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Nonprofit · EIN 75-3019232

GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43204

Financials

$12.4M$12M2023$9.6M$9.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,565,985$9,699,136-$133,151$4,881,870$10,521,753-$5,639,883
June 30, 2024990$12,350,325$11,985,961$364,364$5,381,923$10,888,655-$5,506,732
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,538,186
of which government grants
$9,291,266
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$27,799

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,120,017
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$237,476
Program services (functional)
$674,230
Management and general (functional)
$9,024,906

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,381,923
Total assets, end of year
$4,881,870
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,521,753
Net assets, end of year
-$5,639,883
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,183,532
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$6,202,675
Gross receipts
$9,565,985
Employees
0
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensation
Alan ToopsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$1,500
Jackiethia ButschVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$1,500
Dr J Love BentonBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$1,500
Joseph SozaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$1,125
Jimmy TysonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$1,000
Dan LambTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alan ToopsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$1,375
Dr J Love BentonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$1,250
Dorian WingardBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$1,125
Jackiethia ButschVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$1,000
Dan LambTreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
310 N WILSON RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204-6221
In care of
% 1706 WEDGE COURT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Alan Toops, 310 North Wilson Columbus, Columbus, OH 43204
Signed the 990
Alan Toops, President
Phone
(614) 276-1028
Return prepared by
Zupka & Associates

Mission

Utilizes research-proven curricula to ensure outstanding academic performance routinely by all of its culturally and economically diverse student population. Partners with families to form a safe school.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A community school in Ohio currently offering grades K-8. The schools partners with families to form a safe community. This community will equip children to achieve academic experiences and personal growth. The school currently has no employees and is managed by Imagine Schools, a nationally recognized operator.
    Expenses $674,230 · revenue $27,799

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
75-3019232
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
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,881,870
Income (IRS master file)
$9,565,985

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$10,905,873$10,653,424$3,689,277IRS
990June 2022$10,419,868$9,940,870$3,437,994IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY

What is the EIN of GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY is 75-3019232.
Is GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT WESTERN 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 GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY 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 GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY 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 GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Alan Toops.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,500 (Alan Toops, President).
How much revenue does GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,565,985, expenses of $9,699,136 and total assets of $4,881,870 at year end.

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