
Sarasota Military Academy Inc
Sarasota Military Academy Inc
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More about this organization
Mission
Within a culture where every cadet is highly valued, Sarasota Military Academy is committed to preparing students for College, Careers and Citizenship; Developing Tomorrow's Leaders; Cultivating Character based on the steadfast values of Honor, Integrity, and Respect.
About
THE SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY (SMA) OFFERS A VAST ARRAY OF EXCITING, HIGH INTEREST, AND IN-DEPTH COURSE OFFERINGS (MAJORS). ALL COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET AND EXCEED DISTRICT AND SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS AND TO LAUNCH STUDENTS ON A PATH TO FUTURE SUCCESS. OUR GRADUATES ARE WELL PREPARED FOR COLLEGE, MILITARY SERVICE, OR THEIR CHOSEN CAREER FIELD. WE ARE PROUD TO OUTLINE THE "MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES" OFFERED TO SMA CADETS.SMALL CLASS SIZES, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, STRUCTURE, DISCIPLINE, STRINGENTLY ENFORCED DRESS CODES, AND RESPECT IN THE CLASSROOM HELP TO ENSURE A UNIQUE, HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. WE HAVE NO ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, BUT WE DO HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR CADETS BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT: SARASOTAMILITARYACADEMY.ORG.RECIPIENT OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S HIGHEST AWARD "HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION". FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. DRUG TESTING OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AND RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF CADETS. A RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY LEADER FOR INVOLVEMENT IN VETERANS' DAY, CIVIC EVENTS, BLOOD BANK CONTRIBUTIONS, LETTERS TO TROOPS, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AND TOYS FOR TOTS. FAMILY ORIENTED WITH CONCERN FOR THE SUCCESS OF EACH CADET.JROTC ADVANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP - FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT JOINING THE MILITARY AND/OR GOING TO ONE OF THE SERVICE ACADEMIES, STAFF TRAINING IS AVAILABLE. SINCE SMA IS A COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL, MOST OF OUR STUDENTS (85%) GO ON TO COLLEGE RATHER THAN THE MILITARY WITH A 95% GRADUATION RATE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALTHOUGH WE ARE A MILITARY ACADEMY, AND EVERYONE TAKES JROTC, THE FOCUS IN THE PROGRAM IS ON DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES VIA THE JROTC PROGRAM WITH THE END GOAL BEING TO HELP OUR STUDENTS BECOME BETTER CITIZENS, LEADERS, AND TEAM PLAYERS IN THEIR CHOSEN PATH IN LIFE.SMA PREP PARTICIPATED IN THE VETERAN'S AND MEMORIAL DAY PARADES, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AND TOYS FOR TOTS. SMA PREP JOINED THE FLORIDA SUN COAST LEAGUE (FSCL) AND IS COMPETING WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN MANY SPORTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Combining extraordinary academics with the highest military principles of camaraderie, focus, leadership, integrity, compassion, poise, honor and respect, sma's mission is to graduate young men and women who will confidently define their personal and unique goals for success in a multi-cultural and globalized world.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “See schedule o”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of FL, as reported.
 - The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 801 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236.
 - The non-profit has a total of 254 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
 - Is not a private foundation.
 - Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
 - Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
 - Revenue less expenses is -$614,439.
 - The organization has 9 independent voting members.
 - The organization was formed in 2002.
 - The organization pays $10,147,954 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
 - The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.