2015-01-29T06:56:30-08:00 2014-06-30 Beltz Kes Darling & Associates 22488 Chippendale Ave W Farmington MN 55024 990 2013-07-01 201523055 Yinghua Academy YING 6127889095 1616 Buchanan Street NE Minneapolis MN 55413 Denny Grubish Treasurer 2015-01-27 true Theresa Kingsbury P01062926 6514632233 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Karen Lu 1616 Buchanan Street NE Minneapolis MN 55413 5488856 false false X www.yinghuaacademy.org X 2004 MN To prepare our students to be engaged & productive global citizens by providing a research-based educational program that includes a rigorous academic program, immersion in Chinese language & culture, and a nurturing & supportive school environment. 11 10 108 300 0 4480867 4932202 469270 548143 1609 1824 22715 6687 4974461 5488856 0 0 3041386 3230380 0 0 1770625 1986581 4812011 5216961 162450 271895 1109844 1422723 455322 496306 654522 926417 See Part I, Line 1 false false 4627175 554830 Yinghua Academy is a tuition-free public charter Mandarin Chinese Immersion School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving K-8th grades. Our rigorous curriculum is based on the Core Knowledge Sequence, Minnesota academic standards and national standards for foreign language learning. The Academy students demonstrate excellent academic achievement in core subjects, high levels of Chinese language proficiency, and achievement in physical education, music, and the arts. The Academy helps students understand the people, cultures, history and heritage of China and other world cultures. Chinese traditions and festivals weave Chinese culture into the curriculum throughout the year. Native Chinese teachers, residencies with local artists and musicians, experiential learning, field trips, afterschool enrichment, student life activities, and study abroad all enhance instruction.FLAP grant - The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) is administered by the US Department of Education. Yinghua received a no-cost extension for a 4th year of FLAP grant funding: the total program period was from 9/1/2009-8/30/2013. The grant helped Yinghua Academy establish a middle school program focused on increasing study of Chinese language in both minutes of instruction and language proficiency. With FLAP funding, Yinghua Academy developed a curriculum scope and sequence for Chinese language learning using immersion teaching methods at the middle school level, established a sister-school relationship and a study abroad component in China, provided for assessment of student language proficiency and literacy, and supported teacher professional development and collaborations with other institutions.STARTALK grant - The federal National Security Agency (NSA) STARTALK program provides summer programming in Chinese language teaching and learning. The 2013 STARTALK-funded program at Yinghua Academy included a student Chinese immersion summer camp and a teacher training program. The two-week student summer camp "From Abacus to Apps: Learning Chinese Language and Culture through Science, Math and Technology" served 116 students in grades K-4. The three-week STARTALK IMPACT (Immersion Mandarin Professionals Acquire Coaching and Training) Program provided teacher professional development, experiential internship, and mentoring to 15 new and novice Chinese immersion teachers. 4627175 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 false 108 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false false true false true true false false true true true true false true true false false X Beltz Kes Darling Assoc 6514632233 22488 Chippendale Ave Farmington MN 55024 X Karen Lu Chairperson 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jan Kleinman Secretary 45.00 0.00 X X 20420 0 1380 Denny Grubish Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Emily Hanson Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Reider Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Jax Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jen Shadowens Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Rosemary Lawrence Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Seth Werner Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Walter Graff Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Whiting Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Berg Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 102360 0 21108 122780 22488 1 false false false 0 4776003 156199 426 4932202 Comm Ed Classes Fees 611710 166215 166215 Comm Ed Daycare Fees 611710 158963 158963 Food Sales 722210 104606 104606 Other Activities Fees 611710 118359 118359 548143 1824 1824 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 6687 6687 6687 5488856 554830 1824 0 0 0 0 249130 119650 129480 90271 82092 8179 2367433 2233736 133697 159110 149069 10041 172594 145868 26726 191842 153993 37849 21208 21208 44799 44799 97140 97140 0 0 0 219307 206480 12827 500 500 20327 20327 34320 3520 30800 0 888621 888621 0 0 37656 37436 220 211 211 0 44661 42681 1980 11472 11472 Transportation 160007 160007 Supplies 138566 138566 Food Service 101251 101251 Equipt Rental & Maint 96308 86172 10136 70227 66350 3877 5216961 4627175 589786 0 102376 140547 451389 49445 49427 657929 470308 0 0 0 0 107451 94832 411216 194996 192643 216220 0 0 0 0 0 1109844 1422723 317883 459906 72439 36400 65000 455322 496306 X 450872 710197 203650 216220 654522 926417 1109844 1422723 271895 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8307 1755 6552 402909 193241 209668 216220 X 6154208 665352 665352 5488856 5488856 6058213 841252 841252 5216961 5216961 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Academy is required to assess whether an uncertain tax position exists and if there should be recognition of a related benefit or liability in the financial statements. The Academy has determined there is not amounts to record as assets or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Unrelated Building Company Revenues $665352 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Unrelated Building Company Expenses $841252 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency As a MN Public Charter School, the School receives state education aid and Federal grant funding. Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The Policy is communicated through the materials mailed to families with school-aged children. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race Taoyuan Li See Part V 82092 Compensation false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Taoyuan Li is a former board member and is currently employed as a teacher. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Board of Directors reviews the form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Yinghua Board Members sign an annual conflict of interest statement each year (new & incoming). The statements are provided to Yinghua's Authorizer, Friends of Education, for review. Any concerns are vetted back with the Yinghua Board Corrective actions could include members recusing themselves from discussion or voting when there is a perceived conflict of interest up to a Board Member resigning. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Comparable salaries for Charter School executive directors are reviewed by the Board. Additionally, the executive director is scored by rubric in order to determine compensation increases. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Related Board Members Per MN Statute 124D.10, Charter schools are required to have licensed teachers as members of the Board of Directors.Jan Kleinman is a Board Member, but received compensation for her services as a teacher. 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