Nonprofit · EIN 65-1216244
PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,817,617 | $16,554,436 | -$736,819 | $10,455,291 | $9,127,196 | $1,328,095 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,207,618 | $15,795,164 | -$587,546 | $10,929,088 | $8,741,078 | $2,188,010 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,073,551 | $13,530,766 | $542,785 | $12,325,252 | $9,549,696 | $2,775,556 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,551,690
- of which government grants
- $15,489,708
- Program service revenue
- $104,063
- Investment income
- $136,935
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,808
- Other revenue
- $24,929
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $722,366
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,841,065
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,867,874
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,813
- Accounting fees
- $112,516
- Occupancy
- $357,767
- Travel
- $686,315
- Depreciation
- $311,806
- Program services (functional)
- $13,366,704
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,187,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,929,088
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,455,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,127,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,328,095
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $915,997
- Gross receipts
- $15,835,256
- Employees
- 177
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL VANG | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $205,036 | $36,398 |
| KITA HER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $197,485 | $23,975 |
| RACHEL JENSEN | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $73,726 | $18,194 |
| BRITT JOHNSON | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $61,596 | $17,081 |
| CHELSEA ROERING | TREASURER/TEACHER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $58,907 | $8,287 |
| BECKY BUCKLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZHA BLONG XIONG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEE LOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL VANG | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $173,918 | $32,711 |
| KITA HER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $175,736 | $22,893 |
| RACHEL JENSEN | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $72,301 | $18,359 |
| CHELSEA ROERING | TREASURER/TEACHER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $69,766 | $13,981 |
| BRITT JOHNSON | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $51,349 | $16,938 |
| BECKY BUCKLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZHA BLONG XIONG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEE VANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KITA HER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $168,872 | $21,189 |
| CRYSTAL VANG | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $145,007 | $26,331 |
| CHELSEA ROERING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,383 | $17,506 |
| RACHEL JENSEN | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $62,183 | $16,583 |
| BRITT JOHNSON | TEACHER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $50,186 | $16,938 |
| BECKY BUCKLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZHA BLONG XIONG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KADIE DICKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6200 W BROADWAY AVE, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428-2826
- In care of
- % GER YANG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BECKY BUCKLEY, 6200 W BROADWAY AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428
- Signed the 990
- BECKY BUCKLEY, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (763) 450-1388
- Website
- WWW.PSAK12.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHLENNER WENNER & CO CPA'S PA
Mission
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-12 IN COMPLIANCE WITH MINNESOTA PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY, IN COOPERATION WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN RIGOROUS EDUCATION TO DEVELOP INQUIRING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND CARING CITIZENS WHO HELP CREATE A BETTER AND MORE PEACEFUL WORLD THROUGH INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.Expenses $13,366,704 · revenue $104,063
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
- 65-1216244
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,455,291
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,835,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,817,617 | $16,554,436 | $10,455,291 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,207,618 | $15,795,164 | $10,929,088 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,073,551 | $13,530,766 | $12,325,252 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,475,629 | $13,311,638 | $11,990,647 | 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 65-1216244).
Questions about PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY is 65-1216244.
- Is PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRAIRIE SEEDS 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 PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY 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 PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY 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 PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BECKY BUCKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,036 (CRYSTAL VANG, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,817,617, expenses of $16,554,436 and total assets of $10,455,291 at year end.
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