Houston A+ Challenge
Houston A+ Challenge
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About this organization
Mission
To be a catalyst for change and a model for innovation in education in the Houston area to ensure that every student is prepared for success.
About
STRENGTHEN: Advancing best practices through advising, coaching and professional development- Houston A+ works with public schools to strengthen instruction and leadership through consulting, on-campus coaching, leadership academies, professional development workshops, and more. Rooted in research, guided by best practices and led by a team of in-house subject matter experts, Houston A+ helps today's schools and practitioners meet the diverse needs of Houston area students. Houston A+ consultants and coaches disseminate the knowledge gained by the organization through over 20 years of practice in the city's schools and adjust their solutions to meet the needs of each school, school leader, educator and student.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Houston a+ challenge's mission is to be a catalyst for change and a model for innovation in education in the houston area and beyond, to ensure that every student is prepared for post-secondary success.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “A+ drives improvement and innovation in houston-area schools in three ways: incubating new models and programs; coaching teachers and school leaders in research-proven best practices; and convening educators and the public to learn and share ideas.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 8 employees on their form.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$370,548.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- 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 $623,923 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $71,074 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.
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