2025-08-15T10:08:21-05:00 2024-09-30 721088864 LAPORTE APAC 111 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD 600 METAIRIE LA 700054958 990 2023-10-01 020773717 NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS INC NEWS 5042300122 1555 POYDRAS STREET 781 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 DANA PETERSON CEO 5042300122 2025-08-14 1 0 JOHN S WILES CPA P01222673 5048355522 2025-08-12 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANA PETERSON 1555 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 781 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 19752135 0 X NEWSCHOOLSFORNEWORLEANS.ORG X 2006 LA THE MISSION OF NSNO IS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD IN (SEE SCHEDULE O) NEW ORLEANS BY ATTRACTING AND PREPARING TALENT TO TEACH AND LEAD, LAUNCHING AND SUPPORTING OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND ADVOCATING FOR ACCOUNTABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 12 11 26 12 0 0 18717145 19367302 150600 122900 124609 256211 1800 5722 18994154 19752135 7823851 5512908 0 0 2965892 2875504 0 0 98009 4315203 4233608 15104946 12622020 3889208 7130115 17859073 23689928 2735053 1435793 15124020 22254135 X THE MISSION OF NSNO IS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD IN NEW ORLEANS BY: (1) ATTRACTING AND PREPARING TALENT TO TEACH AND LEAD (2) LAUNCHING AND SUPPORTING OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND (3) ADVOCATING FOR ACCOUNTABLE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) AND SUSTAINABLE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 0 0 1403064 243275 34616 PORTFOLIO: NSNO INVESTS IN SCHOOLS AND PARTNERS WITH THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF NEW ORLEANS' SCHOOL OPTIONS.NSNO WILL BROADEN THEIR EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT NEW SCHOOL MODELS THAT HAVE PROMISING APPROACHES OR FULFILL SPECIFIC CITYWIDE DEMANDS FROM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.NSNO ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT FAR TOO MANY CHILDREN ARE BEING UNDERSERVED IN OUR SCHOOLS. NSNO WILL WORK WITH THE DISTRICT AND OTHER SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT MEET THEIR NEEDS. 571179 CURRICULUM: NSNO HELPS SCHOOLS MAKE THE CURRICULAR AND INSTRUCTIONAL SHIFTS NECESSARY TO MEET MORE RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS.THE NSNO INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY INITIATIVE WILL ENSURE SCHOOLS: 1) MOVE TO ADOPT STANDARDS-ALIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND 2) RECEIVE INTENSIVE, TAILORED SUPPORT TO IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THOSE MATERIALS, SO THAT STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO MASTER MORE RIGOROUS STANDARDS. 8936607 5269633 88284 TALENT: NSNO TAKES A LEADING ROLE IN COORDINATING SOLUTIONS TO THE CITY'S TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION CHALLENGES.NSNO WAS AWARDED A US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND GRANT TO PROMOTE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE IN NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. TEACHERS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON MULTIPLE OBSERVATIONS AND A MEASURE OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THESE EVALUATIONS WILL ALLOW SCHOOL LEADERS AND ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATORS TO PROVIDE ALIGNED SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE TEACHERS AND LEADERS TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS. IN ADDITION, RESULTS FROM THESE EVALUATIONS WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE EDUCATOR ELIGIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION SYSTEMS. BY CHAMPIONING PROFESSIONAL (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) EXCELLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, NOLA TIF WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUED DRIVE TOWARD ACHIEVING EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD IN NEW ORLEANS. NSNO WAS ALSO AWARDED A US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER INCENTRIVE GRANT TO SUPPORT PARTNER SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTING, IMPORVING, OR EXPANDING THEIR OVERALL HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (HCMS), INCLUDING A PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION SYSTEM (PBCS). 