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Columbus Classical Academy

EIN 88-2145735 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Profile

Columbus classical academy inculcates in our students, through a genuine and rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, the knowledge and virtue upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the foundation of a free and flourishing republic.

2000 Polaris ParkwayColumbus, OH 43240

www.columbusclassical.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.90x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

3.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

14th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Assets

Down

$7,780,996

Down $415,840 (-5.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$7,000,000

Down $34,224 (-0.5%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$780,996

Down $381,616 (-33%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$2,166,930

Up $168,332 (+8.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$2,548,546

Up $179,179 (+7.6%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$381,616

Down $10,847 (-2.9%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2023: $6,863,767Liabilities 2023: $5,330,386Net Assets 2023: $1,533,3812023Assets 2024: $8,196,836Liabilities 2024: $7,034,224Net Assets 2024: $1,162,6122024Assets 2025: $7,780,996Liabilities 2025: $7,000,000Net Assets 2025: $780,9962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$7,780,996
Liabilities$7,000,000
Net Assets$780,996

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2023: $2,044,787Expenses 2023: $511,406Net Income 2023: $1,533,3812023Revenue 2024: $1,998,598Expenses 2024: $2,369,367Net Income 2024: -$370,7692024Revenue 2025: $2,166,930Expenses 2025: $2,548,546Net Income 2025: -$381,6162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,166,930
Expenses$2,548,546
Net Income-$381,616

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,166,930
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Columbus classical academy inculcates in our students, through a genuine and rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, the knowledge and virtue upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the foundation of a free and flourishing republic.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$7,000,000$7,000,000→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,356,037$6,206,092▼ $149,945
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$515,513$1,010,727▲ $495,214
Accounts Receivable$700,000--
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$500,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$591,062$64,177▼ $526,885
Total Assets$8,196,836$7,780,996▼ $415,840
Other Assets Total$34,224--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$34,224--
Total Liabilities$7,034,224$7,000,000▼ $34,224
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,162,612$780,996▼ $381,616
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,162,612$780,996▼ $381,616
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,196,836$7,780,996▼ $415,840

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$3,380,062$174,700$3,554,762
Land$1,520,238-$1,520,238
Leasehold Improvements$1,252,337$164,365$1,416,702
Equipment$34,155$10,473$44,628
Other Land Buildings$19,300-$19,300
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel GibsonHead of SchoFT$150,000$150,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael GrossPresident
Chris LightfootBoard Member
David MyhalBoard Member
Leland VogelBoard Member
Rebecca HurdBoard Member
Sarah PurdyBoard Member
Thomas KingBoard Member
David DurellSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,296,626
Program Service Revenue
$807,971
Investment Income
$31,455
Other Revenue
$30,878
All Other Contributions
$1,296,626
Change in Net Assets
$-381,616

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Securities Publicly Traded5$528,270
Total Noncash Contributions5$528,270
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,453,903
Other Expenses$1,094,643
Total Fundraising Expense$35,178
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$663,329$192,498$12,064$867,891
Interest$260,548$75,611$4,738$340,897
Payroll Taxes$259,872$75,415$4,726$340,013
Occupancy$183,108$53,138$3,330$239,576
Depreciation Depletion$132,813$38,542$2,415$173,770
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$114,645$33,270$2,085$150,000
Office Expenses$86,989$25,244$1,582$113,815
Other Employee Benefits$73,372$21,293$1,334$95,999
Fees for Services Other$40,075$11,630$729$52,434
Information Technology$33,588$9,747$611$43,946
Advertising$22,892$6,643$416$29,951
Insurance$15,763$4,574$287$20,624
Fees for Services Legal-$10,556-$10,556
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,062-$7,062
Travel$411$119$7$537
Conferences and Meetings$324$94$6$424
Other Expenses$136$39$2$177
Total Functional Expenses$1,934,391$578,977$35,178$2,548,546
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,000,000$7,000,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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 will receive and review the return prior to filing.

