Nonprofit · EIN 23-3066539
LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,317,312 | $35,176,185 | $4,141,127 | $94,901,316 | $90,040,153 | $4,861,163 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $36,440,112 | $35,307,185 | $1,132,927 | $93,485,548 | $92,765,512 | $720,036 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $37,532,049 | $36,500,795 | $1,031,254 | $95,315,873 | $95,728,764 | -$412,891 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,269,928
- of which government grants
- $3,239,890
- Program service revenue
- $35,212,662
- Investment income
- $677,170
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$71,384
- Other revenue
- $157,552
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,080
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,534,775
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,875,189
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,415,654
- Travel
- $938,060
- Depreciation
- $1,708,695
- Program services (functional)
- $31,164,365
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,011,820
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,485,548
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,901,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $90,040,153
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,861,163
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $65,780,736
- Gross receipts
- $39,388,696
- Employees
- 339
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MAUSER | CEO Officer | 40 | $158,080 | $80,966 |
| ISABELLE AMBROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D'AQUILA | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANA GAUMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA IRELAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KENNEDY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE MCGUIRE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENORE PITSILOS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MAUSER | CEO Officer | 40 | $152,000 |
| ISABELLE AMBROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN D'AQUILA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRIANA GAUMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOANNA IRELAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KENNEDY | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SHANE MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NAOMI PRATT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISABELLE AMBROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN D'AQUILA | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOANNA IRELAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARTIN F SMITH JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JENNIFER KENNEDY | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN MCFARLANE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANE MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NAOMI PRATT | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SUSAN MAUSER | CEO Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2040 AVENUE C, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2118
- In care of
- % LEHI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN MAUSER, 2040 AVENUE C, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER KENNEDY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (610) 866-9660
- Website
- WWW.LVACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GORMAN & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL, A FULLY AUTHORIZED, DYNAMIC K-12 IB WORLD SCHOOL, IS TO EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS THROUGH BEST LEARNING PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES TO BE RESPONSIBLE CONTRIBUTORS IN THE COMMUNITY AND SUCCESSFUL IN A 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVISION OF KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 PUBLIC EDUCATION.Expenses $31,164,365 · revenue $35,212,662
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 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-3066539
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,901,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,388,696
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $39,317,312 | $35,176,185 | $94,901,316 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $36,440,112 | $35,307,185 | $93,485,548 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $37,532,049 | $36,500,795 | $95,315,873 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $32,574,812 | $29,540,001 | $96,198,987 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-3066539).
Questions about LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is 23-3066539.
- Is LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER 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 LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER 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 LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER 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 LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUSAN MAUSER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,080 (SUSAN MAUSER, CEO).
- How much revenue does LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,317,312, expenses of $35,176,185 and total assets of $94,901,316 at year end.
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