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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1948227

SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS

Also known as MIDDLETOWN

Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44312

Financials

$2M$2M2022$2.2M$2.2M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,070,535$2,070,535$0$0$0$0
June 30, 2024990$2,223,283$2,223,283$0$0$0$0
June 30, 2023990$1,963,855$1,963,855$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,898,720
of which government grants
$1,898,720
Program service revenue
$171,815
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,817,516
Management and general (functional)
$253,019

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$2,070,535
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOHN GUYERCEO
Officer
1$0$224,577$28,423
MICHAEL MARKDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
1$0$191,355$32,149
AMY COLEVP OF HR
Highest-paid employee
1$0$159,717$33,942
ERICA RICHLEYDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
1$0$130,489$20,097
RENEE OPALICHREGIONAL DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
1$0$107,898$21,453
HEATHER SINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
Highest-paid employee
1$0$109,953$18,867
ALLISON GLASSSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
1$0$101,596$19,206
DAVID HOSKINTREASURER (LEFT 6/2025)
Officer
1$0$96,051$14,000
RICK ROCKICHCFO
Officer
1$0$47,576$6,771
BRIAN C ROTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,250$0
MICHAEL DAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$1,875$0
JENNIFER B FREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$1,875$0
FAUSTINO ZAPATABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$1,875$0
ANDREW DAVENPORTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$875$0
SARAH OLIVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOHN GUYERCEO
Officer
1$0$225,501$25,678
MARK MICHAELDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
1$0$188,143$42,052
AMY COLEVP OF HR
Highest-paid employee
1$0$161,547$32,783
ERICA RICHLEYDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
1$0$110,907$32,483
HEATHER SINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
Highest-paid employee
1$0$107,089$28,373
DAVID HOSKINTREASURER
Officer
1$0$96,163$14,625
MICHAEL DAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,375$0
JENNIFER B FREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,375$0
BRIAN C ROTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,375$0
FAUSTINO ZAPATABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,375$0
ANDREW DAVENPORTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$1,875$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOHN GUYERCEO
Officer
1$0$199,495$39,918
MARK MICHAELDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
1$0$150,065$44,353
AMY COLEVP OF HR
Highest-paid employee
1$0$131,251$38,805
DEBRA SKULCHIEF OF ACADEMICS
Officer
1$0$128,956$27,926
ERICA RICHLEYDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
1$0$112,415$32,520
HEATHER SINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
Highest-paid employee
1$0$103,326$31,132
JENNIFER B FREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,750$0
BRIAN C ROTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,625$0
MICHAEL DAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,250$0
ANDREW DAVENPORTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,250$0
FAUSTINO ZAPATABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$2,250$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2791 MOGADORE RD, AKRON, OH 44312-1504
In care of
% DONALD J THORNE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICK ROCKICH, 2791 MOGADORE ROAD, AKRON, OH 44312
Signed the 990
RICK ROCKICH, CFO
Phone
(330) 670-8470
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE SUMMIT ACADEMY SCHOOLS BUILD HOPE, SUCCESS, AND WELL-BEING THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUMMIT ACADEMY SCHOOLS PROVIDES A NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 1,800 STUDENTS ACROSS OHIO. NINETEEN PERCENT OF THESE STUDENTS ARE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, THIRTY-SIX PERCENT ARE SLD (ADHD), TEN PERCENT ARE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED, THREE PERCENT HAVE OTHER DISABILITIES, AND THE REMAINING THIRTY-TWO PERCENT ARE REGULAR EDUCATION SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO OUR HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM, OUR STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THERAPEUTIC MARTIAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS.
    Expenses $1,817,516 · revenue $171,815

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
34-1948227
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
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Income (IRS master file)
$2,070,535

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,070,535$2,070,535$0IRS
990June 2024$2,223,283$2,223,283$0IRS
990June 2023$1,963,855$1,963,855$0XML
990June 2022$2,071,842$2,071,842$0IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 34-1948227).

Questions about SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS

What is the EIN of SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS is 34-1948227.
Is SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS 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 SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS 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 SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS 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 SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICK ROCKICH.
Who are the officers and directors of SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,070,535, expenses of $2,070,535 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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