Nonprofit · EIN 26-2236909
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,175,444 | $17,061,157 | $2,114,287 | $5,314,436 | $1,119,157 | $4,195,279 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,949,640 | $17,609,530 | $1,340,110 | $6,995,458 | $4,914,466 | $2,080,992 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,041,027 | $17,323,932 | -$282,905 | $4,011,662 | $3,270,780 | $740,882 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,196,490
- of which government grants
- $2,846,571
- Program service revenue
- $15,498,717
- Investment income
- $475,557
- Other revenue
- $4,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,542,644
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,436,690
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,600
- Accounting fees
- $40,739
- Occupancy
- $4,365
- Depreciation
- $445,373
- Program services (functional)
- $15,931,564
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,129,593
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,995,458
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,314,436
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,119,157
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,195,279
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,694,747
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,195,279
- Gross receipts
- $19,175,444
- Employees
- 277
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANEKA T THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,167 | $22,412 |
| ORAINA I SIMMONS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,123 | $5,603 |
| SUELEIDY CRUZ | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,006 | $10,776 |
| SHANNON WERNER | ACADEMIC DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,979 | $22,412 |
| DOMONIQUE WILLIAMS-MARSHALL | DEAN OF COLLEGE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,472 | $10,718 |
| ALICE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARON SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN HURST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DERISTEL-LEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD EPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TANEN-LA FONTAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURBHI PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR DE LA PAZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANEKA T THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,851 | $25,222 |
| ORAINA I SIMMONS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,700 | $15,711 |
| SUELEIDY CRUZ | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,285 | $6,425 |
| DOMONIQUE WILLIAMS - MARSHALL | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,038 | $11,591 |
| STEPHANIE ZADRONZY REEVE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,675 | $2,400 |
| JESSICA AL-HASNAWI | FORMER TEACHER REP Former | 40 | $89,454 | $13,598 |
| ALICE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARON SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN HURST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DERISTEL-LEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TANEN-LA FONTAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURBHI PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR DE LA PAZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAVEN OBAS | ACADEMIC DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,779 | $39,020 |
| LANEKA T THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,923 | $19,352 |
| SHANNON WERNER | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,967 | $29,701 |
| STEPHANIE ZADRONZY REEVE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,274 | $0 |
| BRIDGET MISCIONE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,095 | $2,500 |
| JESSICA AL-HASNAWI | TEACHER REP Trustee or director | 1 | $60,673 | $8,897 |
| ALICE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARON SMALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN HURST | CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DERISTEL-LEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TANEN-LA FONTAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURBHI PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 470 JAMES STREET STE 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513-3175
- In care of
- % GAYLORD BOURNE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERWIN HURST, 470 JAMES STREET 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
- Signed the 990
- ERWIN HURST, CHAIR
- Phone
- (203) 773-3223
- Website
- WWW.ACHIEVEMENTFIRST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER SKILLS NEEDED FOR ALL STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN TOP-TIER COLLEGES, TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD AND TO SERVE AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. THE SCHOOL OPERATED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES.Expenses $15,931,564 · revenue $15,503,397
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
- 26-2236909
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,314,436
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,175,444
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,175,444 | $17,061,157 | $5,314,436 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,949,640 | $17,609,530 | $6,995,458 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,041,027 | $17,323,932 | $4,011,662 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,353,617 | $17,616,394 | $9,281,392 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 26-2236909).
Questions about ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC is 26-2236909.
- Is ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERWIN HURST.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,167 (LANEKA T THOMAS, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,175,444, expenses of $17,061,157 and total assets of $5,314,436 at year end.
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