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Academy of Charter Schools Inc

Form 990 - Organizations Mission The Academy provides education to Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. The Academy serves our students to develop college ready exemplary citizens by promoting …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Academy of Charter Schools Inc

Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a education organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $19.8 million. EIN: 841484574.

Founded
Headquarters
Westminster, CO
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Form 990 - Organizations Mission The Academy provides education to Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. The Academy serves our students to develop college ready exemplary citizens by promoting excellence in academics character and relationships.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Westminster, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 841484574. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $31M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Academy of Charter Schools Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Academy of Charter Schools Inc is located in Westminster, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Academy of Charter Schools Inc has $31M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Academy of Charter Schools Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $31M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Academy of Charter Schools Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Academy of Charter Schools Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a education organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $19.8 million. EIN: 841484574. Academy of Charter Schools Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among education charities registered in United States: Academy of Charter Schools Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $31M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Academy of Charter Schools Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841484574, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sarah Drelow
President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy M•••••••
Vice Chair
AU
Autumn C•••••
Secretary
BR
Brent R••••••
CEO
CO
Cody C••••
HS Principal
DA
Dan K••••••••
Treasurer
ER
Erik M••••••
MS Principal
KE
Kevin S••••••
Member
KR
Kristen C•••••••
Member
LA
Larissa F••••••
Member
MA
Mark W•••••
COO
SA
Sarah D•••••
President
SA
Sarah D••••••
Chair
SH
Shawn H•••••
Treasurer
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$31.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$27.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$25.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$23.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$19.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Academy of Charter Schools Inc This page 89 $31.2 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Academy of Charter Schools Inc

What is Academy of Charter Schools Inc?
Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Westminster, United States. Academy of Charter Schools Inc is a education organization based in WESTMINSTER, United States. Annual revenue: $19.8 million. EIN: 841484574.
When was Academy of Charter Schools Inc founded?
Academy of Charter Schools Inc was founded in 1994.
Who leads Academy of Charter Schools Inc?
Sarah Drelow serves as President.
Where is Academy of Charter Schools Inc located?
Headquartered in Westminster, United States.
What is Academy of Charter Schools Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Academy of Charter Schools Inc trustworthy?
Academy of Charter Schools Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Academy of Charter Schools Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841484574.
What is Academy of Charter Schools Inc's website?
http://www.theacademyk12.org