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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0675606

F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC

Also known as AMBASSADOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · GALVESTON, TX 77551

Financials

$2.9M$2.9M2022$2.8M$2.8M2023$2.4M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,401,599$2,706,171-$304,572$184,605$233,898-$49,293
August 31, 2024990$2,811,686$2,773,216$38,470$427,594$175,637$251,957
August 31, 2023990$2,875,792$2,907,911-$32,119$351,441$137,954$213,487
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,379,729
of which government grants
$2,297,851
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,909
Net gain from sales of assets
$3,027
Other revenue
$14,961

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$161,906
Other salaries and wages
$1,366,601
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,752,834
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$843
Accounting fees
$55,750
Occupancy
$275,416
Travel
$19,178
Depreciation
$45,104
Program services (functional)
$1,802,346
Management and general (functional)
$903,825

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$427,594
Total assets, end of year
$184,605
Total liabilities, end of year
$233,898
Net assets, end of year
-$49,293
Land, buildings and equipment
$86,049
Publicly traded securities
$92,749
Net assets with donor restrictions
-$49,293
Gross receipts
$2,467,067
Employees
41
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
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
RACHELLE JOSEPH BEAFNEAUXSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$158,612$2,700
AUBREY COLBERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE HENDERSON-MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE SUMLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOYCE SCHELLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RACHELLE JOSEPH BEAFNEAUXSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$147,093$2,700
AUBREY COLBERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE HENDERSON-MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE SUMLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOYCE SCHELLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHELLE JOSEPH BEAFNEAUXSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$134,970
AUBREY COLBERTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANE HENDERSON-MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE SUMLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
JOYCE SCHELLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5001 AVENUE U, GALVESTON, TX 77551-5926
In care of
% A WILFORD COLBERT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AUBREY COLBERT, 5001 AVENUE U, GALVESTON, TX 77551
Signed the 990
AUBREY COLBERT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(409) 762-1115
Return prepared by
LAPORTE APAC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A LEARNER CENTERED ENVIRONMENT THAT CULTIVATES EXCELLENCE, OFFERS CHALLENGE, AND EMBRACES LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEADING EVERY CHILD TOWARD SUCCESS, AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO MEET EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO GROW INTO YOUNG SCHOLARS.WE ARE A NON-PROFIT, TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN GALVESTON, TEXAS. WE WERE FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT THERE SHOULD BE MORE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.OPENED IN 2007 WITH A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 69 STUDENTS GRADES 1 THROUGH 5. THE SCHOOL HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE PRE-K3 THROUGH THE 8TH GRADE WITH AN AVERAGE ENROLLMENT OF 300 STUDENTS. (CONT'D ON SCH. O)BECAUSE OF OUR SMALL SCHOOL SIZE, WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE EACH CHILD THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THEY REQUIRE. WE MAINTAIN A STRUCTURED SCHOOL CULTURE THAT FOCUSES ON POSITIVE AND APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR. OUR ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, FIELD STUDIES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR VISION OF EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY ELEVATE & EMPOWER.
    Expenses $1,802,346

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
76-0675606
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
2002
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$184,605
Income (IRS master file)
$2,467,067

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,401,599$2,706,171$184,605XML
990August 2024$2,811,686$2,773,216$427,594XML
990August 2023$2,875,792$2,907,911$351,441XML
990August 2022$2,517,145$2,631,980$390,550IRS
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 76-0675606).

Questions about F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC

What is the EIN of F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC is 76-0675606.
Is F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE 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 F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE 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 F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE 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 F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names AUBREY COLBERT.
Who are the officers and directors of F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,612 (RACHELLE JOSEPH BEAFNEAUX, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does F O C U S FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES UNITED IN SERVICE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,401,599, expenses of $2,706,171 and total assets of $184,605 at year end.

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