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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1656607

LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · PAINESVILLE, OH 44077

Financials

$759K$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$758,850$1,178,972-$420,122$529,157$949,279-$420,122
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$758,850
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$349,050
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$373,522
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$38,086
Accounting fees
$23,257
Occupancy
$243,333
Depreciation
$70,674
Program services (functional)
$1,178,972

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$529,157
Total liabilities, end of year
$949,279
Net assets, end of year
-$420,122
Land, buildings and equipment
$389,984
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$420,122
Gross receipts
$758,850
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
OH

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
Dusk HabermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$632
Leona StreinerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$580
Rita MartinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$495
Luz DelgadoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$435
Maria ChavezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$435

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
268 N STATE ST, PAINESVILLE, OH 44077-4009
In care of
% DAVE MASSA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
C David Massa, 1030 N Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720
Signed the 990
C David Massa, Treasurer
Phone
(440) 578-0722

Mission

Lake Erie Bilingual Academy (LEBA) is a public charter school in Painesville, Ohio, emphasizing Spanish language and cultural studies. Our well-rounded program provides rigorous, accredited academics for elementary students (K-7). We provide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and at least 45 minutes of daily Spanish instruction.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Lake Erie Bilingual Academy offers a rigorous, standards-aligned education in a close-knit, bilingual learning environment. As the only K-8 school in Lake County with daily Spanish instruction for all students, the school fosters language fluency, academic achievement, and cultural connection. With small class sizes and a strong sense of community, students are supported to grow academically and socially in both English and Spanish.
    Expenses $1,178,972 · grants $190,250 · revenue $758,850

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1656607
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$529,157
Income (IRS master file)
$758,850

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$758,850$1,178,972$529,157IRS

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 99-1656607).

Questions about LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY

What is the EIN of LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY is 99-1656607.
Is LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 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 LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 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 LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 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 LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names C David Massa.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $632 (Dusk Haberman, Board Member).
How much revenue does LAKE ERIE BILINGUAL ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $758,850, expenses of $1,178,972 and total assets of $529,157 at year end.

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