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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2375843

HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80222

Financials

$19.9M$19M2023$21.1M$20M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$21,073,156$20,037,406$1,035,750$26,400,189$22,093,825$4,306,364
June 30, 2024990$19,941,444$19,005,387$936,057$27,768,360$24,497,746$3,270,614
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,896,415
of which government grants
$1,618,779
Program service revenue
$18,786,727
Investment income
$390,014
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$11,336,562
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,068,607
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,561
Accounting fees
$252,826
Occupancy
$1,117,223
Travel
$96,474
Depreciation
$363,554
Program services (functional)
$12,917,490
Management and general (functional)
$7,119,916

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,768,360
Total assets, end of year
$26,400,189
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,093,825
Net assets, end of year
$4,306,364
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,738,754
Gross receipts
$21,073,156
Employees
226
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE FERRISEXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$142,602
SARAH VERNI LAUSCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$138,900
VANESSA RODRIGUEZ QUINQUILLASCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$111,972
MAYA BALAKIERSCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$107,496
ABBY ARRIAGASCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$105,985
ANNIE BIELECKIBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NIKEA BLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RAMONE CARSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHERINE CASEYCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATONDRA DUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KELLY FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DREW GOLTERMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAYLEE HARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALEXANDER LANDAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SLOANE MACYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GRACE NAILINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENNY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMBAR SUEROCO CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOE WHITFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE FERRISEXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$138,384
SARAH VERNI LAUSCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$127,296
COLIN SHAWSCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$109,802
VANESSA RODRIGUEZ QUINQUILLASCHOOL PRINC
Highest-paid employee
40$108,808
HEATHER MILESTEACHER
Highest-paid employee
40$103,536
ANNIE BIELECKIBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NIKEA BLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHERINE CASEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KAMRIN COFFEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK FULTONBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DREW GOLTERMANNCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEPHANIE GROSSMANVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAYLEE HARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GRACE NAILINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MEG RAMEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENNY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMBAR SUEROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE WHITFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2170 S DAHLIA ST, DENVER, CO 80222-5106
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMBAR SUERO, 2170 S DAHLIA STREET, DENVER, CO 80222
Signed the 990
CHRISTINE FERRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(720) 449-0317
Return prepared by
PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FOSTER A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS STRIVING TOGETHER FOR ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND CIVIC EXCELLENCE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
    Expenses $12,917,490

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, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2375843
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
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,400,189
Income (IRS master file)
$21,073,156

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$21,073,156$20,037,406$26,400,189IRS
990June 2024$19,941,444$19,005,387$27,768,360XML
990June 2023$18,774,124$17,988,981$25,663,009IRS
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 56-2375843).

Questions about HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION

What is the EIN of HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION is 56-2375843.
Is HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION 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 HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION 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 HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION 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 HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMBAR SUERO.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,602 (CHRISTINE FERRIS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does HIGHLINE ACADEMY INCORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,073,156, expenses of $20,037,406 and total assets of $26,400,189 at year end.

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