2026-05-26T07:54:18-07:00 2025-12-31 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2025-01-01 832826473 Life Academy Inc LIFE 8136411922 6520 Richies Way Apollo Beach FL 33572 Tyler Sultenfuss President 8136411922 2026-05-23 true Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2026-05-23 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tyler Sultenfuss 6520 Richies Way Apollo Beach FL 33572 1632927 false X abkidscamp.com X 2018 FL Life Academy is a sports and education based youth development organization dedicated to equipping children with essential life skills and cultivating independence, resilience, confidence, and lifelong growth. Through enriching programs, supportive relationships, and a safe, engaging environment, we empower every child to thrive in school, sports, and life. 3 3 52 16 0 0 1197368 141240 1477687 0 14000 1197368 1632927 0 0 823065 1032919 0 0 442905 544724 1265970 1577643 -68602 55284 0 88210 0 8081 0 80129 Life Academy is a sports and education based youth development organization dedicated to equipping children with essential life skills and cultivating independence, resilience, confidence, and lifelong growth. Through enriching programs, supportive relationships, and a safe, engaging environment, we empower every child to thrive in school, sports, and life. false false 1295927 0 1477687 Life Academy Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities including swimming, tennis, gardening, sewing and more. Campers are encouraged to explore new interests and develop their skills in a safe and nuturing environment. The program is designed to foster independence, teamwork and a love for the outdoors. Each day is filled with exciting adventures that help children grow and learn while making lasting friendships. Each year, Life Academy serves 200 unique students through the Summer Camp program. Life Academy Before and After Care is a one stop shop for busy parents and active kids. Life Academy provides transportation to the 7 acre facility and keeps children active from the time students arrive until pick up (as late as 6:30 pm). Life Academy has extracurricular activities on site to choose from via the add-on programs. Full day services are offered on holidays and days off of school starting at 6:30 am. The program supports the South Hillsborough workforce while providing each student the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. Students are exposed to tennis, swimming, martial arts, social skills, horse riding, gardening, bike riding, canoeing, arts and crafts, basketball, football, wiffleball, rock climbing and more. Each year Life Academy serves 400 unique students through the Before and After Care program. Life Academy Juniors (Ages 3-4) is tailored specifically for 3 & 4 year olds, providing a safe and nuturing environment led by experienced Florida Certified Educators. Our program focuses on developing social skills, literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and motor skills through play and exploration. Juniors learn to respect differences and develop friendships and classroom etiquette. Daily lessons are designed to help children grow into kind humans and strong citizens, emphasizing the importance of life skills learned on the play yard. Our goal is to foster a love for learning and a sense of community in our youngest students. Each year Life Academy serves 75 unique students through the Juniors program. 1295927 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 52 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X Tyler Sultenfuss 8136411922 6520 Richies Way Apollo Beach FL 33572 Tyler Sultenfuss President 40.00 X 79167 0 0 Joseph Sorrells Vice President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gian-Franco Melendez Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Noriega Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Logan Sultenfuss Manager 40.00 X 123427 0 0 202594 0 0 1 false false false 0 113190 28050 141240 Camp/Daycare/After School Fees 624410 1477687 0 0 1477687 14000 14000 14000 14000 1632927 1477687 0 14000 79167 63334 15833 0 953752 763002 190750 0 12740 0 12740 0 5956 5956 0 0 8792 4396 4396 0 146267 138614 7653 0 19355 0 19355 0 31075 28797 2278 0 Bank fees 3638 0 3638 0 Janitorial expense 10977 8782 2195 0 Licenses and permits 2057 0 2057 0 Repairs and maintenance 104107 83286 20821 0 199760 199760 0 0 1577643 1295927 281716 0 47080 60485 19355 41130 0 88210 8081 0 8081 X 80129 0 80129 0 88210 55284 24845 X false false false X 0 16506 782948 1069201 1197368 141240 3207263 0 0 16506 782948 1069201 1197368 141240 3207263 0 3207263 14000 14000 0 0 3221263 2055232 0.99570 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 60485 19355 41130 41130 Pt VI, Line 12c All Board members, officers, and key employees are required to annually review and acknowledge the organizations conflict of interest policy. As part of this process, individuals disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. During Board and committee meetings, members are required to disclose any potential conflicts related to agenda items. Any individual with a conflict abstains from discussion and voting on the matter. These disclosures and recusals are documented in the meeting minutes. The Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing disclosed conflicts and determining appropriate actions to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the organization. When necessary, the organization seeks independent information or comparable data to support decision-making. Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is monitored by the Board of Directors and reinforced through ongoing governance practices, documentation in meeting minutes, and periodic review of policies to ensure continued effectiveness. Pt VI, Line 11b Life Academy Inc follows a formal review and approval process for its annual Form 990 to ensure accuracy, transparency, and proper governance oversight. 1) Preparation of Draft - The Form 990 is prepared by the organizations independent accountant in collaboration with the President, Tyler Sultenfuss. The preparation process includes review of financial statements, program activities, and organizational records to ensure all reported information accurately reflects the organizations operations. 2) Internal Review - The President conducts an initial review of the draft Form 990 for completeness and accuracy. As needed, the organization consults with advisors, including Mary Havlock, to ensure the document clearly and professionally represents Life Academy Incs mission, programs, and impact. 3)Board Distribution - A complete draft of the Form 990 is provided to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. Board members are given adequate time to review the document and are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback. 4) Board Review and Approval - The Board of Directors reviews the Form 990 as part of its governance responsibilites. Any questions or recommended revisions are addressed prior to approval. The Board formally approves the Form 990 for submission. 5) Finalization and Filing - Following Board approval, the President works with the accountant to finalize and submit the Form 990 to the Internal Revenue Service in a timely manner. 6) Record Retention - A final copy of the filed Form 990 is maintained in the organizations records and made available to the Board via email. Pt VI, Line 15a Life Academy Inc follows a formal process for determining the compensation of its President and top management officials to ensure it is reasonable and consistent with industry standards. Compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors, with any individuals who have a conflict of interest recusing themselves from the discussion and decision-making process. This ensures that compensation decisions are made by independent persons. In determining appropriate compensation, the Board considers comparability data, including compensation for similar positions at organizations of comparable size, scope, and geographic location, as well as the responsibilities and qualifications of the individual. The Boards deliberations and final decisions regarding compensation are documented contemporaneously in meeting minutes and maintained as part of the organizations official records. Pt VI, Line 15b Life Academy Inc follows a formal and consistent process for determining the compensation of its officers and key employees to ensure that compensation is reasonable and aligned with industry standards. Compensation decisions are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or a designated committee of independent members. Individuals with a potential conflict of interest are required to disclose such conflicts and recuse themselves from the discussion and approval process, ensuring decisions are made by independent persons. In establishing compensation levels, the organization utilizes comparability data, including compensation information for similar roles at organizations of comparable size, mission, and geographic area. Additional factors considered include the individuals qualifications, experience, scope of responsibilities, and the organizations financial condition. All compensation deliberations and decisions are documented contemporaneously in Board or committee meeting minutes. These records are maintained as part of the organizations official documentation to ensure transparency and compliance with applicable regulations. Pt VI, Line 19 Life Academy Inc makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted in writing or via email, and the organization provides copies of the requested documents within a reasonable timeframe. Documents are provided electronically or in hard copy, as appropriate. In addition, the organization makes its Form 990 available for public inspection in accordance with IRS requirements. Life Academy Inc is committed to transparency and ensures that relevant organizational and financial information is accessible to stakeholders, donors, and members of the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Vehicle expenses 39080. 39080. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Food expense 101453. 101453. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Playground expenses 13632. 13632. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Program supplies and expenses 45595. 45595. 0. 0.