Nonprofit · EIN 84-1411991
PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · HGHLNDS RANCH, CO 80126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,240,538 | $10,120,398 | $120,140 | $11,606,870 | $15,773,526 | -$4,166,656 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,372,583 | $7,685,982 | $686,601 | $11,831,080 | $16,117,876 | -$4,286,796 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,782,972 | $6,290,885 | $492,087 | $9,998,928 | $14,972,325 | -$4,973,397 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $667,512
- of which government grants
- $558,162
- Program service revenue
- $8,201,378
- Investment income
- $209,928
- Net rental income
- $457,544
- Other revenue
- $1,161,720
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $318,432
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,123,078
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,744,754
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,326
- Accounting fees
- $10,800
- Occupancy
- $1,750,994
- Travel
- $4,364
- Depreciation
- $154,825
- Program services (functional)
- $6,778,492
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,341,906
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,831,080
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,606,870
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,773,526
- Net assets, end of year
- -$4,166,656
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,961,856
- Gross receipts
- $10,240,538
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 550
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan McQueen | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $167,157 |
| Kera Pratt | Director of Academics Officer | 40 | $144,951 |
| Becky Bonner | Director of Academics Officer | 40 | $6,324 |
| Marissa Buzan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Erik Neperud | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Justin Byrd | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brandon Keough | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jodi Taylor | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Pallatt | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Lindenberg | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan McQueen | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $148,116 |
| Becky Bonner | Director of Academics Officer | 40 | $131,548 |
| Marissa Buzan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Erik Neperud | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Vincent Parker | Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Wasko | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Verwers | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Justin Byrd | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Whitney Martin | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Bonner | Director of Academics Officer | 40 | $117,475 | $31,073 |
| Alan McQueen | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $117,475 | $29,904 |
| Marissa Buzan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Craig | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Neperud | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent Parker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Smith | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Wasko | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Bieser | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4085 LARK SPARROW ST, HGHLNDS RANCH, CO 80126-5209
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kate Lindenberg, 4085 Lark Sparrow Street, Littleton, CO 80126
- Signed the 990
- Kate Lindenberg, Treasurer
- Phone
- (303) 221-1070
- Website
- www.prak8.org
- Return prepared by
- Hinkle & Company PC
Mission
Provide a content-rich academically rigorous education for grades K-8, with a well-defined sequential curriculum in a safe, orderly and caring enviroment. The major focus is to teach and ensure mastery of Ed Hirsch's core knowledge curriculum.
Program accomplishments
- Provide a content-rich academically rigorous education for grades K-8, with a well-defined sequential curriculum in a safe, orderly and caring enviroment. The major focus is to teach and ensure mastery of Ed Hirsch's core knowledge curriculum to approximately 523 students.Expenses $6,778,492 · revenue $9,363,098
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
- 84-1411991
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,606,870
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,240,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,240,538 | $10,120,398 | $11,606,870 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,372,583 | $7,685,982 | $11,831,080 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,782,972 | $6,290,885 | $9,998,928 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,690,608 | $6,211,086 | $9,167,420 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 84-1411991).
Questions about PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY is 84-1411991.
- Is PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY 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 PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY 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 PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY 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 PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kate Lindenberg.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,157 (Alan McQueen, Director of Operations).
- How much revenue does PLATTE RIVER ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,240,538, expenses of $10,120,398 and total assets of $11,606,870 at year end.
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