Nonprofit · EIN 87-4223162
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC
Also known as LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34238
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $879,789 | $897,221 | -$17,432 | $685,087 | $394,019 | $291,068 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $870,657 | $729,157 | $141,500 | $708,944 | $400,444 | $308,500 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $488,390 | $428,784 | $59,606 | $167,102 | $3,120 | $163,982 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,667
- Program service revenue
- $813,767
- Investment income
- $32
- Net income from fundraising events
- $323
- Other revenue
- $323
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $585,957
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $695,142
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,180
- Occupancy
- $17,000
- Depreciation
- $19,873
- Program services (functional)
- $733,924
- Management and general (functional)
- $163,297
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $708,944
- Total assets, end of year
- $685,087
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $394,019
- Net assets, end of year
- $291,068
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $562,970
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $291,068
- Gross receipts
- $880,791
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2022
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BARSHIGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA BOUSMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOUSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE GORDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY HEFFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HEFFNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AUTUMN MCCONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID RATENI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYANNE ROGGENBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BOUSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAYLA COMPARETTO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN HEFFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALICIA PIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAYANNE ROGGENBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN SHETLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL SMITHWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY HEFFNER | INTERIM HEAD Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES E CONNER III | HEADMASTER/E Officer | 40 | $50,308 |
| WILLIAM BOUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA COMPARETTO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY HANCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY HEFFNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HEFFNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA PIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN SHETLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL SMITHWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8490 MCINTOSH RD, SARASOTA, FL 34238-5675
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GARY HEFFNER, 8490 MCINTOSH RD, SARASOTA, FL 34238
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM BOUSMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (941) 866-4522
- Website
- LCASARASOTA.COM
- Return prepared by
- MILLER & MILLER PA CPA
Mission
THE PRINCIPLE APPROACH, THE MISSION OF LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, IS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES AND CHURCHES IN EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FRAMEWORK, KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AS LORD IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE, MINDSET OF A SERVANT LEADER DRAWING OTHERS TO CHRIST, MINDSET THAT EMBRACES CHALLENGES AS OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE LORD, AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTER NECESSARY FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED.
Program accomplishments
- LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO SARASOTA, FL STUDENTS STARTING 2022 WITH K-3RD GRADES WITH PLANS TO GROW THROUGH 12TH GRADE. THE ACADEMY'S BIBLICAL EDUCATION PLACES THE BIBLE AT THE CENTER OF ALL LEARNING, CREATING A TRULY CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION.Expenses $733,924 · revenue $813,767
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4223162
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $685,087
- Income (IRS master file)
- $880,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $879,789 | $897,221 | $685,087 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $870,657 | $729,157 | $708,944 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $488,390 | $428,784 | $167,102 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $227,271 | $221,050 | $119,596 | 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 87-4223162).
Questions about LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC
- What is the EIN of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC is 87-4223162.
- Is LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA 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 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names GARY HEFFNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF SARASOTA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $879,789, expenses of $897,221 and total assets of $685,087 at year end.
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