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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1252373

HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Also known as HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64128

Financials

$2.1M$1.9M2022$2.3M$2.3M2023$2M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,017,151$2,350,663-$333,512$431,762$0$431,762
June 30, 2024990$2,268,173$2,279,172-$10,999$765,274$0$765,274
June 30, 2023990$2,118,536$1,936,977$181,559$776,273$0$776,273
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,001,857
of which government grants
$1,938,286
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,310
Other revenue
$4,984

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$141,678
Other salaries and wages
$993,085
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,489,589
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,136
Accounting fees
$13,766
Occupancy
$113,897
Program services (functional)
$1,879,417
Management and general (functional)
$457,437
Fundraising (functional)
$13,809

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$765,274
Total assets, end of year
$431,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$431,762
Net assets without donor restrictions
$431,762
Gross receipts
$2,017,151
Employees
36
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
MO

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
DR TIFFANEY WHITTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$57,248$10,582
DR RODNEY SMITHBOARD PRESIDENT (END 9/'24)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR GINO TAYLORBOARD PRESIDENT (BEG 9/'24)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHY COWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAMIAN CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADONIS WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMON FINLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR MICHELLE JAMESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$133,462$41,512
DR RODNEY SMITHBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ADONIS WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR GINO TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHY COWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMON FINLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAMIAN CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR MICHELLE JAMESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG 7/1)
Officer
40$61,385$17,347
ROBERT MILNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 6/30)
Officer
40$50,217$10,685
DR RODNEY SMITHBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CLARKE SMITHBOARD VICE PRESIDENT/SECRE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FRANCO OLIVIERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAKE LATTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHY COWANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR GINO TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2800 E LINWOOD BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64128-1544
In care of
% JACOB LATTA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR TIFFANEY WHITT, 2800 E LINWOOD BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 641281544
Signed the 990
DR TIFFANEY WHITT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(816) 921-1213
Website
HLAKC.ORG
Return prepared by
MARR AND COMPANY PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL WHOSE STUDENTS EXCEL IN A CULTURE OF ACADEMIC RIGOR, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A CHARTER SCHOOL IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SERVING CHILDREN IN THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS. THE SCHOOL OPENED IN THE FALL OF 2011 AS A K-2 SCHOOL AND CURRENTLY SERVES CHILDREN GRADES K-4. THE ACADEMY TAKES PRIDE IN QUALITY INSTRUCTION, A STRONG FINE ARTS PROGRAM, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.THE SCHOOL SERVED 101 CHILDREN GRADES K-4 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
    Expenses $1,879,417

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
27-1252373
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$431,762
Income (IRS master file)
$2,017,151

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,017,151$2,350,663$431,762XML
990June 2024$2,268,173$2,279,172$765,274XML
990June 2023$2,118,536$1,936,977$776,273XML
990June 2022$1,818,292$1,748,324$594,714IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 27-1252373).

Questions about HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is 27-1252373.
Is HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE LEADERSHIP 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 HOPE LEADERSHIP 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 HOPE LEADERSHIP 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 HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR TIFFANEY WHITT.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,248 (DR TIFFANEY WHITT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,017,151, expenses of $2,350,663 and total assets of $431,762 at year end.

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