Nonprofit · EIN 86-0945282
ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC
Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $558,896 | $2,979,989 | -$2,421,093 | $26,493,891 | $138,212 | $26,355,679 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,563,697 | $3,062,671 | $2,501,026 | $28,933,553 | $146,113 | $28,787,440 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $464,201 | $2,860,975 | -$2,396,774 | $26,331,671 | $95,704 | $26,235,967 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,100
- Program service revenue
- $75,000
- Investment income
- $442,442
- Net rental income
- $15,354
- Other revenue
- $15,354
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $104,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $483,691
- Other salaries and wages
- $394,646
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,004,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,555
- Accounting fees
- $27,925
- Occupancy
- $3,132
- Travel
- $32,565
- Depreciation
- $488,469
- Program services (functional)
- $2,343,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $577,570
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,726
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,933,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,493,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $138,212
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,355,679
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,113,100
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,188,914
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $166,765
- Gross receipts
- $558,896
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E BRANNEN JR SEC FINANCE | MNGR, & GEN. Officer | 22 | $214,240 | $0 |
| AARON STERN | PRES./EXECUT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,345 | $8,767 |
| DAVID GORDON | VP & TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $78,418 | $3,921 |
| VIVI ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $3,000 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN PETRISKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E BRANNEN JR SEC FINANCE | MNGR, & GEN. Officer | 22 | $212,157 | $0 |
| AARON STERN | PRES./EXECUT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $168,083 | $8,404 |
| DAVID GORDON | VP & TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $93,448 | $4,672 |
| MARY ELLEN PETRISKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| VIVI ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL E BRANNEN JR SEC FINANCE | MNGR, & GEN. Officer | 22 | $189,240 | $0 |
| AARON STERN | PRES./EXECUT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $168,290 | $8,415 |
| DAVID GORDON | VP & TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $107,913 | $5,396 |
| MARY ELLEN PETRISKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| VIVI ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 133 SETON VILLAGE RD, SANTA FE, NM 87508-8101
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AARON STERN, 133 SETON VILLAGE ROAD, SANTA FE, NM 87508
- Signed the 990
- AARON STERN, PRES./EXECUTIVE DIR.
- Phone
- (505) 995-1860
- Website
- WWW.ALOVEOFLEARNING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PULAKOS CPAS PC
Mission
THE ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO AWAKEN, ENLIVEN, NURTURE, AND SUSTAIN THE NATURAL LOVE OF LEARNING IN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE ACADEMY LAUNCHED ITS VIRTUAL WAGING PEACE (WP) PROGRAM LEARNING SPACE; SHARED CORE ACADEMY CURRICULUM AT IN PERSON WP GATHERINGS; COLLECTED AND SHARED WP STORIES VIA ITS COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM; AND PARTNERED WITH UNITED WORLD COLLEGE AND OTHERS TO EXPLORE WP THROUGH ADAPTATIONS OF ACADEMY CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENTS. THE ACADEMY PARTNERED WITH MANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL OFFERING CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENTS TO FACULTY AND STUDENTS FOR A YEAR-LONG EXPLORATION OF ACADEMY PEDAGOGY. THE ACADEMY OFFERED ITS LIFESONGS CURRICULUM TO ELDERS AT SANTA FE CARE CENTER. THE ACADEMY SHARED EXAMPLES OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING IN ACTION IN SEED SYLLABLES AND OTHER PROJECTS; AND DISTRIBUTED PRACTICES, SUCH AS IMPACT TRACKING, PARTNERING, AND THE IMPULSE EXERCISE.Expenses $1,509,490
- RESEARCH: THE ACADEMY'S RESEARCH CONTINUED WITH INTERNAL APPLICATION OF ITS LEARNING EXCHANGE (LE) METHODOLOGY, INCLUDING IN FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDED THE ACADEMY'S CONTINUED WORK WITH A CONSULTANT TO INFORM AND SHAPE THE ACADEMY'S ONGOING TRANSFORMATION WITH A COMMUNICATIONS-BASED STRATEGY FOR DISSEMINATING ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LEARNINGS.Expenses $445,298
- SETON: THE SETON LEGACY PROJECT CONTINUED STEWARDING THE ACADEMY'S COLLECTION OF ERNEST T. SETON ARTWORK AND LEGACY. CONTINUED ONGOING LEARNING EXCHANGE (LE) WITH NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS IN NEW MEXICO TO BRIDGE TO THOSE COMMUNITIES, AND TO INFORM THE ACADEMY HOW BEST TO STEWARD THE SETON LEGACY PROGRAM INTO THE FUTURE. CONTINUED THE ACADEMY'S REMATRIATION OF ALL NATIVE AMERICAN CREATIONS IN SETON'S COLLECTION TO THE TRIBES TO WHICH THEY BELONG, INCLUDING 13 ITEMS IN 2025. AND PRESENTED ON THE REMATRIATIONS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TRIBAL ARCHIVES LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS.Expenses $319,235 · grants $104,750
- TRAININGS: THE ACADEMY WORKED WITH ANOTHER NONPROFIT ENTITY TO INCORPORATE ACADEMY CURRICULUM IN THEIR LEARNING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PROTOTYPING NEW ONLINE COURSEWORK OFFERINGS; AND DESIGNED THE CURRICULUM, FACILITATED, AND HOSTED PORTIONS OF THEIR FELLOWS PROGRAM. VENTANA: THE VENTANA PROGRAM CONTINUED A HIATUS WHILE THE ACADEMY CONSIDERED THE PROGRAM'S FUTURE.Expenses $69,670 · revenue $75,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0945282
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,493,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $558,896
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $558,896 | $2,979,989 | $26,493,891 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,563,697 | $3,062,671 | $28,933,553 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $464,201 | $2,860,975 | $26,331,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,913,267 | $2,492,991 | $28,088,150 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 86-0945282).
Questions about ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC is 86-0945282.
- Is ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING 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 ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AARON STERN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,240 (DANIEL E BRANNEN JR SEC FINANCE, MNGR, & GEN.).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $558,896, expenses of $2,979,989 and total assets of $26,493,891 at year end.
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