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ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 273641289 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Very Large (>$50M) · www.amsschools.org
revenue
$62.1M
expenses
$59.5M
net assets
$8.4M
employees
854
volunteers
5
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

WE WILL MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND LIFE SUCCESS THROUGH PROVIDING AN ADVANCED, WELL-ROUNDED, COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION INTERLACED WITH HABITS OF MIND, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) is a network of public charter schools in Arizona serving K-8 students with a focus on math and science education. The organization operates multiple campuses across the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, providing structured academic programming within Title I communities. AMS emphasizes operational efficiency, student support services, and compliance with state education standards.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Anti-Bullying Program
Includes a formal Anti-Bullying Policy, confidential reporting procedures, training and education for students, and prompt investigation of all reported incidents of bullying on campus, online, or at school-sponsored events
Exceptional Student Services
Provides specialized support for students with disabilities, including individualized education plans, behavior intervention, trauma-informed care, and compliance with special education regulations
Student Registration and Data Management
Oversees student enrollment, ensures accurate and complete academic records, and meets all state reporting requirements for student data
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Student Records Management and Compliance 11 activities
    • Registrar Leadership and Compliance
      Provides leadership for registrars at all AMS schools, ensuring compliance with state data reporting requirements and maintaining accurate student records.
    • Student Information System Support
      Oversees and provides support for the student information system (SIS) for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network.
    • Student Information System and Data Management
      Oversees support for the student information system (SIS) for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network, and provides leadership for registrars to ensure compliance with state data reporting requirements and accurate record-keeping.
    • Student Information System and Registrar Support
      Oversees student information system (SIS) support for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network, and provides leadership for registrars at all AMS schools to ensure compliance with state data reporting requirements and record accuracy.
    • Student Records Management
      Manages student records, including processing requests for records from families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
    • Student Records Management
      Provides a student records request process for families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
    • Student Records Request Processing
      Manages the process for families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA) to request student records.
    • Student Records Request Processing
      Provides a process for families of the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA) to request student records.
    • Support organizational operations and data systems
      Oversees critical operational functions across the AMS network including accounting, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, student information system (SIS) support, and leadership of registrar teams, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state data reporting requirements.
    • Support organizational operations and data systems
      Oversees accounting, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable functions in compliance with GAAP, implements process improvements, manages the student information system (SIS) across the AMS network, and provides leadership for registrars to ensure accurate records and compliance with state data reporting requirements.
    • Support student records and enrollment systems
      Oversees student information system (SIS) support for students, parents, and staff across the AMS network, provides leadership for registrars, ensures compliance with state data reporting requirements, and manages student records requests for the Advanced Virtual Academy (AVA).
  • School-Based Bullying Prevention and Response 6 activities
    • Bullying Prevention and Response
      Provides education and information to students about bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents, conducts investigations, takes disciplinary action, and maintains documentation of incidents for at least six years. Requires immediate contact with emergency medical services or law enforcement when a student is physically harmed due to alleged bullying.
    • Bullying Prevention and Response
      Educates students about bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents, conducts investigations, takes disciplinary action, and maintains documentation of incidents, including immediate contact with emergency services for physical harm.
    • Bullying Prevention and Response
      Educates students about bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents, conducts investigations, takes disciplinary action, and ensures immediate contact with emergency services when physical harm occurs due to alleged bullying.
    • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment
      Implements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, and documentation of incidents for at least six years.
    • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment
      Provides education on bullying, operates a confidential reporting system for incidents of harassment or intimidation, investigates reports, takes disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion), maintains incident documentation for six years, and requires immediate emergency response when physical harm occurs.
    • Prevent and respond to bullying and harassment
      Implements a comprehensive bullying prevention and response system that includes education for students, a confidential reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment or intimidation, prompt investigations, disciplinary actions (up to expulsion), mandatory reporting to law enforcement when necessary, emergency response protocols for physical harm, and retention of incident documentation for at least six years.
  • Integrated Special Education & Therapy 6 activities
    • Deliver special education and related support services
      Provides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language skills, delivered in the least restrictive environment.
    • Deliver special education and related support services
      Provides a comprehensive range of special education services including behavioral support, psychological counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills development, and academic support in literacy, math, and English language development, tailored to individual student needs in the least restrictive environment.
    • Provide special education and related support services
      Delivers a range of individualized support services including special education in the least restrictive environment, behavioral interventions, psychological counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language therapy, social skills training, and academic support in reading, writing, and mathematics.
    • Special Education and Support Services
      Provides a range of special education and support services, including individualized educational plans, behavioral support, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy, to meet the diverse needs of students in the least restrictive environment.
