Academy Prep Center Of Tampa Inc
Academy Prep Center Of Tampa Inc
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About this organization
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE COME FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH A RIGOROUS MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, COUPLED WITH ONGOING GRADUATE SUPPORT.
About
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA IS A RIGOROUS, PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. ACADEMY PREP PROVIDES AN EXEMPLARY, COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION THAT INCLUDES EXTENDED DAYS, WEEKS, AND SCHOOL YEAR COUPLED WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. ACADEMY PREP CONTINUES TO SUPPORT OUR GRADUATES IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND INTO THEIR CAREERS ENSURING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO EACH PHASE OF THEIR LIVES. ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL UP TO 11 HOURS A DAY, 6 DAYS A WEEK, 11 MONTHS A YEAR WITH CLASSES OF NO MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS, SEPARATED BY GENDER. ACADEMY PREP OFFERS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF DEMANDING ACADEMICS AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. IN ADDITION TO RIGOROUS EDUCATION IN ENGLISH, MATH, HISTORY, AND SCIENCE, ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES WEEKLY AS IMPORTANT PARTS OF THEIR ACADEMIC SCHEDULE. OVER 40 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS DURING EVERY AFTERNOON AS PART OF THEIR SCHOOL DAY, INCLUDING GOLF, CHESS, MUSIC, CHOIR, DANCE, GARDENING, DRAMA, JOURNALISM, MARTIAL ARTS AND COOKING. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS SPEND SATURDAYS ON FIELD TRIPS THAT INCLUDE KAYAKING AND NATURE EXPLORATION, VISITS TO ART, SCIENCE AND HISTORY MUSEUMS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN THE CLASSROOM AND FACILITATE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CONNECT ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS TO THE DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IS ALSO AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - 40 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE PER FAMILY IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY. THE ACADEMY PREP MODEL ACHIEVES OUTSTANDING RESULTS. ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS SHOW SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN ACADEMIC ABILITY THROUGH THEIR ACADEMY PREP YEARS. MOST ENTER AT OR LESS THAN GRADE LEVEL IN MATH AND READING. BY GRADUATION, 8TH GRADERS ARE SCORING AHEAD OF GRADE LEVEL IN MATH AND READING ON NATIONAL ASSESSMENT TESTS. ABOUT 74% OF ACADEMY PREP GRADUATES HAVE ATTENDED LOCAL PRIVATE OR BOARDING PREP SCHOOLS AND 97% OF GRADUATES HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. 79% OF OUR GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND 10% ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To inspire and empower students who qualify for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To inspire and empower students who qualify for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as FL.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as PO BOX 530512, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33747.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 31 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 $131,646.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- 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 2000.
- 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 $1,418,244 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $264,314 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 has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.