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DESTINY SCHOOL INCORPORATED

GLOBE, AZ · EIN 860904562 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · mydestinyschool.org
revenue
$4.4M
expenses
$3.9M
net assets
$2.1M
employees
63
volunteers
15
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT A DIVERSE EDUCATION IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SELF-DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATION, AND EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Destiny School Incorporated is an operational school in Globe, Arizona, providing K-12 education. The school focuses on academic excellence, student well-being, and healthy living, including nutrition education and a wellness policy. It also offers specialized programs for English Language Learners and students with special needs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

English Language Learner (ELL) Program / English Language Development (ELD)
Provides instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for students whose primary language is not English, with the goal of achieving English fluency.
Food & Nutrition / School Lunch
Provision of school breakfast, lunch, and after-school snack programs adhering to USDA and Arizona Department of Education nutrition standards.
Homeless Education
Support and services for students experiencing homelessness.
Impact Aid
A federal program designed to assist local school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property, or that have experienced increased expenditures due to the enrollment of federally connected children.
Nutrition Education
Education focused on healthy eating habits and making good food choices for students.
Online Instruction
Provision of educational content and learning through online platforms.
Special Education
Services and support for students with special educational needs.
Title 1 Program
A program likely providing financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
Wellness Policy
A policy focused on improving health and preventing childhood obesity by creating a school environment that includes healthy food choices and encourages physical activity.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 4 activities
    • English Language Development (ELD) Program
      Provides instruction in English language development, including listening, speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing skills, and grammar. The program evaluates students for English language proficiency using the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) and annually re-evaluates identified English Language Learners (ELL) to monitor progress.
    • English Language Development (ELD) Program
      Provides instruction in English language development, including listening, speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing skills, and grammar, and annually re-evaluates identified English Language Learners (ELL) to monitor progress.
    • English Language Development (ELD) Program
      Provides instruction and evaluation in English language development, including listening, speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing skills, and grammar, for English Language Learners (ELL) from kindergarten through grade 12, and annually re-evaluates their progress.
    • English Language Development (ELD) Program
      Provides instruction in English language development, including listening, speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing skills, and grammar. The program evaluates students from kindergarten through grade 12 for English language proficiency and annually re-evaluates identified English Language Learners (ELL) to monitor progress.
  • Support Services for Homeless Students 4 activities
    • Homeless Education Services (McKinney-Vento Program)
      Provides educational services and support for students experiencing homelessness, ensuring immediate enrollment, access to programs and services, and transportation. This includes a dispute resolution process for disagreements and specific provisions for unaccompanied homeless youth.
    • Homeless Education Services (McKinney-Vento)
      Provides educational services and support for students experiencing homelessness, ensuring immediate enrollment, access to programs, and transportation. This includes a dispute resolution process for disagreements and ensuring unaccompanied homeless youth can enroll without proof of guardianship.
    • Homeless Education Services (McKinney-Vento)
      Ensures immediate enrollment and equal access to educational opportunities for students experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied youth, by removing barriers, providing transportation, and offering a dispute resolution process.
    • Homeless Student Support Services
      Provides educational services and support for students experiencing homelessness, ensuring immediate enrollment, access to programs, transportation, and a dispute resolution process, as mandated by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
  • Specialized Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities 4 activities
    • Special Education and Child Find Program
      Provides special education services and participates in the Child Find program to identify and support students with disabilities.
    • Special Education and Child Find Program
      Provides special education services and participates in the Child Find program to identify and evaluate children who may have disabilities.
    • Special Education and Child Find Programs
      Provides special education services and participates in the Child Find program to identify and support students with disabilities.
    • Special Education and Child Find Services
      Provides special education services and participates in the Child Find program to identify and support students with disabilities.
  • Parent Progress Reporting and Communication 3 activities
    • Academic Progress Reporting
      Distributes quarterly academic progress reports and report cards to parents to keep them informed of student performance.
    • Academic Progress Reporting
      Distributes quarterly academic progress reports and report cards to parents to keep them informed of student performance.
