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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3592809

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC

Tax-exempt · LAND O LAKES, FL 34639

Financials

$10.4M$10.2M2022$13.8M$11.7M2023$15M$13.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$15,020,359$13,630,729$1,389,630$20,830,960$12,506,145$8,324,815
May 31, 2024990$13,803,823$11,665,224$2,138,599$15,466,088$8,530,905$6,935,183
May 31, 2023990$10,424,210$10,179,959$244,251$11,807,448$7,010,864$4,796,584
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$786,890
Program service revenue
$13,762,760
Investment income
$268,003
Net income from fundraising events
$202,706
Other revenue
$202,706

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$771,241
Other salaries and wages
$7,172,185
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,655,570
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$686,502
Travel
$1,833
Depreciation
$424,321
Program services (functional)
$10,526,270
Management and general (functional)
$2,734,490
Fundraising (functional)
$369,969

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,466,088
Total assets, end of year
$20,830,960
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,506,145
Net assets, end of year
$8,324,815
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,432,780
Publicly traded securities
$292,771
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,021,257
Net assets with donor restrictions
$303,556
Gross receipts
$15,117,003
Employees
148
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1999
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark HellerHead of School
Officer
40$396,745$20,147
Patrick PeschChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$206,452$12,230
Araina JewellLower Division Director
Highest-paid employee
40$139,019$13,903
Jessica FugateDirector of Development
Highest-paid employee
40$118,043$12,750
Kevin McCarthyController
Highest-paid employee
40$114,511$12,582
John FaithChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Paul TutenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Skip MillerTreasuer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Cynthia MartinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Santosh GovindarajuTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael RileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maggie LaPunzina WellsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ralph SeveliusTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Piers CurryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roger JoyceTrsutee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keith O'MalleyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Brent SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Doug KugleyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Tommy GiglioTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Kaukeb MalikTruste
Trustee or director
1$0
Roshan MahtaniTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark HellerHead of School
Officer
40$377,273$19,494
Patrick PeschChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$199,896$16,795
Araina JewellLower Division Director
Highest-paid employee
40$133,734$13,588
Alfonso San VicenteInformation Technology and Facilities Director
Highest-paid employee
40$106,973$12,225
Kevin McCarthyController
Highest-paid employee
40$108,261$8,033
John FaithChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Paul TutenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Skip MillerTreasuer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Cynthia MartinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Santosh GovindarajuTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael RileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maggie LaPunzina WellsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ralph SeveliusTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Piers CurryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roger JoyceTrsutee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Keith O'MalleyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brent SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Doug KugleyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tommy GiglioTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kaukeb MalikTruste
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roshan MahtaniTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark HellerHead of School
Officer
40$365,508$19,002
Patrick PeschChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$170,377$16,318
Araina JewellLower Division Director
Highest-paid employee
40$128,365$10,143
John FaithChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Paul TutenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Skip MillerTreasuer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Cynthia MartinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Robin BinderTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tommy GiglioTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Santosh GovindarajuTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael RileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Maggie LaPunzina WellsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ralph SeveliusTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Piers CurryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roger JoyceTrsutee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Keith O'MalleyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brent SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2331 COLLIER PKWY, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639-5291
In care of
% PATRICK PESCH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Patrick Pesch, 2331 COLLIER PKWY, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
Signed the 990
Kevin McCarthy, Controller
Phone
(813) 948-7600
Website
aatl.org

Mission

Academy at the Lakes is a learning community of shared values dedicated to the success of each individual at school in the community and in the world. We celebrate the love of learning and the joy in the journey.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Academy at the Lakes provided exceptional education for over 500 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The students were able to participate in a variety of interscholastic athletic sports fine arts production and extracurricular activities through clubs and school events. Our summer school and summer camp programs allowed 350 students to continue to learn and collaborate with their peers over the summer months.
    Expenses $10,526,270 · revenue $13,762,760

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3592809
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
2001
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,830,960
Income (IRS master file)
$15,117,003

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$15,020,359$13,630,729$20,830,960XML
990May 2024$13,803,823$11,665,224$15,466,088XML
990May 2023$10,424,210$10,179,959$11,807,448XML
990May 2022$9,362,708$9,286,220$11,582,464IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 59-3592809).

Questions about ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC

What is the EIN of ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC is 59-3592809.
Is ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC 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 AT THE LAKES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Patrick Pesch.
Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $396,745 (Mark Heller, Head of School).
How much revenue does ACADEMY AT THE LAKES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,020,359, expenses of $13,630,729 and total assets of $20,830,960 at year end.

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