Civic Intelligence

Academy for Advanced and Creative

EIN 26-3823113 • 501(c)3 • Colorado Springs, CO

Profile

Our students and staff will investigate ideas and master advanced content, reflect upon their own progress, explore connections between disciplines, and lead others in positive ways to new heights in achievement and service to the community.

2510 N Chestnut StreetColorado Springs, CO 80907

www.academyacl.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.96x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.6%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$114,740

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

55th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

7.7%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,486,213

Up $71,993 (+1.0%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$4,592,875

Down $194,804 (-4.1%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,893,338

Up $266,797 (+10%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,803,148

Up $347,945 (+7.8%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$4,487,411

Up $199,666 (+4.7%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$315,737

Up $148,279 (+89%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $303,405Liabilities 2011: $103,597Net Assets 2011: $199,8082011Assets 2012: $437,636Liabilities 2012: $92,564Net Assets 2012: $345,0722012Assets 2013: $704,004Liabilities 2013: $102,725Net Assets 2013: $601,2792013Assets 2014: $896,872Liabilities 2014: $97,302Net Assets 2014: $799,5702014Assets 2015: $1,077,616Liabilities 2015: $3,272,282Net Assets 2015: -$2,194,6662015Assets 2016: $2,037,129Liabilities 2016: $3,790,099Net Assets 2016: -$1,752,9702016Assets 2017: $4,554,981Liabilities 2017: $7,207,289Net Assets 2017: -$2,652,3082017Assets 2018: $4,948,827Liabilities 2018: $8,336,720Net Assets 2018: -$3,387,8932018Assets 2019: $4,859,295Liabilities 2019: $6,886,456Net Assets 2019: -$2,027,1612019Assets 2020: $4,968,695Liabilities 2020: $5,750,869Net Assets 2020: -$782,1742020Assets 2021: $5,392,947Liabilities 2021: $5,059,927Net Assets 2021: $333,0202021Assets 2022: $5,750,291Liabilities 2022: $3,798,359Net Assets 2022: $1,951,9322022Assets 2023: $6,613,684Liabilities 2023: $4,154,601Net Assets 2023: $2,459,0832023Assets 2024: $7,414,220Liabilities 2024: $4,787,679Net Assets 2024: $2,626,5412024Assets 2025: $7,486,213Liabilities 2025: $4,592,875Net Assets 2025: $2,893,3382025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$7,486,213
Liabilities$4,592,875
Net Assets$2,893,338
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth52nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,377,9392011Expenses 2012: $1,748,2672012Expenses 2013: $1,645,5702013Revenue 2014: $2,012,978Expenses 2014: $1,814,687Net Income 2014: $198,2912014Revenue 2015: $2,179,738Expenses 2015: $2,349,142Net Income 2015: -$169,4042015Revenue 2016: $2,420,790Expenses 2016: $2,199,012Net Income 2016: $221,7782016Revenue 2017: $2,367,461Expenses 2017: $3,298,137Net Income 2017: -$930,6762017Revenue 2018: $3,066,651Expenses 2018: $3,632,099Net Income 2018: -$565,4482018Revenue 2019: $3,370,443Expenses 2019: $2,009,711Net Income 2019: $1,360,7322019Revenue 2020: $3,302,052Expenses 2020: $2,057,065Net Income 2020: $1,244,9872020Revenue 2021: $3,287,754Expenses 2021: $2,172,560Net Income 2021: $1,115,1942021Revenue 2022: $4,049,918Expenses 2022: $2,431,006Net Income 2022: $1,618,9122022Revenue 2023: $4,143,866Expenses 2023: $3,636,715Net Income 2023: $507,1512023Revenue 2024: $4,455,203Expenses 2024: $4,287,745Net Income 2024: $167,4582024Revenue 2025: $4,803,148Expenses 2025: $4,487,411Net Income 2025: $315,7372025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,803,148
Expenses$4,487,411
Net Income$315,737
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,486,213
Liabilities
$4,592,875
Net assets
$2,893,338
Revenue
$4,803,148
Expenses
$4,487,411
Net income
$315,737
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.49$4.59$2.89$4.80$4.49$0.32
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.41$4.79$2.63$4.46$4.29$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.61$4.15$2.46$4.14$3.64$0.51
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.75$3.80$1.95$4.05$2.43$1.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.39$5.06$0.33$3.29$2.17$1.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.97$5.75$0.78$3.30$2.06$1.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.86$6.89$2.03$3.37$2.01$1.36
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.95$8.34$3.39$3.07$3.63$0.57
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.55$7.21$2.65$2.37$3.30$0.93
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$3.79$1.75$2.42$2.20$0.22
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.08$3.27$2.19$2.18$2.35$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.10$0.80$2.01$1.81$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.10$0.60$1.65
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.09$0.35$1.75
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.10$0.20$1.38
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,803,148
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our students and staff will investigate ideas and master advanced content, reflect upon their own progress, explore connections between disciplines, and lead others in positive ways to new heights in achievement and service to the community.

