Nonprofit · EIN 46-4128856
RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,295,989 | $5,657,727 | -$361,738 | $10,222,012 | $10,638,224 | -$416,212 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,212,470 | $6,401,301 | -$188,831 | $11,628,331 | $11,682,805 | -$54,474 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,980,966 | $6,241,308 | -$260,342 | $12,072,179 | $11,937,822 | $134,357 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,273,514
- of which government grants
- $4,443,838
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,475
- Net rental income
- $18,000
- Other revenue
- $18,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $366,580
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,185,102
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,195,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,363
- Accounting fees
- $58,540
- Occupancy
- $631,495
- Depreciation
- $17,843
- Program services (functional)
- $5,295,684
- Management and general (functional)
- $362,043
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,628,331
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,222,012
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,638,224
- Net assets, end of year
- -$416,212
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $120,286
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$416,212
- Gross receipts
- $5,295,989
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,084 | $341,307 |
| BAIONNE COLEMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $186,472 | $47,613 |
| CHASTITY CATCHINGS | COO Officer | 40 | $149,835 | $34,694 |
| LEANARD HAYNES | DIR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,405 | $35,694 |
| RECO BEMBRY | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DYAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIJAH FORDE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIONNE COLEMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $188,008 | $47,613 |
| CHASTITY CATCHINGS | COO Officer | 40 | $151,563 | $34,694 |
| ANGELA THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,528 | $41,307 |
| LEANARD HAYNES | DIR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,581 | $35,694 |
| RECO BEMBRY | BOARD CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYSON MARSH | BOARD CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DYAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HSU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM MASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIJAH FORDE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF THIEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PEOPLES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAHEEN SAHOO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIONNE COLEMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $188,083 | $52,399 |
| CHASTITY CATCHINGS | COO Officer | 40 | $146,143 | $32,618 |
| ORUBA ANTHONY | EXPANSION PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,763 | $33,650 |
| RECO BEMBRY | BOARD CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYSON MARSH | BOARD CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF THIEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HSU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PEOPLES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM MASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIJAH FORDE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAHEEN SAHOO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DYAL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6020 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2776
- In care of
- % LANGFELDT LAW PLLC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHASTITY CATCHINGS, 6020 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
- Signed the 990
- CHASTITY CATCHINGS, COO
- Phone
- (206) 659-0956
- Website
- HTTPS://MYRVLA.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO ENSURE SCHOLARS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY BY PROVIDING AN ANTI-RACIST EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025, THE SCHOOL ENSURED THAT EVERY STUDENT HAD A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING, SAFE PERSONALIZED CLASSES, HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS, LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY, PARENT PARTICIPATION, MAXIMUM FUNDING IN THE CLASSROOM, AND A LONGER SCHOOL DAY AND YEAR. THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT ALL STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE ARE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE. THE SCHOOL IS FULFILLING IT'S MISSION BY RUNNING A HIGH-ACHIEVING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT IS FOCUSED ON GRADUATING STUDENTS AND FULLY PREPARING THEM FOR COLLEGE.Expenses $5,295,684
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4128856
- 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
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,222,012
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,295,989
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $5,295,989 | $5,657,727 | $10,222,012 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $6,212,470 | $6,401,301 | $11,628,331 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $5,980,966 | $6,241,308 | $12,072,179 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,353,331 | $5,648,565 | $14,240,232 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 46-4128856).
Questions about RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is 46-4128856.
- Is RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP 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 RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CHASTITY CATCHINGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,084 (ANGELA THOMAS, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does RAINIER VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,295,989, expenses of $5,657,727 and total assets of $10,222,012 at year end.
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