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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4775858

CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC

Also known as OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · OCALA, FL 34471

Financials

$1.7M$1.8M2022$3.4M$2.9M2023$3.3M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,347,284$3,116,947$230,337$4,757,680$4,877,987-$120,307
June 30, 2024990$3,395,274$2,917,988$477,286$5,571,595$5,506,907$64,688
June 30, 2023990$1,735,245$1,825,214-$89,969$139,592$20,109$119,483
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,289,369
of which government grants
$2,997,841
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$798
Net income from fundraising events
$8,923
Other revenue
$57,117

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,043,797
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,332,251
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,500
Occupancy
$113,454
Travel
$7,690
Program services (functional)
$2,269,470
Management and general (functional)
$847,477

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,571,595
Total assets, end of year
$4,757,680
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,877,987
Net assets, end of year
-$120,307
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,565,263
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,849
Net assets with donor restrictions
-$269,156
Gross receipts
$3,347,284
Employees
58
Volunteers
16
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensation
DEBRA HARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
THERESA MATTHEWSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
DON SHROEDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
NNEKA NWAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
LEO PACHECOCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUSAN KILETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KELLY THOMPSONVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THERESA MATTHEWSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$125,145$6,968
DEBRA HARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DON SHROEDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
NNEKA NWAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
LEO PACHECOCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUSAN KILETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KELLY THOMPSONVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THERESA MATTHEWSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$121,800
DEBRA HARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DON SHROEDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
NNEKA NWAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
LEO PACHECOCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUSAN KILETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KELLY THOMPSONVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3233 SE MARICAMP ROAD SUITE 10, OCALA, FL 34471-6292
In care of
% LEO PACHECO BOARD CHAIRMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEO PACHECO, 3233 SE MARICAMP RD, OCALA, FL 34471
Signed the 990
SUSAN KILE, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(352) 264-9940
Return prepared by
Heroic Solutions Inc

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL, AND PERSONAL SUCCESS BY COMBINING INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES, GIFTS AND TALENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM AND HIGH-ACHIEVING STANDARDS IN A MICRO-SCHOOL SETTING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR VISION IS TO CREATE HIGH-ACHIEVING SCHOOLS THAT INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. BY MINIMIZING CLASSROOM SIZE, OUR MICRO-SCHOOL CONCEPT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING, SAFER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS, AND DIVERSE THOUGHT AND PARTICIPATION. WE BELIEVE EDUCATION IS NOT LIMITED TO THE CLASSROOM, AND ENVISION PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, PARENTS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATION, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING. THIS INCLUDES CREATING A POSITIVE, INVITING, AND INSPIRING WORKPLACE FOR INSTRUCTORS AND THOSE WORKING IN EDUCATION BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PERSONALIZED TEACHING TECHNIQUES, AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION. THE SCHOOL SUCCESSFULLY EDUCATED 275 STUDENTS IN 2023-2024 AND 200 STUDENTS IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 8.
    Expenses $2,269,470 · revenue $3,347,284

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
36-4775858
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,757,680
Income (IRS master file)
$3,347,284

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,347,284$3,116,947$4,757,680IRS
990June 2024$3,395,274$2,917,988$5,571,595IRS
990June 2023$1,735,245$1,825,214$139,592XML
990June 2022$1,686,186$1,554,692$195,806IRS
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 36-4775858).

Questions about CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC

What is the EIN of CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC is 36-4775858.
Is CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES 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 CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES 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 CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES 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 CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEO PACHECO.
Who are the officers and directors of CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLEAR CHOICE ACADEMIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,347,284, expenses of $3,116,947 and total assets of $4,757,680 at year end.

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