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

Officers, directors, and key employees are required to annually sign a letter of agreement with conflict-of-interest policies and guidelines and disclose all relationships with other entities.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

Ein is listed on organization website to allow access to interested parties.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Columbus Classical Academy
EIN
88-2145735
Phone
6142455547
Address
2000 POLARIS PARKWAY, COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Gibson
Title
Head of School
Phone
8878295500
Signed
2025-11-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Gibson
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
30
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Wells CPA LLC
Address
215 N FRONT ST STE 110, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Preparer
Donald Wells
Phone
6143968974
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Columbus classical academy inculcates in our students, through a genuine and rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, the knowledge and virtue upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the foundation of a free and flourishing republic.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

In august 2023, columbus classical academy opened its doors to 61 students in grades k-8, providing a rigorous, liberal arts education using hillsdale colleges world class, k-12 curriculum. Nearly 300,000 in tuition assistance was given to families in need, while approximately 60% of the total operating budget went toward retaining ccas exceptional faculty and staff. Instruction in the elementary grades utilized the singapore math curriculum, explicit phonics, and classic childrens literature. Upper school students conducted over 90 science labs, read and discussed great literary works, and learned history, from the ancient to the modern era. More than 250 recitations of classic poetry and great speeches were performed by students over the course of the year. Every student received instruction in the fine arts, creating works of their own, as well as mimicking those of the masters like van gogh and matisse. Students also put on ccas inaugural christmas and spring concerts, singing and playing instruments like the ukelele and piano. The schools theater club performed alice in wonderland; every student competed in the greek games; upper school students received training in etiquette and the social graces at the winter wonder luncheon; and the entire student body visited the ohio theater to see a ballet performance of the nutcracker. Ccas inaugural year concluded with a closing ceremony at which awards for virtue and academic excellencethe goals of a columbus classical educationwere given to deserving students, including the thomas jefferson award for scholarship, and the george washington award for integrity.

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SEE FULL TEXT IN PART II
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COLUMBUS CLASSICAL ACADEMY ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COLUMBUS CLASSICAL ACADEMY INCULCATES IN OUR STUDENTS, THROUGH A GENUINE AND RIGOROUS CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, THE KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUE UPON WHICH INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE, AND JOYFUL LIVES ARE BUILT, IN THE FIRM BELIEF THAT SUCH LIVES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF A FREE AND FLOURISHING REPUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN AUGUST 2023, COLUMBUS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OPENED ITS DOORS TO 61 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8, PROVIDING A RIGOROUS, LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION USING HILLSDALE COLLEGES WORLD CLASS, K-12 CURRICULUM. NEARLY 300,000 IN TUITION ASSISTANCE WAS GIVEN TO FAMILIES IN NEED, WHILE APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET WENT TOWARD RETAINING CCAS EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AND STAFF. INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES UTILIZED THE SINGAPORE MATH CURRICULUM, EXPLICIT PHONICS, AND CLASSIC CHILDRENS LITERATURE. UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS CONDUCTED OVER 90 SCIENCE LABS, READ AND DISCUSSED GREAT LITERARY WORKS, AND LEARNED HISTORY, FROM THE ANCIENT TO THE MODERN ERA. MORE THAN 250 RECITATIONS OF CLASSIC POETRY AND GREAT SPEECHES WERE PERFORMED BY STUDENTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. EVERY STUDENT RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN THE FINE ARTS, CREATING WORKS OF THEIR OWN, AS WELL AS MIMICKING THOSE OF THE MASTERS LIKE VAN GOGH AND MATISSE. STUDENTS ALSO PUT ON CCAS INAUGURAL CHRISTMAS AND SPRING CONCERTS, SINGING AND PLAYING INSTRUMENTS LIKE THE UKELELE AND PIANO. THE SCHOOLS THEATER CLUB PERFORMED ALICE IN WONDERLAND; EVERY STUDENT COMPETED IN THE GREEK GAMES; UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVED TRAINING IN ETIQUETTE AND THE SOCIAL GRACES AT THE WINTER WONDER LUNCHEON; AND THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY VISITED THE OHIO THEATER TO SEE A BALLET PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER. CCAS INAUGURAL YEAR CONCLUDED WITH A CLOSING CEREMONY AT WHICH AWARDS FOR VIRTUE AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCETHE GOALS OF A COLUMBUS CLASSICAL EDUCATIONWERE GIVEN TO DESERVING STUDENTS, INCLUDING THE THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD FOR SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE GEORGE WASHINGTON AWARD FOR INTEGRITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING BODY WILL RECEIVE AND REVIEW THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICIES AND GUIDELINES AND DISCLOSE ALL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER ENTITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EIN IS LISTED ON ORGANIZATION WEBSITE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO INTERESTED PARTIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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