THE INNOVATION ACADEMY INC

EIN: 465120132 501(c)(3) Education

MEMPHIS, TN

Total Revenue
$5,584,595
Total Expenses
$5,235,944
Total Assets
$5,194,220
Net Assets
$4,126,614
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
VENITA MARTIN-ANDREWS
Phone
9013053819
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE INNOVATION ACADEMY INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO CREATE, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF MEMPHIS THROUGH THE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND INTEGRATION OF QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, CAREER AWARENESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT LEAD TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS, FAMILY PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY PROSPERITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,515,627
Program Service Revenue $20,396
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $48,572
TOTAL REVENUE $5,584,595

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,754,221
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,373,391
Other Expenses $1,481,723
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,235,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,584,595 $6,871,705 -0.2%
Expenses $5,235,944 $6,023,343 -0.1%
Net Income $348,651 $848,362 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
76
Volunteers
40

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
6
$251,170
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NICOLE TAYLOR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OCTAVIA BROWNRIDGE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILEY BROWN CPA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BILL ADKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHARLES INGRAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MANNING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA M BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$141,359 $0 $141,359
EFFIE JENKINS-SMITH CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$19,045 $0 $19,045
VENITA MARTIN-ANDREWS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$90,766 $0 $90,766
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 $5,584,595 $5,235,944 $5,194,220 $348,651
2024 $6,871,705 $6,023,343 $4,660,203 $848,362
2023 $5,651,930 $5,014,256 $4,065,155 $637,674
2023 $5,810,336 $5,142,587 $4,223,561 $667,749
2022 $5,375,258 $4,664,213 $3,617,030 $711,045
2021 $5,143,753 $4,482,304 $1,937,490 $661,449
2020 $4,355,623 $4,798,587 $1,954,909 $-442,964
2018 $4,519,119 $4,079,673 $1,945,934 $439,446
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