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Monarch Academy

Luminous Branch is a social, literary, and educational organization aimed at inspiring youth through youth programming and published resources.

Youth Development Burr Ridge, IL EIN 472013770 · IRS
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62/100 · methodology

About Monarch Academy

Monarch Academy is a youth development organization based in BURR RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $195K. EIN: 472013770.

Headquarters
Burr Ridge, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Luminous Branch is a social, literary, and educational organization aimed at inspiring youth through youth programming and published resources.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($158,798)
93% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Monarch Academy is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Burr Ridge, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 472013770. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $195K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Monarch Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Monarch Academy is located in Burr Ridge, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Monarch Academy has $195K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Monarch Academy is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $195K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Monarch Academy. 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.

Monarch Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Monarch Academy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Monarch Academy is a youth development organization based in BURR RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $195K. EIN: 472013770. Monarch Academy is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Monarch Academy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $195K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Monarch Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Monarch Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472013770, 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
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Leila Osman
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Leila O••••
President
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Monarch Academy This page 62 $194,590 93%
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Monarch Academy

What is Monarch Academy?
Monarch Academy is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burr Ridge, United States. Monarch Academy is a youth development organization based in BURR RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $195K. EIN: 472013770.
Who leads Monarch Academy?
Leila Osman serves as President.
Where is Monarch Academy located?
Headquartered in Burr Ridge, United States.
What is Monarch Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Monarch Academy trustworthy?
Monarch Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Monarch Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472013770.