EIN 45-3761886

Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
520
City
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Discovery Health Sciences Foundation offers a learning environment that fosters academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and environmental responsibility for students exploring health and science. Discovery charter schools are flexible and free public schools authorized by the Jefferson Parish Public School System.
Total revenues
$47,362,507
2023
Total expenses
$41,061,740
2023
Total assets
$28,873,829
2023
Num. employees
520
2023

Program areas at Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

Discovery charter schools are open-enrollment type 1 charter schools authorized by jefferson parish public school system. All Discovery schools are free public schools that have the flexibility to adapt to the educational needs of individual students.discovery schools began serving families of jefferson parish in 2013. Originally an idea held by a small group of jefferson parish residents to reform public education, it has since grown into a successful and high demand charter school network. Founded in 2013, kenner Discovery Health Sciences academy opened its doors to 420 students in grades pre-k-3rd, 5th and 6th grade. Each year, kenner Discovery added more grade levels and students. Now in its tenth year, the school serves over 2,000 students in grades pre-k-12.

Who funds Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
New Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR)Launch Grant for Discovery Schools$500,000
The Greater New Orleans FoundationHealth$12,722
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$1,071

Personnel at Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Patty GlaserBoard Member$246,859
Don WheatChief Financial Officer$131,119
Sharon Preen AhosChief Administrative Officer$123,842
Daniel CasbergueDirector of Informational Technology
Faith BroussardDirector of Development Development Office
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$45,927,750
Program services$1,375,555
Investment income and dividends$41,087
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$848
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$16,242
Miscellaneous revenues$1,025
Total revenues$47,362,507

Form 990s for Discovery Health Sciences Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-03-28990View PDF
2020-062021-04-02990View PDF
2019-062020-11-18990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from New Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR)
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3837 Loyola Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Website URL
discoveryhsf.org/ 
Phone
(504) 229-2137
IRS details
EIN
45-3761886
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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