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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3791408

ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · GOLDEN, CO 80403

Financials

$18.8M$16.8M2022$41.5M$43.6M2023$35.7M$34.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$35,678,030$34,263,100$1,414,930$87,245,382$82,922,929$4,322,453
June 30, 2024990$41,541,745$43,629,834-$2,088,089$84,628,076$81,720,553$2,907,523
June 30, 2023990$18,782,096$16,757,284$2,024,812$7,690,520$2,694,908$4,995,612
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,262,522
of which government grants
$6,749,340
Program service revenue
$26,845,735
Investment income
$1,465,644
Other revenue
$104,129

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$320,771
Accounting fees
$24,825
Occupancy
$2,508,700
Travel
$397,467
Depreciation
$1,586,362
Program services (functional)
$30,576,097
Management and general (functional)
$3,687,003

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$84,628,076
Total assets, end of year
$87,245,382
Total liabilities, end of year
$82,922,929
Net assets, end of year
$4,322,453
Land, buildings and equipment
$54,157,194
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$2,908,097
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,230,550
Gross receipts
$35,781,115
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
CO

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
Rob WilliamsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephen GilmartinChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Allen FullerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rick GillanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Thomas CoyneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Eric ShanfeltVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jennifer WarhurstSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rob WilliamsPresident/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephen GilmartinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Allen FullerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rick GillanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Steve PeckDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Eric ShanfeltDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Derec ShulerEx Officio
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rob WilliamsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephen GilmartinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Allen FullerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rick GillanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Steve PeckDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Derec ShulerExecutive Director
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4690 TABLE MOUNTAIN DR UNIT 100, GOLDEN, CO 80403-1873
In care of
% DEREC SHULER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Stephen Gilmartin, 4690 Table Mountain Dr 100, Golden, CO 80403
Signed the 990
Stephen Gilmartin, Board Chair
Phone
(720) 506-2988
Return prepared by
Hoelting & Company Inc

Mission

Ascent Classical Academy develops the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by always working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment..

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Ascent Classical Academy develops the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by always working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.
    Expenses $30,576,097 · revenue $26,949,864

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
82-3791408
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
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$87,245,382
Income (IRS master file)
$35,781,115

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$35,678,030$34,263,100$87,245,382IRS
990June 2024$41,541,745$43,629,834$84,628,076IRS
990June 2023$18,782,096$16,757,284$7,690,520XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 82-3791408).

Questions about ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC is 82-3791408.
Is ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Stephen Gilmartin.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,678,030, expenses of $34,263,100 and total assets of $87,245,382 at year end.

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