909717 POLICY: NSNO PROVIDES COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN A REFORM-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.NSNO WILL DILIGENTLY MONITOR THE POLICY LANDSCAPE AND COLLABORATE WITH THEIR PARTNERS TO HELP OPSB IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT ALLOW GREAT SCHOOLS TO THRIVE. NSNO WILL HELP SHARE THE STORIES OF THE GREAT WORK HAPPENING IN THEIR SCHOOLS, WHILE ALSO SHINING A LIGHT ON THE CHALLENGES THEIR SYSTEM STILL FACES AND HOW THEIR CITY IS WORKING TO SOLVE THEM. 909717 11820567 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 77 0 1 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 LA X DANA PETERSON 9738206991 1555 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 781 NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 STEPHEN W HALES MD CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE L JORDAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH NEWELL USDIN BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ERIKA MCCONDUIT VICE CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 WALTER ISAACSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN ROSENTHAL TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK DOBARD BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 TYRONNE WALKER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 WALT LEGER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WHITE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXINA MEDLEY BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 DANA PETERSON CEO/BOARD MEMBER 43.00 X X 246964 0 32679 TIFFANY DELCOUR CHIEF OF OPERATIONS 40.00 X X 109452 0 8795 ANNE BANOS BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER JARRELL RESIGNED 032024 CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 40.00 X 147313 0 19697 NANCIA STERLING RESIGNED 042024 CHIEF OF SCHOOLS 40.00 X 131238 0 15314 LAURA HAWKINS CHIEF OF STRATEGIC ADVANCE 40.00 X 131501 0 9909 HOLLY REID CHIEF OF PORTFOLIO AND POL 40.00 X 125235 0 15448 LAUREN BAIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TEACHER PIPELINES 40.00 X 116146 0 8656 1007849 0 110498 7 0 1 0 BE CLEAR LLC 2255 SHERIDAN BLVD UNIT C 106 EDGEWATER CO 80214 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY CONSULTANT 110000 1 6235040 13132262 19367302 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REVENUE 900099 122900 122900 122900 256211 256211 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 2592 2592 BOOTH RENTAL 900099 2200 2200 IRS REFUND 900099 930 930 5722 19752135 122900 0 261933 X 5423908 5423908 89000 89000 447363 307265 98306 41792 1931240 1528553 397596 5091 81537 62931 16999 1607 242134 186880 50481 4773 173230 133700 36116 3414 3650 3608 36 6 43350 42853 426 71 3240418 3200806 35382 4230 137557 137050 507 243498 213372 23878 6248 85266 74717 8361 2188 82271 78810 3461 14753 14753 BAD DEBTS 235770 235770 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 97806 93243 3879 684 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 48151 8046 12200 27905 MISCELLANEOUS 1118 55 1063 12622020 11820567 703444 98009 3391444 1440050 4103866 11878197 9790090 10165638 155483 92478 235770 0 182420 113565 43994 43994 0 0 17859073 23689928 440993 226285 2294060 1209508 2735053 1435793 X 9403245 17122826 5720775 5131309 15124020 22254135 17859073 23689928 7130115 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 12906215 13507487 15182181 18717145 19367302 79680330 12906215 13507487 15182181 18717145 19367302 79680330 12910090 66770240 35913 20485 33031 124609 256211 470249 1800 5722 7522 80158101 273500 0.83300 0.79490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22598 22598 12599422 12622020 781101 195275 0 0 813585 813280 905247 781101 3313213 4969820 14205 20833 22598 57636 203396 203320 226312 195275 828303 1242455 28373 28373 0 15621 15621 0 0 X 19787618 35483 35483 19752135 0 19752135 12657503 35483 35483 12622020 0 12622020 PART X, LINE 2: NSNO FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FASB ASC, WHICH CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING AND RECOGNITION FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, IN NSNO'S INCOME TAX RETURNS. NSNO RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. NSNO FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED NSNO'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT NSNO HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. 