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Nonprofit · EIN 65-1125973

LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC

Tax-exempt · LAKE WORTH, FL 33462

Financials

$12.9M$12.5M2022$15.1M$12.9M2023$14.6M$13.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$14,631,214$13,782,894$848,320$22,589,747$17,032,227$5,557,520
June 30, 2024990$15,071,953$12,924,108$2,147,845$22,947,278$18,238,078$4,709,200
June 30, 2023990$12,932,971$12,549,392$383,579$21,627,755$19,066,400$2,561,355
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,549,420
of which government grants
$13,549,420
Program service revenue
$681,314
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$31,751
Other revenue
$400,480

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$6,242,148
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,974,524
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,816
Occupancy
$955,656
Travel
$8,766
Depreciation
$1,613,430
Program services (functional)
$12,766,097
Management and general (functional)
$1,016,797

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,947,278
Total assets, end of year
$22,589,747
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,032,227
Net assets, end of year
$5,557,520
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,475,918
Gross receipts
$14,652,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensation
CHRIS JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM SUTTERFIELDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH STEPHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIE CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIA COSMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARVA WILKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DICKINSON MERRINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE STANDLEYPRINCIPAL
Key employee
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS JOHNSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM SUTTERFIELDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH STEPHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIE CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARIA COSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARVA WILKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DICKENSON MERRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS JOHNSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM SUTTERFIELDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH STEPHANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIE CHAPMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARVA WILKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DICKINSON MERRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIA COSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3333 HIGH RIDGE ROAD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33462-0000
In care of
% MELVIN C MORGENSTERN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRIS JOHNSON, 3333 HIGH RIDGE RD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33462
Signed the 990
CHRIS JOHNSON, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(561) 585-1189
Return prepared by
ROBERT I WALKER CPA

Mission

TO OPERATE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AS A CHARTER SCHOOL. SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1050 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8.
    Expenses $12,766,097 · revenue $14,631,214

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
65-1125973
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$22,589,747
Income (IRS master file)
$14,652,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$14,631,214$13,782,894$22,589,747XML
990June 2024$15,071,953$12,924,108$22,947,278IRS
990June 2023$12,932,971$12,549,392$21,627,755XML
990June 2022$11,061,403$11,040,411$22,098,422IRS
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 65-1125973).

Questions about LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC

What is the EIN of LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC is 65-1125973.
Is LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH 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 LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH 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 LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH 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 LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRIS JOHNSON.
Who are the officers and directors of LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEARNING EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,631,214, expenses of $13,782,894 and total assets of $22,589,747 at year end.

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