Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 2010, with $4,803,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2510 N Chestnut St, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80907 EIN 26-3823113 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$2.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning: 8 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2510 N Chestnut St, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80907
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.6MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$4.6M
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,803,148▲7.8% | $4,487,411▲4.7% | $2,893,338▲10.2% | $7,486,213▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,455,203▲7.5% | $4,287,745▲17.9% | $2,626,541▲6.8% | $7,414,220▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,143,866▲2.3% | $3,636,715▲49.6% | $2,459,083▲26.0% | $6,613,684▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,049,918▲23.2% | $2,431,006▲11.9% | $1,951,932▲486% | $5,750,291▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,287,754▼0.4% | $2,172,560▲5.6% | $333,020▲143% | $5,392,947▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,302,052▼2.0% | $2,057,065▲2.4% | -$782,174▲61.4% | $4,968,695▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,370,443▲9.9% | $2,009,711▼44.7% | -$2,027,161▲40.2% | $4,859,295▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,066,651▲29.5% | $3,632,099▲10.1% | -$3,387,893▼27.7% | $4,948,827▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,367,461▼2.2% | $3,298,137▲50.0% | -$2,652,308▼51.3% | $4,554,981▲124% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,420,790▲11.1% | $2,199,012▼6.4% | -$1,752,970▲20.1% | $2,037,129▲89.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,179,738▲8.3% | $2,349,142▲29.5% | -$2,194,666▼374% | $1,077,616▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,012,978 | $1,814,687▲10.3% | $799,570▲33.0% | $896,872▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,645,570▼5.9% | $601,279▲74.2% | $704,004▲60.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,748,267▲26.9% | $345,072▲72.7% | $437,636▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,377,939 | $199,808 | $303,405 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $115K total
8 grants to Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning totaling $115K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $13,868 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $14,938 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $16,202 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $14,387 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $14,286 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $17,344 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $17,192 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $6,695 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3823113, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning's EIN?
- Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3823113.
- How much revenue does Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning report?
- Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning reported $4,803,148 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning have?
- CharityIndex grades Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Academy For Advanced & Creative Learning (EIN 26-3823113) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.