Nonprofit · EIN 52-1730021
ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,494,036 | $15,108,084 | $5,385,952 | $21,329,639 | $8,138,229 | $13,191,410 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,098,284 | $13,669,687 | $2,428,597 | $16,174,339 | $8,429,241 | $7,745,098 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,151,016 | $11,468,596 | $682,420 | $13,894,915 | $8,578,414 | $5,316,501 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,684,527
- of which government grants
- $975,604
- Program service revenue
- $18,346,794
- Investment income
- $318,641
- Other revenue
- $144,074
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,700
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $894,140
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,099,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,619,893
- Professional fundraising fees
- $110,273
- Occupancy
- $1,324,718
- Travel
- $13,442
- Depreciation
- $586,936
- Program services (functional)
- $11,578,519
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,851,708
- Fundraising (functional)
- $677,857
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,174,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,329,639
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,138,229
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,191,410
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,572,117
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,079,393
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $112,017
- Gross receipts
- $20,494,036
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECESTER JOHNSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $256,187 | $32,388 |
| JOY BENTLEY-PHILLIPS | CHIEF STRATEGY & GROWTH OF Officer | 40 | $162,751 | $11,830 |
| TIFFANY GODBOUT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $157,096 | $15,398 |
| MICHAEL DURANT | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $158,978 | $11,182 |
| BRIANNA COLLINS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 40 | $87,696 | $635 |
| DR PATRINA CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JONES MSF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY CONDELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN SINCLAIR | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH RINGEL | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON UFLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAURA HENDRICKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT W ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LEIGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD HENSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE HAMLETT | STUDENT TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATISHA WEBB | STUDENT TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECESTER JOHNSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $271,655 | $32,388 |
| JOY BENTLEY-PHILLIPS | CHIEF STRATEGY & GROWTH OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $178,129 | $24,421 |
| TIFFANY GODBOUT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $170,383 | $15,398 |
| MICHAEL DURANT | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $161,079 | $11,182 |
| BARBARA L JUMPER | CHAIR (RESIGNED 12/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELINE FORD | ACTING CHAIR (12/23 - 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA WILDS LAWSON PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN SINCLAIR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRINA CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY CONDELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JONES MSF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEWIS | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MEYER | TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH RINGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONEIKA DEMPSEY | STUDENT TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL SMITH | STUDENT TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 6/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LEACH | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/BOARD LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECESTER JOHNSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $244,640 | $16,000 |
| JOY BENTLEY- PHILLIPS | CHIEF ADANCEMENT OFFICER Key employee | 45 | $162,943 | $15,974 |
| MICHAEL DURANT | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $135,271 | $7,762 |
| TIFFANY GODBOUT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $135,073 | $7,756 |
| BARBARA L JUMPER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MADI FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHAD L MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA WILDS LAWSON PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA ABRAMSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY CONDELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW HUBBARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JONES MSF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE ANTHONY | STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FONTELLA YOUNG | STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2315 18TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018-3610
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LECESTER JOHNSON, 2315 18TH PLACE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
- Signed the 990
- LECESTER JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (202) 269-6623
- Website
- WWW.AOHDC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SB & COMPANY LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ADULT EDUCATION AND SERVICES THAT CHANGE LIVES AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE TUITION-FREE INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS IN BASIC LITERACY, GED PREPARATION AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING.Expenses $11,578,519 · grants $45,700 · revenue $18,346,794
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
- 52-1730021
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,329,639
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,494,036
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $20,494,036 | $15,108,084 | $21,329,639 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,098,284 | $13,669,687 | $16,174,339 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,151,016 | $11,468,596 | $13,894,915 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,994,026 | $10,646,653 | $9,946,663 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1730021).
Questions about ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is 52-1730021.
- Is ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT 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 ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT 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 ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT 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 ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LECESTER JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $256,187 (LECESTER JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,494,036, expenses of $15,108,084 and total assets of $21,329,639 at year end.
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