    • Special Education and Support Services
      Provides a range of special education and support services, including individualized educational plans, behavioral support, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy, to meet students' diverse needs in the least restrictive environment.
    • Special Education and Support Services
      Provides special education support services to meet individual educational needs in the least restrictive environment, including behavioral support, psychological counseling, English language and literacy support, mathematics support, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social and interpersonal skills support, and speech-language therapy services.
  • Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 5 activities
    • GRASP Program Operation
      Operates the GRASP (Growth Responsibility and Support Program) self-contained classroom at the South Mountain Campus for scholars needing intensive support, featuring a smaller teacher-to-scholar ratio.
    • GRASP Program Operation
      Operates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, offering intensive support in a self-contained classroom with a smaller teacher-to-scholar ratio for students requiring additional assistance.
    • GRASP Program Operation
      Operates the GRASP (Growth Responsibility and Support Program) self-contained classroom at the South Mountain Campus, providing intensive support with a smaller teacher-to-scholar ratio for students requiring additional assistance.
    • Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive student support
      Provides intensive academic and behavioral support through the GRASP (Growth Responsibility and Support Program) self-contained classroom at the South Mountain Campus, featuring a lower teacher-to-student ratio for scholars needing additional structure and attention.
    • Operate GRASP self-contained classroom for intensive support
      Operates the Growth Responsibility and Support Program (GRASP) at the South Mountain Campus, a self-contained classroom with a lower teacher-to-scholar ratio designed for students needing intensive academic and behavioral support.
  • Financial Oversight & Compliance Management 4 activities
    • Financial Management and Compliance
      Oversees accounting functions, manages payroll, procurement, and accounts payable teams, and implements process improvements to enhance organizational performance in compliance with GAAP.
    • Financial and Accounting Management
      Oversees accounting functions, manages payroll, procurement, and accounts payable teams, and implements process improvements to enhance organizational performance in compliance with GAAP.
    • Financial and Administrative Oversight
      Oversees accounting functions, manages payroll, procurement, and accounts payable teams, and implements process improvements to enhance organizational performance in compliance with GAAP.
    • Manage financial and operational systems
      Oversees accounting functions including payroll, procurement, and accounts payable, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with GAAP to support organizational performance.
  • Education Equity Compliance 3 activities
    • Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws
      Prohibits discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs on the basis of race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws.
    • Ensure compliance with civil rights and non-discrimination laws
      Complies with Title IX and federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
    • Ensure non-discrimination in educational programs
      Complies with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws by prohibiting discrimination in admission, enrollment, and educational programs based on race, sex, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics.
  • Student Wellness & Support Services 3 activities
    • Social and Interpersonal Skills Development
      Offers support to students for developing social and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with peers and staff, and for navigating transitions across various school environments.
    • Social and Interpersonal Skills Development
      Offers support for students to develop social and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with peers and staff, and for smooth transitions across various school environments.
    • Social and Interpersonal Skills Support
      Provides support for students to develop social and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with peers and staff, and for smooth transitions across various school environments.
  • Special Needs Academic Tutoring & Support 2 activities
    • Academic Support Services
      Offers targeted academic support in English language and literacy, focusing on foundational reading, fluency, comprehension, and written expression, as well as mathematics support for computation and problem-solving.
    • Academic Support Services
      Provides targeted support for students in English language and literacy, focusing on foundational reading, fluency, comprehension, and written expression, as well as mathematics support for computation and problem-solving skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$62.11M
Contributions & grants$15.21M24%
Program service revenue$46.53M75%
Investment income$140K0%
Other revenue$238K
expenses
Total expenses$59.55M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$130.85M
Cash$18.82M
Investments$1.38M
Liabilities$122.49M
Net assets$8.36M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTINE FITZSIMMONS PRINCIPAL $109K
ASHLEY KANE PRINCIPAL $100K
CURTIS WALKER PRINCIPAL $100K
MELISA THALACKER PRINCIPAL $90K
board members · 5
  • DIMITRY KASHTELYAN — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLAS CUEVAS — PRESIDENT
  • OLGA BOYTSOVA — SECRETARY
  • PHILIP CARHUFF — DIRECTOR
  • TATYANA CHAYKA — CO-CEO AND D
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Links to azed.gov for state-level bullying prevention resources.
  • South Mountain Campus Partner — Hosts the GRASP self-contained program for scholars needing intensive support services.
  • South Mountain campus Partner — Location where the GRASP program is delivered.
  • Title IX Government — Designates Title IX coordinators and ensures compliance with Title IX regulations.
  • Zachary J. Larison Government — Grants and Compliance Specialist responsible for handling public records requests