The Helix School Foundation
The Helix School Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Helix School is a non-profit school, located in Mill Valley, CA, serving children with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder. Through individualized, relationship-based, multidisciplinary education, Helix's mission is to provide an environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, that fosters in-depth learning and a strong sense of trust in one's body, the world, and in people. All teaching strategies emphasize relationship-based, motivation-based, kinesthetic and sensory-based learning. Following the child's lead, taking advantage of natural opportunities and incorporating meaningful play-based activities, provide a base for learning. Teachers keep in mind the importance of fostering self-monitoring and executive functioning strategies to improve independence.
About
The foundation offers an individualized integrated curriculum that includes speech and language, social-emotional, sensory-motor, life skills, math, language arts, science, social studies, art, and behavioral goals, and/or activities. The foundation uses and distributes its funds to operate the school.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To prepare children on the autism spectrum for a fulfilling future through dynamic relationship-based interdisciplinary education.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To prepare children on the autism spectrum for a fulfilling future through dynamic relationship-based interdisciplinary education.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as CA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 986, MILL VALLEY, CA, 94942.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 16.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $32,200.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization pays $1,029,803 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $164,180 in fundraising expenses.