Athena Academy Inc
Athena Academy Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Athena Academy is dedicated to developing and providing the most effective methods to teach dyslexic children, so they develop their gifts and excel. We serve children in grades 1-8 from Palo Alto and beyond. We will grow to benefit as many children as possible. We base our teaching on current neuroscience research into the dyslexic brain. We stay connected to leading neuroscientists to ID and develop ever-improving teaching methods. The greater mission is to improve the learning process for all dyslexic learners. We research, document, and disseminate teaching strategies that are effective, replicable, and research-based so dyslexic students master and enjoy learning. We share what we develop with the educational community, so our work helps the largest number of dyslexic children.
About
Athena Academy is a nonprofit PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The specific purpose of this corporation is to private school for teaching dyslexic students, using proven techniques not found in other schools today. Achieved full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for schools, Western Association of Schools & Colleges (ACS-WASC) through June 2024.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Athena academy inc.'s (academy) mission is dedicated to developing and providing the most effective methods available to teach dyslexic children, so they may develop their gifts to learn and excel. the greater mission is to improve the learning process for dyslexic learners everywhere.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “A school for bright dyslexic children grades 1 - 8. the organization is dedicated to developing and providing the most effective methods available to teach these children using current scientific and educational research.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 525 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA, 94306.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 23 employees on their payroll.
- The non-profit has outstanding loans as of 2020.
- 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 $116,834.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 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 B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,849,272 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $155,653 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.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.