The High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

The High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation Inc, operating under the name The Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy, is located in Apple Valley, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy employed 332 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Lewis Center for Educational Research Academy for Academic Excellence Norton Science and Language Academy generated $39.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $34.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHERS, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION AND RECEIVES AND UTILIZES FUNDS ACQUIRED THROUGH SOLICITATION FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED. THE MISSION OF THE LEWIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IS TO ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CORPORATION PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE AND RESEARCH-PROVEN PRACTICES. ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE EXISTS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS THROUGH A RELEVANT, RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION. NORTON SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY EXISTS TO ENSURE LEARNING FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WITHIN A SAFE AND RIGOROUS BILINGUAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TK-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED INSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,433 TK-12 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL IS MODELED ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT CHILDREN LEARN BETTER WHEN THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED ALONG WITH THE TEACHER IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. THE SCHOOL HAS ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, SPECIFICALLY NASA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS THE STUDENTS HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON LEARNING. ONE EXAMPLE IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA-AMES. WHEN NASA PERFORMED THEIR JUNO PROJECT TO ORBIT JUPITER, OUR STUDENTS AND STUDENTS IN SOUTH AMERICA, THROUGH LEWIS CENTERS MISSION CONTROL, WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRACKING OF SPACECRAFT VIA THE INTERNET. THEY OPERATED THE DEEP SPACE RADIO TELESCOPE DSS-13 LOCATED AT THE GOLDSTONE DEEP SPACE NETWORK IN THE MOJAVE DESERT. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS TO PERFORM REAL SCIENCE IN REAL TIME. THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL.


NORTON SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY OPENED IN AUGUST 2008. THIS SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO INNER CITY. BESIDES BEING MODELED AFTER THE ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, IT IS ADDITIONALLY UNUSUAL BECAUSE THE INSTRUCTION IS CONDUCTED AS DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION. IN THIS MODEL, CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN A LANGUAGE NOT USUALLY SPOKEN BY A MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS (IN THIS CASE SPANISH) FOR THE GREATER PART OF THE CLASS SESSION AND ONLY IN ENGLISH FOR A SMALLER PART OF THE DAY. WHEN THE STUDENTS REACH FIFTH OR SIXTH GRADE THEY ARE INTRODUCED IN EXTRA ACTIVITIES TO A THIRD LANGUAGE. BY THIS PROCESS THE STUDENTS ARE FLUENT IN TWO OR MORE LANGUAGES BY THE EIGHTH GRADE. ATTENDANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 821 STUDENTS IN TK-8 GRADES.


THE LEWIS CENTER HAS CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA TO SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE. THE CAMPUS OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION CONSISTS OF 150 ACRES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WHICH THE MOJAVE RIVER FLOWS. THE PROPERTY PROVIDES RICH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE TWO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS TO VIEW AND INTERACT WITH NATURE. THERE ARE MANY ENDANGERED SPECIES WHOSE HOME HABITAT IS ON THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY ALSO CONTAINS THE SITE OF A 400 YEAR OLD NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING CENTER WHICH INCLUDES PETROGLYPS AND A BURIAL SITE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO VISIT THE CAMPUS ON FIELD TRIPS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FORMER STUDENTS ATTENDING HIGHER EDUCATION.


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$350,109
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Food Services
$333,959
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$333,959
Kdc Technologies
Comuter Support
$201,302
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$224,077
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $31,814,610
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$131,287
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,945,897
Total Program Service Revenue$7,959,336
Investment income $6,574
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $39,911,807

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $737.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$737
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$74,829
Earnings$61
Ending Balance$74,890

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