EIN 59-2298398

The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
57
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Vanguard School is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school for students who learn differently. Vanguard strives to ensure each student aspires to higher educational opportunities and independent life.
Total revenues
$5,303,641
2023
Total expenses
$5,393,480
2023
Total assets
$8,624,606
2023
Num. employees
57
2023

Program areas at The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Vanguard opened its doors on february 1, 1966, in Lake Wales, Florida, to a class of six students. Vanguard has grown into an internationally recognized and fully accredited institution with a maximum enrollment of 140 students in grades 6-12. We started with just one building, and have grown to a 77-acre campus with four dorms, three School buildings, a media center/library, cafeteria, gym, fitness center, performing arts center and much more. Since 1966, The Vanguard School has specialized in educating students with a variety of learning differences, in an environment that acknowledges their differences, celebrates their strengths and supports them in overcoming their challenges. We understand that each child learns differently and we provide an individualized educational environment for students to learn.

Who funds The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard School FoundationFor Student Scholarships$482,014
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$25,000
Mountain Lake Community ServiceSupport of Local 501c3 Charitable Programs$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

NameTitleCompensation
Tim KnavelChief Financial Officer
L. Shannon GravesHead of School$102,880
Susi VacekAdmissions and Marketing
Dr. Jae AllenAcademic and Residential Director , 6 - 12th Principal , Athletic Director
Shannon GravesPast Head of School$237,375
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$798,043
Program services$4,368,262
Investment income and dividends$8,450
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,280
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$89,230
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$38,376
Total revenues$5,303,641

Form 990s for The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-02-18990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $482,014 from Vanguard School Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Mountain Lake Community Service
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $839,256 from Vanguard School Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
vanguardschool.org/ 
Phone
(863) 676-6091
Facebook page
VanguardSchoolLW 
Twitter profile
@vanguardfl 
IRS details
EIN
59-2298398
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B25: High School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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