Nonprofit · EIN 83-2861081
COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30305
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,284,243 | $1,136,486 | $147,757 | $550,461 | -$778 | $551,239 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,213,743 | $1,087,615 | $126,128 | $402,702 | -$780 | $403,482 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $802,442 | $715,183 | $87,259 | $277,352 | -$2 | $277,354 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,665
- Program service revenue
- $1,184,334
- Investment income
- $7,320
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$76
- Other revenue
- -$76
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,228
- Other salaries and wages
- $483,437
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $751,883
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,098
- Occupancy
- $43,317
- Depreciation
- $27,412
- Program services (functional)
- $1,033,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,049
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,350
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $402,702
- Total assets, end of year
- $550,461
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$778
- Net assets, end of year
- $551,239
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $172,271
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $551,239
- Gross receipts
- $1,286,149
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY AYBAR | CEO & HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 1 | $100,753 | $6,074 |
| LAURA DEISLEY | Board member & CEO('til May 1) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $44,812 | $7,830 |
| WALTER M DERISO III | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON MCDONALD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurie Drambel | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMBO HANEKLAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY AYBAR | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 1 | $55,065 | $0 |
| LAURA DEISLEY | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $25,881 | $3,108 |
| WALTER M DERISO III | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON MCDONALD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMBO HANEKLAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DEISLEY | BOARD MEMBER, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $37,500 |
| WALTER M DERISO III | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR (SECRETARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PRESTON MCDONALD | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BROWN | BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY (NEW 3/10/21) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMBO HANEKLAU | BOARD MEMBER (NEW 9/16/21) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2715 PEACHTREE RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30305-2907
- In care of
- % LAURIE WARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROSEMARY AYBAR, 2715 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30305
- Signed the 990
- ROSEMARY AYBAR, CEO
- Phone
- (404) 721-0079
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.CLAOA.COM
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO FORM, MAINTAIN, ADMINISTER, AND OPERATE AN INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, WHILE SEEKING TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON FOR COLLEGE AND FOR LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- The Academy Collective Learning Academy operates an accredited K-12 school offering academic and experiential learning for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 10-22. These students attend school Monday-Friday on a traditional school schedule from August to May. Most every student has an autism diagnosis with coexisting disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy and Down's Syndrome. Students have previously demonstrated they are unable to learn in a large group setting, and our program provides a ratio of three students to every one certified teacher. The small classroom and individualized attention provide the necessary environment for the students to effectively learn and thrive. During the 2024-25 school year we had 7 students across 3 classrooms in the Academy. Students will either graduate and pursue post-secondary studies or move to our Transition Program to develop independent living and workforce readiness skills.Expenses $796,128 · revenue $801,510
- Transition Program In 2022, Collective Learning Academy created a program for students who have "aged out" of high school but who do not have the ability or aspiration to pursue a post-secondary education. These young adults are interested in continued opportunities to learn but focused on developing independent living and workforce readiness skills. In February 2024, we opened the Model Studio Apartment which provides a fully operating kitchen and demonstration island, working laundry room, lounge, and primary bedroom and closet. Student progress is measured individually based on specific skill charts, and person-centered planning (PCP) is employed to establish goals and road map for each student. Some students will "graduate" from this program to join the workforce in some capacity and live at home and/or join a group home setting where they can both work and live "independently." In 2024-25, we served 6 students in this program.Expenses $236,959 · revenue $315,819
- Summer Program Families of students with disabilties often need support during the summer months. Our staff are employed 11 months of the year, and we offer a 6 week summer program for our school-year students and other students who might benefit from our program design. We offer limited academic support and emphasize more the community-based learning experiences and socialization that are a hallmark of our school year program as well. The number of students each week can vary (parents pay by the week) and our enrollment is generally less than the school year enrollment for both the academy and transition program. Enrollment varies week to week in the summer, but we saw an increase in enrollment in the Summer of 2025 that we believe will continue to grow.revenue $67,005
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2861081
- 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
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $550,461
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,286,149
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,284,243 | $1,136,486 | $550,461 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,213,743 | $1,087,615 | $402,702 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $802,442 | $715,183 | $277,352 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $268,753 | $339,426 | $189,885 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 83-2861081).
Questions about COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC is 83-2861081.
- Is COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY 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 COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names ROSEMARY AYBAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,753 (ROSEMARY AYBAR, CEO & HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,284,243, expenses of $1,136,486 and total assets of $550,461 at year end.
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