Nonprofit · EIN 11-3761734
CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75315
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,283,454 | $915,764 | $367,690 | $3,917,305 | $66,560 | $3,850,745 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,079,548 | $842,830 | $236,718 | $3,539,113 | $61,808 | $3,477,305 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,298,767
- of which government grants
- $131,148
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$15,313
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$15,380
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,642
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,363
- Other salaries and wages
- $409,903
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $612,105
- Professional fundraising fees
- $13,500
- Legal fees
- $40
- Accounting fees
- $36,100
- Occupancy
- $108,218
- Travel
- $1,115
- Depreciation
- $35,772
- Program services (functional)
- $727,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $148,546
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,301
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,539,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,917,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,560
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,850,745
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,780,639
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,070,511
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $780,234
- Gross receipts
- $1,298,834
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 418
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI LICHTENBERG | EXEC DIR/DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,522 | $11,062 |
| VERNETTA BURKHALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN DURRETT | TREASURER/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BO ESTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON GILLILAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY GRIEGE | SECRETARY/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DON HARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MARTIN | CHAIR/DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCCRORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTANIE SYKES-OKWUMABUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI LICHTENBERG | EXEC DIR/DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,525 | $10,279 |
| VERNETTA BURKHALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEILA SELDERS J D | CHAIR/DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BO ESTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY GRIEGE | SECRETARY/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SHYUNG JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEARA KEITH | TREASURER/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCCRORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTANIE SYKES-OKWUMABUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 151062, DALLAS, TX 75315-1062
- In care of
- % KRISTI LICHTENBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TODD MARTIN, PO BOX 151062, DALLAS, TX 75315
- Signed the 990
- JASON BOTELLO, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (214) 426-3282
- Return prepared by
- SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY (CCA) WAS INCORPORATED IN 2006 AND OPERATES IN SOUTH DALLAS. CCA EXISTS TO EXPOSE AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE HOPE AND ABUNDANT LIFE FOUND IN CHRIST AND TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO KNOW GOD AND SERVE HIM FOREVER. THE MISSION OF CCA IS TO DEVELOP URBAN YOUTH THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION AND EQUIP FUTURE LEADERS TO IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR CHRIST. CCA ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH ACADEMICS, LIFE COACHING, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. CCA IS AN ACCREDITED, FAITH-BASED PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE OVERCOMING MAJOR BARRIERS TO EARN AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
Program accomplishments
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM - THE ACADEMY IS AN ACCREDITED, FAITH-BASED PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE OVERCOMING MAJOR BARRIERS TO EARN AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. IN ADDITION TO HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION SERVICES, WE OFFER LIFE SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR THE ACADEMY'S STUDENTS. FOR OVER 17 YEARS, THE ACADEMY'S GOAL HAS BEEN TO HELP STUDENTS WHO HAVE GIVEN UP HOPE, DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL, AND LIVE ON THE VERGE OF HOMELESSNESS DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY ARE PREPARED TO BEGIN THEIR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE. EACH STUDENT WHO ATTENDS THE ACADEMY IS LOW-INCOME OR EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME, AS DEFINED BY HUD. THEREFORE, WHILE THE ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE SCHOOL, THE ACADEMY DOES NOT CHARGE PROGRAM FEES OR TUITION. INSTEAD, EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS IN EXCHANGE FOR TUITION. THIS REQUIREMENT ALLOWS THE ACADEMY'S STUDENTS TO HAVE OWNERSHIP IN THEIR EDUCATION, PROVIDES SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY, AND GIVES STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD JOB-RELATED SKILLS FOR THEIR RESUMES. THE EDUCATIONAL MODEL IS A BLENDED LEARNING APPROACH OF ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION, WHOLE GROUP INSTRUCTION AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED ONLINE PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE SPECIFIC COURSES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO MEET THE STATE OF TEXAS REQUIREMENTS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR COMPLETE THE GED.Expenses $481,395 · grants $2,266
- MENTORING AND SOCIAL SERVICES - STUDENTS' FORMAL AND INFORMAL MENTORING WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE SUCCESS. EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED AN ADVISOR TEACHER, WHO MEETS WITH THE STUDENT 1:1 EACH WEEK. ADVISORS WORK WITH THE STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS CHALLENGING LIFE ISSUES AND HABITS IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES THAT PRESENT BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. A GRADUATION COACH HELPS STUDENTS DEFINE THEIR STRENGTHS AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT BOTH IN LIFE SKILLS AND WORKFORCE READINESS. A CASE MANAGER HELPS CONNECT EACH STUDENT WITH NEEDED RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, FOOD PROGRAMS, OBTAINING COPIES OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, AND STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AS WELL AS MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION CARE.Expenses $117,860 · grants $17,426
- ENGAGEMENT - THE ACADEMY PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SCREENING AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WISH TO GET INVOLVED IN THE SOUTH DALLAS AREA IN MEANINGFUL, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING WAYS. EACH YEAR OVER 400 VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING LANDSCAPING AND NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP, PROVIDING MEALS TO STUDENTS, DELIVERING FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED, TUTORING, PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS TO CONNECT WITH NEIGHBORS IN THE ACADEMY'S AREA.Expenses $85,234
- CCA WORK ACADEMY - THE ACADEMY PROVIDES KEY LIFE WORKFORCE SKILLS FOR STUDENTS SO THAT THEY MAY SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK. TARGETED CLASSES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND THEIR PURPOSE, UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, AND PREPARE FOR THE WORKFORCE. STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK TRAINING PROGRAM COMMIT TO WORKING EXTRA HOURS BEFORE AND AFTER CLASSES AND ON WEEKENDS. THESE STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETE LEADERSHIP CLASSES FOCUSED ON LEARNING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL WORK PLACE TRANSITION. STUDENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH WORK INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $43,428
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3761734
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,917,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,298,834
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,283,454 | $915,764 | $3,917,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,079,548 | $842,830 | $3,539,113 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,392,311 | $612,942 | $3,244,178 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3761734).
Questions about CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC is 11-3761734.
- Is CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TODD MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,522 (KRISTI LICHTENBERG, EXEC DIR/DIR).
- How much revenue does CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,283,454, expenses of $915,764 and total assets of $3,917,305 at year end.
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