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Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc.

Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc.

Metairie, LA 70003
Tax ID45-3761886

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About this organization

Revenue

$16,277,655

Expenses

$14,730,771

Mission

The mission of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers.

About

Discovery Health Sciences Foundation operates the Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (Discovery) an a rated open enrollment charter school. Founded in 2013, Discovery is a type 1 charter school authorized by Jefferson Parish Public Schools. In August 2013, Discovery opened its doors to 420 students in grade levels pre-k, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Each year, Discovery has grown to add more grade levels and students. Now in its fifth year, the school has a bustling student body of over 1,000 students in grades pre-k through 12th grade and over 100 faculty members. Discovery is an innovative school of choice for Jefferson Parish families. The goal is to grow a successful early childhood through 12th grade charter network with a 21st century approach to education.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The mission of kenner discovery health sciences academy is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The mission of kenner discovery health sciences academy is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is LA.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 2504 MAINE AVE, METAIRIE, LA, 70003.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 256 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,546,884.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2012.
  • The organization pays $10,298,471 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $205,007 in fundraising expenses.