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EIN 93-2764999 • 501(c)3 • Manhattan, IL
Profile
Lightkeeper Academy strives to provide to a transformative educational environment that embraces project-based learning nurtures the inner leader and is rooted in Christian faith. Our approach believes in personalized education that caters to the unique needs of every student. Our micro school model ensures that students receive individual attention and support from experienced educators. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to explore their interests and passions.
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Liabilities / Assets
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
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Assets
$87,416
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Liabilities
-
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Net Assets
$87,416
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Revenue
$176,057
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Expenses
$88,641
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Net Income
$87,416
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Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Lightkeeper Academy strives to provide to a transformative educational environment that embraces project-based learning nurtures the inner leader and is rooted in Christian faith. Our approach believes in personalized education that caters to the unique needs of every student. Our micro school model ensures that students receive individual attention and support from experienced educators. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to explore their interests and passions.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| We provided elementary level education to 31 students during the 2023-2024 school year serving grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. | $0 | $88,641 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jillian Kowalski | President And Director | FT | $0 | $2,198 | $2,198 |
| Cheryl Kysiak | Secretary And Accountant | PT | $0 | $130 | $130 |
| Tom Bulow | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Program Services - Education, $8165|”
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| IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part I Line 3,Our website www.lightkeeperacademy.org has the following statement on the bottom of all pages of our website: Lightkeeper 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 admission policies and other school-administered programs.| |
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| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2023 |
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