Nonprofit · EIN 27-2990527
ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,137,824 | $1,937,598 | $200,226 | $925,634 | $132,237 | $793,397 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,462,048 | $1,733,312 | -$271,264 | $724,179 | $131,008 | $593,171 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,305,948 | $1,779,712 | -$473,764 | $1,002,429 | $137,994 | $864,435 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $442,860
- of which government grants
- $376,500
- Program service revenue
- $1,694,861
- Investment income
- $103
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $146,030
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,271
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $682,586
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $89,733
- Depreciation
- $26,412
- Program services (functional)
- $1,112,358
- Management and general (functional)
- $825,240
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $724,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $925,634
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,237
- Net assets, end of year
- $793,397
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $227,338
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $793,397
- Gross receipts
- $2,137,824
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Templet | Head of School Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,471 | $0 |
| Daniel Franks | Financial Controller Officer | 40 | $0 | $92,771 |
| Robin Couvillon | Head of School Officer, Former | 0 | $1,200 | $0 |
| John De Margheriti | President and Treasurer Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria De Margheriti | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily De Margheriti | Vice President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Couvillon | Head of School Officer | 40 | $135,849 | $0 |
| Daniel Franks | Financial Controller Officer | 40 | $0 | $85,282 |
| Vicki Templet | Head of School Officer | 40 | $9,615 | $0 |
| John De Margheriti | President and Treasurer Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria De Margheriti | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Couvillon | Head of School Officer | 40 | $125,789 | $0 |
| Romi Kanda | Controller Officer, Former | 40 | $0 | $112,060 |
| Joel Younker | Controller - U.S. Operations Officer, Former | 40 | $0 | $15,814 |
| Daniel Franks | Financial Controller Officer | 40 | $0 | $4,904 |
| John De Margheriti | President and Treasurer Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria De Margheriti | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 537 CAJUNDOME BLVD STE 211, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506-4293
- In care of
- % VICKI DE MARGHERITI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Victoria De Margheriti, 537 Cajundome Boulevard Suite 211, Lafayette, LA 705064293
- Signed the 990
- Victoria De Margheriti, Vice President
- Phone
- (337) 205-6604
- Website
- https://lafayette.aie.edu/
Mission
AIE trains students for employment and career opportunities in 3D animation, game development, and related fields through the provision of world class education as well as acting as a catalyst to build these industries.
Program accomplishments
- The Academy of Interactive Entertainment - LA (AIE - LA) was founded in 2010 to provide world-class education in 3D animation, game programming, and digital visual effects. AIE - LA offers three certificate programs and three Associates in Occupational Studies (AOS), including: 1. Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Art & Animation (CIP Code 11.0803). 2. Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Programming (CIP Code 11.0804). 3. Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - 3D Animation & VFX for Film (CIP Code 10.0304). 4. The AOS adds a fifth semester in which general education classes are taught. The AOS is a concise, comprehensive, and intensive five-semester career track providing students with skills necessary to obtain an entry level position in the gaming industry. AIE believes that adding the AOS to its offered programs will add value to a student's training and produce a better prepared job candidate. Students earn a technical Associates Degree upon completion of the general education studies. All courses were developed to support industry needs, driven by extensive consultation with local and international game development studios and visual effects professionals. Each program includes a two-year full-time course, providing individual and team centric training in the processes of developing the competencies and skills necessary to gain employment with game and film studios, related industries, and the development of graduates' independent games. In academic year 2024-2025, AIE - LA had 69 students enrolled in its courses. Game artists design the environments, create the characters and craft the vehicles for the games that you love to play. They can specialize in modeling, texturing, animation, and level design. Game art development is a dynamic medium to showcase creative ability. Students work with other artists and programmers to design and create their own unique entertainment experiences using cutting-edge game technology. Game programmers drive the game development process, creating the framework, functionality, and interaction in the game. As the essential ingredient in the development process, game programmers are highly valued and in high demand. In contrast to Game Art, 3D Animation & VFX for Film students acquire skills necessary to develop exciting careers in game development, film, and TV. It is a practical course designed to give students top-tier technical training to work as 3D artists using the latest state-of-the-art technology.Expenses $1,112,358 · grants $146,030 · revenue $1,694,861
- During the fiscal year, AIE - LA delivered 5 weeks of Summer Camps to high school students and 4 weeks of game industry introductory courses to persons interested in the school's programs. In Addition, AIE - LA in partnership with private industry made summer camps available to students entering grades 9 through 12 off-campus. Summer Camps and Short Courses are designed to provide a basic insight to those seeking knowledge in 3D animation and computer programing for video games. Camps and Short Courses are one week in length and promote school exposure to the community it serves and is an introduction to courses students will enjoy at the college level. Successful Summer Camps are important to the school's purpose and mission as they are often the first contact students have with the school and its staff.revenue $6,893
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
- 27-2990527
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $925,634
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,137,824
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,137,824 | $1,937,598 | $925,634 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,462,048 | $1,733,312 | $724,179 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,305,948 | $1,779,712 | $1,002,429 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,134,679 | $2,068,144 | $1,369,220 | 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 27-2990527).
Questions about ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT is 27-2990527.
- Is ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT 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 OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT 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 OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT 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 OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Victoria De Margheriti.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,471 (Vicki Templet, Head of School).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,137,824, expenses of $1,937,598 and total assets of $925,634 at year end.
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