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Lancaster County Academy

EIN 23-2733526 · Lancaster, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CAREER READINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH FLEXIBLE, STUDENT-CENTERED PROGRAMS THAT VALUES INDEPENDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND REAL-WORLD PREPARATION.

Income
$531,130
Spending
$452,416
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
20
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$99,184, program director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 92% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $384,965 spent. FOR SOME STUDENTS, TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS MAY NOT HAVE FULLY SUPPORTED THEIR UNIQUE LEARNING STYLES OR LIFE EXPERIENCES. LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY OFFERS A FRESH START - A SUPPORTIVE FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS16-21 CAN RE-ENGAGE WITH THEIR EDUCATION, EARN A FULLY ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND PREPARE FOR LIFE BEYOND GRADUATION. OUR SELF-PACED, CAREER FOCUSED CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO MEET STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE, ESPECIALLY THOSE TRANSITIONING FROM COURT PLACEMENTS OR MID-YEAR CHANGES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPONSORING DISTRICTS, WE HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SOFT SKILLS - LIKE COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING - AND TECHNICAL SKILLS THAT TODAY'S EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR. WHETHER A STUDENT PLANNING TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE, PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION, OR EXPLORE CAREER TRAINING. LANCASTER COUNTY ACADEMY PROVIDES THE STRUCTURE, GUIDANCE, AND OPPORTUNITY TO CONFIDENTLY TAKE THE NEXT STEP. NO MATTER THE REASON SCHOOL DIDN'T WORK BEFORE - WE HELP STUDENTS RESTART, REFOCUS AND RISE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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