Nonprofit · EIN 41-1972242
ACADEMIAS LA PAZ
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,593,324 | $13,465,699 | -$1,872,375 | $7,246,390 | $7,487,208 | -$240,818 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,154,322 | $9,253,918 | -$99,596 | $7,879,866 | $6,029,923 | $1,849,943 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,312,419 | $9,264,109 | $48,310 | $7,904,282 | $5,678,776 | $2,225,506 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,014,246
- of which government grants
- $7,395,206
- Program service revenue
- $613,061
- Investment income
- -$33,983
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,545,819
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,104,132
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,508,692
- Travel
- $105,026
- Depreciation
- $216,802
- Program services (functional)
- $12,119,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,346,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,879,866
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,246,390
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,487,208
- Net assets, end of year
- -$240,818
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,160,207
- Gross receipts
- $11,593,324
- Employees
- 161
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA GRACES | SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 41 | $140,899 |
| YAZMIN MUNOZ-VALLEZ | TEACHER MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $64,999 |
| TAMARA RAMIREZ TORRES | TEACHER MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $27,933 |
| CARLOS MARIANI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TONY AARTS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENT FORDYCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK AHRENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA CASTILLO | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR RAMON VASQUEZ | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIEL RITCHIE | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN ZUKOSKI | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE AVINA | ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 41 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA GARCES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 41 | $131,691 |
| CARLOS MARIANI ROSA | COMMUNITY CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK AHRENS | COMMUNITY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COMMANDER JOHN LOZOYA | COMMUNITY SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANALITA SILVA-EVANS | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAMON VASQUEZ | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANNA LOPEZ-DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER / TEACHER Trustee or director | 41 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Garces | Executive Director Trustee or director | 41 | $129,313 | $24,945 |
| Dianna Lopez-Diaz | Board MemberTeacher Trustee or director | 41 | $63,230 | $12,409 |
| Maria Vallejo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Analita Silva-Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramon Vasquez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica L Lyman | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Ahrens | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lozoya | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 LACROSSE AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119-4807
- In care of
- % RAMONA A DEROSALES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NORMA GARCES, 1801 LACROSSE AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
- Signed the 990
- NORMA GARCES, SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (651) 778-2940
- Website
- WWW.ACADEMIASLAPAZ-K12.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THOMAS & COMPANY CPA PA
Mission
ACADEMIAS LA PAZ (ALP) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY DUAL-LANGUAGE EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS BILINGUAL, BILITERATE, CULTURALLY AWARE, AND CRITICAL-THINKING LEARNERS WHILE FOSTERING LATINO CULTURAL VALUES AND A FAMILY-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIAS LA PAZ IS A COMMUNITY-BASED DUAL-LANGUAGE CHARTER SCHOOL THAT EMPHASIZES READING AND LITERACY AND MAINTAINS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH. THE SCHOOL IS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, READILY ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES, CULTURALLY RELEVANT, AND EQUIPPED WITH THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE HIGH STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS SEEKING A BILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN.Expenses $12,119,664
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
- 41-1972242
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B290)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,246,390
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,593,324
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,593,324 | $13,465,699 | $7,246,390 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,154,322 | $9,253,918 | $7,879,866 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,312,419 | $9,264,109 | $7,904,282 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,463,929 | $8,100,292 | $8,570,903 | 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 41-1972242).
Questions about ACADEMIAS LA PAZ
- What is the EIN of ACADEMIAS LA PAZ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMIAS LA PAZ is 41-1972242.
- Is ACADEMIAS LA PAZ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to ACADEMIAS LA PAZ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMIAS LA PAZ 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 ACADEMIAS LA PAZ 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 ACADEMIAS LA PAZ 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 ACADEMIAS LA PAZ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NORMA GARCES.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMIAS LA PAZ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,899 (NORMA GRACES, SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does ACADEMIAS LA PAZ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,593,324, expenses of $13,465,699 and total assets of $7,246,390 at year end.
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