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Academy for Classical Education Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-3722435

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 13, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.ACEMACON.ORG

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5665 New Forsyth RdMacon, GA 31210

(478) 238-5757

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

2.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

1.0%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

10th percentile

$124,800

Higher top officer pay than 10% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-1.0%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$58,102,413

Down $585,793 (-1.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$9,054,019

Up $280,542 (+3.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$67,156,432

Down $866,335 (-1.3%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$26,745,812

Up $2,751,427 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$26,465,270

Up $2,546,659 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$280,542

Up $204,768 (+270%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100M$50M$0-$50MAssets 2015: $11,228,847Liabilities 2015: $11,157,090Net Assets 2015: $71,7572015Assets 2016: $18,815,877Liabilities 2016: $19,304,356Net Assets 2016: -$488,4792016Assets 2017: $38,807,727Liabilities 2017: $42,215,839Net Assets 2017: -$3,408,1122017Assets 2018: $39,142,134Liabilities 2018: $50,848,975Net Assets 2018: -$11,706,8412018Assets 2019: $39,735,202Liabilities 2019: $53,887,579Net Assets 2019: -$14,152,3772019Assets 2020: $45,605,647Liabilities 2020: $59,388,206Net Assets 2020: -$13,782,5592020Assets 2021: $50,470,204Liabilities 2021: $62,676,017Net Assets 2021: -$12,205,8132021Assets 2022: $51,845,006Liabilities 2022: $61,255,341Net Assets 2022: -$9,410,3352022Assets 2023: $58,688,206Liabilities 2023: $68,022,767Net Assets 2023: -$9,334,5612023Assets 2024: $58,102,413Liabilities 2024: $67,156,432Net Assets 2024: -$9,054,0192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$58,102,413
Liabilities$67,156,432
Net Assets-$9,054,019
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2015: $6,023,662Expenses 2015: $5,951,905Net Income 2015: $71,7572015Revenue 2016: $8,262,139Expenses 2016: $9,065,951Net Income 2016: -$803,8122016Revenue 2017: $10,867,148Expenses 2017: $13,786,781Net Income 2017: -$2,919,6332017Revenue 2018: $12,602,292Expenses 2018: $14,736,893Net Income 2018: -$2,134,6012018Revenue 2019: $14,869,425Expenses 2019: $17,314,961Net Income 2019: -$2,445,5362019Revenue 2020: $20,066,512Expenses 2020: $19,696,694Net Income 2020: $369,8182020Revenue 2021: $22,703,116Expenses 2021: $21,126,370Net Income 2021: $1,576,7462021Revenue 2022: $23,527,627Expenses 2022: $20,732,149Net Income 2022: $2,795,4782022Revenue 2023: $23,994,385Expenses 2023: $23,918,611Net Income 2023: $75,7742023Revenue 2024: $26,745,812Expenses 2024: $26,465,270Net Income 2024: $280,5422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$26,745,812
Expenses$26,465,270
Net Income$280,542
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$26,745,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The school's mission is to build the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for children to become independent learners for life.

Academy for classical education is a public charter school serving grades k-12 in macon, georgia.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$30,786,842$33,162,874▲ $2,376,032
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,155,391$9,598,031▲ $442,640
Investments Other Securities$2,754,859$2,786,702▲ $31,843
Accounts Receivable$1,317,815$1,590,321▲ $272,506
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$-251,906$270,970▲ $522,876
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$142,340$74,826▼ $67,514
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-9,082,655$-9,324,989▼ $242,334
Total Assets$58,688,206$58,102,413▼ $585,793
Other Assets Total$14,530,959$10,889,659▼ $3,641,300
Liabilities
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$33,228,086$32,750,394▼ $477,692
Other Liabilities$32,406,715$31,116,496▼ $1,290,219
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,387,966$3,289,542▲ $901,576
Total Liabilities$68,022,767$67,156,432▼ $866,335
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-9,334,561$-9,054,019▲ $280,542
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$58,688,206$58,102,413▼ $585,793

