2024-11-11T15:27:40-07:00 2023-06-30 990EZ 2022-07-01 853349190 DIETRICH BONHOEFFER ACADEMY INC DIET 9512368733 503 FM 359 RD STE 130 PMB 140 Richmond TX 774065197 Ryan Lerch Treasurer 9512368733 2023-11-29 1 2022 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X dbahouston.org X X 105332 X 37212 68120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105332 0 0 81401 0 11767 0 12249 105417 -85 27961 0 27876 X 27961 26005 0 0 0 2397 27961 28402 0 526 27961 27876 Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) is an independent middle school committed to providing students transformative learning that cultivates reflective minds and compassionate hearts. DBA seeks to be a leader in emphasizing teamwork, imagination, and courage to help young people achieve a superior education. The largest expense for Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) during the past tax year was related to employee salary. During this period, DBA employed only one individual, the Head of School Eric Lerch who was also the sole teacher. After two years of planning and preparation, DBA opened for the 2022-2023 school year on 8/16/22. The school is intended to serve students in grades 6-8, and this first year started with an enrollment of 5 students (1 in grade 6, 4 in grade 7). Under the leadership and instruction of the Head of School Mr. Lerch, the fall semester began with Life Together Week, a community orientation grounded in the school's values. Throughout the fall, Mr. Lerch had the students immersed in a variety of activities as part of a dynamic learning program. Some highlights included using colorful cereal to calculate ratios, competing to make the most money as 18th century traders, and creating an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos. In addition, Mr. Lerch had the school venture out for field trips to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Alley Theater. The fall season also featured the school's first interscholastic athletic competitions in the sport of cross country. Above all, Mr. Lerch ensured the students made substantial progress in their study skills, especially in the adoption of a useful organizational system. The spring semester saw the enrollment increase by one student (grade 7) while one of the original students (grade 7) withdrew. Mr. Lerch began the spring with January Jump, an interdisciplinary course selected by the class on the social and cultural significance of the Walt Disney Corporation. Mr. Lerch presented a variety of learning experiences where students enjoyed scooping treats like Galapagos finches, simulating World War I trench warfare, and discussing beloved characters in the literary classic Animal Farm. Students also completed impressive projects in the cooking of Hispanic cuisine, the presentation of extensive research on a modern country, and the drawing of the map of the world from memory. Mr. Lerch led additional forays into the city involving visits to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo. The most unforgettable experience for many students was the overnight trip planned and led by Mr. Lerch to Lake Somerville State Park. Students spent three days camping in the great outdoors, preparing their own food, and exploring the natural surroundings. In the end, Mr. Lerch was able to help the students make incredible progress in academics while honing skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives. DBA's exceptional college preparatory curriculum developed by Mr. Lerch achieves strong growth in core academic skill areas. Testing conducted in the fall and spring terms showed substantial improvement in math and reading scores. In a class survey, students reported the highest agreement possible to the statement "I learned more this year than in previous years." In addition, parents reported an extremely high level of satisfaction with their experience at DBA and praise the boost in confidence and self-esteem students have gained from the school. For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, DBA expects to grow the enrollment number of students. Depending on the increased number, DBA plans to support student increases with the hiring of part-time teachers to supplement Mr. Lerch as Head of School. 