Courage Schools Inc, operating under the name Courage Schools, is located in Sandy Springs, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Courage Schools employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Courage 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 06/2023, Courage Schools generated $1.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 166.5% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COURAGE SCHOOLS SERVICES RISING K THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSED LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE SUCH AS DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COURAGE SCHOOLS SERVICES RISING K THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSED LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE SUCH AS DYSLEXIA AND DYSGRAPHIA. COURAGE SCHOOLS IS A REMEDIATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUCH AS DYSLEXIA, DYSGRAPHIA, EXPRESSIVE/RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER, ETC. COURAGE'S FOCUS IS TO REMEDIATE STUDENTS WITHIN A TWO TO FOUR YEAR TIME FRAME SO STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO TRANSITION TO A MAINSTREAM SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, COURAGE IS A STEAM PROGRAM AS THE LEARNING PROFILE OF ITS STUDENTS TENDS TO ALSO INCLUDE STEAM BASED THINKING AS A STRENGTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Mary E Mcpherson Head Of School | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $156,046 |
Micki Robinson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Micky Irwin Treasurer, COO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Wade Hanse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Thompson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,562 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,230 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,020 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $43,792 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,631,701 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,570 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,672,928 |
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. | $20,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,154 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,058 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $51,452 |
Other salaries and wages | $396,901 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,522 |
Payroll taxes | $52,582 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,667 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $104,601 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,783 |
Office expenses | $2,710 |
Information technology | $8,435 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,323 |
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 | $13,897 |
Insurance | $9,178 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,070,741 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,470,018 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $64,656 |
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 | $12,694 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,480 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $381,736 |
Total assets | $1,999,584 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,931 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $592,220 |
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 | $406,411 |
Total liabilities | $1,018,562 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $974,150 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,872 |
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 | $1,999,584 |