Nonprofit · EIN 84-3327283
LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE
Also known as LTS WEST SURPRISE
Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,206,645 | $13,139,540 | $67,105 | $27,487,508 | $26,583,074 | $904,434 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,229,750 | $12,271,416 | $958,334 | $27,866,055 | $27,028,726 | $837,329 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,499,359 | $11,645,356 | $854,003 | $27,359,935 | $27,480,940 | -$121,005 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,224,623
- of which government grants
- $12,146,672
- Program service revenue
- $695,090
- Investment income
- $280,932
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $37,684
- Other revenue
- $6,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,305,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,290,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,341
- Accounting fees
- $33,064
- Occupancy
- $579,447
- Travel
- $24,679
- Depreciation
- $675,433
- Program services (functional)
- $10,566,755
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,572,785
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,866,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,487,508
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,583,074
- Net assets, end of year
- $904,434
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,955,454
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $904,434
- Gross receipts
- $16,906,285
- Employees
- 126
- Volunteers
- 1,228
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY LONDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNI FERRIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY SENSEMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIEGO GETTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BEAUDOIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAINA BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE BECHER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,105 |
| GARY LONDER | TREASURER - BEGINNING 10/11/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER JONES | PRESIDENT - ENDED 10/11/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNI FERRIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY SENSEMAN | PRESIDENT - BEGINNING 10/11/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIEGO GETTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BEAUDOIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Becher | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,385 |
| Heather Jones | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenni Ferrin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Senseman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Diego Gettler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Beaudoin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3125 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286-5194
- In care of
- % INGMAR BERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY SENSEMAN, 3125 S Gilbert Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
- Signed the 990
- KATHY SENSEMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (480) 270-5438
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AN ACCELERATED, BACK-TO-BASICS, SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TAUGHT BY CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS IN COOPERATION WITH SUPPORTIVE, INVOLVED PARENTS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,222 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE AT ITS CAMPUS IN WEST SURPRISE, ARIZONA. THOSE STUDENTS EXPERIENCED A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION THAT INCLUDED READING, WRITING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY, MUSIC, ART, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AS WELL AS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATHLETICS, CLUBS, FIELD TRIPS, AND DAILY TUTORING.Expenses $10,566,755 · grants $500,000 · revenue $701,090
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
- 84-3327283
- 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 (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,487,508
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,906,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,206,645 | $13,139,540 | $27,487,508 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,229,750 | $12,271,416 | $27,866,055 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,499,359 | $11,645,356 | $27,359,935 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,823,535 | $10,085,462 | $26,184,495 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-3327283).
Questions about LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE
- What is the EIN of LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE is 84-3327283.
- Is LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE 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 LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE 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 LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE 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 LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHY SENSEMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - WEST SURPRISE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,206,645, expenses of $13,139,540 and total assets of $27,487,508 at year end.
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