irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $163KSPECIAL EDUCATION: In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School provides a free and appropriate education, in the least restrictive environment to students with disabilities. The primary service delivery for students with special needs is inclusion. For students requiring supplemental services, the School contracts with local individuals or agencies to provide the required services outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan or 504 Plan.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency SNAP Relief Program
Direct cash relief initiative providing Visa gift cards to families affected by delayed SNAP payments, prioritizing student food security
Girl Scouts Partnership Program
All students participate in Girl Scouts activities integrated into the school day, focusing on leadership development and STEAM engagement
STEAM Education Program
Daily instruction in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for all students, designed to foster innovation and problem-solving skills
Special Education Services
Provides free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities, including inclusion and contracted supplemental services per IEP or 504 plans
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Daily STEAM, computer science, and leadership curriculumDelivers daily instruction in math, science, computer science, technology, engineering, and the arts as part of the core curriculum, alongside leadership development and STEAM activities developed in partnership with the Girl Scouts.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Family support initiatives addressing basic needsProvides direct support to families to address food insecurity, such as distributing $50 Visa gift cards to all 200 enrolled families during delays in SNAP benefit payments.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Girl Scout membership and community engagement programOffers all enrolled students the opportunity to become Girl Scouts and participate in community activities such as in-person Girl Scout Cookie Booths at local businesses, scheduled by grade level.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Public governance and board transparencyHosts monthly board meetings that are open to the general public, supporting transparency and community engagement in school governance.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Staff recruitment and school operations planningPlans and schedules key staff roles to begin on August 1st in preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, supporting school operations and academic leadership.
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Student admissions and enrollment lottery processManages annual student admissions through the GoodSchoolsRoc centralized enrollment system, collecting applications from December through April 1st, conducting a computerized random lottery on April 7th, notifying selected families, and publishing results on April 8th.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Transportation and student dismissal managementUses the PickUpPatrol system to manage student arrival and dismissal logistics, allowing parents to update pick-up arrangements electronically by 3pm on the day of change.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Tuition-free public education for girls in grades K-4, expanding to K-6Provides tuition-free, public charter education for girls in kindergarten through 4th grade, with plans to expand to 5th grade in fall 2026 and eventually serve grades K-6, operating as a free and appropriate public school in the least restrictive environment, including for students with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.10M
Contributions & grants$685K22%
Program service revenue$2.42M78%
Investment income$3420%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.59M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.86M
Cash$583K
Investments$0
Liabilities$623K
Net assets$1.24M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +34.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Swanson | Head of School Operations | 40 | $96K |
| Brittany Rumph | Head of School Academics | 40 | $96K |
board members · 9
- CaTyra Polland — Board Chair (Through 2/2025)
- Cassie Fields CPA — Treasurer
- George Daddis PhD — Finance Committee Member
- Laura Smith — Board Chair
- Lindsay Haldeman — Academic Committee Member
- Melanie Bloodworth — Vice Chair
- Rashondra Martin — Governance Committee Member
- Tarlon Gibson — Academic Committee Member
- Veronica Vargas — Secretary
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Coordinated Care Services Inc. Partner — Brittany Rumph worked as a consultant supporting educators and community-based organizations in trauma-responsive and equity-focused practices.
- Create A Pizza Partner — Hosts Girl Scout Cookie Booths for Innova Girls Academy students.
- Democracy Prep Public Schools Partner — Lindsay Swanson served as Science Department Chair and Computer Science Curriculum Specialist, expanding computer science access across the network.
- East Irondequoit Transportation Center Partner — Handles transportation change requests for students who do not live in the City of Rochester.
- First Student Partner — Provides bus transportation services for students living in the City of Rochester.
- Gates-Chili Transportation Center Partner — Handles transportation change requests for students who do not live in the City of Rochester.
- Girl Scouts of Western New York Partner — Partners to provide daily leadership development and STEAM activities; all students have the opportunity to become Girl Scouts.
- GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Enrollment partner managing student applications for Innova Girls Academy.
- Greece Transportation Center Partner — Handles transportation change requests for students who do not live in the City of Rochester.
- Hydra Coffee House Partner — Hosts Girl Scout Cookie Booths for Innova Girls Academy students.
- RCSD Government — Processes transportation change requests for students residing in the City of Rochester.
- SNAP Government — Families at the school rely on SNAP benefits, and delays in payments have created urgent food insecurity.
- Webster Transportation Center Partner — Handles transportation change requests for students who do not live in the City of Rochester.
- Zoom Partner — Provides virtual meeting platform for board meetings.
- Zoom Partner — Provides virtual platform for hosting the admissions lottery.
- local individuals or agencies Partner — Contracts with local individuals or agencies to deliver supplemental special education services as specified in students' Individual Education Plans or 504 Plans.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- All-Girls Environment to Reduce Stereotype Threat and Build Confidencemethodology: single-gender_educationBy educating girls in a single-gender setting, the school reduces stereotype threat and creates space for girls to develop confidence in leadership and STEAM fields, because coeducational environments often unconsciously reinforce gender biases that undermine girls' self-efficacy.
- Data-Driven, Individualized Academic Support in a Girl-Centered Environmentmethodology: data-driven_instructionBy using data to tailor academic supports within a girl-centered learning model, the school ensures equitable and responsive instruction, because ongoing assessment allows educators to meet individual students’ needs while maintaining a focus on gender-specific developmental strengths.
- Inclusion-Based Model for Students with Special Needsmethodology: inclusion_educationBy placing students with special needs in general education classrooms to the maximum extent appropriate, the school promotes equitable outcomes and social integration, because inclusive settings improve academic engagement and belonging for all learners.
- Trauma-Responsive and Equity-Focused Learning Environmentsmethodology: trauma-responsive_educationBy designing educational practices around trauma-responsive principles and equity, the school supports student well-being and academic engagement, because students exposed to trauma learn more effectively in predictable, emotionally safe, and culturally responsive environments.
- Unconditional Cash Relief to Empower Family Autonomymethodology: direct_cash_reliefBy providing direct cash relief via gift cards without bureaucratic conditions, the school supports family well-being and trust, because empowering caregivers to make their own decisions leads to more effective and dignified support than in-kind or restricted aid.