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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1568361

HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124

Financials

$4.8M$3.8M2022$12.3M$5.6M2023$11.7M$8.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,675,163$8,664,228$3,010,935$21,570,800$6,744,092$14,826,708
June 30, 2024990$12,265,924$5,641,409$6,624,515$17,138,389$5,324,574$11,813,815
June 30, 2023990$4,787,206$3,827,591$959,615$4,675,756$254,753$4,421,003
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,183,112
Program service revenue
$7,255,029
Investment income
$46,038
Net income from fundraising events
$76,004
Other revenue
$190,984

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$149,323
Other salaries and wages
$4,529,180
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,425,571
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$166,238
Occupancy
$809,333
Depreciation
$457,262
Program services (functional)
$7,234,839
Management and general (functional)
$1,344,563
Fundraising (functional)
$84,826

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,138,389
Total assets, end of year
$21,570,800
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,744,092
Net assets, end of year
$14,826,708
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,164,468
Publicly traded securities
$104,872
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,487,567
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,339,141
Gross receipts
$11,728,589
Employees
134
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2003
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 / weekCompensation
DAVID NEESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$149,323
JOHN LURTZCHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEREK MANTELVICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN ZALLERTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AARON SNYDERSECRETARY, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SAM WILSEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
GEORGE OCHENJELETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
KIP LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSHUA WALLACETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
WENDI BORKEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHEN CRAWFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID NEESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
45$135,237
JOHN LURTZCHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEREK MANTELVICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN ZALLERTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON SNYDERSECRETARY, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
SAM WILSEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
GEORGE OCHENJELETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
KEVIN KLEPPINGERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
KIP LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSH WALLACETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
WENDI BORKEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID NEESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Trustee or director, Officer
45$121,948
LANCE HUTTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN LURTZCHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN FOLGERTREASURER, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AARON SNYDERSECRETARY, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAT PRESLEYVICE CHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM WILSEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN KLEPPINGERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DEREK MANTELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE OCHENJELETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
WENDI BORKEYADVISORY
Trustee or director
1$0
KIP LEEADVISORY
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN ZALLERADVISORY
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3737 LANDER RD, PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124-5712
In care of
% BRETT FLENNIKEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID NEES, 1930 BRONSON AVENUE, PENINSULA, OH 44264
Signed the 990
DAVID NEES, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(330) 548-1338
Return prepared by
MALONEY NOVOTNY LLC

Mission

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, HCA DEVELOPS STUDENTS WHO IMPACT THE KINGDON AND THEIR CULTURE B EMPLOYING A CHRIST-CENTERED CURRICULUM TAUGHT WITH EXCELLENCE BY GIFTED EDUCATORS WHO EMBRACE THE CLASSICAL MODEL OF EDUCATION. HCA EMPHASIZED THE ALL-SURPASSING TRUTH, GOODNESS, AND BEAUTY OF JESUS, STRIVING TO MAKE HIM KNOWN, LOVED AND REFLECTED BY OUR STUDENTS. THIS IS REINFORCED THROUGH PURPOSEFUL, DAILY MODELING AND INSTRUCTIONS BY TEACHERS AND STAFF BOTH IN THE CLASSROOM AND BY OFFERING STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE CHRISTIAN VALUES IN THE AREAS OF SERVICE, ART, MUSIC AND SPORTS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OHERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY EXISTS TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO THINK AND LIVE FOR THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST. HCA OFFERS TWO DISTINC TRACKS TO SERVE OUR FAMILIES. AT THE ACADEMY, STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES ON A TRADITIONAL FIVE DAYS PER WEEK SCHEDULE. AT THE STUDY CENTER, WE PARTNER WITH HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TWO DAYS PER WEEK TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND GUIDED BY THE SCRIPTURES, WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS, SO THAT THEY MAY GROW IN KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, AND LOVE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. WE HOPE TO ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO USE THEIR GIFTS IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS, FOR THE GLORY OF CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. LOCATED ON 2 CAMPUSES (PENINSULA AND BAINBRIDGE) HCA HAS BEEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES SINCE 2003 TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED AND CLASSICAL TEACHING. WE OFFER CLASSES IN PHONICS, READING, GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, LITERATURE, LATIN, HISTORY, LOGIC, MATH, PRE-ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA I, AND SCIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE K-10TH.
    Expenses $7,234,839 · revenue $7,370,009

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
42-1568361
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,570,800
Income (IRS master file)
$11,728,589

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,675,163$8,664,228$21,570,800IRS
990June 2024$12,265,924$5,641,409$17,138,389IRS
990June 2023$4,787,206$3,827,591$4,675,756XML
990June 2022$3,599,401$3,079,800$3,596,341IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 42-1568361).

Questions about HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

What is the EIN of HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY is 42-1568361.
Is HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 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 HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 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 HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 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 HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID NEES.
Who are the officers and directors of HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,323 (DAVID NEES, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,675,163, expenses of $8,664,228 and total assets of $21,570,800 at year end.

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