SOUTHERN INITIATIVE OF THE ALGEBRA PROJECT INC

EIN: 450472837 501(c)(3) Education

SUMMERVILLE, SC

Total Revenue
$479,217
Total Expenses
$441,275
Total Assets
$119,889
Net Assets
$115,895
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DAVID J DENNIS SR
Phone
8438793046
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOUTHERN INITIATIVE OF THE ALGEBRA PROJECT INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $479K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $441K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO HELP COMMUNITIES INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO ENSURE A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THE SUCCESS OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SIAP'S PK-16 MODEL FOR EDUCATION--THE FOUR COMPONENTS OF WHICH ARE SITE/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $217,442 Revenue: $248,104

THE SOUTHERN INITIATIVE OF THE ALGEBRA PROJECT, INC. (SIAP) IMPLEMENTED THE SIAP PK-16 MODEL FOR EDUCATION AT 2 SITES IN THE UNITED STATES DURING 2025. THE MODEL INVOLVES FOUR COMPONENTS: (1)...

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THE SOUTHERN INITIATIVE OF THE ALGEBRA PROJECT, INC. (SIAP) IMPLEMENTED THE SIAP PK-16 MODEL FOR EDUCATION AT 2 SITES IN THE UNITED STATES DURING 2025. THE MODEL INVOLVES FOUR COMPONENTS: (1) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, MODELING THE EXPECTATIONS FOR EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS; (2) THE DESIGN TEAM PROCESS, PULLING TOGETHER ACROSS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE THE NECESSARY HUMAN AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS TOWARD ALL STUDENTS BEING COLLEGE- OR CAREER-READY UPON GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL; (3) PARTNERSHIPS WITH INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING, PARTICULARLY HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, SERVING AS ANCHORS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS; AND (4) YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO SERVE AS TUTORS AND MENTORS FOR PK-12 STUDENTS IN TEACHERS' CLASSROOMS AND IN AFTER-SCHOOL, WEEKEND, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.THE 2 PROGRAM SITES FOR 2025 FOLLOW:JACKSON MS PROJECT--SIAP PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MATH EDUCATORS IN THE LANIER FEEDER PATTERN OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. CLASSROOM VISITATIONS AND SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED IN SPRING 2025. DESIGN TEAM MEETINGS WERE HELD THROUGH OUT THE YEAR, BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM SIAP, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. THE SIAP/JPS/JSU COLLABORATIVE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ESTABLISHING AN EDUCATION/RESEARCH CENTER TO BE HOUSED AT JSU, COMMITTED TO THE FOUR COMPONENTS OF SIAP. FUNDED AS A SUBAWARD OF A VSU-NSF GRANT.

Program 2
Expenses: $176,360 Revenue: $225,000

NEW ORLEANS LA PROJECT--SIAP PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MATH EDUCATORS IN TWO SCHOOLS (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SCHOOL AND THE NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCIENCE AND...

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NEW ORLEANS LA PROJECT--SIAP PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MATH EDUCATORS IN TWO SCHOOLS (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SCHOOL AND THE NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL). CLASSROOM VISITATIONS AND SATURDAY WORKSHOPS WERE CONDUCTED IN SPRING 2025. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ASSISTANCE WAS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TWO SCHOOLS. DESIGN TEAM MEETINGS WERE HELD MONTHLY, BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM SIAP, THE SCHOOLS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. FUNDED BY THE W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION.PETERSBURG, VA--SIAP WORKED WITH THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY) FOR VSU'S NSF GRANT THAT WAS FUNDING WORK ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES. VSU WAS INVOLVED IN RESEARCH WITH FIVE UNIVERSITIES (DILLARD, XAVIER, JSU, VUU, AND VSU). THE FUNDS SIAP RECEIVED FROM VSU WERE DESIGNATED FOR USE IN THE JACKSON MS PROJECT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SIAP PK-16 MODEL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $478,604
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $613
TOTAL REVENUE $479,217

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $116,277
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $416,735
Other Expenses $324,998
TOTAL EXPENSES $441,275

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $479,217 $556,149 -0.1%
Expenses $441,275 $536,450 -0.2%
Net Income $37,942 $19,699 +0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$114,900
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JON HALE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J DENNIS SR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$114,900 $0 $114,900
ERNEST JONES CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RENEE A HILL VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNEST BROOKS TREASURER OF THE BOARD 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKSHMI SRIDARAN SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 1.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $479,217 $441,275 $119,889 $37,942
2024 $556,149 $536,450 $76,875 $19,699
2023 $462,809 $499,809 $54,388 $-37,000
2022 $349,503 $586,329 $119,970 $-236,826
2021 $476,348 $600,250 $354,256 $-123,902
2020 $391,488 $533,916 $444,182 $-142,428
2019 $825,904 $492,441 $586,610 $333,463
2018 $613,717 $447,558 $253,147 $166,159
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