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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3044025

LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · PACE, FL 32571

Financials

$4.5M$4.6M2022$4M$4.1M2023$3.9M$3.6M2024$3.7M$3.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$3,670,576$3,556,546$114,030$7,397,096$4,027,674$3,369,422
June 30, 2025990$3,901,031$3,645,013$256,018$7,477,487$4,222,095$3,255,392
June 30, 2024990$4,044,119$4,061,082-$16,963$7,683,948$4,644,574$3,039,374
June 30, 2023990$4,486,768$4,630,736-$143,968$8,121,007$5,064,670$3,056,337
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$136,638
Program service revenue
$3,525,094
Investment income
$27
Net income from fundraising events
$8,817
Other revenue
$8,817

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,736,035
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,138,220
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$50,611
Occupancy
$317,155
Travel
$26,904
Depreciation
$228,082
Program services (functional)
$2,410,359
Management and general (functional)
$1,146,187

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,477,487
Total assets, end of year
$7,397,096
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,027,674
Net assets, end of year
$3,369,422
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,109,691
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,369,422
Gross receipts
$3,677,676
Employees
68
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA AMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KACE BROWNINGSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERT FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY F LAYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KLINT LAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARA LAY-CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH SUMMERLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE TOWNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JARED WHIPKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDON VINCENTTOP FINANCIA
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA AMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KACE BROWNINGSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERT FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY F LAYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KLINT LAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARA LAY-CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH SUMMERLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE TOWNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JARED WHIPKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDON VINCENTTOP FINANCIA
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA AMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KACE BROWNINGSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROBERT FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY F LAYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KLINT LAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARA LAY-CLARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH SUMMERLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE TOWNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JARED WHIPKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDON VINCENTTOP FINANCIA
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA AMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL A BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KACE BROWNINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HENRY F LAYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KLINT LAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE TOWNLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARA WHITNEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SANDY WYATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID KINGTOP FINANCIA
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7121 CHUMUCKLA HWY, PACE, FL 32571-9420
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HENRY F LAY, 3399 HARVEY LANE, PACE, FL 32571
Signed the 990
HENRY F LAY, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(850) 995-1900
Return prepared by
ALLEN PRITCHETT & BASSETT LLP

Mission

THE LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS TO SERVE AS A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL USING A CLASSICAL CURRICULUM MODEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTRUCTING AND EDUCATING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS TO SERVE AS A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL USING A CLASSICAL CURRICULUM MODEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTRUCTING AND EDUCATING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12.
    Expenses $2,410,359 · revenue $3,525,094

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3044025
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 (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,397,096
Income (IRS master file)
$3,677,676

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$3,670,576$3,556,546$7,397,096XML
990June 2025$3,901,031$3,645,013$7,477,487XML
990June 2024$4,044,119$4,061,082$7,683,948XML
990June 2023$4,486,768$4,630,736$8,121,007XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 46-3044025).

Questions about LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL

What is the EIN of LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL is 46-3044025.
Is LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL 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 LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names HENRY F LAY.
Who are the officers and directors of LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEAD ACADEMY CLASSICAL SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $3,670,576, expenses of $3,556,546 and total assets of $7,397,096 at year end.

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