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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2791729

APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75217

Financials

$43.4M$44.5M2023$39.5M$41.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$39,512,196$41,269,277-$1,757,081$62,802,717$40,363,244$22,439,473
August 31, 2024990$43,361,141$44,479,322-$1,118,181$63,515,997$39,319,443$24,196,554
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$38,800,290
Program service revenue
$531,906
Investment income
$180,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$180,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$451,874
Other salaries and wages
$23,793,847
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$28,114,299
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$52,262
Accounting fees
$50,200
Occupancy
$1,227,048
Travel
$153,419
Depreciation
$1,562,585
Program services (functional)
$35,401,891
Management and general (functional)
$5,867,386

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$63,515,997
Total assets, end of year
$62,802,717
Total liabilities, end of year
$40,363,244
Net assets, end of year
$22,439,473
Land, buildings and equipment
$42,731,221
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,986,369
Net assets with donor restrictions
$15,453,104
Gross receipts
$40,307,196
Employees
695
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1998
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brenton WhiteSUPERINTENDENT/
Officer
40$244,040$34,092
MELODY DAVISFine Arts Coord40$170,772$11,208
LANCE PROTHROCFO
Officer
40$159,467$5,604
NORMAN LEEASST. SUP.40$155,757$5,604
ROBBY WILSONPRINCIPAL40$125,245$5,604
MICHELLE EDGELLSPED COORDINATOR40$122,403$5,604
VERONICA TORRESDirector40$117,519$5,604
Theda Marie GreenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Earnest Charles CrowleyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Charles OliverVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDA DAVISSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GENE WALKER Thru 51525Trustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANA CRUZTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brenton WhiteSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$239,040$34,092
LANCE PROTHROCFO
Officer
40$161,977$5,080
SHALA FLOWERSASST. SUPER.40$158,857$5,080
NORMAN LEEASST. SUP.40$142,747$5,080
ROBBY WILSONPRINCIPAL40$128,077$5,080
MICHELLE EDGELLPRINCIPAL40$124,971$5,080
CHRISTINA STELLODIRECTOR40$115,739$5,080
Theda Marie GreenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Earnest Charles CrowleyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Charles OliverVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDA DAVISSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GENE WALKERTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANA CRUZTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8225 BRUTON RD, DALLAS, TX 75217-1903
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Brenton White, 8225 BRUTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75217
Signed the 990
Brenton White, Superintendent
Phone
(214) 275-1200
Return prepared by
Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Mission

The Academy was organized exclusively for charitable, education, and scientific purposes. The primary purpose is to operate charter schools, as defined by the state of Texas, for Pre-K through grade 12.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A+ CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. IS HOME TO THE A+ ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT. EACH DISTRICT HOUSES AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING PK-6TH GRADES, AS WELL AS A SECONDARY SCHOOL, SERVING GRADES 7-12.THE SCHOOLS WERE FOUNDED TO PROVIDE DIFFERENT, QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CHOICES FOR LOW-INCOME, EDUCATIONALLY UNDERSERVED FAMILIES IN SOUTHEAST DALLAS, SET IN A SUPPORTIVE, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN ESTABLISHING PUBLIC, TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE FAMILIES IN THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GAIN A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EDUCATIONAL CONTROL THEY NEVER HAD BEFORE, EMPOWERING THEM TO DEMAND MORE FROM THEIR EDUCATIONAL INSITUTIONS.A+ CHARTER SCHOOLS INC. HAS ALSO HAD AN IMPORTANT IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY IN NORTH TEXAS, CURRENTLY EMPLOYING OVER 500 PEOPLE. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY BY HIRING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF, AS WELL AS WITH THE ONGOING EXPANSION OF INNOVATIVE, COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AIMED AT PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE COMPETITIVE FORCES IN TODAY'S GLOBAL ECONOMY.
    Expenses $35,401,891 · revenue $531,906

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (state instrumentality). 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
75-2791729
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
1999
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Not required (state instrumentality)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,802,717
Income (IRS master file)
$40,307,196

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$41,865,745$41,503,179$65,588,886IRS
990August 2022$40,961,422$38,634,277$54,877,850IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC is 75-2791729.
Is APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC file?
Form Not required (state instrumentality).
When is the next return of APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Brenton White.
Who are the officers and directors of APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $244,040 (Brenton White, SUPERINTENDENT/).
How much revenue does APLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,512,196, expenses of $41,269,277 and total assets of $62,802,717 at year end.

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