UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL INC

EIN 46-4455781

What they do

University High School, Inc. ("UHS") Was Organized to Operate A High School for Students Actively Engaged In A Process of Recover From Drug and Alcohol Addiction. UHS Will Present Formal Instruction, Maintain A Regular Facility, and Have A Regularly Enrolled Body of Pupils In Attendance. Additionally, UHS Wil Cultivate A Model Community Where Students Can Receive Quality College-preparatory Education, Achied Academic Success, and Enjoy A Genuine High School Experience Free From Alcohol and Drugs.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2019The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

82.00%of revenue went to mission work82.1% of expenses · Program services

10.60%of revenue went to fundraising10.6% of expenses

$99.90spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

7.30%of revenue went to management and office costs7.3% of expenses

53.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $113,235 for JULIE MCELRATH (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2019

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$381,364

Mission workProgram services$312,71282.00% of revenue82.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$27,8387.30% of revenue7.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$40,41410.60% of revenue10.6% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$4000.10% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$380,96499.90% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2019Current82.1% mission · 7.3% management · 10.6% fundraising

201667.4% mission · 25.1% management · 7.5% fundraising

201576.1% mission · 15.4% management · 8.5% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$381,364

Expenses$380,964

Annual surplus $400 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$312,712 · 82.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$27,838 · 7.3% of expenses

Fundraising$40,414 · 10.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$381,364

Expenses$380,964

Contributions$204,432

Mission work (program services)$312,712

Fundraising$40,414

Management and general$27,838

Accounting fees$6,353

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2019

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JULIE MCELRATHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $113,235

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

JULIE MCELRATHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BILL LEETREASURER

DAVID BAINBOARD CHAIR

DEBBIE ESTERAKSECRETARY

JIM KRUGERCO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER

LAURA KELLYFOUNDING BOARD CHAIR & VICE CHAIR

LAURA SWANNBOARD MEMBER

LORI HOLLERAN STEIKERCO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER

MARY FLANAGANBOARD MEMBER

TERRI FROSTBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Location: 2007 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
County: Travis
In care of: Julie McElrath
Primary officer: Julie McElrath, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(512) 921-2832

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2019
Tax period began: July 1, 2019
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: RONALD W MEYER PLLC