Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $14.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 81
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-5111613
Organization Overview
Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation 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 06/2022, Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation generated $14.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - 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. THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S FIRST SCHOOL YEAR OF OPERATION WAS FALL 2018 TO SPRING 2019 AND OPENED WITH 120 6TH GRADERS. IN 2021- 2022, DPA SERVED 451 6TH - 9TH GRADERS. DPA WILL ULTIMATELY BE A COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (6TH - 12TH GRADE) FOR STUDENTS FROM WARD 7 AND 8 IN WASHINGTON, DC. WHILE ADDING ONE GRADE PER YEAR, 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 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE AND IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS. IN ADDITION TO RIGOROUS ACADEMICS AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, DPA'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOCUSES ON CHARACTER BUILDING, DIVERSE OUT-OF- SCHOOL EXPERIENCES ("EXPEDITIONS"), 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mashea Ashton Ceo/principa | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $233,290 |
Norma Brown - Director Of Curriculu And Instruct | 40 | $144,491 | |
Dietra Hunter Principal Fe | 40 | $112,388 | |
Erum Siddiqui Principal Fe | 40 | $105,850 | |
Demetrius Seay Principal Fe | 40 | $105,497 | |
Aliss Williams - Associate Dean Of Emotional Le | 40 | $104,632 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Preferred Meal Systems Inc Food Service | 6/29/22 | $226,442 |
Benjamin Marcovitz Leader Coaching | 6/29/22 | $220,187 |
Edops Accounting | 6/29/22 | $110,798 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,924,336 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,335,793 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,260,129 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,971,808 |
| Investment income | $217 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| 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 | $14,262,245 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $248,074 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,391 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,972,988 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $95,842 |
| Other employee benefits | $351,221 |
| Payroll taxes | $433,493 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,589 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $254,137 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,108,073 |
| Advertising and promotion | $254,642 |
| Office expenses | $334,830 |
| Information technology | $119,945 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,441,221 |
| Travel | $51,229 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $17,270 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $977,303 |
| Insurance | $55,063 |
| All other expenses | $555,420 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,926,290 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $566,687 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $121,990 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,925,290 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $373,718 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $165,442 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,640,447 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $18,993 |
| Other assets | $152,792 |
| Total assets | $4,965,359 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $976,581 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $780,095 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,010,908 |
| Total liabilities | $2,767,584 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,197,775 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,965,359 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Digital Pioneers Academy Corporation has recieved totaling $1,310,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $300,000 |
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $300,000 |
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
New Schools Fund Oakland, CA PURPOSE: INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $250,000 |
Education Forward Dc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
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