Yellowstone Academy
Yellowstone Academy
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About this organization
Mission
At Yellowstone, our mission is to inspire, empower, and invest in students to achieve their highest potential and fulfill their intended purpose. We believe all students are born with purpose and destined for success.
About
YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE, FAITH BASED SCHOOL IN HOUSTON'S THIRD WARD THAT SERVES STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH THE 8TH GRADE, AND ALUMNI ATTENDING VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS IN HOUSTON. YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY OPENED ON AUGUST 21, 2002 WITH FOUR CLASSES OF THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD STUDENTS. DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR, YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY SERVED 340 STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE AND AN ADDITIONAL 117 GRADUATES THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE STUDENTS SERVED WERE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH FAILING SCHOOLS. THROUGH DONORS' GENEROSITY, EACH STUDENT RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP THAT COVERED 99% OF THE COST OF ATTENDANCE.YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO LEVELING THE ACADEMIC PLAYING FIELD FOR OUR STUDENTS WITH OUR COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT. OF THE 27 HISD ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS OUR STUDENTS WERE ZONED FOR, 70% RECEIVED A FAILING SCORE FROM CHILDREN AT RISK, AND THE OTHER 30% WERE RANKED D. THE ACADEMY'S WORK HAS NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT AS THE SCHOOL IS STANDING IN THE GAP FOR HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PROVIDING THEM WITH A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT THEY OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Yellowstone academy provides an academically rigorous, christian education to families who otherwise have no options for educational excellence. with nearly 16 years of unprecedented results, yellowstone is preparing students who are college and career ready.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Yellowstone academy provides an academically rigorous, christian education to families who otherwise have no options for educational excellence. with nearly 16 years of unprecedented results, yellowstone is preparing students who are college and career ready.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is TX, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 3000 TRULLEY ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77004.
- The form of the non-profit reports 95 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $219,391.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $3,597,610 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $409,023 in fundraising expenses.
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