0 81401 The second largest expense for Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) during the past tax year was related to facilities. When DBA opened for the 2022-2023 school year, it was housed on the campus of Faith Lutheran Church (4600 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401) utilizing one room of approximately 562 square feet. DBA compensated Faith Lutheran a monthly rent based on the number of weeks it utilized the room each month during the school year. For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, DBA expects to grow the enrollment number of students. As a result, DBA plans to again be housed on the campus of Faith Lutheran Church and utilize one additional room of approximately the same size of the current room while continuing to pay a monthly rent. 0 11767 The third largest expense for Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) during the past tax year was related to student instruction and both classroom and school activities. This consisted of supplies and materials used by and supporting the students, teaching curriculum, textbooks, library books, supplies for recess breaks and athletic activities, athletic event fees, school apparel, fieldtrips, and recognition. For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, DBA expects to grow the enrollment number of students. As a result, DBA expects expenses to increase related to student instruction and both classroom and school activities. 0 4235 For the remaining expenses for Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) during the past tax year, refer to Schedule O, reference Part I, Line 16, Items #2 - #7. 0 8014 105417 Judy Davis President 1 0 0 0 Elizabeth Dye Secretary 0.20 0 0 0 Ryan Lerch Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Preston Julian Jr Director 0.1 0 0 0 Paul Christesen Director 0.2 0 0 0 Eric Lerch Head of School 60 34167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan Lerch 503 FM 359 RD STE 130 PMB 140 Richmond TX 774065197 9512368733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NONE NONE 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 School website states the following; Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy admits students of all races, colors, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national/ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. Schedule E, Part I, Line 4 Student body enrollment during the 2022-2023 school year (or past tax year) was only 5 students whose racial composition consisted of 2 groups. The faculty number during the 2022-2023 school year (or past tax year) was only 1. Form 990-EZ, Header, Line B Amended return is being submitted for corrections/changes to Form 990-EZ Part I Expenses Line 12 (+$526; was $80,875, is $81,401), Line 14 (+$467; was $11,300, is $11,767), Line 16 (-$2,863; was $15,112, is $12,249) and applicable Schedule O statements, Line 17 (-$1,870; was $107,287, is $105,417), Part I Net Assets Line 18 (+$1,870; was -$1,955, is -$85), Line 21 (+$1,870; was $26,006, is $27,876), Part II Balance Sheets Line 22B (-$1; was $26,006, is $26,005), Line 24B (+$2,397; was $0, is $2,397) and applicable Schedule O statements, Line 25B (+$2,396; was $26,006, is $28,402), Line 26B (+$526; was $0, is $526) and applicable Schedule O statements, Line 27B (+$1,870; was $26,006, is $27,876), Part III Line 28a (+$526; was $80,875, is $81,401), Line 29a (+$467; was $11,300, is $11,767), Line 31a (-$2,863; was $10,877, is $8,014), Line 32 (-$1,870; was $107,287, is $105,417), Part IV added Key Employee Eric Lerch Head of School, Schedule B Part I Contributors added No. 2, No. 3. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses: 1) Student Instruction and Classroom/School Activities ($4,235) defined as supplies and materials used by and supporting the students, teaching curriculum, text books, library books, supplies for recess breaks and athletic activities, athletic event fees, school apparel, fieldtrips, and recognition; 2) Facilities ($1,764) defined as equipment lease for school copy machine, additional/misc. facility expenses, and does not include rent reported in Line 14; 3) Admissions/Advertising ($3,015) defined as digital advertising, local advertising, signs and banners, branding/logo; 4) Insurance ($1,751) defined as General Liability (excludes $467 attributed to property coverage as tenant reported on Line 14), and Directors and Officers, and does not include Workers' Compensation reported in Line 12; 5) Technology ($951) defined as web and domain services, Google Space account, phone and voicemail service; 6) Administrative ($504) defined as business mailbox, paper and school related printing, miscellaneous administrative expenses; 7) Miscellaneous ($29) defined as school related miscellaneous. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Furniture and Equipment;2150|School Laptop and IT Equipment;247^Total;2397^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Payroll Liabilities Federal Taxes;526^Total;526^ Dietrich Bonhoeffer Academy (DBA) Inc (EIN 85-3349190) filed Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for prior tax years 2020 and 2021. For tax year 2022, DBA reached the threshold for filing Form 990-EZ. However, there was a mis-interpretation of the filing deadline thinking the deadline was 5 months after the Fiscal Year end date of June 30, 2023, which would be November 30, 2023. On realizing the error, Form 990-EZ has been completed and is being submitted 14 calendar days late. The DBA Treasure will ensure all future filings will meet the required filing date.