We will create an academic home for advanced and creative learning, cultivate personal and standards-based excellence and leadership ability, and serve as a resource center for the gifted community of the Pikes Peak Region.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$750,536$2,887,565▲ $2,137,029
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,732,953$2,552,266▼ $180,687
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,578,911$1,092,602▼ $1,486,309
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$51,905$82,784▲ $30,879
Accounts Receivable-$20,538-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$16,049$4,501▼ $11,548
Total Assets$7,414,220$7,486,213▲ $71,993
Other Assets Total$1,283,866$845,957▼ $437,909
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,523,388$4,162,898▼ $360,490
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$235,300$326,240▲ $90,940
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$28,991$100,578▲ $71,587
Deferred Revenue-$3,159-
Total Liabilities$4,787,679$4,592,875▼ $194,804
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,406,056$2,653,310▲ $247,254
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$220,485$240,028▲ $19,543
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,626,541$2,893,338▲ $266,797
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,414,220$7,486,213▲ $71,993

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,081,304$112,503$2,193,807
Leasehold Improvements$424,653$405,458$830,111
Equipment$46,309$69,153$115,462
Other Assets Org$845,957--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Teresa BrownAcademy DirectorFT$88,895$21,843$110,738

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark VogtnerPresident
Bryan OwensVice President ,Secretary
Jeffrey BrownDirector
Justine MarquezDirector
Karen GroverDirector
Scott MarcyDirector
Brooke StrawnTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$322,319
Program Service Revenue
$4,380,733
Investment Income
$98,033
Other Revenue
$2,063
All Other Contributions
$22,892
Change in Net Assets
$315,737

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,803,148
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,803,148
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,803,148
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,656,088
Other Expenses$1,831,323
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,567,915$276,690-$1,844,605
Pension Plan Contributions$414,629$77,001-$491,630
All Other Expenses$181,072$31,954-$213,026
Other Expenses$130,461$23,022-$153,483
Other Employee Benefits$121,149$22,499-$143,648
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$98,148$32,715-$130,863
Occupancy$100,683$17,768-$118,451
Payroll Taxes$38,240$7,102-$45,342
Depreciation Depletion$31,570$5,571-$37,141
Insurance$24,401$4,311-$28,712
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,650-$11,650
Information Technology$6,111$1,078-$7,189
Office Expenses$3,507$619-$4,126
Fees for Services Legal-$3,772-$3,772
Interest$1,233$218-$1,451
Total Functional Expenses$3,807,066$680,345$0$4,487,411

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,487,411
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,487,411
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,487,411
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Read-a-thon$20,489---
Total Events$20,489---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Net Pension Liabilities$3,795,490
Deferred Inflows of Resources$300,065
Net OPEB Liability$67,343
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Parents of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning are members for purposes of the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The parents of students at AACL can elect up to three representatives to serve on the governing board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and made available to the board before filing. The board is presented the 990 at a board meeting, which may occur after the return is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The board and officers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest as defined by the School's policy and in accordance with District 11 policies. Any potential conflict is brought to the board for resolution and if a conflict is determined to exist the involved person is recused from the meeting and may not vote on the matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“A committee of the board conducted the recruitment and recommendation of hiring of the Academy Director. Compensation was based on an informal survey of the compensation of other charter schools. Official actions are documented in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“Form 990 is made available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Certain information is available on the School's website in compliance with the Financial Transparency Act.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Academy for Advanced and Creative
EIN
26-3823113
Phone
7194346566
Address
2510 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Grover
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7194346566
Signed
2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Grover
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
57
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 East Platte Avenue Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Thomas G Sistare
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The finance committee oversees audit services and selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Section 5.3 of the charter contract requires a racially nondiscriminatory policy which the school has and follows. Forms and information utilized during enrollment period include a written statement regarding the policy.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The school received grants from the Colorado Department of Education for charter school for instructional expenditures.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Parents of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning are members for purposes of the 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The parents of students at AACL can elect up to three representatives to serve on the governing board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and made available to the board before filing. The board is presented the 990 at a board meeting, which may occur after the return is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board and officers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest as defined by the School's policy and in accordance with District 11 policies. Any potential conflict is brought to the board for resolution and if a conflict is determined to exist the involved person is recused from the meeting and may not vote on the matter.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A committee of the board conducted the recruitment and recommendation of hiring of the Academy Director. Compensation was based on an informal survey of the compensation of other charter schools. Official actions are documented in the board minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Form 990 is made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Certain information is available on the School's website in compliance with the Financial Transparency Act.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The finance committee oversees audit services and selection of independent auditors. This has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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