Civic Intelligence

Liberty Tree Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 82-2259254

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization Profilewww.ltaeagles.org
8579 Eastonville RoadFalcon, CO 80831

(719) 559-8733

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.13x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

1.00x

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

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

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-4.7%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$91,947

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-1.0%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,705,399

Down $70,789 (-1.0%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$905,195

Down $359,470 (-66%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$7,610,594

Up $288,681 (+3.9%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,631,957

Up $457,762 (+6.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$7,991,427

Up $489,681 (+6.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$359,470

Down $31,919 (-9.7%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2018: $47,206Liabilities 2018: $62,247Net Assets 2018: -$15,0412018Assets 2019: $16,738,389Liabilities 2019: $18,300,396Net Assets 2019: -$1,562,0072019Assets 2020: $15,107,272Liabilities 2020: $17,195,406Net Assets 2020: -$2,088,1342020Assets 2021: $6,133,452Liabilities 2021: $6,841,314Net Assets 2021: -$707,8622021Assets 2022: $5,385,621Liabilities 2022: $5,624,465Net Assets 2022: -$238,8442022Assets 2023: $5,772,657Liabilities 2023: $5,990,831Net Assets 2023: -$218,1742023Assets 2024: $6,776,188Liabilities 2024: $7,321,913Net Assets 2024: -$545,7252024Assets 2025: $6,705,399Liabilities 2025: $7,610,594Net Assets 2025: -$905,1952025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$6,705,399
Liabilities$7,610,594
Net Assets-$905,195
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $81,442Expenses 2018: $96,483Net Income 2018: -$15,0412018Revenue 2019: $2,858,202Expenses 2019: $4,405,168Net Income 2019: -$1,546,9662019Revenue 2020: $4,543,391Expenses 2020: $5,069,518Net Income 2020: -$526,1272020Revenue 2021: $5,498,941Expenses 2021: $5,548,760Net Income 2021: -$49,8192021Revenue 2022: $6,163,071Expenses 2022: $5,694,053Net Income 2022: $469,0182022Revenue 2023: $7,164,410Expenses 2023: $7,143,740Net Income 2023: $20,6702023Revenue 2024: $7,174,195Expenses 2024: $7,501,746Net Income 2024: -$327,5512024Revenue 2025: $7,631,957Expenses 2025: $7,991,427Net Income 2025: -$359,4702025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$7,631,957
Expenses$7,991,427
Net Income-$359,470
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Apr 8, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$7,692,092
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Liberty Tree Academy trains the minds and improves the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly, disciplined environment.

Liberty Tree is dedicated to an authentic, traditional American education. To be a community that actively cultivates character in a challenging and engaging learning environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,818,365$2,948,372▲ $130,007
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,578,420$1,593,950▲ $15,530
Accounts Receivable$3,612$172,207▲ $168,595
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$168,146$104,941▼ $63,205
Pledges and Grants Receivable$22,545$29,833▲ $7,288
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,774$5,308▼ $27,466
Total Assets$6,776,188$6,705,399▼ $70,789
Other Assets Total$2,152,326$1,850,788▼ $301,538
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,998,423$7,204,681▲ $206,258
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$298,356$390,725▲ $92,369
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$25,134$15,188▼ $9,946
Total Liabilities$7,321,913$7,610,594▲ $288,681
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$212,000$244,774▲ $32,774
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-757,725$-1,149,969▼ $392,244
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-545,725$-905,195▼ $359,470
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,776,188$6,705,399▼ $70,789

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$104,941$236,459$341,400
Other Assets Org$1,850,788--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Heather SummersInterim PrincipalFT$66,342$25,605$91,947
Pauline EltagondeCo-Interim PrincipalFT$36,920$12,576$49,496

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tim GeitnerPresident
Jenni HellendVice President
Andrew StuckwischBoard Member
Stephanie RussellBoard Member
Michael JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$648,388
Program Service Revenue
$6,891,678
Investment Income
$129,907
Other Revenue
$-38,016
All Other Contributions
$53,359
Change in Net Assets
$-359,470

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,609,838
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$22,119
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,428,941
Other Revenue Adjustments
$22,119
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,038,779
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,631,957
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,967,506
Other Expenses$3,023,921
Total Fundraising Expense$24,231
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,678,818$472,733-$3,151,551
Occupancy$1,162,316$205,115-$1,367,431
Pension Plan Contributions$1,028,870$191,057-$1,219,927
Other Employee Benefits$251,721$46,744-$298,465
All Other Expenses$172,206$30,386$24,231$226,823
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$167,386$55,795-$223,181
Other Expenses$140,670$24,824-$165,494
Fees for Services Other-$154,519-$154,519
Payroll Taxes$62,733$11,649-$74,382
Office Expenses$54,744$9,661-$64,405
Depreciation Depletion$53,724$9,481-$63,205
Travel$45,966$8,112-$54,078
Fees for Services Legal-$54,040-$54,040
Insurance$24,275$4,284-$28,559
Advertising$14,569$2,571-$17,140
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,550-$11,550
Interest$1,068$189-$1,257
Total Functional Expenses$6,588,211$1,378,985$24,231$7,991,427

