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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3463353

AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Financials

$50.3M$45.7M2022$51.8M$46.6M2023$50.1M$45.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$50,121,792$45,260,382$4,861,410$97,697,999$74,621,404$23,076,595
June 30, 2024990$51,767,995$46,591,868$5,176,127$95,286,303$77,071,118$18,215,185
June 30, 2023990$50,258,393$45,657,544$4,600,849$91,352,577$78,313,519$13,039,058
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,906,918
of which government grants
$48,413,922
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,025,572
Other revenue
$189,302

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$170,868
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$170,868
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$977,756
Depreciation
$2,473,516
Program services (functional)
$35,852,069
Management and general (functional)
$9,408,313

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$95,286,303
Total assets, end of year
$97,697,999
Total liabilities, end of year
$74,621,404
Net assets, end of year
$23,076,595
Land, buildings and equipment
$61,688,146
Publicly traded securities
$5,125,480
Net assets without donor restrictions
$23,076,595
Gross receipts
$50,121,792
Employees
2
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
MI

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 orgs
THEODORE FREDERICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$136,080$0
GARY BAEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$34,788$34,788
GINA CONFLITTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
BENJAMIN BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JESUS DE LA CRUZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEODORE FREDERICKPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$136,080
GARY BAEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JOHN MATTHEWSVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GINA CONFLITTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BENJAMIN BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JESUS DE LA CRUZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEODORE FREDERICKPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$136,080
GARY BAESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JOHN MATTHEWSVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GINA CONFLITTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BENJAMIN BUCHANANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JESUS DE LA CRUZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6150 N 16TH ST STE A, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-1774
In care of
% GARY BAE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARY BAE, 6150 NORTH 16th STREET STE A, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Signed the 990
GARY BAE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(602) 953-4456
Return prepared by
SARVAS COLEMAN & TOBIN PC

Mission

THE AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO PROMOTE CHOICE AND COMPETITION IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND TO HELP THEM PURSUE THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC GOALS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC COURSE WORK DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INVOLVEMENT IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CHOICE, SERVICE AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS.
    Expenses $35,852,069 · revenue $48,907,793

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
38-3463353
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B122)
Assets (IRS master file)
$97,697,999
Income (IRS master file)
$50,121,792

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$50,121,792$45,260,382$97,697,999IRS
990June 2024$51,767,995$46,591,868$95,286,303XML
990June 2023$50,258,393$45,657,544$91,352,577XML
990June 2022$45,500,400$41,927,943$87,939,377IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 38-3463353).

Questions about AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 38-3463353.
Is AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GARY BAE.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,080 (THEODORE FREDERICK, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,121,792, expenses of $45,260,382 and total assets of $97,697,999 at year end.

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