Academy of Scholastic Achievement

EIN: 363738243 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$2,034,722
Total Expenses
$2,265,801
Total Assets
$1,929,147
Net Assets
$461,897
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Nicole Simpson
Phone
7739211315
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Academy of Scholastic Achievement, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

To provide alternative opportunity for disadvantaged students with behavioral issues to complete a high school education and receive social counseling services.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,734,483
Program Service Revenue $18,594
Investment Income $73,351
Other Revenue $208,294
TOTAL REVENUE $2,034,722

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,522,277
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,733,233
Other Expenses $743,524
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,265,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,034,722 $2,239,780 -0.1%
Expenses $2,265,801 $2,263,796 +0.0%
Net Income $-231,079 $-24,016 +8.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
24
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
1
$158,834
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christine Smith President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Otha McCoy II Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawntae Harris Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Malave Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maurice McCoy Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Minter Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donald Singleton Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Simpson Executive Director/Principal 50.00
Key Emp Highest
$158,834 $0 $158,834
Gladys Simpson Chief Education Officer 60.00
Highest
$126,667 $0 $126,667
Marvin Simpson Assistant Principal/Operations/Technology 51.00
Highest
$104,597 $0 $104,597
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,034,722 $2,265,801 $1,929,147 $-231,079
2024 $2,239,780 $2,263,796 $804,427 $-24,016
2023 $2,270,072 $2,431,554 $783,174 $-161,482
2022 $2,338,419 $2,196,204 $987,749 $142,215
2021 $1,998,124 $1,958,098 $1,133,251 $40,026
2020 $2,148,505 $2,001,435 $979,949 $147,070
2019 $1,826,893 $1,869,239 $1,067,734 $-42,346
2018 $2,012,861 $2,192,010 $1,057,530 $-179,149
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