1 ADVOCATES FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (BEN FRANKLIN HIGH) 2001 LEON C SIMON DRIVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70122 203879970 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SEAT CREATE BELOVED COMMUNITY 3157 GENTILLY BLVD SUITE 176 NEW ORLEANS LA 70122 813388287 501(C)(3) 45000 0 SEAT CREATE COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES 2625 THALIA STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70113 800601507 501(C)(3) 761584 0 TSL COMMUNITY ACADEMIES 9330 FORSHEY STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 842902432 501(C)(3) 598465 0 $533,465 TSL; $65,000 SEAT CREATE EINSTEIN GROUP INC 4801 MAID MARION DRIVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70128 200913967 501(C)(3) 558228 0 TSL FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS 300 N BROAD STREET SUITE 207 NEW ORLEANS LA 70119 721409800 501(C)(3) 563141 0 $539,308 TSL; $23,833 ACCELERATE TUTOR SUPPORT GRANT INSPIRE NOLA CHARTER SCHOOLS 2401 WESTBEND PKWY SUITE 4040 NEW ORLEANS LA 70114 460675150 501(C)(3) 148083 0 $124,250 SEED; $23,833 ACCELERATE TUTOR SUPPORT GRANT KIPP NEW ORLEANS 1055 ST CHARLES AVENUE 400 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 202277213 501(C)(3) 1801569 0 $355,205 SEED; $1,415,531 TSL; $30,833 ACCELERATE TUTOR SUPPORT GRANT RENEW REINVENTING EDUCATION 10001 LAKE FOREST BLVD SUITE 710 NEW ORLEANS LA 70127 800419622 501(C)(3) 543242 0 $527,326 TSL; $15,917 ACCELERATE TUTOR SUPPORT GRANT ROOTED SCHOOL 6701 PRESS DRIVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70126 471901769 501(C)(3) 121500 0 SEED THE LIVING SCHOOL 6003 BULLARD AVENUE SUITE 16 NEW ORLEANS LA 70128 821949714 501(C)(3) 33775 0 SEAT CREATE WARREN EASTON SR HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC 3019 CANAL STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70119 861163583 501(C)(3) 130616 0 SEED ADVOCATES OF INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS INC (MOTON) 8550 CURRAN BLVD NEW ORLEANS LA 70127 204230899 501(C)(3) 49000 0 SEAT CREATE 13 NOETA TEACHER AWARDS - CLASSROOM EXCELLENCE GRANTS 89 89000 PART I, LINE 2: THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF NSNO IS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCOUNTABLE SCHOOLS THROUGH TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT, OPENING AND SUPPORTING OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND INFORMING AND COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY. PRIOR TO ISSUING ANY GRANTS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A PRE-GRANT INQUIRY TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTEE IS APPROPRIATE, SUCH AS HAVING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR BEING A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTES A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANTEE THAT SPECIFIES THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE GRANT AND INCLUDES PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE FUNDS FOR NON-CHARITABLE PURPOSES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY, OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPORTS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. THE GRANTEE MUST ATTACH A STRATEGIC 3 TO 5 YEAR PLAN TO THIS POST-GRANT REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO RETURN ANY FUNDS NOT USED FOR THE DESIGNATED PURPOSES. X 1 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DANA PETERSON CEO/BOARD MEMBER 246964 0 0 0 0 0 22500 0 10179 0 279643 0 0 0 ALEXANDER JARRELL RESIGNED 032024 CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 147313 0 0 0 0 0 6058 0 13639 0 167010 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL CPA FIRM AND A COPY OF THE DRAFT IS SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW. WHEN THE FORM IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS WHICH COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THEY ARE REMINDED TO DISCLOSE ANY NEW RELATIONSHIPS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE PRESENT. BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW POLICY AND DIVULGE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY BOARD MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ANNUALLY THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SURVEY INFORMATION AND OVERALL MARKET TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY TO DETERMINE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARIES ARE WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE RANGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS INFORMATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THIS FORM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,554,772. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,382. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,230. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,584,384. EVENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 516,621. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 516,621. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 129,413. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 139,413. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.