Nonprofit · EIN 83-1885613
LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85296
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,924,465 | $3,485,079 | $439,386 | $3,406,990 | $188,631 | $3,218,359 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,950,455 | $3,806,143 | $144,312 | $4,405,227 | $1,626,254 | $2,778,973 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,409,108 | $4,074,307 | $334,801 | $4,112,418 | $1,477,757 | $2,634,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $615,773
- of which government grants
- $615,773
- Program service revenue
- $3,246,202
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $62,490
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $122,748
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,829,322
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,195,876
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,780
- Accounting fees
- $22,703
- Travel
- $2,142
- Depreciation
- $44,128
- Program services (functional)
- $2,569,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $900,985
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,405,227
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,406,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $188,631
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,218,359
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $620,606
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,071,131
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $147,228
- Gross receipts
- $3,924,465
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 5
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELMER GEESEY | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 40 | $0 | $205,550 | $10,305 |
| LORI ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $170,285 | $8,506 |
| KRISTIN BOATRIGHT | PRINCIPAL/BO Officer | 40 | $117,540 | $0 | $5,208 |
| MICHELLE BORJA | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $0 | $106,055 | $5,111 |
| JENNIFER GARCIA | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $89,542 | $7,709 |
| JOEY BILBREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN BOATRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $99,667 | $4,996 |
| JOSEPH BILBREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BUTCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELMER GEESEY | CEO Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BORJA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN BOATRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $94,631 | $5,870 |
| JOSEPH BILBREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DARLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BUTCHER | PREESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELMER GEESEY | CEO Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BORJA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 633 E RAY RD STE 132, GILBERT, AZ 85296-4206
- In care of
- % MICHELLE BORJA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LORI ANDERSON, 633 E RAY ROAD, GILBERT, AZ 85296
- Signed the 990
- LORI ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (480) 633-0414
- Website
- WWW.LEADINGEDGEACADEMY.COM
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN QUEEN CREEK, AZ AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- LEADING EDGE ACADEMY WILL DEVELOP LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO LEAD WITH CHARACTER AND ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND PARENTAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.Expenses $2,569,000 · revenue $3,246,202
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
- 83-1885613
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,406,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,924,465
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,924,465 | $3,485,079 | $3,406,990 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,950,455 | $3,806,143 | $4,405,227 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,409,108 | $4,074,307 | $4,112,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,096,508 | $3,741,358 | $2,349,047 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 83-1885613).
Questions about LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK
- What is the EIN of LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK is 83-1885613.
- Is LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADING EDGE ACADEMY 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 LEADING EDGE ACADEMY 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 LEADING EDGE ACADEMY 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 LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LORI ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEADING EDGE ACADEMY QUEEN CREEK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,924,465, expenses of $3,485,079 and total assets of $3,406,990 at year end.
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