Classical Academy Incorporated
134 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $82,127,317 | $78,410,112 | $35,191,693 |
| FY2024 | $79,386,823 | $74,619,316 | $31,474,488 |
| FY2023 | $74,789,984 | $70,122,826 | $26,706,981 |
| FY2022 | $41,486,182 | $40,832,245 | $12,344,708 |
| FY2021 | $34,177,017 | $32,295,312 | $11,861,357 |
| FY2020 | $31,931,456 | $29,929,296 | $9,980,445 |
| FY2019 | $31,292,144 | $29,126,750 | $7,978,285 |
| FY2018 | $13,757,363 | $14,501,389 | $3,807,111 |
| FY2017 | $13,024,339 | $12,733,838 | $4,551,137 |
| FY2016 | $13,005,332 | $11,673,837 | $4,260,636 |
| FY2015 | $10,849,159 | $10,696,720 | $3,112,891 |
| FY2014 | $7,827,481 | $7,367,004 | $2,631,958 |
| FY2013 | $6,366,929 | $5,981,477 | $2,171,481 |
| FY2012 | $5,916,256 | $5,540,240 | $1,786,029 |
Form 990 filings
The returns filed by Classical Academy Incorporated (EIN 33-0857665), including Form 990 PDFs and e-file data by year, are available in ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer. The figures on this page come from IRS data files built from those returns.
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $81,234,423 | 99% |
| Program service revenue | $0 | 0% |
| Other revenue | $892,894 | 1% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $63,430,483 | 81% |
| Management & general | $14,979,629 | 19% |
| Fundraising | $0 | 0% |
What the numbers show
- Contributions & grants made up 99% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 81% of functional expenses, management & general 19%, and fundraising 0%.
- 81% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 36.3% of 581 Education organizations in CA.
- Net assets covered about 5.4 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 28th percentile among 7211 Education organizations in CA.
- Total revenue was higher than 98.9% of 7388 Education organizations in CA.
- Total revenue rose from $5,916,256 in FY2012 to $82,127,317 in FY2025. Revenue increased in 13 and decreased in 0 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 1 of 14 reported years (FY2018).
- Net assets grew from $1,786,029 to $35,191,693 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Listed in the IRS Publication 78 data as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
The Classical Academy, Inc operates four public charter schools located in Escondido Vista, and Oceanside. Its mission is to partner with families to provide strong high-quality academically rigorous instruction so students grow, thrive, and are prepared for the world beyond school.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 2000 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B24 — Education (in CA) |
| Donations | Listed in the IRS Publication 78 data as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded November 4, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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