FREELY CHOOSE FROM. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE TIME TO EAT SNACKS, WORK ON HOMEWORK, AND PLAY OUTSIDE. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE HELD BETWEEN DISMISSAL AND 5:30PM AND ARE TAUGHT BY HLS TEACHERS AND OUTSIDE VENDORS. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: TINKERING CLUB, THEATRE ARTS, ROBOTICS CLUB, SOCCER, ART, MAKING A MINIVERSE, NEWSPAPER CLUB, AND CHESS FOR ALL AGES.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stacey Seltzer Chairman & Founder | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patricia Han Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Meeta Gournay Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emma Katznelson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Salil Gandhi Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Day Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $17,984 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,984 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,218,530 |
| 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 | $500 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,247,997 |
| 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. | $214,073 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $207,140 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $610,476 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,431 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,157 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,081 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,974 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $217,304 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,650 |
| Office expenses | $11,309 |
| Information technology | $7,576 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $130,224 |
| Travel | $427 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,680 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,884 |
| Insurance | $16,305 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,435,763 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $302,557 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,609 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $82,906 |
| 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 | $34,127 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $140,505 |
| Total assets | $621,704 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,425 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $691,973 |
| 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 | $143,307 |
| Total liabilities | $865,705 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$244,001 |
| 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 | $621,704 |