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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5033694

OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC

Tax-exempt · WAUKESHA, WI 53186

Financials

$11.9M$11.3M2022$12.9M$12.5M2023$12.2M$12.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,161,667$12,254,289-$92,622$16,503,570$654,656$15,848,914
June 30, 2024990$12,914,722$12,494,086$420,636$16,390,625$476,057$15,914,568
June 30, 2023990$11,902,227$11,266,970$635,257$20,198,472$4,738,725$15,459,747
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$400,100
Program service revenue
$11,030,178
Investment income
$715,233
Net gain from sales of assets
$129,625
Other revenue
$16,156

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,378,035
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,008,795
Other salaries and wages
$2,896,786
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,294,413
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$309,185
Accounting fees
$122,185
Occupancy
$676,994
Travel
$158,602
Depreciation
$43,654
Program services (functional)
$10,671,749
Management and general (functional)
$1,270,742
Fundraising (functional)
$311,798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,390,625
Total assets, end of year
$16,503,570
Total liabilities, end of year
$654,656
Net assets, end of year
$15,848,914
Land, buildings and equipment
$41,887
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,473,914
Net assets with donor restrictions
$375,000
Gross receipts
$12,161,667
Employees
97
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
WI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANDREW NEUMANNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$425,754$24,198
DANIEL DEPIESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$272,919$35,798
JEREMY EHLERSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$220,125$30,000
EDITH MARTWICKREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WI
Highest-paid employee
10$143,832$17,704
KATHLEEN MILLERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF IT, DATA, & APP
Highest-paid employee
40$125,945$33,361
JEFFREY GAUGERFACILITIES DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
30$124,863$31,855
JACOB DONNELLISCHOOL CONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
10$129,035$16,212
YESENIA FITZHUGHREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AZ
Highest-paid employee
10$132,746$4,823
MATTHEW BUROWBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES RAHNBOARD CHAIR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LUEHRINGBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLENN KIECKHAEFERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
ANDREW NEUMANNEXECUTIVE CHAIR/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$402,767$0$29,410
DANIEL DEPIESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$248,563$0$34,849
JEREMY EHLERSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$199,045$0$25,567
ELLEN BARTLINGREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WI
Key employee
10$183,273$0$9,819
JEREMY JONESREGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AZ
Key employee
25$154,743$0$15,185
EDITH MARTWICKREGIONAL DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING
Highest-paid employee
20$80,385$64,885$17,679
JACOB PREUSDIRECTOR OF SOARING EDUCAT
Highest-paid employee
40$134,726$0$27,537
JODY OLSONNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ENROL
Highest-paid employee
40$132,626$0$21,489
KATHLEEN MILLERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF IT, DATA, & APPLICATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$110,968$0$28,428
ERICA SAMZNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$114,905$0$14,598
GLENN KIECKHAEFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAMES RAHNBOARD CHAIR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MATTHEW BUROWBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANDREW NEUMANNEXECUTIVE CHAIR/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$397,805$22,603
GLENN KIECKHAEFERFORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$269,745$19,735
DANIEL DEPIESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$229,962$24,102
JEREMY EHLERSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$184,831$20,599
ELLEN BARTLINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WEST REGION
Highest-paid employee
40$163,493$13,744
SAMANTHA CUSTODIONATIONAL DIRECTOR OF TALENT
Highest-paid employee
40$164,534$11,100
JODY OLSONNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$152,328$15,381
KYLE ANDERSONDIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
40$129,962$25,558
JACOB PREUSDIRECTOR OF SOARING EDUCAT
Highest-paid employee
40$129,961$25,529
JAMES RAHNBOARD CHAIR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MATTHEW BUROWBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20935 SWENSON DR STE 101, WAUKESHA, WI 53186-2006
In care of
% PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JACOB DONNELLI, 20935 SWENSON DR 101, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Signed the 990
JACOB DONNELLI, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Phone
(262) 542-9546
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

OPEN SKY EDUCATION IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION, BRINGING CHRIST TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SCHOOLS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPEN SKY EDUCATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES AS, AND IN SUPPORT OF, A NETWORK OF SCHOOLS. OPEN SKY DEVELOPS AND OVERSEES AN EDUCATIONAL MODEL IMPLEMENTED ACROSS ITS AFFILIATED SCHOOLS, INCLUDING MANAGING CURRICULUM DESIGN, TEACHER TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING. ITS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAINING AND EVALUATING TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS, DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL AND CHARACTER-FORMATION CURRICULA, HOSTING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING OPERATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TO ITS AFFILIATED SCHOOL ENTITIES, ALL IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
    Expenses $10,671,749 · grants $1,378,035 · revenue $11,046,334

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5033694
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,503,570
Income (IRS master file)
$12,161,667

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,161,667$12,254,289$16,503,570IRS
990June 2024$12,914,722$12,494,086$16,390,625IRS
990June 2023$11,902,227$11,266,970$20,198,472XML
990June 2022$14,397,416$14,815,565$15,383,446IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 20-5033694).

Questions about OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC is 20-5033694.
Is OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPEN SKY EDUCATION 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 OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC 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 OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC 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 OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JACOB DONNELLI.
Who are the officers and directors of OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $425,754 (ANDREW NEUMANN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/BOARD MEMBER).
How much revenue does OPEN SKY EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,161,667, expenses of $12,254,289 and total assets of $16,503,570 at year end.

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