2018-05-08T16:31:59-05:00 2017-06-30 760616111 John T Jones & Co PLLC 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 450 Houston TX 77042 990 2016-07-01 760686870 Yellowstone Academy Inc YELL 7137418000 3000 Trulley St Houston TX 77004 Ryan Dolibois EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7137418000 2018-05-08 1 John T Jones CPA P00168345 7132785100 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z RYAN DOLIBOIS 3000 Trulley St Houston TX 77004 5730588 0 X www.yellowstoneacademy.org X 2001 TX Yellowstone Academy provides an academically rigorous, Christian education to families who otherwise have no options for educational excellence. For 15 years, Yellowstone has been a beacon of light in Houston's Third Ward providing students with a rigourous and relevant education that will prepare them to excel in high school, college and career. 21 19 103 135 0 0 4755923 5410207 30365 65258 3949 417 20757 46887 4810994 5522769 0 0 0 0 3444317 3278211 0 0 417584 1676504 2222463 5120821 5500674 -309827 22095 591495 613590 0 0 591495 613590 X YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY PROVIDES AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE HAVE NO OPTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. WITH NEARLY 15 YEARS OF UNPRECEDENTED RESULTS, YELLOWSTONE IS PREPARING STUDENTS WHO ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY. 0 0 3613252 5522769 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 2016-2017 school year, Yellowstone Academy served 350 students from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade and an additional 96 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, the majority were ranked as Ds or Fs. As such, 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.Yellowstone's academic program is designed to encourage students to make significant academic gains each year. Students and families committed to a longer school day and an extended school year to maximize learning times. Through class sizes that averaged 16 students, instructional staff delivered high quality instruction with a focus on reading and math mastery. To support classroom instruction and learning, Yellowstone invested in Think through Math and I-Station Reading Assessment which equipped teachers with real time performance data so that they can adapt lessons to individual students. Yellowstone's early investment in our pre-kindergarten students continues to show benefits as students matriculate through the school's program. Each of our Pre-K 4 students made signigicant progress in both phonological awareness and math, indicating they were well prepared for kindergarten. Additionaly, we continue to see growth in our elementary school students' performance. According to the Iowa Test of Basic skills, 74% of Yellowstone's 8th grade students tested at the proficient or advanced in reading and 95% scoring proficient or advanced in math. Always committed to exellence, the school continues to evaluate methods to differentiate academic instruction to drive academic performance.The cumulative benefit of Yellowstone's program is apparent from the way our students go on to succeed. Our 2017 eighth grade graduates were granted admission to multiple top ranking high schools throughout Houston, with 50% attending private schools, 33% attending magnet and the remaning 17% attending top charter schools.To further compliment our academic program during the 2016-2017 school year, Yellowstone provided daily transportation for students, continued daily breakfast and lunch service, and distributed uniforms and school supplies to students in need. These tools helped to ensure that our students were able to focus on their academic goals. Additionally, Yellowstone Academy provided social services that included group and individual counseling, access to healthcare services, and family and parent programming. Yellowstone has continued to engage with its community partners including Houston Food Bank, Christus Health, Texas Children's Hospital, Assistance Leauge of Houston, Interface Samaritans, University Eye Institute at the University of Houston, UT School of Dentistry, and Express Yourself Clearly. At the core of Yellowstone's mission and success was our ability to instill in our students Christian values to guide their lives. Students attend Bible class each school day, and once a week the campus gathered together for a school wide chapel service. The school also provided opportunites for our students to put their beliefs into practice through community service like National Day of Service and food box distribution to Houstonians in need.The Academy recognizes that our students' success is not only linked to their academic achievement, but also to their ability to make positive choices under difficult circumstances. To support them, the school partnered with hundreds of volunteers who mentored students by serving as shepherds, tutors, classrooms assistants, and field trip chaperones. Also, students were partnered with local churches, civic organizations, and companies to create opportunities for meaningful relationships with members of the Houston community.Yellowstone Academy is committed to preparing our graduates for success in high school, college, and beyond. The Academy now has 117 eighth grade graduates who continue to exceed expectations and shatter statistics. Accordingly, 80% of Yellowstone Academy's class of 2016 are pursuing post-secondary education, further demonstrating that Yellowstone Academy is making a difference. 