Nonprofit · EIN 45-4835348
ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MN 55902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,777,085 | $2,064,340 | $712,745 | $1,790,925 | $1,742,746 | $48,179 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,555,525 | $2,336,910 | $218,615 | $1,606,351 | $2,270,917 | -$664,566 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,360,959 | $2,261,838 | $99,121 | $1,684,413 | $2,789,094 | -$1,104,681 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,744,290
- of which government grants
- $2,739,036
- Program service revenue
- $12,304
- Investment income
- $19,613
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $878
- Other revenue
- $878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $393,524
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,184,783
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,448,901
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,655
- Accounting fees
- $21,546
- Occupancy
- $192,559
- Travel
- $19,066
- Depreciation
- $20,456
- Program services (functional)
- $1,756,781
- Management and general (functional)
- $307,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,606,351
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,790,925
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,742,746
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,537
- Gross receipts
- $2,781,184
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bruns | Ex Officio/Executive Director Officer | 40 | $78,303 | $6,350 |
| Traci LaFerriere | Ex Officio/Business Manager Officer | 25 | $69,434 | $0 |
| Kate Gustafson | Chair/Teacher Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $60,684 | $6,350 |
| Ellen Nelson | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $53,984 | $6,350 |
| Lori Rogers | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $58,397 | $0 |
| Jennifer Reiling | Ex Officio/Executive Director Officer | 40 | $39,145 | $2,807 |
| Lizzi Clobes | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $39,692 | $477 |
| Dean Frank | Vice Chair/Chair/Community Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Pruka | Treasurer/Parent Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Bruske | Vice Chair/Community Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Gerads | Member/Parent Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Khristie Cano | Secretary/Parent Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Baringer | Member/Community Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BRUNS | EX OFFICIO/ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 40 | $79,911 | $12,943 |
| JENNIFER REILING | EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIREC Officer | 40 | $75,487 | $14,178 |
| TRACI LAFERRIERE | EX OFFICIO/BUSINESS MANAGE Officer | 25 | $66,200 | $4,965 |
| BRENNA SALFI | DIRECTOR/TEACHER Trustee or director | 40 | $62,092 | $5,373 |
| KATE DULLARD GUSTAFSON | SECRETARY/CHAIR/TEACHER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $56,387 | $11,030 |
| LORI ROGERS | DIRECTOR/TEACHER Trustee or director | 40 | $50,944 | $4,408 |
| ELISA VOELTZ | DIRECTOR/TEACHER Trustee or director | 40 | $33,380 | $8,476 |
| DEANNE BREITENBACH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN FRANK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA PRUKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GERADS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KHRISTIE CANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD BARINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACI LAFERRIERE | EX OFFICIO/BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 25 | $65,936 | $4,945 |
| BRENNA SALFI | DIRECTOR/TEACHER Trustee or director | 40 | $63,141 | $5,332 |
| KATE DULLARD GUSTAFSON | SECRETARY/CHAIR/TEACHER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $51,203 | $15,644 |
| ELIZABETH BRUNS | EX OFFICIO/ADMINISTRATOR Officer | 40 | $44,825 | $12,412 |
| JENNIFER REILING | EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $23,238 | $4,146 |
| LORI ROGERS | DIRECTOR/TEACHER Trustee or director | 40 | $19,238 | $1,645 |
| DEANNE BREITENBACH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL HEIM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN FRANK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVIN LANTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA PRUKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BOBBI KOSTINEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY AOUDIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 974 SKYLINE DR SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-1217
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 3904 7th PL NW, Rochester MN 55901
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Beth Bruns, 974 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Colette Sweeney, 3904 7th Pl NW, Rochester MN 55901
- Signed the 990
- Beth Bruns, Executive Director
- Phone
- (507) 258-5351
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
To provide a safe learning environment in a secondary setting; respecting the individual and differentiated needs of learners, allowing them to reach their full potential and join their community with success.
Program accomplishments
- Secondary education Rochester Beacon Academy (RBA) works to provide equal opportunities for students grades 6-12 in which academic achievement occurs serving approximately 104 students in fiscal year 2025.Expenses $1,756,781 · revenue $13,182
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
- 45-4835348
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,790,925
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,781,184
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,777,085 | $2,064,340 | $1,790,925 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,555,525 | $2,336,910 | $1,606,351 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,360,959 | $2,261,838 | $1,684,413 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,650,658 | $2,255,810 | $2,078,542 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Colette Sweeney | July 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-4835348).
Questions about ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY is 45-4835348.
- Is ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCHESTER BEACON 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 ROCHESTER BEACON 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 ROCHESTER BEACON 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 ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Beth Bruns.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,303 (Elizabeth Bruns, Ex Officio/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ROCHESTER BEACON ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,777,085, expenses of $2,064,340 and total assets of $1,790,925 at year end.
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