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Serviam Girls Academy

Educating, inspiring, and transforming young women in the Wilmington area

two stars

70.08

14 Halcyon Drive New Castle, DE 19720
tel: (302) 651-9700   Web Site
EIN: 26-0792594

Board Leadership
Bob Kirkwood
Chair

CEO
Peggy Prevoznik Heins
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 70.08 two stars
  Financial 67.43 one star
  Accountability & Transparency 73.00 two stars
This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Serviam Girls Academy is a tuition-free, independent Catholic middle school in the Ursuline tradition for young women of all faiths from low-income families. Serviam empowers students to succeed in high school and become leaders who serve their families and the needs of society through a dynamic academic program and the development of the whole person in an atmosphere of respect and responsibility. Serviam Girls Academy's roots date back to 1971 and the all boys, Jesuit middle school, Nativity Mission, founded on the lower east side of Manhattan. Having opened its doors in 2008 to a group of eager and spirited 5th and 6th grade students, Serviam is proudly educating 53 girls in grades 5 through 8, and supporting 43 alums in both high school and college.

Serviam Girls Academy is a tuition-free, independent Catholic middle school in the Ursuline tradition for young women of all faiths from low-income families. Serviam empowers students to succeed in high school and become leaders who serve their families and the needs of society through a dynamic academic program and the development of the whole person in an atmosphere of respect and responsibility. Serviam Girls Academy's roots date back to 1971 and the all boys, Jesuit middle school, Nativity Mission, founded on the lower east side of Manhattan. Having opened its doors in 2008 to a group of eager and spirited 5th and 6th grade students, Serviam is proudly educating 53 girls in grades 5 through 8, and supporting 43 alums in both high school and college.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of volunteers
282
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
3,800
Number of new donors
654
Total revenue earned to support advocacy efforts
1,352,270
Number of Active Donors
654
Number of Gifts
1,015
Percentage of Retained Donors
50
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Financial

one star

67.43

Accountability & Transparency

two stars

73.00

This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 53.0%
  Administrative Expenses 28.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 18.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.32
  Program Expenses Growth 0.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Serviam Girls Academy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Serviam Girls Academy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Serviam Girls Academy (DE) 70.08 two stars
Central Institute for the Deaf (MO) 91.53 four stars
Street School (OK) 90.77 four stars
Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface (KY) 90.11 four stars
Akilah Institute for Women (NY) 85.00 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,145,028
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,145,028
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,145,028
   Other Revenue $165,444
TOTAL REVENUE $1,310,472
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $522,322
   Administrative Expenses $304,719
   Fundraising Expenses $197,250
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,024,291
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $286,181
   
Net Assets $2,223,859

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
School Operations $522,322 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 06/01/2020 70.08 two stars
2018-06 07/01/2019 69.89 one star
2017-06 07/01/2018 70.00 two stars
2016-06 12/01/2017 69.54 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 26-0792594
Name in IRS Master File SERVIAM GIRLS ACADEMY INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status School 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 2007
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$85,900 8.38% Peggy Prevonik Heins President

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Serviam Girls Academy (DE) 70.08 two stars
Open School (OR) 90.94 four stars
City Academy (MO) 86.36 three stars
Caring for Cambodia (TX) 85.37 three stars
Fugees Family (GA) 88.48 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Serviam Girls Academy
14 Halcyon Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
tel: (302) 651-9700
fax: (302) 651-9703
EIN: 26-0792594

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Board Leadership

Bob Kirkwood
Chair

CEO

Peggy Prevoznik Heins
President

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