DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY CORPORATION: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY CORPORATION (EIN 81-5111613)
- Tax period
- 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
- Filed
- 2026-05-06
- IRS object ID
- 202641269349300424
- Schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2026-05-06T09:01:24-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 462108854 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | KENDALL PREBOLA AND JONES LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 259 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BEDFORD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 155220259 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 815111613 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY PUBLIC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | CHARTER SCHOOL | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | DIGI | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2026773522 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 709 12TH STREET SE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20003 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MASHEA ASHTON | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CEO/PRINCIPAL | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2026773522 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-05-06 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | RICHARD M JONES CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00621721 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8146231880 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2026-05-06 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | MASHEA ASHTON | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 709 12TH STREET SE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20003 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $23,725,628 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.DIGITALPIONEERSACADEMY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2017 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | DC | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE MISSION OF DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY (DPA) IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS. WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO MEET OR EXCEED THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS, WHILE CULTIVATING THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER NECESSARY TO BOTH GRADUATE FROM FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND THRIVE IN 21ST CENTURY CAREERS. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 9 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 8 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 139 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 8 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $3,565,455 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $2,793,583 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $15,527,024 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $20,747,594 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $81,732 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $180,951 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $832 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $3,500 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $19,175,043 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $23,725,628 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $8,997,723 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $10,685,420 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $24,790 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $11,242,874 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $10,911,539 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $20,240,597 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $21,596,959 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$1,065,554 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $2,128,669 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $12,737,180 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $15,732,784 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $10,354,301 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $11,221,236 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $2,382,879 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $4,511,548 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE MISSION OF DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY (DPA) IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS. WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO MEET OR EXCEED THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS, WHILE CULTIVATING THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER NECESSARY TO BOTH GRADUATE FROM FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND THRIVE IN 21ST CENTURY CAREERS. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $19,982,148 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $20,747,594 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY (DPA) ENTERED INTO A FIFTEEN-YEAR CHARTER SCHOOL AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (PCSB). IN 2022-2023, DPA UNDERWENT ITS FIVE-YEAR CHARTER REVIEW WITH THE PCSB. DPA IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL THAT SERVED 682 6TH TO 12TH GRADERS, PREDOMINANTLY STUDENTS FROM WARD 7 AND 8 IN WASHINGTON, DC, IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. HAVING ADDED ONE GRADE PER YEAR SINCE ITS FOUNDING, DPA REACHED SCALE IN 2024-25 AND THE FIRST CLASS OF STUDENTS GRADUATED IN JUNE 2025. DPA PROVIDES A UNIQUE, PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT INTEGRATES BEST PRACTICES FROM SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE INNOVATORS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN OUR TECHNOLOGY- DRIVEN WORLD. DPA'S LEARNING MODEL LEVERAGES A CURRICULUM BUILT AROUND TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS WITH THE CRITICAL INCLUSION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AS A CORE CONTENT AREA. THROUGH CORE CLASSES AND PERSONALIZED, PROJECT-BASED WORK, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS, A SET OF CAPABILITIES THAT CAN BE FLEXIBLY APPLIED TO SUCCEED IN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE AND IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS. IN ADDITION TO RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, DPA'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOCUSES ON CHARACTER BUILDING, DIVERSE ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES, AND DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CAPACITIES OF STUDENTS. COMPUTER SCIENCE IS NOT JUST ABOUT TEACHING STUDENTS TO CODE. AS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL COMPUTING, COMPUTER SCIENCE IS DEFINED AS "THE STUDY OF COMPUTERS AND ALGORITHMIC PROCESSES, INCLUDING THEIR PRINCIPLES, THEIR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DESIGNS, THEIR APPLICATIONS, AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY." THROUGH HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND WHY AND HOW COMPUTERS WORK, COMPUTER SCIENCE PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTER USE AND THE RELEVANT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND APPLICATIONS. COMPUTER SCIENCE BUILDS ON COMPUTER LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $19,982,148 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (true) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (true) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | Yes (true) | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 42 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 139 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 9 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 8 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (true) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MASHEA ASHTON | PersonNm |
