Nonprofit · EIN 20-3841235
AXL CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,989,534 | $10,376,335 | $613,199 | $2,993,263 | $7,409,552 | -$4,416,289 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,326,071 | $11,602,327 | -$276,256 | $8,739,213 | $13,366,249 | -$4,627,036 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $798,776
- of which government grants
- $796,794
- Program service revenue
- $10,109,045
- Investment income
- $27,954
- Other revenue
- $53,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $509,613
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,517,879
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,059,387
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $98,353
- Accounting fees
- $57,556
- Occupancy
- $766,473
- Program services (functional)
- $9,506,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $869,476
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,739,213
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,993,263
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,409,552
- Net assets, end of year
- -$4,416,289
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,390
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$4,416,289
- Gross receipts
- $10,989,534
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John ABissonnette | Principal Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,875 | $36,305 |
| Rich Crockett | Operations Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,149 | $35,454 |
| Nicholas Assaf | Crew Culture Leader Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 0 | $92,033 | $28,711 |
| Kirsten Baartmans | Crew Culture Leader Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 0 | $87,500 | $27,910 |
| Eldijana Bjelcic | CLDE Teacher Leader Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $85,056 | $27,261 |
| Lisa Adams | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katii Spiess | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McGah | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Cahill | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Rossum Mauldin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Finn Lanning | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehran Ahmed | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,169 | $38,055 |
| Jack Bissonette | Principal Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,435 | $29,890 |
| Lisa Adams | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katrina Zerill | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McGah | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Dalvit | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Oyewole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Troy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Isaac Greenlee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 450 S CHAMBERS RD, AURORA, CO 80017-2092
- In care of
- % AXLA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rich Crockett, 450 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
- Signed the 990
- Christian DeLaOliva, Executive Director
- Phone
- (303) 377-0758
- Website
- www.axlacademy.org
- Return prepared by
- Bart Skidmore CPA
Mission
AXL Academys mission is to deliver a real-world learning experience using expeditions, technology, and a community-based environment. Enrollment is approximately 402 PK-8 students.
Program accomplishments
- Program service expenses include all costs necessary to operate a PK-8 charter school.Expenses $9,506,859 · grants $796,794 · revenue $10,989,534
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3841235
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,993,263
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,989,534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,989,534 | $10,376,335 | $2,993,263 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,326,071 | $11,602,327 | $8,739,213 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,138,277 | $5,410,144 | $4,200,342 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,067,868 | $5,007,481 | $2,911,603 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 20-3841235).
Questions about AXL CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of AXL CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AXL CHARTER SCHOOL is 20-3841235.
- Is AXL CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to AXL CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AXL CHARTER SCHOOL 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 AXL CHARTER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AXL CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AXL CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Rich Crockett.
- Who are the officers and directors of AXL CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,875 (John ABissonnette, Principal).
- How much revenue does AXL CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,989,534, expenses of $10,376,335 and total assets of $2,993,263 at year end.
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