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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2743120

INVICTUS SCHOOLS

Also known as INVICTUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90062

Financials

$1.6M$1.5M2022$2.8M$2.5M2023$3.3M$3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INVICTUS SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,269,170$3,017,424$251,746$2,559,366$1,391,310$1,168,056
June 30, 2024990$2,849,257$2,542,069$307,188$2,379,788$1,463,478$916,310
June 30, 2023990$1,601,224$1,481,444$119,780$1,839,144$1,230,022$609,122
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,269,170
of which government grants
$3,267,995
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$151,250
Other salaries and wages
$1,474,273
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,899,160
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$45,199
Accounting fees
$11,400
Occupancy
$60,224
Depreciation
$229,451
Program services (functional)
$2,264,522
Management and general (functional)
$752,902

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,379,788
Total assets, end of year
$2,559,366
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,391,310
Net assets, end of year
$1,168,056
Land, buildings and equipment
$42,275
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,168,056
Gross receipts
$3,269,170
Employees
39
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CA

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
DR LATONYA DERBIGNYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$151,250
LYDIA FRIENDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AUSTIN DRAGONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELEANOR SISON-DERBIGNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSA BERUMEN-CHUNGTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL TRINIDADTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR YVETTE MAYHORN-HARPSVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR LATONYA DERBIGNYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$127,083
LYDIA FRIENDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AUSTIN DRAGONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELEANOR SISON-DERBIGNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSIE BERUMENTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL TRINIDADDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
DR YVETTE MAYHORN-HARPSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR LATONYA DERBIGNYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$118,000
LYDIA FRIENDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
AUSTIN DRAGONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELEANOR SISON-DERBIGNYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROSIE BERUMENTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERYL TRINIDADDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIA RUIZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4928 S WESTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90062-2326
In care of
% INVICTUS SCHOOLS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR LATONYA DERBIGNY, 4928 S WESTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90062
Signed the 990
DR LATONYA DERBIGNY, Executive Director
Phone
(323) 615-4243
Return prepared by
Wilkinson Hadley King & Co LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-2743120 or by the name INVICTUS SCHOOLS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO ESTABLISH A CHILD-CENTERED COMMUNITY AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ASSIST STUDENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSES AND VALUE OF THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. IN DOING SO, THE ORGANIZATION HOPES TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A PERSONAL SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AND APPRECIATION FOR THE GREAT POTENTIAL THEY HAVE AND THE ROLE THAT SCHOOL PLAYS IN DEVELOPING AND REALIZING THAT POTENTIAL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF A K-5 PRIVATE CHARTER SCHOOL
    Expenses $2,264,522

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
83-2743120
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
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,559,366
Income (IRS master file)
$3,269,170

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
December 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
March 14, 2022
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,269,170$3,017,424$2,559,366IRS
990June 2024$2,849,257$2,542,069$2,379,788IRS
990June 2023$1,601,224$1,481,444$1,839,144XML
990June 2022$1,392,148$938,072$807,844IRS

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 83-2743120).

Questions about INVICTUS SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of INVICTUS SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INVICTUS SCHOOLS is 83-2743120.
Is INVICTUS SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
Are donations to INVICTUS SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INVICTUS SCHOOLS 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 INVICTUS SCHOOLS 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 INVICTUS SCHOOLS 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 INVICTUS SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR LATONYA DERBIGNY.
Who are the officers and directors of INVICTUS SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,250 (DR LATONYA DERBIGNY, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does INVICTUS SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,269,170, expenses of $3,017,424 and total assets of $2,559,366 at year end.

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