EIN 13-4289579

United Schools of Indianapolis (AMA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
182
State
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory program, grounded in our belief in the ability of every child to succeed at high levels.
Also known as...
Avondale Meadows Academy; Challenge Foundation Academy
Total revenues
$15,755,110
2023
Total expenses
$15,672,822
2023
Total assets
$23,542,400
2023
Num. employees
182
2023

Program areas at AMA

Avondale Meadows Academy, Inc. dba United Schools of Indianapolis (usi) operates three charter Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana. The first, Avondale Meadows Academy ("ama"), was founded to serve students in the Avondale Meadows community of Indianapolis who otherwise did not have access to quality public Schools. It opened in 2006 under the name challenge foundation Academy. In spring 2014, ama changed the name to Avondale Meadows Academy to reflect the ties to the local community. Ama in grades k-5. In fall 2014, usi opened a second school, vision Academy @ riverside ("var"), on the west side of Indianapolis. Var serves grades k - 8 and is near its capacity of 460 students. In fall 2017, usi opened Avondale Meadows middle school (amm) in an expansion to the current ama facility. Amms has the capacity to serve 300 students in grades 6-8. Currently, their enrollment is 165.all usi Schools are tuition-free quality public charter Schools and their work is driven by their mission to ensure every student realizes their full potential by providing each student with what he/she needs to be successful.

Who funds United Schools of Indianapolis (AMA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Perkins Malo Hunter FoundationAcacdemic Program Expense$180,000
The Mind TrustSee Attached$90,600
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$21,700
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at AMA

NameTitleCompensation
McKinley JonesDean
Aunye HockettPrincipal
Janie SeiversDirector of Business Affairs
Chris RiversOffice Manager
Laura BurtonBusiness Manager
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for AMA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,689,384
Program services$47,692
Investment income and dividends$9,587
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-18,601
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$27,048
Total revenues$15,755,110

Form 990s for AMA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-12990View PDF
2022-062023-02-28990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-12-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $180,000 from Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $90,600 from The Mind Trust
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
avondalemeadowsacademy.com/ 
Phone
(317) 803-3182
Facebook page
CFAavondalemeadows 
IRS details
EIN
13-4289579
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
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
Independent
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