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Alain Locke Charter School

Alain Locke Charter School

Chicago, IL 606017559
Tax ID36-4182397

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About this organization

Revenue

$5,738,734

Expenses

$5,697,705

Website

alainlocke.org

Mission

Alain Locke Charter School is devoted to the betterment of urban children by improving education through identifying, improving, and implementing the best practices in education.

About

Alain Locke Charter School (Alain Locke), named for the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, models absolute excellence in Chicago's historically under served East Garfield Park neighborhood. With a learner-centered approach and a focus on preparing students for a successful college experience, the goal of Alain Locke is to serve as a model for innovative urban education and to produce students who are globally competitive. Offering an extended day and year-round program, Alain Locke provides elementary education for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Located in East Garfield Park on Chicago's west side, the students are 99% African-American and 1% Latino. At Alain Locke, more than 90% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Alain Locke places emphasis on character education, along with a positive, disciplined, and nurturing school culture, and support for students in establishing patterns of success and becoming lifelong learners. Talented and dedicated educators are drawn to Alain Locke because of its commitment to providing quality professional development, as well as opportunities for leadership and to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Alain locke charter school serves as a demonstration for urban schools exemplifying excellence in academics, the arts, personal and social development, and preparing students who are globally competitive. one of chicago's first public, open enrollment charter schools, alain locke charter school is one of the most successful urban charter schools in the united states. located in the heart of chicago's west side, alain locke charter school serves students in grades pre-k through 8. the charter school is a wholly owned subsidiary of accelerate institute.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Alain locke charter school is devoted to the betterment of urban children by improving education through identifying, improving, and implementing the best practices in education.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 150 North Michigan Avenue 2100, Chicago, IL, 606017559.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 70 employees.
  • 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 $41,029.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $4,011,080 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $28,450 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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