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$9,547,609
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,991,427
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,991,427
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,556,182
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$60,135
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Boosterthon$37,100-$16,598-
Holiday Shop$7,779-$7,616-
Total Events$80,493-$60,135$-60,135
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$6,978,995
Net OPEB Liability$123,827
Deferred Inflows of Resources$101,859
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
No
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 B, line 11B

“Copies of the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Business Administrator, Principal and each Board Member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Financial information for the organization can be obtained through the school's website and by contacting the school.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Liberty Tree Academy
EIN
82-2259254
Phone
7195598733
Address
8579 Eastonville Road, Falcon, CO 80831

Signing Officer

Name
Tim Geitner
Title
President
Phone
7195598733
Signed
2026-04-08
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tim Geitner
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
128
Volunteers
2

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 the selection of independent auditors.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Building Corporation - Investment Income 23,298. Building Corporation - Rental Income 1,345,508. Schedule G Special Event Expenses 60,135.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Transfers from Building Corporation 22,119.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Building Corporation - Interest 1,095,815. Building Corporation - Depreciation/Amortization 335,953. Building Corporation - Insurance 56,556. Building Corporation - Dues and Fees 7,723. Schedule G Special Event Expenses 60,135.”

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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02678818
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt03151551
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011649
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt062733
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt074382
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0191057
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01028870
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt01219927
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt022545
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt029833
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt032774
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt05308
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Tim Geitner
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2611110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Per Pupil Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Mill Levy Override
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Charges For Services
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt06563849
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1285621
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt242208
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06563849
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1285621
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt242208
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0501116
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0145095
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02731163
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0508
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt06527476
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-327551
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt04770583
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt07501746
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt07174195
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-359470
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd01
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt06913797
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt02818365
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02948372
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0104941
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0236459
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0341400
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt01556182
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt07991427
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt01850788
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0Deferred Outflows of Resources
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt01556182
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt06978995
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt1101859
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt2123827
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Net Pension Liabilities
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Deferred Inflows of Resources
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Net OPEB Liability
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt01428941
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt022119
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt01428941
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt022119
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt07609838
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Building Corporation - Investment Income 23,298. Building Corporation - Rental Income 1,345,508. Schedule G Special Event Expenses 60,135.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Transfers from Building Corporation 22,119.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Building Corporation - Interest 1,095,815. Building Corporation - Depreciation/Amortization 335,953. Building Corporation - Insurance 56,556. Building Corporation - Dues and Fees 7,723. Schedule G Special Event Expenses 60,135.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0104941
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt01850788
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt07991427
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt07204681
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt07631957
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt09038779
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt09547609
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The policy is in the Family Handbook on the school's website.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Per pupil funding and federal grant funding is received through the Colorado Department of Education.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0In School Fundraiser
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt037100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt020502
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Booster Enterprises Inc
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt016598
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt05300 Triangle Pkwy Ste 100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0Norcross
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0GA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd030092
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt080493
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt07779
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt037100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt035614
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt060135
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Holiday Shop
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0Boosterthon
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt07779
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt037100
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt035614
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt080493
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-60135
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt035921
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt060135
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt07616
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt016598
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt037100
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt020502
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt016598
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Copies of the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Business Administrator, Principal and each Board Member.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Financial information for the organization can be obtained through the school's website and by contacting the school.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The finance committee oversees audit services and the selection of independent auditors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990 Part XII, Line 2c:
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Liberty Tree Academy
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EIN0831398964
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EntityTypeTxt0C

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Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,705,399
Liabilities
$7,610,594
Net assets
-$905,195
Revenue
$7,631,957
Expenses
$7,991,427
Net income
-$359,470
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.71$7.61$0.91$7.63$7.99$0.36
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.78$7.32$0.55$7.17$7.50$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.77$5.99$0.22$7.16$7.14$0.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.39$5.62$0.24$6.16$5.69$0.47
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.13$6.84$0.71$5.50$5.55$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.1$17.2$2.09$4.54$5.07$0.53
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$16.7$18.3$1.56$2.86$4.41$1.55
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.06$0.02$0.08$0.10$0.02