| Phone | 2026773522 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 709 12TH STREET SE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WASHINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DC | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20003 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (14 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY WELLS | |||||||
| BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ORLENA BLANCHARD | |||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SARA BATTERTON | |||||||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HENRY HIPPS | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| PAUL O'NEILL | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| LEGAND BURGE | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| KEVJORIK JONES | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SHATINA BROWN | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MASHEA ASHTON | |||||||
| CEO/PRINCIPA | 40.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $267,351 | $0 | $19,149 | |
| DIETRA HUNTER | |||||||
| PRINCIPAL FE | 40.00 | $135,250 | $0 | $19,471 | Yes (X) | ||
| SHANIQUA WROTTEN | |||||||
| PRINCIPAL FE | 40.00 | $135,000 | $0 | $14,383 | Yes (X) | ||
| ALFRED MASON | |||||||
| OPERATIONS M | 40.00 | $134,347 | $0 | $14,446 | Yes (X) | ||
| ROBERT HARRIS | |||||||
| ATHLETIC DIR | 40.00 | $130,868 | $0 | $24,915 | Yes (X) | ||
| ALISS WILLIAMS | |||||||
| ASSOCIATE DE | 40.00 | $130,337 | $0 | $25,612 | Yes (X) | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $933,153 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $117,976 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 14 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (true) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M AND G SERVICES UNLIMITED | |||||
| 4908 DASHIELL PLACE | WOODBRIDGE | VA | 22192 | JANITORIAL | $654,994 |
| UBER | |||||
| 1515 3RD STREET | SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 94158 | TRANSPORTATION | $650,776 |
| IGLOBAL SECURITY GROUP | |||||
| 1629 K STREET NW | WASHINGTON | DC | 20006 | SECURITY SERVIC | $498,901 |
| DEADWYLER SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION | |||||
| 2930 K STREET SE | WASHINGTON | DC | 20030 | BUS SERVICES | $372,375 |
| GENUINE FOOD LAB LLC | |||||
| PO BOX 96503 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20090 | FOOD SERVICE | $359,212 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 16 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $1,778,485 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $1,015,098 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $2,793,583 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PER PUPIL ALLOCATION | 611710 | $20,724,771 | $20,724,771 |
| STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES | 611710 | $22,823 | $22,823 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,747,594 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $180,951 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $180,951 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $3,500 | RealAmt |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $3,500 | RealAmt |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $3,500 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $3,500 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $23,725,628 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $20,747,594 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $184,451 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $277,617 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $94,527 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $170,092 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $12,998 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,528,137 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,787,942 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $740,195 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $150,553 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $139,978 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $10,494 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $81 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $908,299 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $844,499 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $63,313 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $487 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $820,814 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $763,159 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $57,215 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $440 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $38,439 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $35,739 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,679 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $21 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $276,888 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $257,439 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $19,301 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $148 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,263,028 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,175,025 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $80,963 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $7,040 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $253,126 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $253,126 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $375,241 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $352,452 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $22,615 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $174 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $182,931 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $170,082 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $12,751 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $98 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,675,463 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,417,293 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $256,199 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,971 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $74,041 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $68,840 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,161 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $40 | FundraisingAmt |
Interest InterestGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,383 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,514 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $863 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $6 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $542,618 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $504,504 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $37,823 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $291 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $89,831 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $83,522 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,261 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $48 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION | $882,249 | $882,249 | ||
| OTHER STUDENT COSTS | $655,538 | $655,538 | ||
