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Horizons Hampton Roads Inc.

Horizons Hampton Roads Inc.

Norfolk, VA 23505
Tax ID54-1946180

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About this organization

Revenue

$888,423

Expenses

$826,398

Website

horizonshamptonroads.org

Mission

TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN.

About

HORIZONS HAMPTON ROADS (HHR) PROVIDES AN ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. HORIZONS AIMS FOR CONTINUING STUDENT/FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FOR UP TO ALL NINE YEARS OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM, AND OVER 75% OF STUDENTS RETURN EACH SUMMER. GUIDED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND LICENSED FACULTY, CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE AND HHR PROVIDES MANY OF THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING TOOLS NEEDED TO GUIDE THEM IN THE DIRECTION OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, CAREER SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. HHR EMPHASIZES A TIME-TESTED COMBINATION OF ACADEMICS, ART, MUSIC, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND WATER SAFETY. A 4:1 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO IS MAINTAINED TO OPTIMIZE THE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, SUPPLEMENTED BY CAREFULLY ORCHESTRATED FIELD TRIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE TO OTHERS. READING IS A FOCUS. HHR TESTS SKILL LEVELS FOR ALL STUDENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SUMMER. READING SPECIALISTS WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS TO IMPROVE WEAK AREAS. AT THE START OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM, ALL STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED USING STANDARDIZED TESTING AS IDENTIFIED BY HORIZONS NATIONAL. LICENCED TEACHERS, READING SPECIALISTS AND SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS ARE THEN ABLE TO GUIDE STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE READING AND MATH MATERIALS THAT MATCH THE SUDENTS' LEVELS WHILE CHALLENGING THEM AND STRENGTHENING THEIR SKILLS. CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MORE REMEDIAL ASSISTANCE ARE ASSIGNED TO A READING SPECIALIST. TESTING AT PROGRAM END TYPICALLY SHOWS 2-3 MONTHS IMPROVEMENT IN SKILL LEVELS, COMPOUNDED YEAR AFTER YEAR AS STUDENTS RETURN TO HORIZONS. THE HORIZONS STEM INITIATIVES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING IN AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. DURING THE TAX YEAR 9/30/2019, 441 STUDENTS, GRADES K-12, WERE ENROLLED IN HORIZONS SIX WEEK, FULL TIME SUMMER OR YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS. STDENT DEMOGRAPHICS: GENDER - FEMALE 53%, MALE 47%. ETHNICITY - AFRICAN AMERICAN 85%, HISPANIC 4%, CAUCASIAN 8%, OTHER 3%. LOW INCOME: OVER 60% BELOW POVERTY - 99% ELIGIBLE FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Horizons hamptom roads is a not-for-profit academic, cultural, and recreational program designed to encourage a diverse group of students from low-income families to realize their full potential. discrete goals to accomplish this mission: - support students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, character and aspiration to graduate high school and to be productive members of society. - prepare students for college and/or career readiness. - reverse the trend of summer learning decline by providing the highest quality academic experience possible resulting in improved academic performance and fuel a lifelong passion for learning. - expose students to a variety of recreational, cultural, and social experiences including teaching all children to swim. founded in 1999, strong public partnerships are the foundation of horizons hampton roads (hhr). using the facilities of chesapeake bay academy in virginia beach, norfolk collegiate school in norfolk, and portsmouth catholic regional school in p”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To improve academic and developmental performance of impoverished children.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as VA, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 7336 GRANBY STREET, NORFOLK, VA, 23505.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 91 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $62,025.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 22 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1999.
  • 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 $566,229 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $97,855 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 has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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