Nonprofit · EIN 74-2971562
VANGUARD ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · EDINBURG, TX 78539
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $99,008,604 | $92,130,067 | $6,878,537 | $113,412,804 | $58,102,294 | $55,310,510 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $92,218,326 | $85,931,026 | $6,287,300 | $102,353,097 | $54,158,860 | $48,194,237 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $86,427,429 | $90,591,966 | -$4,164,537 | $94,685,927 | $52,881,493 | $41,804,434 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,614,164
- of which government grants
- $96,878,357
- Program service revenue
- $1,172,888
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $221,552
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,250
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,104,383
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,108,316
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $67,423,794
- Professional fundraising fees
- $224,406
- Legal fees
- $21,283
- Accounting fees
- $49,250
- Occupancy
- $4,870,994
- Travel
- $1,054,486
- Depreciation
- $4,256,353
- Program services (functional)
- $88,858,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,046,794
- Fundraising (functional)
- $224,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $102,353,097
- Total assets, end of year
- $113,412,804
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,102,294
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,310,510
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $81,100,743
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $84,062
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $55,226,448
- Gross receipts
- $99,008,604
- Employees
- 1,300
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MUNOZ | FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $128,011 | $5,280 |
| LIZETTA LONGORIA | DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,098 | $2,341 |
| DR NARCISO GARCIA | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $124,292 | $0 |
| SANDRA S RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,437 | $2,196 |
| SANDRA L RODRIGUEZ | DATA ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $110,100 | $1,125 |
| CORANDO TREVINO | DATA FELLOW | 40 | $105,550 | $1,092 |
| DR MARISOL ROCHA | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $106,614 | $0 |
| DIANA YBANEZ | CCMR DIRECTOR | 40 | $101,746 | $2,850 |
| BARBARA GONZALES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95,458 | $9,076 |
| CARLO HERSHBERGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $61,246 | $2,871 |
| DR LUZELMA G CANALES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BROWN | TREASURER/SECRE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAULA GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNALDO GONZALEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR NARCISO GARCIA | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $250,110 | $0 |
| ANGELA GONZALEZ | CFO | 40 | $126,465 | $1,943 |
| MARIA D MUNOZ | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $121,492 | $6,441 |
| SANDRA RODRIGUEZ | INTERIM ED Officer | 40 | $108,559 | $2,724 |
| BARBARA GONZALES | GEARUP DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,867 | $8,358 |
| DR LUZELMA G CANALES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BROWN | TREASURER/SECRE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAULA GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARIA E RODRIGUEZ NGUMA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNALDO GONZALEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR NARCISO GARCIA | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $249,135 | $38,087 |
| RANULFO MARQUEZ | DEPUTY SUPERINTENTDENT Officer | 40 | $133,672 | $10,425 |
| MARIA D MUNOZ | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $121,457 | $19,087 |
| ANGELA GONZALEZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $126,421 | $9,867 |
| MARIA LILY GARZA IBARRA | ED OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,636 | $10,044 |
| DARCIA CUELLAR | SCHOOL CLIMATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,851 | $20,029 |
| SANDRA RODRIGUEZ | INTERIM ED Officer | 40 | $106,572 | $8,391 |
| JENNIFER BURDEN | BIL & ESL ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,026 | $8,427 |
| ALDA BENAVIDES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LUZELMA G CANALES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BROWN | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DRMARIA E RODRIGUEZ NGUMA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MRARNALDO GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2510 S VETERANS BLVD, EDINBURG, TX 78539-7016
- In care of
- % ROBERT L OLIVAREZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR MARISOL ROCHA, 2510 S VETERANS BLVD, EDINBURG, TX 78539
- Signed the 990
- DR MARISOL ROCHA, SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (956) 781-1701
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
WE ARE DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WHO ARE FULLY PREPARED TO EXCEL IN COLLEGE, CAREER AND BEYOND. OUR MISSION IS ROOTED IN A COMMITMENT TO ELEVATED STANDARDS, ACHIEVED THROUGH UNWAVERING RIGOR, HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND ROBUST SUPPORT SYSTEMS, ENSURING OUR STUDENTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED FOR SUCCESS IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- VANGUARD ACADEMY IS A NETWORK OF TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12. VANGUARD ACADEMY SERVES AN ENROLLMENT OF 6,814 STUDENTS IN 10 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY. VANGUARD ACADEMY OFFERS ALTERNATIVES NOT READILY AVAILABLE AT OTHER SCHOOLS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COURSES IN THE FINE ARTS AREA. VANGUARD HAS RECEIVED A STATE ACCOUNTABILITY RATING OF B FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $88,858,867 · grants $6,250 · revenue $1,172,884
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2971562
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $113,412,804
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,008,604
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $86,427,429 | $90,591,966 | $94,685,927 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $80,328,166 | $76,714,424 | $100,798,841 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about VANGUARD ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of VANGUARD ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VANGUARD ACADEMY is 74-2971562.
- Is VANGUARD ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to VANGUARD ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VANGUARD 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 VANGUARD ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VANGUARD ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VANGUARD ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DR MARISOL ROCHA.
- Who are the officers and directors of VANGUARD ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,011 (MARIA MUNOZ, FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF).
- How much revenue does VANGUARD ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,008,604, expenses of $92,130,067 and total assets of $113,412,804 at year end.
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