| STUDENT MATERIALS | $483,773 | $483,773 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $448,363 | $416,870 | $31,253 | $240 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,657,627 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,584,077 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $72,843 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $707 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $21,596,959 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $19,982,148 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,590,021 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $24,790 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,846,639 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,567,163 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $948,282 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,648,267 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $574,763 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $586,476 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $182,134 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $305,629 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $149,547 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $171,591 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $4,178,977 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $2,993,979 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,412,519 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,184,998 | EOYAmt |
Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,461 | BOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,621,835 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,268,660 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,737,180 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $15,732,784 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $903,967 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,137,215 | EOYAmt |
Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $666,547 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $620,692 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,783,787 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,463,329 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $10,354,301 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,221,236 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,092,474 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,862,511 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $290,405 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $649,037 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,382,879 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,511,548 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,737,180 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $15,732,784 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $2,128,669 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | Yes (true) | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Performed | Yes (true) | FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| School | Yes (X) | SchoolInd |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $2,317,413 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $1,421,085 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $896,328 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $1,861,564 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $1,572,894 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $288,670 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $1,184,998 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt |
|---|---|
| OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | $8,042,351 |
| DEPOSITS | $121,800 |
| FINANCING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | $104,509 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $8,268,660 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY | $9,355,319 |
| FINANCING LEASE PAYABLE | $108,010 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $9,463,329 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $23,725,628 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $23,725,628 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $23,725,628 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $21,596,959 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $21,596,959 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $21,596,959 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE CHARTER SCHOOLS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2023 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE CHARTER SCHOOLS POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule E IRS990ScheduleE
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Nondiscriminatory Policy Stmt | Yes (true) | NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd |
| Policy Stmt In Brochures Etc | Yes (true) | PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd |
| Plcy Pblczd Via Broadcast Media | false | PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd |
| Maintain Racial Comp Recs | Yes (true) | MaintainRacialCompRecsInd |
| Maintain Scholarships Recs | Yes (true) | MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd |
| Maintain Cpy Of Brochures Etc | Yes (true) | MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd |
| Maintain Cpy Of All Sol | Yes (true) | MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd |
| Discriminate Race Stdnts Rghts | false | DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd |
| Discriminate Race Admiss Plcy | false | DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd |
| Discriminate Race Emplm Fculty | false | DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd |
| Discriminate Race Schs | false | DiscriminateRaceSchsInd |
| Discriminate Race Educ Plcy | false | DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd |
| Discriminate Race Use Of Fclts | false | DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd |
| Discriminate Race Athlt Prog | false | DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd |
| Discriminate Race Other Acty | false | DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd |
| Government Financial Aid Rcvd | Yes (true) | GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd |
| Government Financial Aid Rvkd | false | GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd |
| Compliance With Rev Proc7550 | Yes (true) | ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 | THE SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND IS OPERATING UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE DC GOVERNMENT. REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 DOES NOT APPLY TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. |
| SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 | THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE DC GOVERNMENT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THEY ENROLL ACCORDING TO THE UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA DEVELOPED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO RECEIVES GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF YEARLY GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS. MOST FUNDS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PASSED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form990 Of Other Organizations | Yes (X) | Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Written Employment Contract | Yes (X) | WrittenEmploymentContractInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | false | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | false | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | false | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | false | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | false | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | false | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | false | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | Yes (true) | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | false | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (4 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASHEA ASHTON | |||||
