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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0762947

THE PEAK SCHOOL

Also known as The Peak School

Tax-exempt · FRISCO, CO 80443

Financials

$2M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE PEAK SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,028,148$1,981,612$46,536$3,066,922$3,110,984-$44,062
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,457
Program service revenue
$1,902,692
Investment income
$24,598
Net rental income
$1,837
Net income from fundraising events
$27,564
Other revenue
$29,401

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$481,718
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$167,678
Other salaries and wages
$736,863
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,054,069
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,070
Accounting fees
$2,000
Occupancy
$38,067
Travel
$4,655
Depreciation
$37,379
Program services (functional)
$1,532,853
Management and general (functional)
$436,739
Fundraising (functional)
$12,020

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,137,037
Total assets, end of year
$3,066,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,110,984
Net assets, end of year
-$44,062
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,255,069
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$44,062
Gross receipts
$2,031,233
Employees
21
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
CO

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRAVIS ALDRICHHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$164,173$38,442
MIKE CARTNERCHAIR/PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DAVID COLLIERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
BART MCGUIRESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAN WOLFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARY ANNE JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TRACY LARSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
COLLIN WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIN MICHALSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIP BLAKELYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 550, FRISCO, CO 80443-0550
In care of
% KATHERINE SCHULTZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
103 South Harris Street, Breckenridge CO 80424
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIKE CARTNER
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Christopher Renner, 103 South Harris Street, Breckenridge CO 80424
Signed the 990
MIKE CARTNER, CHAIR/PRESIDENT
Phone
(970) 368-5601
Return prepared by
STUHR & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

THE PEAK SCHOOL SEEKS TO IGNITE A PASSION FOR LEARNING, TO DEVELOP STUDENTS OF DIVERSE TALENTS AND BACKGROUNDS WHO THINK CRITICALLY AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY, AND TO GRADUATE COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, CAPABLE STUDENTS WHO WILL EMBRACE THEIR ROLES AS LOCAL AND GLOBAL CITIZENS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT AT THE PEAK SCHOOL IS CHALLENGING, THOUGHT PROVOKING, ENGAGING, AND AUTHENTIC. WE AIM TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY TO ANALYZE INFORMATION, TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, AND TO QUESTION THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. OUR DYNAMIC FACULTY PUSHES STUDENTS TO CONSIDER KNOWLEDGE IN NEW WAYS AND TO REACH BEYOND THE USUAL IN THEIR DEMONSTRATIONS OF CONCEPT MASTERY. AT PEAK, WE ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL IN FOUR PRIMARY WAYS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS. EACH YEAR, THE PEAK SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM IS GUIDED BY ONE CENTRAL QUESTION. THIS QUESTION UNITES THE DISCIPLINES, PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS ACROSS MUTIPLE SUBJECT AREAS. IMMERSION PROJECTS. STUDENTS COMPLETE IN-DEPTH RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, PORTFOLIO, OR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS AT THREE DISTINCT POINTS IN THEIR PEAK SCHOOL CAREER, EARNING THEIR MOVEMENT FROM ONE DIVISION TO THE NEXT. THESE PROJECTS ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL RISK-TAKING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND STRENGTH IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. INTEGRATED TEACHING. AT THE MIDDLE-SCHOOL LEVEL, THE PEAK SCHOOL TEACHERS USE CRITICAL THOUGHT THROUGH MULTI-SUBJECT TEACHING IN THEIR AREA OF EXPERTISE. STUDENTS SPEND LONGER PERIODS OF TIME IN EACH CLASS. STUDENTS ARE EVALUATED BY THE ENTIRE FACULTY ACROSS THE LEARNING AREAS, RATHER THAN IN EACH CLASS. DIVISION LEARNING: AT THE PEAK SCHOOL, WE UNDERSTAND THAT STUDENTS' PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AFFECTS THEIR LEARNING AND THAT STUDENTS CANNOT ALWAYS BE BROKEN UP CHRONOLOGICALLY IN A WAY THAT IS MOST EFFECTIVE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC GROWTH. STUDENTS AT THE PEAK SCHOOL MOVE THROUGH THREE DIVISIONS, ALLOWING THEM TO SPEND MORE OR LESS TIME ON SPECIFIC CONCEPTS AS NEEDED.
    Expenses $1,532,853 · grants $481,718 · revenue $1,902,692

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
90-0762947
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,066,922
Income (IRS master file)
$2,031,233

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$1,709,912$1,666,234$2,908,440IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Christopher Renner
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE PEAK SCHOOL

What is the EIN of THE PEAK SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PEAK SCHOOL is 90-0762947.
Is THE PEAK SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to THE PEAK SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE PEAK SCHOOL 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 THE PEAK SCHOOL 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 THE PEAK SCHOOL 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 THE PEAK SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MIKE CARTNER.
Who are the officers and directors of THE PEAK SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,173 (TRAVIS ALDRICH, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does THE PEAK SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,028,148, expenses of $1,981,612 and total assets of $3,066,922 at year end.

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