Nonprofit · EIN 74-2892246
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Also known as LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS-TEXAS
Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,082,733 | $30,981,233 | -$3,898,500 | $101,283,232 | $109,302,888 | -$8,019,656 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $22,816,849 | $28,962,263 | -$6,145,414 | $109,326,906 | $113,448,062 | -$4,121,156 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,254,836 | $16,230,256 | -$1,975,420 | $118,001,469 | $116,570,976 | $1,430,493 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,217,934
- of which government grants
- $21,808,041
- Program service revenue
- $1,904,405
- Investment income
- $1,960,394
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,370,845
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,752
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,062,099
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,793,541
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $60,037
- Accounting fees
- $42,000
- Occupancy
- $585,490
- Travel
- $279,970
- Depreciation
- $2,859,322
- Program services (functional)
- $26,187,840
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,710,573
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,820
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,326,906
- Total assets, end of year
- $101,283,232
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,302,888
- Net assets, end of year
- -$8,019,656
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $83,339,100
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$8,352,656
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $333,000
- Gross receipts
- $32,695,690
- Employees
- 391
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD WOODS | PRINCIPAL | 50 | $140,542 |
| CHRISTOPHER TURNER | PRINCIPAL | 50 | $121,349 |
| SYLVIA MITCHELL-THRU 625 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $57,406 |
| BRITTANY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRITTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR YASAN GOODING | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAX GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA FREEMAN SCHUTZ-FROM 625 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $0 |
| EDWARD WOODS-FROM 226 | INT. SUPER. Officer | 50 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECHIEL ROZAS-THRU 624 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $155,000 | $13,542 |
| LISA FREEMAN | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRITTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR YASAN GOODING | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY TIJERINA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA MITCHELL-FROM 824 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD WOODS-FROM 624-824 | INT SUPERINTEND Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECHIEL ROZAS-FROM 52022 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $87,754 |
| ALAN SEAY-12022-52022 | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 50 | $43,962 |
| RAY TIJERINA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NORA WALSH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRITTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR YASAN GOODING | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHAPA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3125 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286-5194
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SYLVIA MITCHELL
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD WOODS, INT. SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (210) 239-2737
- Website
- texas.legacytraditional.org
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
TO CHALLENGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATION TO OVER 2,000 YOUTHS AT THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL BY OPERATING AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $26,187,840 · revenue $1,904,405
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
- 74-2892246
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $101,283,232
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,695,690
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $27,082,733 | $30,981,233 | $101,283,232 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $22,816,849 | $28,962,263 | $109,326,906 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,254,836 | $16,230,256 | $118,001,469 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,440,956 | $7,737,469 | $62,298,531 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 74-2892246).
Questions about SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is 74-2892246.
- Is SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SYLVIA MITCHELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,542 (EDWARD WOODS, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,082,733, expenses of $30,981,233 and total assets of $101,283,232 at year end.
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