Nonprofit · EIN 39-1133108
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,075,079 | $6,616,270 | $458,809 | $8,398,997 | $4,424,576 | $3,974,421 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,925,025 | $6,624,348 | $300,677 | $7,921,784 | $4,637,812 | $3,283,972 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,036,843 | $5,904,307 | $132,536 | $7,031,870 | $4,208,237 | $2,823,633 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,827,524
- of which government grants
- $5,534,666
- Program service revenue
- $1,102,298
- Investment income
- $144,047
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $23,550
- Other revenue
- $1,210
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,718
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,740,503
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,006,277
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,089
- Occupancy
- $363,214
- Depreciation
- $101,755
- Program services (functional)
- $6,074,236
- Management and general (functional)
- $470,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $72,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,921,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,398,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,424,576
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,974,421
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,015,068
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,508,232
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,780,354
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $194,067
- Gross receipts
- $9,591,336
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,852 | $19,276 |
| BRIAN LITZSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY NELSON-CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA SIMONIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BADER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRIA BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAYA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI KOPYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KANTARA SOUFFRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHONDA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTINY QUALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY VARGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $114,388 | $17,018 |
| BRIAN LITZSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY NELSON-CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA SIMONIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BADER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRIA BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAYA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI KOPYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KANTARA SOUFFRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,229 | $18,675 |
| DEVON PITTMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LITZSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY NELSON-CHRISTENSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRESCA MEILING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRIA BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKAYA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA SIMONIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1706 W HIGHLAND AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233-1132
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRACY WILLIAMS, 1706 W HIGHLAND AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 532331132
- Signed the 990
- TRACY WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 342-1412
- Return prepared by
- RITZ HOLMAN LLP
Mission
A COMMUNITY OF DIVERSE FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS THAT OFFERS QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENRICHES, EMPOWERS, AND INSPIRES CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED A MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ITS NON-INSTRUMENTALITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE GROUPS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ON MILWAUKEE'S WEST SIDE.Expenses $5,256,699 · revenue $98,362
- PROVIDED A MONTESSORI CENTERED CHILDCARE SERVICE THROUGH OUR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CHECK & SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.Expenses $817,537 · revenue $1,005,146
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
- 39-1133108
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,398,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,591,336
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,075,079 | $6,616,270 | $8,398,997 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,925,025 | $6,624,348 | $7,921,784 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,036,843 | $5,904,307 | $7,031,870 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,341,260 | $5,209,609 | $6,654,039 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 39-1133108).
Questions about HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC is 39-1133108.
- Is HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL 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 HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL 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 HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL 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 HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRACY WILLIAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,852 (TRACY WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,075,079, expenses of $6,616,270 and total assets of $8,398,997 at year end.
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