A CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Brenton White

Phone

2142751200

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

A CHARTER SCHOOLS INC, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $39.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

The Academy was organized exclusively for charitable, education, and scientific purposes. The primary purpose is to operate charter schools, as defined by the state of Texas, for Pre-K through grade 12.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,401,891 Revenue: $531,906

A+ CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. IS HOME TO THE A+ ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT. EACH DISTRICT HOUSES AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING PK-6TH GRADES...

A+ CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. IS HOME TO THE A+ ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT. EACH DISTRICT HOUSES AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING PK-6TH GRADES, AS WELL AS A SECONDARY SCHOOL, SERVING GRADES 7-12.THE SCHOOLS WERE FOUNDED TO PROVIDE DIFFERENT, QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CHOICES FOR LOW-INCOME, EDUCATIONALLY UNDERSERVED FAMILIES IN SOUTHEAST DALLAS, SET IN A SUPPORTIVE, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN ESTABLISHING PUBLIC, TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE FAMILIES IN THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GAIN A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EDUCATIONAL CONTROL THEY NEVER HAD BEFORE, EMPOWERING THEM TO DEMAND MORE FROM THEIR EDUCATIONAL INSITUTIONS.A+ CHARTER SCHOOLS INC. HAS ALSO HAD AN IMPORTANT IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY IN NORTH TEXAS, CURRENTLY EMPLOYING OVER 500 PEOPLE. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY BY HIRING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF, AS WELL AS WITH THE ONGOING EXPANSION OF INNOVATIVE, COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AIMED AT PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE COMPETITIVE FORCES IN TODAY'S GLOBAL ECONOMY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,800,290

Program Service Revenue $531,906

Investment Income $180,000

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $39,512,196

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $28,114,299

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $35,401,891

Other Expenses $13,154,978

TOTAL EXPENSES $41,269,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$39,512,196	$43,361,141	-0.1%
Expenses	$41,269,277	$44,479,322	-0.1%
Net Income	$-1,757,081	$-1,118,181	+0.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

695

Volunteers

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

$443,203

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Brenton White	SUPERINTENDENT/	40.00	Officer	$244,040	$34,092	$278,132
MELODY DAVIS	Fine Arts Coord	40.00		$170,772	$11,208	$181,980
LANCE PROTHRO	CFO	40.00	Officer	$159,467	$5,604	$165,071
NORMAN LEE	ASST. SUP.	40.00		$155,757	$5,604	$161,361
ROBBY WILSON	PRINCIPAL	40.00		$125,245	$5,604	$130,849
MICHELLE EDGELL	SPED COORDINATOR	40.00		$122,403	$5,604	$128,007
VERONICA TORRES	Director	40.00		$117,519	$5,604	$123,123
Theda Marie Green	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Earnest Charles Crowley	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Oliver	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA DAVIS	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GENE WALKER Thru 51525	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA CRUZ	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$39,512,196	$41,269,277	$62,802,717	$-1,757,081
2024	$43,361,141	$44,479,322	$63,515,997	$-1,118,181
2023	$41,865,745	$41,503,179	$65,588,886	$362,566
2022	$40,961,422	$38,634,277	$54,877,850	$2,327,145
2021	$32,813,961	$32,912,399	$53,044,254	$-98,438
2020	$32,717,668	$31,501,890	$52,817,356	$1,215,778
2019	$31,106,983	$29,692,532	$41,966,063	$1,414,451
2018	$28,855,073	$27,629,962	$39,968,392	$1,225,111