Distinctive Schools
Distinctive Schools
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in underserved communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
About
Provide educational opportunities for youth through management of charter schools. Assistance with kindergarten through eight during the fiscal year June 30, 2019.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of distinctive schools is to serve children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance, and college preparedness through skilled operating management and intensive support.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Distinctive schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving kids from traditionally under-served backgrounds.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 910 W VAN BUREN 315, CHICAGO, IL, 60607.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 21 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$390,515.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,079,636 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.