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Nonprofit · EIN 75-3099783

ADSI

Also known as AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78724

Financials

$3.8M$4M2022$3.1M$4M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADSI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2024990$3,082,373$3,976,444-$894,071$7,711,999$7,428,394$283,605
August 31, 2023990$3,797,000$4,018,788-$221,788$8,708,920$7,531,244$1,177,676
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$408,936
of which government grants
$328,054
Program service revenue
$2,636,248
Investment income
$37,189
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,252
Other salaries and wages
$1,974,775
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,419,167
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$224,972
Depreciation
$241,110
Program services (functional)
$3,417,693
Management and general (functional)
$558,751

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,708,920
Total assets, end of year
$7,711,999
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,428,394
Net assets, end of year
$283,605
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,047,012
Net assets without donor restrictions
$238,919
Net assets with donor restrictions
$44,686
Gross receipts
$3,082,373
Employees
89
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2005
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
IDA LESA ANDERSON 72023-62024HEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$25,844$6,050
MICHELE HANLON STARTED 62024INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$26,667$4,896
DR LYNN GREENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY BENTON 92023-72024MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNETTE EVERETT STARTED 72024MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN OGLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANGELA WOLFVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELIZABETH O'CONNORSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MORGAN REED RAMIREZ THRU 72023HEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
45$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MORGAN REED RAMIREZ THRU 72023HEAD OF SCHOOL/PRINCIPAL
Officer
45$66,689
LESA ANDERSON STARTING 72023SUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$63,588
LYNN GREENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY BENTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN OGLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANGELA WOLFVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIE SIGETYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH O'CONNORSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9303 FM 969 RD, AUSTIN, TX 78724-6301
In care of
% CINNAMON HENLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
ANGELA WOLFE, 9303 FM 969, AUSTIN, TX 78724
Signed the 990
ANGELA WOLFE, VICE CHAIR
Phone
(512) 674-0700
Return prepared by
RANDY WALKER & CO

Mission

AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DEDICATED TO BUILDING COMPASSION, COLLABORATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING BY ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL SERVED 243 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING RIGOROUS, HANDS-ON ACADEMICS, ECO-WELLNESS AND COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. IN OUR ECO-WELLNESS PROGRAM, STUDENTS LEARNED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, GARDENING SKILLS, AND HOW TO TEND TO OUR RESIDENT FARM ANIMALS. AUSTIN DISCOVERY'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM SUPPORTED STUDENTS WITH AN IDENTIFIED NEED IN DEVELOPING SELF-REGULATION AND COPING SKILLS. ALL ADS TEACHERS WERE TRAINED IN CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE AS PART OF OUR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM.OUR AFTERCARE PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE OR LOW-COST CARE TO AROUND 30 OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY ENDED.
    Expenses $3,417,693 · revenue $2,636,248

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026Not on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-3099783
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
2003
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,711,999
Income (IRS master file)
$3,082,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2024$3,082,373$3,976,444$7,711,999IRS
990August 2023$3,797,000$4,018,788$8,708,920XML
990August 2022$4,588,635$4,714,131$8,951,672IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 75-3099783).

Questions about ADSI

What is the EIN of ADSI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADSI is 75-3099783.
Is ADSI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to ADSI tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADSI 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 ADSI 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 ADSI last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ADSI?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 names ANGELA WOLFE.
Who are the officers and directors of ADSI?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,844 (IDA LESA ANDERSON 72023-62024, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does ADSI have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,082,373, expenses of $3,976,444 and total assets of $7,711,999 at year end.

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