| CEO/PRINCIPAL | $260,075 | $7,276 | $8,058 | $11,091 | $286,500 |
| DIETRA HUNTER | |||||
| PRINCIPAL FELLOW | $131,500 | $3,750 | $9,026 | $10,445 | $154,721 |
| ROBERT HARRIS | |||||
| ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | $126,468 | $4,400 | $3,857 | $21,058 | $155,783 |
| ALISS WILLIAMS | |||||
| ASSOCIATE DEAN | $128,087 | $2,250 | $4,026 | $21,586 | $155,949 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 7 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | A BONUS WAS PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING THE YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF 7,276. THIS BONUS WAS AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY (DPA) IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS. WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO MEET OR EXCEED THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS, WHILE CULTIVATING THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER NECESSARY TO BOTH GRADUATE FROM FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND THRIVE IN 21ST CENTURY CAREERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS CONSIST OF THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD MEMBERS |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, DIGITAL PIONEERS ACADEMY (DPA) ENTERED INTO A FIFTEEN-YEAR CHARTER SCHOOL AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (PCSB). IN 2022-2023, DPA UNDERWENT ITS FIVE-YEAR CHARTER REVIEW WITH THE PCSB. DPA IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL THAT SERVED 682 6TH TO 12TH GRADERS, PREDOMINANTLY STUDENTS FROM WARD 7 AND 8 IN WASHINGTON, DC, IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. HAVING ADDED ONE GRADE PER YEAR SINCE ITS FOUNDING, DPA REACHED SCALE IN 2024-25 AND THE FIRST CLASS OF STUDENTS GRADUATED IN JUNE 2025. DPA PROVIDES A UNIQUE, PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT INTEGRATES BEST PRACTICES FROM SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE INNOVATORS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN OUR TECHNOLOGY- DRIVEN WORLD. DPA'S LEARNING MODEL LEVERAGES A CURRICULUM BUILT AROUND TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS WITH THE CRITICAL INCLUSION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AS A CORE CONTENT AREA. THROUGH CORE CLASSES AND PERSONALIZED, PROJECT-BASED WORK, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS, A SET OF CAPABILITIES THAT CAN BE FLEXIBLY APPLIED TO SUCCEED IN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE AND IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS. IN ADDITION TO RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, DPA'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOCUSES ON CHARACTER BUILDING, DIVERSE ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES, AND DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CAPACITIES OF STUDENTS. COMPUTER SCIENCE IS NOT JUST ABOUT TEACHING STUDENTS TO CODE. AS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL COMPUTING, COMPUTER SCIENCE IS DEFINED AS "THE STUDY OF COMPUTERS AND ALGORITHMIC PROCESSES, INCLUDING THEIR PRINCIPLES, THEIR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DESIGNS, THEIR APPLICATIONS, AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY." THROUGH HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND WHY AND HOW COMPUTERS WORK, COMPUTER SCIENCE PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTER USE AND THE RELEVANT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND APPLICATIONS. COMPUTER SCIENCE BUILDS ON COMPUTER LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | PAUL O'NEILL MASHEA ASHTON DIRECTOR CEO BUSINESS |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990 WITH THE CEO, ADDRESSING ALL QUESTIONS THE CEO MAY HAVE AND MAKING ANY NECESSARY CHANGES. THE CEO THEN DISTRIBUTES THE UPDATED DRAFT TO THE TREASURER, ADDRESSING ALL QUESTIONS THE CEO MAY HAVE AND MAKING ANY NECESSARY CHANGES. THE CEO THEN DISTRIBUTES THE FINAL DRAFT VIA EMAIL WITH A NOTICE THAT THEY ARE TO RESPOND TO THE TREASURER WITH ANY QUESTION/COMMENTS WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS. ONCE THE FIVE DAYS HAVE EXPIRED AND ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED BY THE TREASURER, CEO AND/OR THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, THE TREASURER THEN NOTIFIES THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS VIA EMAIL THAT THE 990 IS READY TO FILE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CONSTANTLY MONITORED BY THE CEO, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CEO, AND THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES. ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH THE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A PARTICULAR MATTER SHALL PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO HIS/HER SUPERVISOR. THE EMPLOYEE SHALL THEREAFTER REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND DISCUSSION, AS WELL AS ANY DECISIONS, RELATING TO THE MATTER AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTION OF THE SUPERVISOR AS TO HOW THE CORPORATION DECISIONS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE CONFLICT WILL BE DETERMINED. THE CEO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE PROPER WAY FOR THE CORPORATION TO HANDLE CORPORATION DECISIONS WHICH INVOLVE UNRESOLVED EMPLOYEE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN MAKING SUCH DETERMINATIONS, THE CEO MAY CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST APPROVE IN ADVANCE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO OF THE CORPORATION. BEFORE APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE THAT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CORPORATION TO THE CEO IS REASONABLE IN AMOUNT IN LIGHT OF THE POSITION, RESPONSIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION OF THE OFFICER FOR THE POSITION HELD, INCLUDING THE RESULT OF AN EVALUATION OF THE OFFICER'S PRIOR PERFORMANCE FOR THE CORPORATION, IF APPLICABLE. IN MAKING THE DETERMINATION, THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER TOTAL COMPENSATION TO INCLUDE THE SALARY AND THE VALUE OF ALL BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE CORPORATION TO THE INDIVIDUAL IN PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. AT THE TIME OF THE DISCUSSION AND DECISION CONCERNING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION, THE CEO SHOULD NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING. THE BOARD SHALL OBTAIN AND CONSIDER APPROPRIATE DATA CONCERNING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION PAID TO SIMILAR OFFICERS IN LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE BOARD SHALL SET FORTH THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE DECISIONS ARE MADE, INCLUDING THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE EVALUATION AND THE BASIS FOR DETERMINING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION WAS REASONABLE IN LIGHT OF THE EVALUATION AND THE COMPARABILITY DATA. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION) AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 1023, APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON LOCATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. |