Nonprofit · EIN 27-3700807
AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Also known as Austin Achieve
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78723
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,544,345 | $41,915,544 | -$2,371,199 | $89,925,518 | $85,081,227 | $4,844,291 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $41,502,345 | $43,499,414 | -$1,997,069 | $94,454,615 | $87,239,125 | $7,215,490 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,128,176 | $43,226,992 | -$2,098,816 | $105,180,379 | $95,967,820 | $9,212,559 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,325,846
- of which government grants
- $36,778,167
- Program service revenue
- $408,784
- Investment income
- $722,446
- Net rental income
- $93,750
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,481
- Other revenue
- $87,269
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,175
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $681,991
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,485,605
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,578,116
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $74,360
- Accounting fees
- $39,500
- Occupancy
- $469,619
- Travel
- $340,176
- Depreciation
- $4,772,721
- Program services (functional)
- $37,247,436
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,417,093
- Fundraising (functional)
- $251,015
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,454,615
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,925,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,081,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,844,291
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $71,392,490
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,092,136
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,752,155
- Gross receipts
- $39,576,260
- Employees
- 654
- Volunteers
- 197
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ARMBRUST | CEO Officer | 40 | $207,223 | $21,798 |
| TYLER HEATH | COO | 40 | $131,660 | $23,505 |
| MACKEE MASON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFF | 40 | $138,256 | $15,955 |
| CLAIRE MUNDY-THRU 225 | CFO Officer | 40 | $124,061 | $18,321 |
| BINI COLEMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG MOORE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE CLARK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN BELL ONYEMALI | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SAMARIN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMITHA BLACKMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY GREENAWALT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOFTON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE WILKIN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBAK TEHRANY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ARMBRUST | CEO Officer | 40 | $196,138 |
| ANGIE BEALKO-THRU 1223 | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,848 |
| MACKEE MASON | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFF | 40 | $135,592 |
| TYLER HEATH | COO | 40 | $129,959 |
| DANIELA RUBIO | CCO | 40 | $128,820 |
| RHORI EDWARDS | PFL PRINC | 40 | $105,843 |
| CLARE MUNDY-FROM 124 | CFO Officer | 40 | $103,899 |
| PAIGE MAGNER | MS PRINCIPAL | 40 | $101,257 |
| BINI COLEMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NISHIMURA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KYLE CLARK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AUSTIN RODRIGUEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK SAMARIN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CRISTINA GARZA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANDY GREENAWALT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOFTON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JAMES NORTEY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| COLLEEN OGILVIE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BOBAK TEHRANY | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Armbrust | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $228,482 | $8,947 |
| Tyler Heath | Chief Operations Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,815 | $21,391 |
| Daniela Rubio | Chief Community Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,742 | $11,228 |
| Mackee Mason | Chief Academic Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,652 | $5,910 |
| Mariela Mensik | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,158 | $14,225 |
| Clare Mundy | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,955 | $9,780 |
| BiNi Scoor | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Nishimura | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Clark | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Pearce | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathrin Brewer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cristina Garza | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Greenawalt | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lofton | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| James Nortey | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen Ogilvie | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Queen | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Rodriguez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobak Tehrany | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5908 MANOR RD, AUSTIN, TX 78723-3631
- In care of
- % JOHN ARMBRUST
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 100 Congress Ave Suite 1300, Austin TX 78701
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN ARMBRUST, 5908 MANOR RD, AUSTIN, TX 78723
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- John Armbrust, 100 Congress Ave Suite 1300, Austin TX 78701
- Signed the 990
- JOHN ARMBRUST, CEO
- Phone
- (512) 522-4190
- Website
- www.austinachieve.org
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (AAPS) IS A TUITION-FREE, OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARING AUSTIN YOUTH TO ATTEND AND EXCEL AT TOP UNIVERSITIES. We are building the next generation of community leaders by closing the opportunity gap for our scholars and their families. We achieve this goal by providing high-quality public education, and by equipping students to become self-advocates.
Program accomplishments
- Austin Achieve Public Schools, Inc. (AAPS) operates five Texas open-enrollment charter schools under a single state charter granted in 2012 by the Texas State Board of Education. Serving approximately 2,713 scholars from Pre-K through 12th grade in Northeast Austin and Pflugerville, AAPS strategically locates campuses in historically underserved communities. Through a rigorous curriculum, AAPS prepares a majority of first-generation scholars to attend and succeed at top colleges and universities nationwide.Expenses $37,247,436 · grants $14,175 · revenue $408,784
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
- 27-3700807
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,925,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,576,260
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $39,544,345 | $41,915,544 | $89,925,518 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $41,502,345 | $43,499,414 | $94,454,615 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $41,128,176 | $43,226,992 | $105,180,379 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $38,533,152 | $37,020,906 | $99,212,637 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: John Armbrust | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $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 27-3700807).
Questions about AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC is 27-3700807.
- Is AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN ARMBRUST.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,223 (JOHN ARMBRUST, CEO).
- How much revenue does AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,544,345, expenses of $41,915,544 and total assets of $89,925,518 at year end.
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