Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE WILL CREATE AN ACADEMIC HOME FOR ADVANCED AND CREATIVE LEARNING, CULTIVATE PERSONAL AND STANDARDS-BASED EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP ABILITY, AND SERVE AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE GIFTED COMMUNITY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED AND CREATIVE LEARNING (AACL) IS A K-8 OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL THAT IS AUTHORIZED BY DISTRICT 11 COLORADO SPRINGS. AACL SPECIALIZES IN ADVANCED LEARNERS AND SERVES STUDENTS WHO ARE GIFTED, ADVANCED, CREATIVE, AND TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL. THE SCHOOL SERVED 289 STUDENTS DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. STUDENTS INCLUDE THOSE LIVING WITHIN DISTRICT 11 AND ALSO STUDENTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT WITHIN THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Marcy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ashley Sportel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bryan Owens President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Vogtner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nikki Myers Academy Director | Officer | 60 | $104,063 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $426,279 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $430,408 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,705,486 |
Investment income | $5,904 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,143,866 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,739 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,435 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,475,017 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $297,260 |
Other employee benefits | $89,692 |
Payroll taxes | $30,586 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,793 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $969 |
Information technology | $7,350 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,964 |
Travel | $2,000 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $17,285 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,197 |
Insurance | $23,210 |
All other expenses | $143,959 |
Total functional expenses | $3,636,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,284,008 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $704,193 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $252,409 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,688 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,574,199 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $775,187 |
Total assets | $6,613,684 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $280,757 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,870,844 |
Total liabilities | $4,154,601 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,339,083 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $120,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,613,684 |