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Lead Academy

Lead Academy

Greenville, SC 29606
Tax ID27-0264738

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,606,255

Expenses

$4,263,405

Website

myleadacademy.com

Mission

TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS; TO EDUCATE SERVANT LEADERS THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP EACH STUDENT IN SEVEN KEY AREAS: LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, CHARACTER, TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND IDENTITY.

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LEAD ACADEMY IS HELPING ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP THE WORLD CLASS SKILLS AND LIFE AND CAREER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROFILE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATE BY CHALLENGING EVERY CHILD TO ACHIEVE AT AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH LEVEL, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR CIRCUMSTANCE. WE SET HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR STUDENTS THROUGH OUR FOCUS ON THE FOUR EXPECTATIONS THAT GUIDE OUR SCHOOL CULTURE: BE NICE; WORK HARD; SERVE WELL; HAVE FUN. THESE CORE VALUES DRIVE ALL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES AT LEAD. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE EL EDUCATION FRAMEWORK IS ALSO EXEMPLIFIED BY PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPEDITIONS, WHERE STUDENTS ENGAGE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY, IN-DEPTH STUDY OF COMPELLING TOPICS, IN GROUPS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY, WITH ASSESSMENT COMING THROUGH CUMULATIVE PRODUCTS, PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, AND PORTFOLIOS. THE MODEL EMPHASIZES HIGH LEVELS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, ACHIEVEMENT, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROVIDED INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR STUDENTS WERE FORMED WITH THE UNITED WAY OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, GOODWILL GOODGUIDES, AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENVILLE. THESE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED OUR EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM, PROVIDED TECHNOLOGY FOR OUR 1:1 CHROMEBOOK PROGRAM, ASSIGNED MENTORS, ASSISTED WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, AND ENGAGED OUR STUDENTS IN REGULAR CHARACTER EDUCATION LESSONS. OUR STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS INCLUDING HONOR BAND, ATHLETIC LEAGUES,

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To prepare all students, particularly those who have not been successful in traditional school environments, for life-long success through a structured, caring environment of high academic expectations; to educate servant leaders through a commitment to develop each student in seven key areas: leadership, scholarship, character, teamwork, creativity, community engagement and identity.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To prepare all students, particularly those who have not been successful in traditional school environments; to educate servant leaders through a commitment to develop each student in seven key areas: leadership, scholarship, character, teamwork, creativity, community engagement and identity.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is SC, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 17617, GREENVILLE, SC, 29606.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 64 employees as of 2020.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $342,850.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2009.
  • The organization pays $2,555,043 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.

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