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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1656719

EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA

Tax-exempt · PEORIA, AZ 85382

Financials

$390K$382K2023$1.3M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,268,411$2,081,833-$813,422$7,101,474$7,915,786-$814,312
June 30, 2024990$390,002$382,256$7,746$133,795$134,686-$891
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$724,037
of which government grants
$723,637
Program service revenue
$544,374
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,440
Other salaries and wages
$652,139
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$841,759
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,896
Accounting fees
$35,574
Occupancy
$793,126
Travel
$2,197
Program services (functional)
$1,524,431
Management and general (functional)
$557,402

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$133,795
Total assets, end of year
$7,101,474
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,915,786
Net assets, end of year
-$814,312
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$819,694
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,382
Gross receipts
$1,268,411
Employees
18
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
AZ

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
LINDSEY BAILEYHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$33,429
CARMEN HILL-MEKOBADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HILARY KIRSCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBERTA MANLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NONA JAYNE SHAWCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR MEGAN WOODSCURRENT BOAR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLYNN JOHNSONHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
25$61,500
CARMEN HILL-MEKOBADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HILARY KIRSCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERTA MANLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NONA JAYNE SHAWCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17667 N 91ST AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85382-3019
In care of
% JUSTIN BAIARDO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NONA JAYNE SHAW, 17667 N 91ST AVENUE, PEORIA, AZ 85382
Signed the 990
DR MEGAN WOODS, CURRENT BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(602) 441-2297
Return prepared by
ASPIRE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

Mission

EXPLORE WITH US, TO TEACH STUDENTS IN AN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE WAY THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE IN EDUCATION

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHARTER SCHOOL
    Expenses $1,524,431 · revenue $544,374

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
92-1656719
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,101,474
Income (IRS master file)
$1,268,411

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,268,411$2,081,833$7,101,474IRS
990June 2024$390,002$382,256$133,795IRS

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 92-1656719).

Questions about EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA

What is the EIN of EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA is 92-1656719.
Is EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA 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 EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA 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 EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA 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 EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NONA JAYNE SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,429 (LINDSEY BAILEY, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does EXPLORE ACADEMY - PEORIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,268,411, expenses of $2,081,833 and total assets of $7,101,474 at year end.

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