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$26,865,702$8,808,811-
Land$3,700,716--
Equipment$2,596,456$2,558,007-
Other Assets Org$10,889,659--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay10th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Palmes KellyCFOFT$124,800$124,800
Laura PerkinsCEOFT$103,993$103,993
Esterine StokesCAOFT$102,238$102,238
Lara RelyeaDean of CompFT$84,480$84,480

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Witt GaitherBoard Chairp
Ember BentleyDirector
Lee GillisDirector
Michael KrugerDirector
Ryan SchnetzerDirector
Walter StaffordDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$25,035,779
Program Service Revenue
$1,244,868
Investment Income
$465,165
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$274,934
Change in Net Assets
$280,542

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,745,812
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,745,812
Total Revenue per Form 990
$26,745,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$18,634,591
Other Expenses$7,830,679
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$10,396,775$175,961-$10,572,736
Pension Plan Contributions$4,437,013$208,993-$4,646,006
Other Employee Benefits$2,732,924$81,719-$2,814,643
Interest$1,962,164--$1,962,164
Depreciation Depletion$1,527,162--$1,527,162
Occupancy$961,271$14,679-$975,950
Information Technology$329,886$268,973-$598,859
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$415,511-$415,511
Office Expenses$244,703$69,509-$314,212
Other Expenses$209,659--$209,659
Payroll Taxes$160,761$24,934-$185,695
Fees for Services Management$70,309$78,215-$148,524
Travel$130,810$16,764-$147,574
Insurance$134,887$7,099-$141,986
All Other Expenses$112,465$4,822-$117,287
Fees for Services Legal-$69,525-$69,525
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,072-$26,072
Total Functional Expenses$25,002,494$1,462,776$0$26,465,270

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$26,465,270
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$26,465,270
Total Expenses per Form 990$26,465,270
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pension Liabilities$31,046,360
Sbita Payable$67,081
Leases Payable$3,055

Bond Issues

BondIssuerIssuedIssue PricePurpose
AMacon Bibb County Urban Dev2017-05-10$34,445,000FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

Bond Proceeds

BondTotal ProceedsSpentRetiredIssuance Costs
A$34,056,336--$343,416

Bond Financing Compliance

No rebate due
No
Rebate not yet due
No
Form 8038-T filed
No
Gross proceeds invested
No
Gross proceeds invested in GIC
No
Exception to rebate
No
Corrective action procedures
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The governing body reviews form 990 each fiscal year upon completion as an agenda item.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Governing board members are required, annually, to provide a written disclosure of any conflicts and to affirm their understanding of the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Salaries are determined using both market data and comparative data from other public charter schools in georgia.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Salaries are determined using both market data and comparative data from other public charter schools in georgia.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request as is stated on the school's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Academy for Classical Education Inc
EIN
46-3722435
Phone
4782385757
Address
5665 NEW FORSYTH RD, MACON, GA 31210

Signing Officer

Name
Palmes Kelly
Title
CFO
Phone
4782385757
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lara Relyea
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
290
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Easom & Easom Pc
Address
120 E UNION ST, VIENNA, GA 31092
Preparer
Marcelina Easom CPA
Phone
2292684795
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORM 5578.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WHICH RECEIVED FUNDS FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED, ANNUALLY, TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS AND TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING BOTH MARKET DATA AND COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING BOTH MARKET DATA AND COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN GEORGIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AS IS STATED ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$58,102,413
Liabilities
$67,156,432
Net assets
-$9,054,019
Revenue
$26,745,812
Expenses
$26,465,270
Net income
$280,542
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.1$67.2$9.05$26.7$26.5$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.7$68.0$9.33$24.0$23.9$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$51.8$61.3$9.41$23.5$20.7$2.80
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$50.5$62.7$12.2$22.7$21.1$1.58
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$45.6$59.4$13.8$20.1$19.7$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.7$53.9$14.2$14.9$17.3$2.45
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$39.1$50.8$11.7$12.6$14.7$2.13
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$38.8$42.2$3.41$10.9$13.8$2.92
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$18.8$19.3$0.49$8.26$9.07$0.80
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.2$11.2$0.07$6.02$5.95$0.07
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