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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4230899

ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

Financials

$5.1M$6.8M2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2023990$5,146,988$6,817,964-$1,670,976$1,711,635$661,751$1,049,884
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,078,720
of which government grants
$1,072,117
Program service revenue
$4,000,460
Investment income
$4,288
Other revenue
$63,520

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,329,327
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,310,368
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$43,585
Accounting fees
$125,565
Occupancy
$197,778
Travel
$542,182
Program services (functional)
$3,380,171
Management and general (functional)
$3,437,793

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,779,282
Total assets, end of year
$1,711,635
Total liabilities, end of year
$661,751
Net assets, end of year
$1,049,884
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,049,884
Gross receipts
$5,146,988
Employees
73
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
LA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN McCRARYCEO
Key employee
40$136,320$22,329
CHERYLLYN BRANCHEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Highest-paid employee
40$125,611$477
TERRACENIA RODNEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$100,860$4,129
SABRINA MAYSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCUS J HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RENEEKA LEWISPARENT REPRESENTATIVE BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEBRA ADAMSSECRETARY
Officer
2$0$0
ORA LEE WILEYTREASURER
Officer
2$0$0
CHERYL BEACOPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0$0
DR JOSHUA WASHINGTONVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8550 CURRAN BLVD, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127-1012
In care of
% PAULETTE P BRUNO
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
JOHN MCCRARY, 8550 CURRAN BOULEVARD, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
Signed the 990
JOHN MCCRARY, CEO
Phone
(504) 245-4400
Return prepared by
LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY

Mission

THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LEARNING AND DEVELOP SCHOLARSHIP IN A SAFE AND NON-STIGMATIZING ENVIRONMENT. OUR FOCUS IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS, INC. OPENED A CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN ORLEANS PARISH. 1. THE SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT ROBERT MUSSA MOTON CHARTER SCHOOL HAS CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINED COMPLIANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR SCHOLARS. WITH OVER 70% OF THE SCHOLARS DEMONSTRATING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS, IT IS CLEAR THAT OUR ROBUST AND RIGOROUS PROGRAM IS MAKING A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. OUR DEDICATED STAFF ENSURES THAT ALL SCHOLARS' NEEDS ARE MET DAILY CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR OVERALL SUCCESS. 2. THROUGH OUR WAR ON LITERACY INITIATIVES, WE HAVE ENGAGED ALL STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE OWL COMMUNITY BY HOSTING VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. AS A RESULT OF ACTIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT. OFFICER NIPPLE'S READING PROGRAM, SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, LSU INSTITUTE OF READING, AND OUR QUARTERLY BOOK GIVEAWAY, WE HAVE SEE AN IMPROVEMENT IN OUR SCHOLARS' OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN READING ON OUR STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS. 3. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO FIND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO ENSURE THAT THE WHOLE CHILD IS BEING ADDRESSED. THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, WE ADDED THREE ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS AS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COACHES. THEIR PRIMARY FOCUS WAS TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY, AS WELL AS SMALL GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AS NEEDED FOR STUDENTS WHO NEEDED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. WE HAVE SEEN A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DISCIPLINE REFERRALS THIS ACADEMIC YEAR AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COACHES.
    Expenses $3,380,171 · revenue $4,000,460

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Not on file

IRS record

EIN
20-4230899
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,711,635
Income (IRS master file)
$5,146,988

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2023$5,146,988$6,817,964$1,711,635XML
990June 2022$5,972,700$5,804,346$3,779,282IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4230899).

Questions about ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC

What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC is 20-4230899.
Is ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2023.
Who is the principal officer of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 names JOHN MCCRARY.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,320 (JOHN McCRARY, CEO).
How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLSINC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $5,146,988, expenses of $6,817,964 and total assets of $1,711,635 at year end.

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