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Nonprofit · EIN 74-3027316

LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS

Also known as LEADING EDGE ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85296

Financials

$13M$13.1M2022$11.7M$12.2M2023$10.5M$10.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$10,512,129$10,450,519$61,610$10,011,964$7,239,952$2,772,012
June 30, 2024990$11,731,326$12,180,621-$449,295$10,476,281$7,427,714$3,048,567
June 30, 2023990$12,999,282$13,086,442-$87,160$11,377,931$7,880,069$3,497,862
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,128,862
of which government grants
$2,128,862
Program service revenue
$8,253,492
Investment income
$9,738
Other revenue
$120,037

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$121,261
Other salaries and wages
$4,760,022
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,503,134
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,726
Accounting fees
$24,400
Travel
$18,463
Depreciation
$605,385
Program services (functional)
$7,934,312
Management and general (functional)
$2,477,547
Fundraising (functional)
$38,660

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,476,281
Total assets, end of year
$10,011,964
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,239,952
Net assets, end of year
$2,772,012
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,314,128
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,497,166
Net assets with donor restrictions
$274,846
Gross receipts
$10,512,129
Employees
125
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
DELMER GEESEYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0$205,550$10,305
LORI ANDERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
40$0$170,285$8,506
TERENCE ANDERSONPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$115,219$0$6,042
MICHELLE BORJAFINANCE DIRE
Officer
40$0$106,055$5,111
JENNIFER GARCIASECRETARY
Officer
40$0$89,542$7,709
TIM HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
VICTORIA SCHILGENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
GERALD SLEMMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CYNTHIA STARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TERENCE ANDERSONPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$109,131$4,065
MATHEW REESEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CYNTHIA ANN STARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GERALD SLEMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICTORIA SCHILDGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DELMER GEESEYDIRECTOR/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
LORI ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
15$0$0
MICHELLE BORJAFINANCE DIRCECTOR
Officer
15$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATHEW REESEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CYNTHIA ANN STARKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD SLEMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA SCHILDGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DELMER GEESEYDIRECTOR/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LORI ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
15$0
MICHELLE BORJAFINANCE DIRCECTOR
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
633 E RAY RD STE 132, GILBERT, AZ 85296-4206
In care of
% RON BODY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LORI ANDERSON, 633 E RAY ROAD, STE 132, GILBERT, AZ 85296
Signed the 990
LORI ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(480) 633-0414
Return prepared by
FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC

Mission

EDUCATE STUDENTS BY OPERATING AN ARIZONA CHARTER SCHOOL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEADING EDGE ACADEMY WILL DEVELOP LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO LEAD WITH CHARACTER AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND PARENTAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.
    Expenses $7,934,312 · revenue $8,253,492

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
74-3027316
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 (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,011,964
Income (IRS master file)
$10,512,129

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$10,512,129$10,450,519$10,011,964IRS
990June 2024$11,731,326$12,180,621$10,476,281XML
990June 2023$12,999,282$13,086,442$11,377,931XML
990June 2022$11,700,246$10,343,454$11,750,697IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 74-3027316).

Questions about LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS is 74-3027316.
Is LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LORI ANDERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEAD CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,512,129, expenses of $10,450,519 and total assets of $10,011,964 at year end.

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