Nonprofit · EIN 45-5198386
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
Tax-exempt · GARY, IN 46406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,638,436 | $27,632,022 | $6,414 | $37,378,926 | $20,889,260 | $16,489,666 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $31,262,657 | $25,846,228 | $5,416,429 | $36,183,216 | $19,604,176 | $16,579,040 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $31,941,021 | $26,993,928 | $4,947,093 | $31,581,388 | $20,418,777 | $11,162,611 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,715,500
- of which government grants
- $26,702,908
- Program service revenue
- $811,159
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $25,785
- Other revenue
- $111,777
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $259,026
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,134,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,545,916
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,087
- Accounting fees
- $196,637
- Occupancy
- $1,123,317
- Travel
- $2,859,116
- Depreciation
- $841,477
- Program services (functional)
- $20,136,543
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,495,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,183,216
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,378,926
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,889,260
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,489,666
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,599,529
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,489,666
- Gross receipts
- $27,638,436
- Employees
- 313
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA BEASLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $205,245 | $43,170 |
| KARIN MCGUIRE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,437 | $35,898 |
| LATRICE A FRANKLIN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND SCHOOL ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,375 | $6,278 |
| DAVID SEVIER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $132,802 | $7,800 |
| CHARLOTTE JACKSON | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,000 | $0 |
| APRIL SHAW | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,240 | $3,864 |
| SUSAN KIM | REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LITERACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,183 | $13,340 |
| ALYSE NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA THIRSTON BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA BRIGGS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE LITTLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PARKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA CARUTHERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA BEASLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $221,500 | $18,952 |
| KARIN MCGUIRE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,500 | $10,022 |
| JANORA HOLMES | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $9,713 |
| CHARLOTTE JACKSON | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $873 |
| ANDREA FRANZ | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,559 | $10,386 |
| MARIKITE SEGREST | DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL OPS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,798 | $125 |
| AMINA PAYNE | BOARD CHAIR (THRU 4/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANA CARUTHERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN SWOPE | SECRETARY (THRU 9/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAQULYN MARCUS GEORGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA BRIGGS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA BROWN-THIRSTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS ROBINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRNA MALDONADO | MEMBER (THRU 12/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PARKS | MEMBER (FROM 3/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE LITTLE | MEMBER (FROM 5/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTE JACKSON | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $124,372 |
| JAMES VERINER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,157 |
| GWENDOLYN GRIFFITH-ADELL | ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,125 |
| MARISA JOENS-METZGER | DIRECTOR OF TITLE GRANTS AND TESTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,625 |
| ANDREA FRANZ | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,789 |
| SUSAN KIM | DIRECTOR OF LITERACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,742 |
| AMINA PAYNE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHANA CARUTHERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MELVIN SWOPE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAQULYN MARCUS GEORGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA BRIGGS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ALYSE NICHOLSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA BROWN-THIRSTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARCUS ROBINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MYRNA MALDONADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 725 CLARK RD, GARY, IN 46406-1822
- In care of
- % ROBERT STEARNS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSICA BEASLEY, 725 CLARK ROAD, GARY, IN 46406
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA BEASLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (219) 977-9783
- Website
- WWW.NWILCS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY BY PREPARING OUR SCHOLARS FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE IN A RIGOROUS AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA. THE SCHOOLS PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 1,600 STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE GRADE DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $20,136,543 · revenue $922,936
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
- 45-5198386
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,378,926
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,638,436
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $27,638,436 | $27,632,022 | $37,378,926 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $31,262,657 | $25,846,228 | $36,183,216 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $31,941,021 | $26,993,928 | $31,581,388 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,684,957 | $25,699,484 | $26,811,381 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-5198386).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC is 45-5198386.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JESSICA BEASLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,245 (JESSICA BEASLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,638,436, expenses of $27,632,022 and total assets of $37,378,926 at year end.
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