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IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE INC

SURPRISE, AZ · EIN 204931199 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B99 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.surpriseprep.org
revenue
$4.3M
expenses
$4.3M
net assets
$-196K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE A NOT FOR PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE INC operates Imagine Prep Surprise, a public charter school in Surprise, Arizona, serving students from 6th to 12th grade. The school focuses on preparing students for college, careers, and life, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It is part of the larger Imagine Schools network.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Athletics Program
Offers various sports including JH Boys Basketball, Varsity Boys Volleyball, Dance, Varsity Softball, Varsity Baseball, and Varsity Soccer.
Cheerleading & Stunt Tryouts
Tryouts for the STORM CHEER & STUNT team for passionate and energetic athletes.
Foundational Skills classroom
A highly modified classroom environment designed to foster learning, growth, and meet the individual needs of exceptional students at their level, incorporating life skills instruction, conflict resolution, social stories, emotional regulation, and coping tools.
National Honor Society
A program for 10th-12th grade students focusing on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
National Junior Honor Society
A program for 6th-9th grade students focusing on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Performing Arts Showcase
An annual event showcasing student talent in performing arts.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 5 activities
    • Providing Extracurricular Activities
      Offers a range of extracurricular activities for students, including sports programs, clubs, National Honor Society for 10th-12th graders, and National Junior Honor Society for 6th-9th graders.
    • Providing Extracurricular Activities
      Offers a range of extracurricular activities for students, including sports programs, clubs, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and an annual Spirit Week.
    • Providing Extracurricular Activities
      Offers a range of extracurricular activities for students, including sports programs, clubs, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and an annual Spirit Week.
    • Providing Extracurricular Activities and Student Life Events
      The organization offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs, clubs, National Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society, along with organizing student events such as Spirit Week, prom, and a Spring Performing Arts Showcase.
    • Providing Extracurricular Activities and Student Life Events
      The organization offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs, clubs, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and organizes student events such as Spirit Week, prom, and a Spring Performing Arts Showcase.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 3 activities
    • Organizing Student Events and Celebrations
      Organizes various student events and celebrations, such as an annual Spirit Week, spring portrait pictures, a prom for 10th-12th graders (with 9th graders allowed if accompanied by an older student), and a Senior Decision Day to celebrate post-graduation plans.
    • Organizing Student Events and Celebrations
      Organizes various events for students, such as prom for high schoolers, Senior Decision Day, and a Spring Performing Arts Showcase, to foster community and celebrate achievements.
    • Organizing Student Events and Celebrations
      Organizes various events for students, such as prom for high schoolers, Senior Decision Day, spring portrait pictures, and a Spring Performing Arts Showcase.
  • Student Transportation Scholarships 2 activities
    • Expanding Transportation Services
      Will add a bus stop in the Asante Community starting January 2025 to expand transportation options for students.
    • Expanding Transportation Services
      Will add a bus stop in the Asante Community starting January 2025 to expand transportation options for students.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Facilitating Parent-Teacher Engagement
      Hosts parent-teacher conferences at the Imagine Prep Surprise Campus to facilitate communication between parents and educators.
    • Facilitating Parent-Teacher Engagement
      Hosts parent-teacher conferences at the Imagine Prep Surprise Campus to facilitate communication between parents and educators.
  • CPR and AED Training Programs 2 activities
    • Offering Safety Training
      Provides AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training for students at a course fee of $25.
    • Providing Safety Training
      Offers AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training for students at a course fee of $25.
  • Professional Theatrical Production and Performance 1 activity
    • Hosting Performing Arts Programs
      Presents performing arts showcases and theatrical productions, such as a Spring Performing Arts Showcase with admission fees and a staging of 'Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic'.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Offering Student Support Services
      The organization provides support services for students, including parent-teacher conferences, a Senior Decision Day to celebrate post-graduation plans, and AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
    • Offering Student Support and Development Services
      The organization provides services such as parent-teacher conferences, AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training, and hosts a Senior Decision Day to support students' academic and post-graduation planning.
    • Offering Student Support and Development Services
      IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE INC provides services such as parent-teacher conferences, AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training, and a Senior Decision Day to support student development and post-graduation planning.
    • Offering Student Support and Services
      Provides support services including parent-teacher conferences and AHA Certified First Aid, CPR, and AED training for students.
    • Operating a K-12 Charter School
      IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE INC operates a charter school providing education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including specialized programs for exceptional students and distance learning options.
    • Operating a K-12 School
      Operates a school that provides education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including specialized programs for exceptional students and distance learning options.
    • Operating a K-12 School
      Operates a school that provides educational services, including distance learning days and specialized programs for exceptional students, such as the Foundational Skills classroom which grew from 7 to 20 students.
    • Operating a K-12 School
      Operates a school that provides education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including specialized programs for exceptional students and distance learning options.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.32M
Contributions & grants$1.02M24%
Program service revenue$2.57M60%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$727K
expenses
Total expenses$4.35M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.03M
Cash$568K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.22M
Net assets$-196K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRIS MCCOMB PRINCIPAL 17 $75K
board members · 3
  • HERMAN ORCUTT — SECRETARY
  • LEONORA KETYER — CHAIR
  • ROBERT STEVENS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale Partner — Hosts the prom event at its facility and provides access to game cards and racing activities.
  • Imagine Schools Partner — Imagine Prep Surprise is part of the national family of non-profit public charter school campuses operated by Imagine Schools.
  • PTO Partner — Receives support from the PTO for ongoing projects to support students and teachers.