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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5919412

ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt · GARY, IN 46406

Financials

$9.9M$9.9M2022$11.4M$11.5M2023$12.1M$12.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,076,218$12,054,752$21,466$3,356,964$3,256,732$100,232
June 30, 2024990$11,415,774$11,459,203-$43,429$2,643,302$2,564,536$78,766
June 30, 2023990$9,855,347$9,866,761-$11,414$1,178,130$1,055,935$122,195
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,016,191
of which government grants
$12,016,191
Program service revenue
$25,027
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$35,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$4,298,632
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,239,616
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$119,521
Occupancy
$1,663,109
Travel
$37,530
Program services (functional)
$10,473,426
Management and general (functional)
$1,581,326

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,643,302
Total assets, end of year
$3,356,964
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,256,732
Net assets, end of year
$100,232
Net assets without donor restrictions
$100,232
Gross receipts
$12,076,218
Employees
0
Volunteers
314
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
IN

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 / weekCompensation
DENISE DILLARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANN WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LACRECIA LOTTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHAEL WRIGHTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHERYLIN FREELAND-MCCRADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE DILLARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LACRECIA LOTTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHAEL WRIGHTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANN WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHERYLIN FREELAND-MCCRADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE DILLARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LACRECIA LOTTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHAEL WRIGHTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANN WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHERYLIN FREELAND-MCCRADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4900 W 15TH AVE, GARY, IN 46406-2308
In care of
% LAURA KNAUFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DENISE DILLARD, 4900 W 15TH AVENUE, GARY, IN 464062308
Signed the 990
DENISE DILLARD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 222-1700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BASED ON RIGOROUS TEACHING METHODS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, AND BASIC MORAL VALUES. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL APPROPRIATELY AGED CHILDREN WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE PARENT, TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE ACADEMY OPERATES UNDER A CHARTER APPROVED BY BALL STATE UNIVERSITY.
    Expenses $9,796,843 · revenue $60,027
  • OPERATED A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE ACADEMY OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT STUDENTS WHO EAT THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING EXHIBIT BETTER MEMORY RETENTION. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED BY THE USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $709,258.
    Expenses $676,583

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
20-5919412
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
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,356,964
Income (IRS master file)
$12,076,218

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,076,218$12,054,752$3,356,964XML
990June 2024$11,415,774$11,459,203$2,643,302IRS
990June 2023$9,855,347$9,866,761$1,178,130XML
990June 2022$8,718,192$8,634,708$3,292,325IRS
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 20-5919412).

Questions about ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC is 20-5919412.
Is ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASPIRE CHARTER 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 ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY 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 ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY 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 ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DENISE DILLARD.
Who are the officers and directors of ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASPIRE CHARTER ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,076,218, expenses of $12,054,752 and total assets of $3,356,964 at year end.

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