EIN 20-4798683

Hiawatha Academies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
330
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Hiawatha Academies is a network of high performing college-preparatory schools focused on closing the achievement gap in Minneapolis. They are creating a college preparatory educational program based on true inquiry, intellect, and character.
Also known as...
Hiawatha Leadership Academy
Total revenues
$30,139,813
2022
Total expenses
$30,050,908
2022
Total assets
$16,918,105
2022
Num. employees
330
2022

Program areas at Hiawatha Academies

Hiawatha Academies has achieved significant outcomes in closing the achievement gap for a growing community of scholars that is 98% students of color and 93% free/reduced lunch eligible. Recently, Hiawatha Academies was featured in the star tribune for "beating the odds" as one of the top urban schools for academic results in the twin cities metro area. Hiawatha's historically underserved populations (english language learners and free and reduced-price lunch students) outperformed their peers in the entire state of Minnesota in all grade levels and all subjects.hiawatha Academies is proving that closing the achievement gap, a task some say is impossible, is indeed possible. Continued on schedule o.though from traditionally underserved demographic groups, 60-70% of Hiawatha scholars consistently score proficient or advanced in math compared to roughly 50% of all students in the local district and 20% of students in similar high frl schools. In reading, roughly 45% of Hiawatha scholars are proficient or advanced compared to 40% of district students and only 15% of students in similar high frl schools.during the school year ending in 2022, 1,506 students were served.

Who funds Hiawatha Academies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cargill FoundationHiawatha Through College$150,000
Great MN SchoolsFiscal Year 2022 Investment$132,000
WEM FoundationGeneral$75,000
...and 11 more grants received
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND$1,290,246
Department of AgricultureTYPE A LUNCH AND COMMODITIES PROGRAM$919,375
Department of EducationTITLE I, PART A$593,735
...and 11 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Hiawatha Academies

NameTitleCompensation
Christine ReedSenior Operating Officer | Network Support Team$126,136
Dawn Gunderson TaylorSenior Talent Officer Network Support Team / Senior Talent Officer | Network Support Team / Senior Talent Officer / Chief Talent Officer
Sophie DennisonDean of Operations
Bryan DalyDean of Students
Colette OwensExecutive Director Network Support Team / Executive Director | Network Support Team$78,034
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for Hiawatha Academies

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,056,816
Program services$82,066
Investment income and dividends$748
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$183
Total revenues$30,139,813

Form 990s for Hiawatha Academies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-28990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062020-08-19990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 10, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
July 26, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $108,000 from Great MN Schools
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHousing and shelter organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationPublic policy
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
hiawathaacademies.org/ 
Phone
(612) 455-4034
Facebook page
hiawathaacademiesmpls 
Twitter profile
@hiawathaleadsmn 
IRS details
EIN
20-4798683
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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