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EIN 95-4487850

The Accelerated Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
284
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
Description
The Accelerated Schools were founded on the belief that every child be treated as gifted, with an emphasis on high expectations for student achievement, a supportive learning environment, and extensive parent involvement.
Total revenues
$35,873,317
2023
Total expenses
$38,094,276
2023
Total assets
$112,688,873
2023
Num. employees
284
2023

Program areas at The Accelerated Schools

The organization operates three charter Schools; The Accelerated school (tas), Accelerated elementary charter school (aces), and wallis annenberg high school (wahs). Tas currently serves approximately 740 students in grades transitional kindergarten through eight. Aces currently serves approximately 500 students in grades transitional kindergarten through six. Wahs currently serves approximately 450 students in grades nine through twelve.

Who funds The Accelerated Schools

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Youth Leadership Incubator Inc HackPlusEducation Charitable Grant$35,000
UnidosUSGrants$34,000

Personnel at The Accelerated Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Jesse MelgaresChief Executive Officer
Stephen DickinsonChief Business Officer$153,307
Vincent ShihChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$137,939
Cynthia FoleyChief Human Resources Officer$161,798
Debbie KuktaChief Business Officer
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Accelerated Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$35,945,881
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$757,452
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-864,389
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$34,373
Total revenues$35,873,317

Form 990s for The Accelerated Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-07990View PDF
2022-062023-03-17990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA)San Angelo, TX$45,159,203
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC$15,606,749
PLC Charter SchoolsTolleson, AZ$11,128,932
Young Audiences Charter SchoolGretna, LA$32,610,752
Confluence AcademySaint Louis, MO$56,360,474
Great Lakes AcademyChicago, IL$9,019,880
Doral Academy PrepMiami, FL$64,436,877
Ron Clark Academy (RCA)Atlanta, GA$10,652,454
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $34,000 from UnidosUS
July 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4000 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
accelerated.org/about-us/#our-board 
Phone
(323) 235-6343
IRS details
EIN
95-4487850
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0141651
FTB Entity ID
2164718
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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