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Nonprofit · EIN 33-4483075

GREAT LAKES ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · OWATONNA, MN 55060

Financials

$174K$64K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT LAKES ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$173,585$64,089$109,496$109,496–$109,496
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,751
Program service revenue
$173,291
Investment income
$656
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,154
Other revenue
$3,041

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,884
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,008
Occupancy
$12,228
Printing, publications and postage
$1,975
Other expenses
$8,878
Program services (functional)
$7,974

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$109,496
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$109,496
Cash, savings and investments
$109,496
Gross receipts
$181,559

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ergan XuePrincipal15$2,884

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
202 N CEDAR AVE STE 1, OWATONNA, MN 55060-2306
In care of
% X
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
202 n cedar Ave STE 1, Owatonna MN 55060
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Ergan Xu, 9845 Sky Ln, Eden Prairie MN 55347
Signed the 990-EZ
Ergan Xu, Principal
Phone
(877) 829-5500

Mission

We offer sustained and systematic educational programs in Chinese language, culture, math and other academic subjects to help prepare students for future success. Our programs foster cultural exchange and encourage active participation in the community, strengthening social responsibility and appreciation for diversity.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Great Lakes Academy provides Chinese language instruction for children, including reading, writing, speaking, and cultural learning. Classes are taught by qualified instructors using a structured curriculum. There are three main programs, summer camp, weekend program and after school program. The summer camp program serves approximately 24 students. The weekend program serves approximately 74 students. And the after-school program serves approximately 29students.
    Expenses $7,974

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-4483075
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$109,496
Income (IRS master file)
$181,559

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$173,585$64,089$109,496IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ergan Xu
December 31, 2024≤ $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 33-4483075).

Questions about GREAT LAKES ACADEMY

What is the EIN of GREAT LAKES ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT LAKES ACADEMY is 33-4483075.
Is GREAT LAKES ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to GREAT LAKES ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT LAKES ACADEMY 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 GREAT LAKES ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GREAT LAKES ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GREAT LAKES ACADEMY?
The 990-N for 2024 names Ergan Xu.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT LAKES ACADEMY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,884 (Ergan Xue, Principal).
How much revenue does GREAT LAKES ACADEMY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $173,585, expenses of $64,089 and total assets of $109,496 at year end.

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