    • Parent Communication and Enrollment Support
      Distributes quarterly academic progress reports and report cards to parents and provides enrollment forms and support for families seeking education services in Globe-Miami.
  • School-Based Meal Programs 3 activities
    • School Meal Program
      Operates a National School Lunch Program, offering free breakfast and lunch to all students every school day. This includes providing a specialty menu for students with allergies.
    • Student Nutrition Program
      Operates a National School Lunch Program, providing free breakfast and lunch to all students every school day, including a specialty menu for students with allergies.
    • Student Support Services
      Provides essential school supplies, free breakfast and lunch through the National School Lunch Program, and specialty menus for students with allergies.
  • Educational Resource Provision 3 activities
    • Title 1 Program Services
      Provides services related to Title 1 programs, which aim to support disadvantaged students.
    • Title I Program Services
      Provides services related to Title I programs, which aim to help disadvantaged children meet challenging state academic standards.
    • Title I Program Services
      Provides services related to Title I programs, which aim to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
  • Nonprofit K–8 Charter & Waldorf Schools 2 activities
    • K-8 Education Program
      Operates classrooms for kindergarten through eighth grade, providing instruction and preparing students for college, trade school, or the workforce. This includes providing all necessary school supplies to students.
    • K-8 Educational Instruction
      Operates classrooms for kindergarten through eighth grade, providing instruction with specific teachers for each grade level and preparing students for college, trade school, or the workforce.
  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 1 activity
    • Provision of School Supplies
      Provides all necessary school supplies, such as paper and pencils, to students.
  • Public Meeting Notices & Agendas 1 activity
    • Public Board Meetings
      Holds regular public board meetings and posts notices on its website and at the Globe Public Library to ensure transparency and community engagement.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Enrollment Support
      Provides enrollment forms and support for families seeking education services in Globe-Miami.
    • Impact Aid Program Participation
      Participates in the Impact Aid Program, submitting applications through the United States Department of Education, and has adopted Indian Policies and Procedures (IPP's) to ensure equal access for all Indian children.
    • Impact Aid Program Participation
      Participates in the Impact Aid Program, which provides federal funds to school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property.
    • Impact Aid Program Participation
      Participates in the Impact Aid Program, which provides financial assistance to school districts affected by federal activities.
    • K-8 Education Program
      Operates classrooms for kindergarten through eighth grade, with specific teachers for each grade level, preparing students for college, trade school, or the workforce.
    • School Nutrition Program
      Operates a National School Lunch Program, offering free breakfast and lunch to all students every school day, including a specialty menu for students with allergies.
    • Wellness Policy Assessment
      Assesses its wellness policy at least every three years to determine compliance, compare with other policies, and measure progress towards goals.
    • Wellness Policy Assessment
      Assesses its wellness policy at least every three years to determine compliance, compare with other policies, and measure progress towards goals.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.44M
Contributions & grants$4.26M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$178K
expenses
Total expenses$3.89M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.81M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.24M
Cash$676K
Investments$0
Liabilities$165K
Net assets$2.07M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +18.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY MCLENDON PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $110K
CARDELLA M WILLIAMSON MEMBER/TEACHER 40 $99K
DAVID MCLENDON MEMBER/DIRECTOR 40 $93K
SCOTT WILLIAMSON MEMBER/TEACHER 40 $69K
board members · 1
  • JOHN PERLMAN — MEMBER
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AZ Find Partner — Partner organization linked in enrollment resources, likely supporting student identification or outreach.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Follows the Arizona Department of Education’s language framework and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Refers to the Arizona Department of Education Homeless Education Program for more information and contact.
  • Arizona Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs Government — Adheres to nutrition standard guidelines for vending machines.
  • Globe Public Library Partner — Posts notices of public meetings at the library.
  • Globe Public Library Partner — Posts public meeting notices at the library.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Adheres to nutrition standard guidelines for vending machines and participates in its Child Nutrition Programs.
  • USDA Government — Implements USDA Food and Nutrition Programs and adheres to USDA civil rights regulations and policies.
  • United States Department of Education Government — Qualifies to apply for Impact Aid through this department and submitted an application.