Nonprofit · EIN 26-3823113
ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,803,148 | $4,487,411 | $315,737 | $7,486,213 | $4,592,875 | $2,893,338 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,455,203 | $4,287,745 | $167,458 | $7,414,220 | $4,787,679 | $2,626,541 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $322,319
- of which government grants
- $278,938
- Program service revenue
- $4,380,733
- Investment income
- $98,033
- Other revenue
- $2,063
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $130,863
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,844,605
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,656,088
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,772
- Accounting fees
- $11,650
- Occupancy
- $118,451
- Depreciation
- $37,141
- Program services (functional)
- $3,807,066
- Management and general (functional)
- $680,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,414,220
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,486,213
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,592,875
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,893,338
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,552,266
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,653,310
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $240,028
- Gross receipts
- $4,803,148
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 0
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Brown | Academy Director Officer | 60 | $88,895 | $21,843 |
| Mark Vogtner | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Owens | Vice President ,Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Marcy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Strawn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Justine Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Grover | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Brown | Academy Director Officer | 60 | $71,543 | $25,283 |
| Mark Vogtner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Owens | President & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Marcy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Brooke Strawn | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justine Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brown | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2510 N CHESTNUT ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80907-5912
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karen Grover, 2510 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Signed the 990
- Karen Grover, Treasurer
- Phone
- (719) 434-6566
- Website
- www.academyacl.org
- Return prepared by
- Hoelting & Company Inc
Mission
Our students and staff will investigate ideas and master advanced content, reflect upon their own progress, explore connections between disciplines, and lead others in positive ways to new heights in achievement and service to the community.
Program accomplishments
- Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning (AACL) is a K-8 open-enrollment charter school that is authorized by District 11 Colorado Springs. AACL specializes in advanced learners and serves students who are gifted, advanced, creative, and twice-exceptional. The school served 299 students during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Students include those living within District 11 and also students coming from outside the District within the Pikes Peak Region.Expenses $3,807,066 · revenue $4,382,796
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
- 26-3823113
- 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)
- $7,486,213
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,803,148
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,803,148 | $4,487,411 | $7,486,213 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,455,203 | $4,287,745 | $7,414,220 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,143,866 | $3,636,715 | $6,613,684 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 26-3823113).
Questions about ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING is 26-3823113.
- Is ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING 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 ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING 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 ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING 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 ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Karen Grover.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,895 (Teresa Brown, Academy Director).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,803,148, expenses of $4,487,411 and total assets of $7,486,213 at year end.
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