Nonprofit · EIN 84-1413963
LEGACY ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · ELIZABETH, CO 80107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,772,143 | $7,179,796 | -$407,653 | $4,064,998 | $7,495,604 | -$3,430,606 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,946,960 | $6,092,479 | -$145,519 | $4,864,383 | $7,887,336 | -$3,022,953 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,652,405 | $5,533,306 | $119,099 | $12,771,837 | $15,176,116 | -$2,404,279 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $522,892
- of which government grants
- $511,592
- Program service revenue
- $6,167,044
- Investment income
- $60,192
- Other revenue
- $22,015
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,182
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,116,944
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,660,812
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $29,865
- Accounting fees
- $12,650
- Occupancy
- $830,838
- Travel
- $33,303
- Depreciation
- $62,109
- Program services (functional)
- $5,962,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,217,704
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,864,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,064,998
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,495,604
- Net assets, end of year
- -$3,430,606
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $264,101
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$3,630,606
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $200,000
- Gross receipts
- $6,772,143
- Employees
- 125
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Vruggink | Principal Officer | 40 | $94,184 | $24,182 |
| Matt Vandiver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Decker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Holm | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Simona Clark | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamey Sample | Community Relations Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Vruggink | Principal Officer | 40 | $97,517 | $19,650 |
| Matt Fonte | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Vandiver | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Holm | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Decker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Simona Clark | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Vruggink | Principal Officer | 2 | $71,966 |
| Matt Ledesma | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Fonte | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Wendel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristal Watson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Holm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Decker | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1975 LEGACY CIR, ELIZABETH, CO 80107-8330
- In care of
- % HELEN SNEED
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Merlin Holmes, 1975 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth, CO 80107
- Signed the 990
- Merlin Holmes, President
- Phone
- (303) 646-2636
- Website
- www.legacyk8.org
- Return prepared by
- Hoelting & Company Inc
Mission
The mission of Legacy Academy is to guide students in the development of their character and academic potential through an academically rigorous, content-rich environment.
Program accomplishments
- Provide education to students in K-8th grade, benefiting approximately 553 students, including a Before & After Program at school and a homeschool program.Expenses $5,962,092 · revenue $6,189,059
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
- 84-1413963
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,064,998
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,772,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,772,143 | $7,179,796 | $4,064,998 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,946,960 | $6,092,479 | $4,864,383 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,652,405 | $5,533,306 | $12,771,837 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,521,082 | $4,817,975 | $12,265,761 | 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 84-1413963).
Questions about LEGACY ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of LEGACY ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY ACADEMY is 84-1413963.
- Is LEGACY ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to LEGACY ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGACY 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 LEGACY ACADEMY 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 LEGACY ACADEMY 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 LEGACY ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Merlin Holmes.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,184 (Tony Vruggink, Principal).
- How much revenue does LEGACY ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,772,143, expenses of $7,179,796 and total assets of $4,064,998 at year end.
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