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True North Academy

EIN 87-2120089 • 501(c)3 • Scottsdale, AZ

Profile

True North Academy is an elementary school with a unique educational approach that offers children individualized hands-on opportunities. Our educational methods work for neurotypical and neurodiverse students.

34605 N Tom Darlington DrScottsdale, AZ 85266

www.truenorthacz.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-4.8%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-55%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-39%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$12,181

Down $14,687 (-55%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$12,539

Down $13,677 (-52%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$358

Down $1,010 (-155%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$122,239

Down $77,127 (-39%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$128,139

Down $9,586 (-7.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,900

Down $67,541 (-110%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KAssets 2022: $3,202Liabilities 2022: $61,196Net Assets 2022: -$57,9942022Assets 2023: $26,868Liabilities 2023: $26,216Net Assets 2023: $6522023Assets 2024: $12,181Liabilities 2024: $12,539Net Assets 2024: -$3582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,181
Liabilities$12,539
Net Assets-$358

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $82,963Expenses 2022: $123,948Net Income 2022: -$40,9852022Revenue 2023: $199,366Expenses 2023: $137,725Net Income 2023: $61,6412023Revenue 2024: $122,239Expenses 2024: $128,139Net Income 2024: -$5,9002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$122,239
Expenses$128,139
Net Income-$5,900

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$122,239
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

True North Academy is an elementary school with a unique educational approach that offers children individualized hands-on opportunities. Our educational methods work for neurotypical and neurodiverse students.

True north academy is a private school with a unique educational approach that offers children individualized hands-on opportunities. Our educational methods work for neurotypical and neurodiverse students.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TRUE NORTH ACADEMY IS AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH THAT OFFERS CHILDREN INDIVIDUALIZED HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES. OUR EDUCATIONAL METHODS WORK FOR NEUROTYPICAL AND NEURODIVERSE STUDENTS.$0$101,012
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MEGAN SMONESAt Large-$0--
ALEXIS OLDAKAt Large-$0--
LUCAS FARNHAMChair-$0--
ALLYSON FARNHAMTreasurer/ School DirectorPT$0--
ERIC GREENBERGSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True North Academy
EIN
87-2120089
Phone
4806222036
Address
34605 N TOM DARLINGTON DR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85266

Signing Officer

Name
Lucas Farnham
Title
Chair
Phone
4806222036
Signed
2025-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
4722 N 24TH ST STE 300, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Preparer
AMY A O'LOUGHLIN
Phone
6022646835
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: . Grantee name: a2z exploration. Grantee address: 1517 n point st #473 san francisco, ca 94123. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 06/07/24. Amount given: 5,161.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: office expenses. Amount: 728. Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 5,765. Description: program expenses. Amount: 3,447. Description: information technology. Amount: 1,728. Description: payroll fees. Amount: 978. Description: gifts. Amount: 1,036. Description: miscellaneous . Amount: 74. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 13,756.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: prior period adjustment . Amount: 4,892.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: prepaid expenses . Beg. Of year amount: 1,853. End of year amount: 0.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: other liabilties . Beg. Of year amount: 26,216. End of year amount: 0. Description: loan from officer. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 12,539.

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