Nonprofit · EIN 75-2890597
TLC ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAN ANGELO, TX 76906
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $49,644,707 | $48,863,035 | $781,672 | $67,063,891 | $53,077,542 | $13,986,349 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $49,844,474 | $49,433,503 | $410,971 | $68,129,766 | $54,925,089 | $13,204,677 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,496,211
- of which government grants
- $47,496,211
- Program service revenue
- $1,292,941
- Investment income
- $617,217
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $600
- Other revenue
- $238,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $592,461
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,200,133
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,726,867
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,452
- Occupancy
- $4,037,831
- Travel
- $231,596
- Depreciation
- $1,713,310
- Program services (functional)
- $42,764,394
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,098,641
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,129,766
- Total assets, end of year
- $67,063,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,077,542
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,986,349
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,486,978
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,986,349
- Gross receipts
- $49,644,707
- Employees
- 624
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALT LANDERS | CEO/Board Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $207,107 | $10,646 |
| LESLIE SCOTT WHITE | COO Officer | 40 | $138,680 | $10,021 |
| DANIEL DUKES | CAO Officer | 40 | $128,114 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MCGUIRE | BUS. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,270 | $0 |
| CHRIS MILBOURN | HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $101,973 | $0 |
| RON LEDBETTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY OLIVE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY VASQUEZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBE YNOSTROSA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BINKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALT LANDERS | CEO/Board Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $197,652 | $10,440 |
| LESLIE SCOTT WHITE | COO Officer | 40 | $135,582 | $9,075 |
| RON LEDBETTER | CAO Officer | 40 | $126,849 | $6,970 |
| DANIEL DUKES | CAO Officer | 40 | $109,804 | $0 |
| TOMMY OLIVE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY VASQUEZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBE YNOSTROSA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BINKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MCGUIRE | BUS. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 61726, SAN ANGELO, TX 76906-1726
- In care of
- % BETTY SHOOK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WALT LANDERS, PO BOX 61726, SAN ANGELO, TX 76906
- Signed the 990
- LINDSEY MCGUIRE, BUSINESS OFFICER
- Phone
- (325) 653-3200
- Website
- www.texasleadership.net
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO DEVELOP CHARACTERISTICS WHICH PROMOTE POSITIVE LEADERSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE. PROVIDING EDUCATION UTILIZING AN ADVANCED, INNOVATIVE LEARNING STYLE THAT CHALLENGES AND ENRICHES THE CLASSROOM SETTING. T.L.C. STRIVES TO NURTURE AND PROVIDE OPPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO GROW ACADEMICALLY REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEARNING DIFFERENCES.
Program accomplishments
- TUITION AND REGISTRATION: EDUCATING CHILDREN, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.Expenses $28,652,144
- FOOD PROGRAMS & SCHOOL AUXILIARY SERVICES AND OTHER ATHLETIC AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES.Expenses $14,112,250 · revenue $1,292,941
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2890597
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $67,063,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,644,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $49,644,707 | $48,863,035 | $67,063,891 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $49,844,474 | $49,433,503 | $68,129,766 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $45,159,203 | $42,407,819 | $69,299,999 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $42,259,776 | $40,331,586 | $61,295,304 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about TLC ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of TLC ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TLC ACADEMY is 75-2890597.
- Is TLC ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to TLC ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TLC 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 TLC ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TLC ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TLC ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names WALT LANDERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of TLC ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,107 (WALT LANDERS, CEO/Board Pres).
- How much revenue does TLC ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,644,707, expenses of $48,863,035 and total assets of $67,063,891 at year end.
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