Civic Intelligence

Vanguard Leadership Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-1898207

Jan 01, 2024 to May 31, 2024 • Filed on Jan 22, 2025

Organization Profilewww.vanguardlead.org
2615 Peachtree Industrial Blvd J207Duluth, GA 30097

(404) 490-1659

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.41x

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

2024 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

4.7%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE O50 • <$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.

2024 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

$24,870

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$14,710

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$10,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

$47,179

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$44,948

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$2,231

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $24,870Liabilities 2024: $10,160Net Assets 2024: $14,7102024Assets 2025: $13,903Liabilities 2025: $9,795Net Assets 2025: $4,1082025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$24,870
Liabilities$10,160
Net Assets$14,710
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $47,179Expenses 2024: $44,948Net Income 2024: $2,2312024Revenue 2025: $147,587Expenses 2025: $158,190Net Income 2025: -$10,6032025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$47,179
Expenses$44,948
Net Income$2,231
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 22, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$47,179
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We empower underserved and overlooked high school students by equipping and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Summer Leadership Academy Students will receive instruction in the following topic areas: Test-Taking Skills, Leadership Development, Problem-Solving, Positive Mindset, Navigating Peer Pressure, Anxiety and Stress Management, Successful Entrepreneurship, Setting and Achieving Goals, Priority Management, and Effective Decision Making. Group projects and homework assignments will be key components of the curriculum.-$18,481
The Ambassador Program is an organized initiative within VLA, involving the selection of students from both high school and college, as well as recent graduates embarking on their careers. These individuals are chosen to represent VLA, with the primary objective of promoting and enriching the positive image of the academy. The program focuses on active engagement with cohort members, the community, and leadership within the organization.-$10,550
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Hilliard V CastillaCEO-$0--
Gino Brogdon SrChairman-$0--
Sharon D GuestTrustee-$0--
Dr M Alicia Bennett NCSPSecretary-$0--
Dr Glen D Spencer JrTrustee-$0--
Teresa Bell MBATrustee-$0--
Chris Stewart EsqTrustee-$0--
Alveno Castilla Esq CPATreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vanguard Leadership Academy
EIN
88-1898207
Phone
4044901659
Address
2615 Peachtree Industrial Blvd J207, Duluth, GA 30097

Signing Officer

Name
Hillard V Castilla
Title
CEO
Signed
2025-01-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Felicia McCullough LLC
Address
5731 Deerfield Trl, College Park, GA 30349
Preparer
Felicia McCullough
Phone
6783602236
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $1770”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1903”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $68”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $283”

Other Expenses.1

“$829”

Other Assets.1

“- Beginning $132 - Ending $5622”

Total Liabilities.1

“- Beginning $2583 - Ending $10160”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,870
Liabilities
$10,160
Net assets
$14,710
Revenue
$47,179
Expenses
$44,948
Net income
$2,231
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.10$0.04$1.48$1.58$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.10$0.15$0.47$0.45$0.02