Poetic Justice Foundation
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 11/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2019
- EIN
- 93-1310936
Organization Overview
Poetic Justice Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2019, Poetic Justice Foundation employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Poetic Justice Foundation 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 06/2019, Poetic Justice Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES K-12 PROVIDING EDUCATION IN A CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRILLIUM CHARTER SCHOOL HAS A STUDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS, RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN URBAN NORTH PORTLAND IN ONE OF THE MOST RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE AREAS OF OREGON. THE SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY AND CONSTRUCTIVISM IN 2001. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENGAGES EACH STUDENT'S UNIQUE SPIRIT AND INTELLECT, DEVELOPS CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND CULTIVATES COMPASSIONATE, ACTIVE CITIZENS. WE STRIVE FOR RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION AND WORK TO MEDIATE CONFLICTS PEACEFULLY. WE CREATE AND USE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, PLANNING, AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. ALL MEMBERS OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUPPORT THE WORK OF OUR SCHOOL BY GIVING GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME, RESOURCES AND TALENTS. TRILLIUM BELIEVES PRIMARILY IN PROJECT-ORIENTED AND AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT. EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE A SENIOR PROJECT BEFORE GRADUATING THE SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS TO MOVE ON FROM LOWER LEVELS. AT ALL LEVELS CONSTRUCTIVISM IS EMPHASIZED, MERGING THE STUDENT'S PASSION AND PERSONAL EXPERTISE WITH LEARNING TARGETS AS OUTLINED IN THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. TRILLIUM'S HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN REWORKED RECENTLY TO ALIGN WITH PROFICIENCY MODELS AS WELL AS TO INTENTIONALLY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY LEARNING, REAL WORLD INTERNSHIPS AND SERVICE LEARNING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrice Mays Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,418 |
Kellie Shaw President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacy Blanton President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Koehler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Bliss Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberley Ednie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,549,152 |
| Investment income | $6,474 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,250 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,075 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,662,178 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $65,611 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,078,582 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $217,823 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,187 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,964 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,510 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,968 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,589 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,021 |
| Office expenses | $20,115 |
| Information technology | $17,882 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $256,103 |
| Travel | $1,190 |
| 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 | $73,801 |
| Insurance | $36,189 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,443,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $370,233 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,409 |
| 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 | $400 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,151,934 |
| Total assets | $4,209,459 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,437 |
| 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 | $2,840,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,602,295 |
| Total liabilities | $5,584,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,375,273 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$1,375,273 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Poetic Justice Foundation has recieved totaling $8,205.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $8,205 |
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