Nonprofit · EIN 46-1185217
GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CLEVELAND, OH 44118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,826,284 | $3,562,476 | $263,808 | $3,716,032 | $4,242,597 | -$526,565 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,180,299 | $4,358,696 | -$178,397 | $4,254,703 | $5,045,076 | -$790,373 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,374,164 | $4,257,222 | $116,942 | $3,639,764 | $4,251,740 | -$611,976 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,777,458
- of which government grants
- $3,777,458
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $27,388
- Other revenue
- $21,438
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,568,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,118,970
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $42,676
- Occupancy
- $53,904
- Depreciation
- $261,044
- Program services (functional)
- $3,113,529
- Management and general (functional)
- $448,947
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,254,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,716,032
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,242,597
- Net assets, end of year
- -$526,565
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,752,360
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,196,488
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,669,923
- Gross receipts
- $3,826,284
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| YAN LING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STIPKOVICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BOBBI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TESSA BURG | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 03/25 Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOICE NG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ATAYA | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| YAN LING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STIPKOVICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ATAYA | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| EARL PIKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BOBBI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ARIEL MARBURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOICE NG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TESSA BURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL RATNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STIPKOVICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BOBBI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TESSA BURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| SARAH GELSOMINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MATT GRIMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| YAN LING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ARIEL MARBURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ATAYA | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY A FOSTER CPA | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1606 COMPTON RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44118-1306
- In care of
- % MERAN ROGERS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 1606 Compton Rd, Cleveland Heights OH 44118
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE ATAYA, 13442 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Meran Rogers, 1606 Compton Rd, Cleveland Heights OH 44118
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE ATAYA, FISCAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (330) 564-8520
- Website
- www.gala-prek8.org
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ENSURE EACH STUDENT ACHIEVES LIFELONG ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BILINGUALISM, AND APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY IN AN ENGAGING AND ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS LANGUAGE IMMERSION ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 282 STUDENTS.Expenses $3,113,529
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
- 46-1185217
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,716,032
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,826,284
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- May 12, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,826,284 | $3,562,476 | $3,716,032 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,180,299 | $4,358,696 | $4,254,703 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,374,164 | $4,257,222 | $3,639,764 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,801,084 | $3,755,274 | $3,129,482 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Meran Rogers | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-1185217).
Questions about GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY is 46-1185217.
- Is GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
- Are donations to GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE 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 GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE 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 GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE 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 GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE ATAYA.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GLOBAL AMBASSADORS LANGUAGE ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,826,284, expenses of $3,562,476 and total assets of $3,716,032 at year end.
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