Nonprofit · EIN 26-4115871
LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,903,095 | $4,056,116 | -$153,021 | $1,930,146 | $415,654 | $1,514,492 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,622,968 | $4,471,693 | $151,275 | $2,122,504 | $454,991 | $1,667,513 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,426,222 | $4,129,220 | $297,002 | $1,991,051 | $474,813 | $1,516,238 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,641,787
- of which government grants
- $3,641,787
- Program service revenue
- $194,666
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $66,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $212,289
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,797,479
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,350,440
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,125
- Accounting fees
- $64,098
- Occupancy
- $266,596
- Travel
- $107,555
- Depreciation
- $132,242
- Program services (functional)
- $3,429,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $626,987
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,122,504
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,930,146
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $415,654
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,514,492
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $648,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,514,492
- Gross receipts
- $3,903,095
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR BARBARA FORTE | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $207,538 | $0 |
| LYNN VICTOROV | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,011 | $941 |
| CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | OPERATIONS AND SCHOLAR SUPPORT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,279 | $594 |
| WANDA FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE GLADNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYRENE MUHAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SAENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN VICTOROV | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,514 | $941 |
| CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | TREASURER/BUSINESS MANAGER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $112,755 | $605 |
| DR BARBARA FORTE | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $87,692 | $0 |
| WANDA FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE GLADNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYRENE MUHAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SAENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN VICTOROV | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,548 | $1,123 |
| CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | TREASURER/BUSINESS MANAGER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $105,618 | $677 |
| DR BARBARA FORTE | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE GLADNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYRENE MUHAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4029 PRAIRIE RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-4501
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR BARBARA FORTE, 4029 PRAIRIE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 611024501
- Signed the 990
- DR BARBARA FORTE, SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (815) 968-4590
- Website
- WWW.LEGACY-ACADEMY.COM
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO INSTILL A LIFELONG PASSION FOR LEARNING WITHIN ALL ITS STUDENTS WHILE ENSURING THAT ALL LEARNERS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BACKGROUND, CAN SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND BECOME CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SCHOOL IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY THROUGH TUITION PAYMENTS FROM ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GRANTS FROM STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 93% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM PCTC TUITION AND FEDERAL FUNDS FROM ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE SCHOOL SERVED 228 STUDENTS.Expenses $3,429,129 · revenue $194,666
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
- 26-4115871
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- 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 (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,930,146
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,903,095
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,903,095 | $4,056,116 | $1,930,146 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,622,968 | $4,471,693 | $2,122,504 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,426,222 | $4,129,220 | $1,991,051 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,612,648 | $3,838,389 | $1,691,588 | 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 26-4115871).
Questions about LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is 26-4115871.
- Is LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR BARBARA FORTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,538 (DR BARBARA FORTE, SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEGACY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,903,095, expenses of $4,056,116 and total assets of $1,930,146 at year end.
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