Nonprofit · EIN 20-0733852
LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75236
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,706,223 | $13,370,921 | $335,302 | $18,177,685 | $1,322,984 | $16,854,701 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,170,245 | $14,600,971 | $1,569,274 | $17,924,595 | $1,405,196 | $16,519,399 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,161,754 | $13,676,799 | $484,955 | $19,403,182 | $4,453,057 | $14,950,125 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,527,193
- of which government grants
- $13,490,600
- Program service revenue
- $30,415
- Investment income
- $148,615
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,328
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,515,408
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,432,099
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,353
- Accounting fees
- $12,669
- Occupancy
- $209,145
- Travel
- $198,813
- Depreciation
- $341,964
- Program services (functional)
- $11,785,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,585,834
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,924,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,177,685
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,322,984
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,854,701
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,008,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,602,607
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,252,094
- Gross receipts
- $13,706,223
- Employees
- 186
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEMLYN WILLIAMS | SUPERINTENDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $122,728 | $4,600 |
| CLAIRE FORRESTER | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $118,156 | $4,600 |
| IVELISSE CENTENO-RODRIGUEZ | TEACHER | 40 | $111,143 | $4,600 |
| KELLY FAGAN | COMP. & ACCT. | 40 | $101,275 | $4,600 |
| FERNANDO HERNANDEZ | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $100,279 | $4,600 |
| JERICA STRONG | CURRICULUM CORD. | 40 | $100,244 | $4,600 |
| LORRAINE MANTEI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVITA GARCES | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE BANDA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCGOVERN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANDA TATE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE MANTEI | DirectorFormer Supt Officer | 40 | $138,544 | $5,400 |
| RICHARD TUCK | Business Manager Officer | 40 | $95,441 | $5,400 |
| KEMLYN WILLIAMS | Superintendent Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $95,148 | $5,400 |
| EVITA GARCES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE BANDA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCGOVERN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANDA TATE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATALINA LECHUGA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE MANTEI | Superintendent Officer | 40 | $131,501 | $6,417 |
| RICHARD TUCK | Business Manager Officer | 40 | $92,153 | $5,917 |
| JACQUELINE BANDA | VP of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANDA TATE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCGOVERN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATALINA LECHUGA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVITA GARCES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4860 W KIEST BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75236-0000
- In care of
- % RICHARD E TUCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kemlyn Williams
- Signed the 990
- LORRAINE MANTEI, President
- Phone
- (214) 946-8908
- Website
- LAETX.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
TO TEACH OUR STUDENTS TO BE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, WHO WILL ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR OWN LEARNING, REMAIN ENGAGED IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND SHOW MASTERY OF THE TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Program accomplishments
- LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS SOLE PROGRAM SERVICE IT TO OPERATE A PK-8 CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE NORTH OAK CLIFF SECTION OF DALLAS, TEXAS.Expenses $11,785,087 · revenue $30,415
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0733852
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,177,685
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,706,223
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $13,706,223 | $13,370,921 | $18,177,685 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $16,170,245 | $14,600,971 | $17,924,595 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $14,161,754 | $13,676,799 | $19,403,182 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $13,046,727 | $12,035,428 | $19,134,814 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 20-0733852).
Questions about LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS
- What is the EIN of LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS is 20-0733852.
- Is LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS 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 LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Kemlyn Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,728 (KEMLYN WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,706,223, expenses of $13,370,921 and total assets of $18,177,685 at year end.
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