Nonprofit · EIN 86-0910328
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Also known as CAS HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Tax-exempt · SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,356,932 | $14,470,072 | -$113,140 | $22,061,399 | $7,802,640 | $14,258,759 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,973,506 | $15,320,586 | $1,652,920 | $22,805,100 | $8,433,201 | $14,371,899 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,162,226 | $13,855,570 | $2,306,656 | $21,574,807 | $8,855,828 | $12,718,979 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,321,763
- of which government grants
- $14,281,306
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52
- Other revenue
- $35,117
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,440
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,306,243
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,643,735
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,204
- Travel
- $88,848
- Depreciation
- $857,342
- Program services (functional)
- $12,616,868
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,853,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,805,100
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,061,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,802,640
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,258,759
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,563,143
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,329,344
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,150,060
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,108,699
- Gross receipts
- $14,356,932
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VADA PHELPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $116,440 |
| GEORGE SELF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS TOLBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE VILLARREAL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YANCEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VADA PHELPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $105,521 |
| GEORGE SELF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS TOLBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE VILLARREAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YANCEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VADA PHELPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $100,771 |
| GEORGE SELF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS TOLBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE VILLARREAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YANCEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 CARMELITA DR, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635-1927
- In care of
- % SHAWN L BUCKHANAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VADA PHELPS, 900 CARMELITA DRIVE, 900 CARMELITA DRIVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85365
- Signed the 990
- VADA PHELPS, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (520) 458-9309
- Website
- WWW.CAS-SCHOOLS.COM
- Return prepared by
- WALKER & ARMSTRONG LLP
Mission
TO PLAN, DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, CONDUCT AND EVALUATE A CHARTER SCHOOL, TO INCLUDE, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, INC., PROVIDES A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE AT FIVE SITES, TWO LOCATED IN SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA AND THREE LOCATED IN DOUGLAS, ARIZONA. TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025 FOR ALL SITES WAS 1,103 STUDENTS; 531 MALES AND 572 FEMALES. HISPANICS ACCOUNTED FOR 68% OF THE STUDENT POPULATION, CAUCASIANS FOR 25%, AFRICAN-AMERICANS FOR 5%, AND ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FOR THE REMAINING 2%.Expenses $12,616,868
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
- 86-0910328
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,061,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,356,932
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,356,932 | $14,470,072 | $22,061,399 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,973,506 | $15,320,586 | $22,805,100 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,162,226 | $13,855,570 | $21,574,807 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,364,088 | $13,324,598 | $19,363,444 | 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 86-0910328).
Questions about CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS is 86-0910328.
- Is CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 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 CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 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 CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 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 CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VADA PHELPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,356,932, expenses of $14,470,072 and total assets of $22,061,399 at year end.
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