Visible Men Academy
Visible Men Academy
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About this organization
Mission
Visible Men Academy (VMA) is an all-boys tuition free K-5 public charter school in Bradenton, Florida. The mission of Visible Men Academy is to provide boys with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. The purpose is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that meets the specific needs of at-risk elementary and middle school aged boys through the collaborative efforts of administrators, teachers, parents, the broader community, and the students themselves. The VMA vision is to lead boys toward a realization of their innate strong character – boys who are family orientated, community conscious, and globally aware. Through a firm foundation of intellectual and academic diligence, VMA students will be equipped to meet and exceed the expectations of challenging high school environments and will be eager and determined to pursue college.VMA is entering into it's sixth year of operations in 2018-2019. In the 2018-2019 school year, VMA will serve approximately 126 boys Kindergarten to fifth grade. VMA is a Title 1 school with 99% of the students qualify for Free and Reduced meal program living at or below the poverty line. VMA uses a strengths based Two Generation Whole Child and Family community school model to serve our students and families. This innovative 2Gen model ensures that both children and families receive support in addressing their social, emotional and resource needs and gain access to opportunities to support their future goals.
About
The mission of VMA is to provide boys, from low-income communities, with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. The purpose is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that meets the specific needs of at-risk elementary school aged boys through the collaborative efforts of administrators, teachers, parents, the broader community, and the students themselves.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of vma is to provide boys, from low-income communities, with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. the purpose is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that meets the specific needs of at-risk elementary school aged boys through the collaborative efforts of administrators, teachers, parents, the broader community, and the students themselves.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The mission of vma is to provide boys, from low-income communities, with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. the purpose is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that meets the specific needs of at-risk elementary school aged boys through the collaborative efforts of administrators, teachers, parents, the broader community, and the students themselves.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 921 63RD AVE E, BRADENTON, FL, 34203.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 23 employees on their form.
- 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 -$254,099.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $1,152,320 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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