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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0868336

ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85033

Financials

$4.1M$3.5M2022$3.9M$3.5M2023$3.2M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,197,384$3,526,786-$329,402$6,591,325$4,843,711$1,747,614
June 30, 2024990$3,874,164$3,481,741$392,423$7,157,348$5,080,332$2,077,016
June 30, 2023990$4,106,770$3,460,605$646,165$6,343,758$4,659,165$1,684,593
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,115,329
of which government grants
$3,086,554
Program service revenue
$5,741
Investment income
$73,414
Net rental income
$2,469
Other revenue
$2,900

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$345,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,252,989
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,946,069
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$245
Accounting fees
$116,900
Occupancy
$248,949
Travel
$56,864
Depreciation
$237,734
Program services (functional)
$2,955,181
Management and general (functional)
$571,605

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,157,348
Total assets, end of year
$6,591,325
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,843,711
Net assets, end of year
$1,747,614
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,239,577
Publicly traded securities
$639,269
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,745,179
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,435
Gross receipts
$3,197,384
Employees
41
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1997
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE POWERSPRESIDENT/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$131,289
EDWARD MACDONALDASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHARTER REP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$93,750
OLAYINKA TEIBODIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$62,968
PAUL ASSELINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,529
JAMES BRITTINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEVERLY MUHAMMEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIANNA ENRIQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
BRIAN SANDUSKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE POWERSPRESIDENT/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$133,868
EDWARD MACDONALDASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHARTER REP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$102,241
OLAYINKA TEIBODIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$66,704
PAUL ASSELINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$57,222
BRIANNA ENRIQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$26,587
JAMES BRITTINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEVERLY MUHAMMEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN SANDUSKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE POWERSPRESIDENT/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$147,370
EDWARD MACDONALDASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHARTER REP
Trustee or director, Officer
40$95,507
OLAYINKA TEIBODIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$63,338
PAUL ASSELINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$51,577
BRIANNA ENRIQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$50,029
JAMES BRITTINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEVERLY MUHAMMEDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN SANDUSKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7624 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3009
In care of
% MELANIE POWERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDWARD MACDONALD, 7624 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85033
Signed the 990
EDWARD MACDONALD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Phone
(623) 691-0919
Return prepared by
BRETT V BACKLUND CPA PC

Mission

TO BE A TEAM COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN A SAFE LEARNING COMMUNITY RICH IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND LANGUAGES. THE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING NOBILITY OF CHARACTER, CULTIVATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HONORING DIVERSITY, AND PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We are a team committed to excellence in a safe learning community rich in the arts, sciences, and languages. We are dedicated to developing nobility of character, cultivating academic success, and honoring diversity, and promoting physical and environmental responsibility.
    Expenses $2,955,181 · revenue $3,197,507

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0868336
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,591,325
Income (IRS master file)
$3,197,384

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,197,384$3,526,786$6,591,325XML
990June 2024$3,874,164$3,481,741$7,157,348IRS
990June 2023$4,106,770$3,460,605$6,343,758XML
990June 2022$3,791,890$3,532,576$5,953,925IRS
990June 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 86-0868336).

Questions about ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 86-0868336.
Is ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL 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 ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EDWARD MACDONALD.
Who are the officers and directors of ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,289 (MELANIE POWERS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does ACCLAIM CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,197,384, expenses of $3,526,786 and total assets of $6,591,325 at year end.

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