Nonprofit · EIN 47-1237723
LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85718
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $50,496,559 | $48,301,578 | $2,194,981 | $139,295,928 | $125,487,708 | $13,808,220 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $54,191,118 | $49,237,232 | $4,953,886 | $141,052,530 | $129,439,291 | $11,613,239 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $52,274,701 | $47,518,595 | $4,756,106 | $138,186,818 | $131,527,465 | $6,659,353 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,372,408
- of which government grants
- $1,086,954
- Program service revenue
- $46,472,662
- Investment income
- $1,503,860
- Net rental income
- $66,466
- Other revenue
- $147,629
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $401,740
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,805,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,661,579
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,324
- Accounting fees
- $45,000
- Depreciation
- $3,635,345
- Program services (functional)
- $40,188,202
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,113,376
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $141,052,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $139,295,928
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,487,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,808,220
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,462,964
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,615,271
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,192,949
- Gross receipts
- $50,496,559
- Employees
- 737
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY A EARLENBAUGH | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $101,516 | $7,145 |
| ERIC CAREY | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $95,741 | $10,689 |
| MARSHA JONES | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $96,841 | $8,481 |
| ASHLEY NICOLARSEN | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $78,189 | $3,138 |
| JOHN MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BREINHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NEBIYU YONAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD ULLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BROOKS | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN EDWARDS | DIR OF SCHOO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,819 | $17,783 |
| WENDY KOOSMANN | SCHOOL PSYCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,692 | $7,371 |
| ERIC CAREY | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $94,983 | $13,749 |
| KIMBERLY A EARLENBAUGH | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $89,936 | $12,113 |
| MARSHA JONES | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $77,539 | $23,781 |
| ASHLEY NICOLARSEN | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $87,948 | $3,675 |
| MICHELLE BUHS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $78,764 | $6,703 |
| SARAH ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $73,942 | $10,380 |
| JOHN MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BREINHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NEB YONAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD ULLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS O'REILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DETERMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN EDWARDS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $86,105 | $10,936 |
| LUKE KOLLASCH | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $82,286 | $10,604 |
| ERIC CAREY | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $84,034 | $7,197 |
| MARSHA JONES | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $78,062 | $6,952 |
| JAYNIE BOSTOW | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $81,112 | $3,529 |
| ASHLEY NICOLARSEN | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $80,565 | $3,232 |
| BETH WILLIAMS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $71,834 | $6,862 |
| DAVE LEPEAU | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $47,436 | $1,898 |
| JOHN MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BREINHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HATCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DETERMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD ULLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3300 E SUNRISE DR UNIT 150, TUCSON, AZ 85718-3241
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS BROOKS, 3300 E SUNRISE DR STE 150, TUCSON, AZ 85718
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS BROOKS, CFO
- Phone
- (520) 639-8080
- Website
- WWW.LEMANACADEMY.COM
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE OFFERS A RIGOROUS, CLASSICAL EDUCATION BASED ON THE TRADITIONS OF WESTERN CULTURE WHERE ALL DISCIPLINES ARE INTERRLATED ALLOWING SCHOLARS THE ABILITY TO THINK INDEPENDENTLY AND CRITICALLY. WE PURPOSE TO PARTNER WITH SUPPORTIVE PARENTS, PURSUE EXCELLENCE, PROVIDE A SAFE AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT AND INSTILL MORALS AND VALUES IN ORDER TO PRODUCE TOMORROW'S LEADERS TODAY.
Program accomplishments
- A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES K-8.Expenses $40,188,202 · revenue $46,472,662
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
- 47-1237723
- 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)
- $139,295,928
- Income (IRS master file)
- $50,496,559
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $50,496,559 | $48,301,578 | $139,295,928 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $54,191,118 | $49,237,232 | $141,052,530 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $52,274,701 | $47,518,595 | $138,186,818 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $46,861,634 | $42,954,989 | $133,086,537 | 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 47-1237723).
Questions about LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC
- What is the EIN of LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC is 47-1237723.
- Is LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRIS BROOKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,516 (KIMBERLY A EARLENBAUGH, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,496,559, expenses of $48,301,578 and total assets of $139,295,928 at year end.
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