Nonprofit · EIN 83-1355883
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85296
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $33,747,686 | $35,002,914 | -$1,255,228 | $89,654,369 | $83,650,743 | $6,003,626 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $35,751,009 | $31,931,901 | $3,819,108 | $93,473,059 | $86,214,205 | $7,258,854 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $31,028,547 | $29,041,580 | $1,986,967 | $90,464,616 | $85,313,982 | $5,150,634 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,907,168
- of which government grants
- $31,764,944
- Program service revenue
- $16,159
- Investment income
- $653,182
- Net rental income
- $21,207
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $30,716
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $454,892
- Other revenue
- $1,171,177
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $407,528
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,716,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,385,304
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67,570
- Accounting fees
- $103,594
- Occupancy
- $7,161,970
- Travel
- $16,131
- Depreciation
- $2,960,858
- Program services (functional)
- $31,599,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,402,965
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,473,059
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,654,369
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,650,743
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,003,626
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $78,855,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,733,048
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $270,578
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,475
- Gross receipts
- $33,771,970
- Employees
- 492
- Volunteers
- 158
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FARNSWORTH | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee | 40 | $192,556 | $30,553 |
| DIANA DANA | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,937 | $19,520 |
| GRADY KERR | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,981 | $14,871 |
| JOANNE POIRIER | SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,710 | $18,970 |
| JOHN ALLEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,487 | $4,610 |
| KEVIN BALL | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,660 | $17,575 |
| MARY KATHRYN BOUCHER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,207 | $12,461 |
| JAMES CANDLAND | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $61,155 | $13,350 |
| MAX PORTER | CONTRACTED CFO Officer | 30 | $67,150 | $0 |
| CHRIS ELTISTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON WILCOX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GARNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FARNSWORTH | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee | 40 | $189,467 | $30,081 |
| DIANA DANA | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,616 | $19,441 |
| JOHN ALLEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,154 | $16,456 |
| JOANNE POIRIER | SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,990 | $18,795 |
| MARY KATHRYN BOUCHER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,956 | $12,511 |
| JAMES CANDLAND | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,000 | $6,207 |
| CHRIS ELTISTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON WILCOX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GARNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID FARNSWORTH | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee | 40 | $184,147 | $29,998 |
| CHRIS BROOKS | TREASURER/CFO Officer | 40 | $140,605 | $24,506 |
| DIANA DANA | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,466 | $18,373 |
| DAVID JEFFERIES | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,846 | $18,307 |
| JOANNE POIRIER | SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,522 | $17,772 |
| TINA COSTAGLIOLA | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,824 | $12,554 |
| JAMES CANDLAND | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $72,000 | $0 |
| CHRIS ELTISTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GARNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 690 E WARNER RD STE 141, GILBERT, AZ 85296-3058
- In care of
- % JAMES CANDLAND
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES CANDLAND, 690 EAST WARNER SUITE 141, GILBERT, AZ 85296
- Signed the 990
- MAX PORTER, CONTRACT CFO
- Phone
- (480) 987-0722
- Website
- WWW.BFCSAZ.COM
- Return prepared by
- John C Todd II PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO OFFER A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION WITH PROVEN SUPERIOR ACADEMICS, EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, TIME-HONORED VALUES, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF PARENTAL PARTICIPATION.
Program accomplishments
- TO OFFER A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION WITH PROVEN SUPERIOR ACADEMICS, EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, TIME-HONORED VALUES, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF PARENTAL PARTICIPATION. THROUGH INTENSIVE STUDY OF THE TRUE, THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, STUDENTS DEVELOP TO THEIR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL POTENTIAL. OUR STUDENTS WALK WITH INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER KNOWING WHAT IT IS TO BE A THOUGHFUL CITIZEN AND A POSITIVE FORCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOLS PROVIDED EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 3,300 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.Expenses $31,599,949 · revenue $16,159
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1355883
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,654,369
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,771,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $33,747,686 | $35,002,914 | $89,654,369 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $35,751,009 | $31,931,901 | $93,473,059 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $31,028,547 | $29,041,580 | $90,464,616 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,551,174 | $27,043,852 | $73,548,839 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 83-1355883).
Questions about BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK
- What is the EIN of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK is 83-1355883.
- Is BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK 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 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK 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 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK 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 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES CANDLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,556 (DAVID FARNSWORTH, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - QUEEN CREEK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,747,686, expenses of $35,002,914 and total assets of $89,654,369 at year end.
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