Beacon Academy A Montessori High School
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Beacon Academy A Montessori High School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Evanston, Illinois, registered in 2012, with $8,580,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1574 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201 EIN 45-5000715 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.6M
▲ 18.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.9M
Net assets
$2.4M
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 Beacon Academy A Montessori High School— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +8% 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 Beacon Academy A Montessori High School: 4 mo reserves · +8% 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 Beacon Academy A Montessori High School— 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 Beacon Academy A Montessori High School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1574 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
- City
- Evanston
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2013) to $8.6M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.1MNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.5M
Total liabilities
$11.1M
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,580,677▲18.3% | $7,855,565▲0.4% | $2,433,307▲42.2% | $13,543,780▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,254,049▲9.0% | $7,822,861▲2.4% | $1,711,175▼23.3% | $13,368,304▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,656,458▼4.3% | $7,638,740▲2.4% | $2,231,485▼29.8% | $14,385,590▲131% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,955,534▼7.3% | $7,457,589▲12.1% | $3,180,309▼15.5% | $6,232,580▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,500,461▲1.4% | $6,649,947▲6.4% | $3,762,027▲29.4% | $6,805,286▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,395,907▲16.0% | $6,250,699▲9.8% | $2,906,383▲65.0% | $6,601,262▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,377,986▲20.2% | $5,693,497▲13.9% | $1,761,175▲63.6% | $6,117,719▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,306,781▲197% | $5,000,755▲1230% | $1,076,686▼36.6% | $4,844,244▲124% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,783,892 | $375,999 | $1,697,088 | $2,164,552 | 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 · $1.1M total
30 grants to Beacon Academy A Montessori High School totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $21,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,964 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $5,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $112,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the annual fund | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,428 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $123,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beacon Academy A Montessori High School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Beacon Academy A Montessori High School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5000715, based in Evanston, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Beacon Academy A Montessori High School's EIN?
- Beacon Academy A Montessori High School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5000715.
- How much revenue does Beacon Academy A Montessori High School report?
- Beacon Academy A Montessori High School reported $8,580,677 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Beacon Academy A Montessori High School have?
- CharityIndex grades Beacon Academy A Montessori High School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Beacon Academy A Montessori High School (EIN 45-5000715) 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.