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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2467762

DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED

Also known as Discovery Charter School

Tax-exempt · PORTER, IN 46304

Financials

$5.8M$5.8M2022$5.8M$5.6M2023$6.4M$5.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,425,071$5,866,759$558,312$8,652,793$7,310,383$1,342,410
June 30, 2024990$5,805,715$5,594,811$210,904$8,747,361$7,963,263$784,098
June 30, 2023990$5,789,487$5,755,923$33,564$8,393,032$7,819,838$573,194
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,891,646
of which government grants
$5,867,832
Program service revenue
$185,038
Investment income
$33,669
Other revenue
$314,718

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,999,736
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,682,602
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$120,159
Travel
$11,777
Depreciation
$243,072
Program services (functional)
$4,503,533
Management and general (functional)
$1,363,226

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,747,361
Total assets, end of year
$8,652,793
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,310,383
Net assets, end of year
$1,342,410
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,355,801
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,342,410
Gross receipts
$6,425,071
Employees
101
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2008
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
GREGORY GUERNSEYEXECUTIVE DI
Former
40$118,377
LISA GONZALEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIANA CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTINE CARLOTTAVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GUY BARNEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CHRISTINAE HUDSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA WELLERPRINCIPAL
Key employee
40$102,782
GREG GUERNSEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$60,205
LISA GONZALEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA LYNCHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUZANNE RADZIKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIANA CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI LINDSAY KNOXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MYLESE TUCKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLY HUNT VANDER VLIETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERNESTO MARTINEZSUPERINTENDENT
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$118,626
DEBRA WELLERPRINCIPAL
Key employee
40$104,313
LISA GONZALEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MYLESE TUCKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUZANNE RADZIKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN SCHOFFELMEERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI LINDSAY KNOXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA LYNCHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLY HUNT VANDER VLIETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TIANA CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 CANONIE DR, PORTER, IN 46304-1100
In care of
% KAREN POPLAWSKI
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
800 Canonie Drive, Porter IN 46304
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA GONZALEZ, 800 CANONIE DRIVE, PORTER, IN 46304
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Laurie Metz, 1583 Essex Drive, Porter IN 46304
Signed the 990
LISA GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT
Phone
(219) 983-9800
Return prepared by
THE DOLINS GROUP LTD

Mission

OPERATE THE DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL TO FOSTER IN STUDENTS THE PASSION AND CURIOSITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, TO DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND EXCEL ACADEMICALLY THROUGH AN INTEGRATED, PLACE-BASED CURRICULUM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH. APPROXIMATELY 534 STUDENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
    Expenses $4,503,533 · revenue $6,425,071

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
26-2467762
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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 (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,652,793
Income (IRS master file)
$6,425,071

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,425,071$5,866,759$8,652,793IRS
990June 2024$5,805,715$5,594,811$8,747,361XML
990June 2023$5,789,487$5,755,923$8,393,032XML
990June 2022$5,449,075$5,157,392$7,815,086IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Laurie Metz
June 30, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-2467762).

Questions about DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED is 26-2467762.
Is DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED 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 DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED 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 DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED 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 DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA GONZALEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,377 (GREGORY GUERNSEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does DUNELAND CHARTER SCHOOL INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,425,071, expenses of $5,866,759 and total assets of $8,652,793 at year end.

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