Nonprofit · EIN 46-1710874
SEJONG ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,749,947 | $6,238,585 | $1,511,362 | $4,318,574 | $6,231,397 | -$1,912,823 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,036,265 | $8,628,226 | -$1,591,961 | $13,807,686 | $17,231,871 | -$3,424,185 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,181,460 | $7,568,112 | -$1,386,652 | $15,309,190 | $17,141,414 | -$1,832,224 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,501,574
- of which government grants
- $6,450,501
- Program service revenue
- $46,092
- Investment income
- $1,178,824
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,178,038
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$146
- Other revenue
- $23,457
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $390,499
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,453,415
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,520,458
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,825
- Accounting fees
- $62,773
- Occupancy
- $266,745
- Travel
- $26,550
- Depreciation
- $393,748
- Program services (functional)
- $5,387,236
- Management and general (functional)
- $851,349
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,807,686
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,318,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,231,397
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,912,823
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,378,712
- Gross receipts
- $19,442,383
- Employees
- 83
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tipka | Executive Director/Ex-Officio Officer | 40 | $120,800 | $16,020 |
| Hoonseok Oh | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $67,318 | $10,938 |
| Hyein Lee | Member/Teacher (Beg 6.11.25) Trustee or director | 40 | $55,227 | $5,173 |
| Emily Choi | Member/Teacher (Beg 6.11.25) Trustee or director | 40 | $49,773 | $9,377 |
| Karon Hong | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $51,112 | $4,841 |
| Da-in Beck | Member/Teacher (Beg 6.11.25) Trustee or director | 40 | $39,211 | $7,740 |
| Grace Lee | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Caron | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tipka | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $112,472 | $14,695 |
| Hoonseok Oh | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 41 | $66,527 | $10,109 |
| Thomas Caron | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 41 | $34,979 | $5,559 |
| Pawku Hser | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 41 | $29,723 | $5,324 |
| Grace Lee | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Funk | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Carpenter | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Phillips | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tipka | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $104,670 | $10,035 |
| Hoonseok Oh | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $58,819 | $6,014 |
| Thomas Caron | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $54,092 | $9,409 |
| Pawku Hser | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $18,190 | $2,023 |
| Grace Lee | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Funk | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Carpenter | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Phillips | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2410 STILLWATER RD E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119-3613
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Hoonseok Oh, 2410 Stillwater Rd E, Maplewood, MN 55119
- Signed the 990
- Hoonseok Oh, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 301-8722
- Website
- www.sejongacademy.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Sejong Academy is committed to providing an academically rigorous education to Pre-K to 12 Twin Cities students through immersion experience in Korean language and culture by using research-based curriculum, high standards for accountability and promoting an appreciation for diversity and international cultures.
Program accomplishments
- Sejong Academy served approximately 317 students from grades Pre-K through 12 for the 2024-2025 school year. In 2025, Sejong Academy was excited to move to its new facility.Expenses $5,387,236 · revenue $69,695
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
- 46-1710874
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,318,574
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,442,383
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,749,947 | $6,238,585 | $4,318,574 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,036,265 | $8,628,226 | $13,807,686 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,181,460 | $7,568,112 | $15,309,190 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,083,352 | $6,946,162 | $16,720,903 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-1710874).
Questions about SEJONG ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SEJONG ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEJONG ACADEMY is 46-1710874.
- Is SEJONG ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SEJONG ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEJONG 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 SEJONG 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 SEJONG 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 SEJONG ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Hoonseok Oh.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEJONG ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,800 (Brad Tipka, Executive Director/Ex-Officio).
- How much revenue does SEJONG ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,749,947, expenses of $6,238,585 and total assets of $4,318,574 at year end.
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