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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2748743

RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · IRVING, TX 75061

Financials

$1.3M$1M2022$1.2M$1.3M2023$999K$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$999,025$1,101,189-$102,164$627,740$27,561$600,179
August 31, 2024990$1,227,587$1,333,492-$105,905$760,853$58,510$702,343
August 31, 2023990$1,293,331$1,029,313$264,018$823,473$15,225$808,248
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$997,813
of which government grants
$994,248
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,212
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$137,015
Other salaries and wages
$589,507
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$802,180
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,000
Occupancy
$94,312
Travel
$109
Depreciation
$21,732
Program services (functional)
$998,667
Management and general (functional)
$102,522

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$760,853
Total assets, end of year
$627,740
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,561
Net assets, end of year
$600,179
Land, buildings and equipment
$281,349
Net assets without donor restrictions
$563,587
Net assets with donor restrictions
$36,592
Gross receipts
$999,025
Employees
25
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA PARDUESUPERINTEDENT
Officer
40$107,015
Patricia McGeeASST. TREASURER
Officer
10$30,000
STEVE ECHOLSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KITTY BOYLECHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
0$0
JOAN PRATTDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA PARDUESUPERINTEDENT
Officer
40$107,015
Patricia McGeeASST. TREASURER
Officer
10$31,000
STEVE ECHOLSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KITTY BOYLECHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
0$0
JOAN PRATTDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA PARDUESUPERINTEDENT
Officer
40$108,015
Patricia McGeeASST. TREASURER
Officer
10$31,000
STEVE ECHOLSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Edward BowersTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KITTY BOYLECHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
0$0
JOAN PRATTDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1311 W IRVING BLVD, IRVING, TX 75061-7220
In care of
% PATRICIA MCGEE CFO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA PARDUE, 1311 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75061
Signed the 990
Patricia McGee, ASST. TREASURER
Phone
(903) 479-3933
Return prepared by
Albert M Masters PC

Mission

THE RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES TO STUDENTS (SPECIAL NEEDS AND REGULAR SECONDARY) INTENSIVE, FLEXIBLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; LIFE SKILLS TRAINING; AND A SUPPORT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ALLOW THEM TO RECLAIM THEIR ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL LIVES, AND TO REKINDLE THEIR INTEREST IN AND COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, THUS ALLEVIATING THE POTENTIAL FOR SCHOOL DROP-OUTS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE STUDENTS (SPECIAL NEEDS AND REGULAR SECONDARY) INTENSIVE, FLEXIBLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING; AND A SUPPORT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ALLOW THEM TO RECLAIM THEIR ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL LIVES, AND TO REKINDLE THEIR INTEREST IN AND COMMITMENT TO LEARNING.
    Expenses $998,667

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2748743
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
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$627,740
Income (IRS master file)
$999,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$999,025$1,101,189$627,740XML
990August 2024$1,227,587$1,333,492$760,853XML
990August 2023$1,293,331$1,029,313$823,473XML
990August 2022$921,531$1,087,010$559,746IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 75-2748743).

Questions about RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC

What is the EIN of RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC is 75-2748743.
Is RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER 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 RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC 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 RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC 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 RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MELISSA PARDUE.
Who are the officers and directors of RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,015 (MELISSA PARDUE, SUPERINTEDENT).
How much revenue does RANCH ACADEMY AND LIFE SKILLS CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $999,025, expenses of $1,101,189 and total assets of $627,740 at year end.

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