Nonprofit · EIN 39-2032539
ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,384,348 | $5,231,038 | $153,310 | $6,473,417 | $2,055,232 | $4,418,185 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,748,356 | $5,305,359 | $442,997 | $6,625,147 | $2,360,272 | $4,264,875 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,514,014 | $4,664,859 | -$150,845 | $5,809,340 | $1,987,462 | $3,821,878 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,991
- of which government grants
- $55,991
- Program service revenue
- $5,202,828
- Investment income
- $125,529
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$17,500
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $71,659
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $349,424
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,249,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,049,781
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $118,725
- Occupancy
- $657,139
- Depreciation
- $1,239
- Program services (functional)
- $4,954,144
- Management and general (functional)
- $276,894
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,625,147
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,473,417
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,055,232
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,418,185
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,716
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,418,185
- Gross receipts
- $5,401,848
- Employees
- 50
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle G Lukacs | Pres/Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $155,505 | $20,257 |
| Steven E Menden | Chairman/Dir Trustee or director | 40 | $132,505 | $19,916 |
| Kaitlyn J Menden | Business Services | 40 | $116,755 | $10,919 |
| Norbert J Smurawa | Schl Administrator | 40 | $115,125 | $3,454 |
| Nicholas D Cardarella | Cmps Administrator | 40 | $105,125 | $3,154 |
| Gordon G Haberman | Secretary/Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle G Lukacs | Pres/Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $143,130 | $19,233 |
| Steven E Menden | Board Advisor | 40 | $117,755 | $19,397 |
| Kaitlyn J Menden | Business Services | 40 | $113,755 | $10,624 |
| Norbert J Smurawa | Schl Administrator | 40 | $109,562 | $3,287 |
| Nicholas D Cardarella | Cmps Administrator | 40 | $100,000 | $3,000 |
| Gordon G Haberman | Secretary/Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle G Lukacs | Pres/Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $126,630 | $18,484 |
| Steven E Menden | Board Advisor | 40 | $124,755 | $19,671 |
| Kaitlyn J Menden | Business Services | 40 | $108,505 | $10,499 |
| Norbert J Smurawa | Schl Administrator | 40 | $102,562 | $2,200 |
| Gordon G Haberman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1039 E RUSSELL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-1898
- In care of
- % MICHELLE G LUKACS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michelle G Lukacs, 1039 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Signed the 990
- Michelle G Lukacs, President
- Phone
- (414) 385-0771
- Website
- www.atlasprep.net
- Return prepared by
- Menden & Associates SC
Mission
The mission of Atlas Preparatory Academy is to provide an educational program which engages our students in learning experiences that meet their academic, social, and emotional needs, in a multicultural environment based on mutual respect.
Program accomplishments
- Atlas Preparatory Academy, Inc. operated a multi cultural K4 through 12th grade school enrolling an average of 429 full time students with 14 students receiving tuition waiver scholarships and substantially all students qualifying for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program which provides tuition assistance to low income students and their families.Expenses $4,042,713 · grants $71,659 · revenue $4,877,254
- Atlas Preparatory Academy, Inc. operated a subcontracted school student transportation program for all school students living more than two miles from the school with substantially all school students receiving free transportation services.Expenses $602,548 · revenue $114,148
- Atlas Preparatory Academy, Inc. operated a subcontracted school student breakfast and lunch food service program serving an average of 429 school children with all school students receiving free meals.Expenses $308,883 · revenue $211,426
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
- 39-2032539
- 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 (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,473,417
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,401,848
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,384,348 | $5,231,038 | $6,473,417 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,748,356 | $5,305,359 | $6,625,147 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,514,014 | $4,664,859 | $5,809,340 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,094,955 | $4,227,665 | $4,239,464 | 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 39-2032539).
Questions about ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is 39-2032539.
- Is ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATLAS PREPARATORY 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 ATLAS PREPARATORY 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 ATLAS PREPARATORY 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 ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michelle G Lukacs.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,505 (Michelle G Lukacs, Pres/Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does ATLAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,384,348, expenses of $5,231,038 and total assets of $6,473,417 at year end.
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