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    Cajal Academy Inc. Logo

    MIP Score

    51

    Education
    Special Education

    Cajal Academy Inc.

    Cajal Academy Inc. Logo

    Cajal Academy Inc.

    Education
    Special Education
    25 Sylvan Rd S, Ste U, Westport, Connecticut, 06880View all Westport charities
    EIN: 83-4590052
    Total Assets: $519.4 thousand
    Founding year not available

    Mission

    Cajal Academy is a non-profit organization founded in 2019, dedicated to developing new educational approaches that leverage modern neuroscientific research. With a focus on twice exceptional (2e) students—those who are both gifted and have learning differences—Cajal Academy implements personalized educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. By integrating research-backed methodologies with project-based learning, the academy aims to transform the educational experience for gifted children facing unique challenges.

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    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    25 Sylvan Rd S, Ste U, Westport, Connecticut, 06880

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    Founded in

    N/A

    EIN

    83-4590052

    Total Assets

    $519.4 thousand

    Mission

    Cajal Academy is a non-profit organization founded in 2019, dedicated to developing new educational approaches that leverage modern neuroscientific research. With a focus on twice exceptional (2e) students—those who are both gifted and have learning differences—Cajal Academy implements personalized educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. By integrating research-backed methodologies with project-based learning, the academy aims to transform the educational experience for gifted children facing unique challenges.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    25 Sylvan Rd S, Ste U, Westport, Connecticut, 06880

    View all Westport charities

    Founded in

    Not Reported

    EIN

    83-4590052

    Total Assets

    $519.4 thousand

    UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

    This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

    Showing 2 of 2 goals

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 10

    Reduced Inequalities

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 10

    Reduced Inequalities

    At a Glance

    Project-Based Learning

    Project-Based Learning

    Students engage in community-wide project-based learning that combines academic instruction with real-world problem-solving.

    Neuroplasticity Interventions

    Neuroplasticity Interventions

    Using the principles of neuroplasticity, Cajal Academy implements interventions to help students overcome learning disabilities.

    Growth Mindset and Agency Coaching

    Growth Mindset and Agency Coaching

    Students are taught to develop a growth mindset through agency coaching, empowering them to manage their own learning and emotional experiences.

    Past Events

    Understanding the 2e Profile

    2024-12-04

    A session to provide insights on the educational needs of twice exceptional students.

    Upcoming Events

    Tour and Information Session

    Tour and Information Session

    2024-12-03

    Join us to learn more about our school and program designed for twice exceptional kids.

    Learn More
    Professionals Intro to Cajal Academy

    Professionals Intro to Cajal Academy

    2024-12-12

    An informational session for professionals in special education about Cajal Academy's approaches and programs.

    Learn More

    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    51

    70

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    100.00%

    20

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    151.27%

    20

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.09052

    20

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    0.7747

    8

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2022

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants2.545K0.26%
    Program Services975.2K99.74%
    Investment Income00.00%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
    Other Notable Sources00.00%
    Total Revenue977.7K100.00%

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