2014-01-21T12:24:27-08:00 2013-06-30 Beltz Kes Darling & Associates 22488 Chippendale Ave W Farmington MN 55024 990 2012-07-01 201523055 Yinghua Academy YING 6127889095 1616 Buchanan Street NE Minneapolis MN 55413 Denny Grubish 2014-01-13 true Theresa Kingsbury P01062926 6514632233 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Jennifer Shadowens 1616 Buchanan Street NE Minneapolis MN 55413 4974461 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. 10 9 97 300 0 3755072 4480867 393113 469270 990 1609 25432 22715 4174607 4974461 2200 0 0 2569772 3041386 0 0 1693746 1770625 4265718 4812011 -91111 162450 1501505 1109844 1009433 455322 492072 654522 See Part I, Line 1 false false 4112939 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. 127599 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. 4896 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. 4245434 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 46 0 true 97 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 10 9 false false false false false true false true true false false true true true true false true true false false MN X Beltz Kes Darling Assoc 6514632233 22488 Chippendale Ave Farmington MN 55024 X Walter Graff 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Seth Werner 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Rosemary Lawrence 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joel O'Malley 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Jax 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ruth Hansen 41.00 0.00 X 51918 0 3361 Lou Bender 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denny Grubish 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Lu 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Shadowens 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Luyi Lien 45.00 0.00 X 61405 0 13201 Susan Berg 50.00 0.00 X 100715 0 20588 214038 37150 1 false false false 0 4287598 193269 545 4480867 Other Activities Fees 611710 96886 96886 Food Sales 722210 113204 113204 Comm Ed Daycare Fees 611710 183781 183781 Comm Ed Classes Fees 611710 75399 75399 469270 1609 1609 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 22715 22715 22715 4974461 491985 1609 0 0 0 0 215454 85627 129827 0 2277736 2150505 127231 145249 134919 10330 225209 193376 31833 177738 143716 34022 0 31873 31873 90475 90475 0 0 0 200174 169488 30686 425 425 28587 28587 32222 5515 26707 0 800361 800361 0 0 37634 36522 1112 6252 6252 0 39638 37675 1963 10755 10755 Field Trips 54052 54052 Food Service 110394 110394 Supplies 128371 128371 Transportation 141139 141139 58273 36767 21506 4812011 4245434 566577 0 68931 102376 0 27209 49445 1137086 657929 0 0 0 0 100335 107451 345128 152485 167944 192643 0 0 0 0 0 1501505 1109844 349653 317883 9780 72439 650000 65000 1009433 455322 X 324128 450872 167944 203650 492072 654522 1501505 1109844 162450 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3925 1122 2803 341203 151363 189840 192643 X 4974461 4974461 4974461 4812457 446 446 4812011 4812011 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Unrelated Building Company Expenses $446 Part X 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. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true 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 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. Related Board Members Per MN Statute 124D.10, Charter schools are required to have licensed teachers as members of the Board of Directors.Ruth Hansen is a Board Member, but received compensation for her services as a teacher. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a 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 12c 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 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Board of Directors reviews the form 990 prior to filing.