3613252 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Melanie Brooks 7137418000 3000 Trulley Street Houston TX 77004 venus anderson director 1.00 X 0 0 0 carl carter director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Childers Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Les T Csorba Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Earl Cummings Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DOMINY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bradley Freels Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 david humphreys director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Duane King President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 David Lumpkins Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristi lumpkins Vice president 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Susanna Moldawer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ricky Raven director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Fisher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Clark Thompson Jr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kirk Townsend director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Frank Tsuru Chairman 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Wareing Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 valerie williams director 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN DOLIBOIS Executive Director 50.00 X 184135 0 5758 Melanie Brooks Director of Finance & HR 40.00 X 0 0 0 184135 0 5758 1 0 1 0 The Healthy Lunch Box 614 West Greens Road Houston TX 77067 Student Meals 323037 B&S Glass Inc 9102 Sweetbrush Dr Houston TX 77064 Window Service 114000 2 1491931 3918276 540138 5410207 Tuition and Fees Incom 611600 65258 65258 65258 417 417 30250 0 30250 30250 30250 207819 1491931 207819 0 Other Revenue 611710 16637 16637 16637 5522769 112562 0 0 X 2776214 2013275 556947 205992 272298 203377 52046 16875 229699 147169 68634 13896 55598 3892 48109 3597 29848 1418 28430 87583 27878 59705 51352 51352 11281 6334 4947 107487 78362 27863 1262 3610 3610 80119 10738 69381 Capital Improvements 440186 440177 9 Student Meals 323022 323022 Repairs and maintenance 310704 258216 49296 3192 Utilities 139357 105225 26300 7832 582316 434346 34393 113577 5500674 3613252 1469838 417584 590545 613137 950 453 591495 613590 0 0 X 261962 141529 329533 472061 591495 613590 591495 613590 22095 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 5522769 0 5522769 0 5522769 5500674 0 5500674 0 5500674 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Parent's handbook discloses the policy. Breakfast 1133550 1065227 68323 4790 17510 39615 6408 Golf 281027 196832 84195 18495 57000 4443 109 4149 2 285173 229871 55302 1028 10600 30452 11775 1446 1699750 1491930 207820 19523 72390 52405 51499 12003 207820 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RYAN DOLIBOIS Executive Director 184135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5758 0 189893 0 0 0 X 6 226890 FMV - DONATION DATE X Materials and Services 16 313248 FMV - DONATION DATE 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 David Lumpkins, a Director, and Kristi Lumpkins, an officer, are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The organization's Executive Director and Director of Finance and Human Resources, along with selected Finance Dept. staff will conduct a joint review of the Form 990 after the paid preparer completes the initial draft of the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is stated in the organizations by-laws. Each Board member is given the Conflict of Interest Policy when they join the board and asked to read and sign it. Any conflicts are noted on the same form. On an ongoing basis, as new transactions and business relationships are considered, they are reviewed for conflicts of interest. If any conflicts are noted, then the conflict would be brought up to the Board officers and resolved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with appointed Finance Committee members shall be responsible for overseeing personnel matters, including but not limited to, benefits, annual performance review and compensation of the Executive Director, and employment compensation packages developed by the Executive Director based on salary comparables. Recommended salary adjustments are to be approved by the Finance Committee as part of the budget process and reviewed prior to the time of consideration by the Board of Directors to insure adequate funding. All members of the Board shall serve without compensation for their time as Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 24e Curriculum: Program service expenses 108,795. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 108,795. Student Support Services: Program service expenses 89,596. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,596. Student Transportation: Program service expenses 84,039. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 84,039. Event Development: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 57,583. Total expenses 57,583. Staff Development: Program service expenses 47,942. Management and general expenses 5,261. Fundraising expenses 1,045. Total expenses 54,248. Administrative: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 50,468. Total expenses 50,468. Student Health: Program service expenses 36,404. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,404. Academic Resources: Program service expenses 35,207. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 35,207. Financing Expense: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,000. Student Encouragement and Development: Program service expenses 16,480. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,428. Total expenses 20,908. Furniture & Equipment: Program service expenses 12,120. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,120. Other Administrative Expense: Program service expenses 3,763. Management and general expenses 3,364. Fundraising expenses 53. Total expenses 7,180. Board Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 768. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 768.