Nonprofit · EIN 47-4595801
WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,702,269 | $13,630,931 | $2,071,338 | $21,139,051 | $8,813,238 | $12,325,813 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,523,540 | $13,456,866 | $1,066,674 | $13,696,617 | $3,442,142 | $10,254,475 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,883,389 | $12,737,722 | $2,145,667 | $13,896,708 | $4,708,907 | $9,187,801 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,285,953
- of which government grants
- $15,267,728
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $383,066
- Other revenue
- $33,250
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $271,732
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,086,728
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,783,152
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,545
- Accounting fees
- $256,117
- Occupancy
- $1,831,921
- Travel
- $119,657
- Depreciation
- $215,896
- Program services (functional)
- $11,261,083
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,333,964
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,884
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,696,617
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,139,051
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,813,238
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,325,813
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $386,542
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,325,813
- Gross receipts
- $15,702,269
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANASTASIA KANE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $206,725 | $11,336 |
| ERIC COLLAZO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,057 | $20,721 |
| MARK DEEGAN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,070 | $25,808 |
| NIYESHA COLEMAN | MATH TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,743 | $6,985 |
| ANTHONY SESSOMS | COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAD TEAC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,926 | $11,785 |
| ANTONIO WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MASHEA ASHTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANANEYA ABEBE | TREASURER (UNTIL 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MAQUITA ALEXANDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SABA BIREDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CRAMTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALISHA HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BISI OYEDELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NONA RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA BEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL GLEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARYA PARVIZI | TREASURER (AS OF 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANASTASIA KANE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $200,718 | $10,936 |
| ERIC COLLAZO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,558 | $22,539 |
| ANTHONY SESSOMS | COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAD TEAC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,861 | $11,332 |
| NIYESHA COLEMAN | MATH TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,013 | $6,643 |
| MARK DEEGAN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,010 | $24,769 |
| ANTONIO WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MASHEA ASHTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANANEYA ABEBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MCKEE - UNTIL 52124 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MAQUITA ALEXANDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SABA BIREDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CRAMTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALISHA HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BISI OYEDELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NONA RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON RODBERG - UNTIL 10323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY WALKER - UNTIL 10323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA BEAL - AS OF 31224 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEA DUPREE-ALFRED - AS OF 31224 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL GLEGER - AS OF 10323 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANASTASIA KANE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $196,135 | $10,357 |
| ERIC COLLAZO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,717 | $20,665 |
| MARK DEEGAN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,467 | $14,922 |
| CHRISSY SMITH | VICE PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,413 | $7,317 |
| ANTHONY SESSOMS | COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAD TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,405 | $5,813 |
| ANTONIO WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MASHEA ASHTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANANEYA ABEBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MAQUITA ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SABA BIREDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CRAMTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TALISHA HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BISI OYEDELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NONA RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON RODBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3015 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017-1102
- In care of
- % ANASTASIA KANE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC COLLAZO, 3015 4TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
- Signed the 990
- ERIC COLLAZO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (240) 580-3371
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
WLA COMBINES BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, WITH THE LATEST IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE AN UNPARALLELED HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE FROM WLA PREPARED FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIVES OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (WLA) IS A 9-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING ITS STUDENTS WITH A RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS LEARN FOUR YEARS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK WITH AND LEARN FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $11,261,083 · grants $25,000
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
- 47-4595801
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,139,051
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,702,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,702,269 | $13,630,931 | $21,139,051 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,523,540 | $13,456,866 | $13,696,617 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,883,389 | $12,737,722 | $13,896,708 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,384,397 | $12,644,154 | $7,641,682 | 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 47-4595801).
Questions about WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is 47-4595801.
- Is WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER 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 WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 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 WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 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 WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC COLLAZO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,725 (ANASTASIA KANE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,702,269, expenses of $13,630,931 and total assets of $21,139,051 at year end.
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