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Acton Academy Oshkosh Inc

EIN 84-4508001 · Oshkosh, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO SUPPORT A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE ACTON ACADEMY OSHKOSH, INC. ACTON ACADEMY OSHKOSH'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE EACH PERSON WHO ENTERS OUR DOORS TO FIND A CALLING THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.

Income
$609,854
Spending
$739,639
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
8
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$62,250, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 98% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $310,372 spent. SPARK LAND STUDIOS: AGES 4-8 (PK-2ND GRADE) THE SPARK LAND STUDIOS INCLUDE TWO AGE STUDIOS THAT MIX DAILY AND SEPARATE WHEN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: WONDER STUDIO: AGES 4-6, SPARK STUDIO: AGES 6-8. THE SPARK LAND STUDIOS ARE AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT OF WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT: COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL. THIS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BUILDS FOUNDATIONS OF READING, MATH, GOAL SETTING, AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS THAT PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SOAR IN THEIR NEXT DISCOVERY STUDIO. STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED BY PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, PORTFOLIOS, AND MASTERY BADGE REQUIREMENTS. THE STUDIO OPERATES AS A FULL DAY, YEAR ROUND SCHOOL SCHEDULE WITH SEVEN ACADEMIC SESSIONS.
  2. $275,621 spent. DISCOVERY STUDIO: AGES 8-11 (3RD-5TH GRADE) THE DISCOVERY STUDIO BUILDS A FOUNDATION OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PERSONALIZED CORE SKILLS, EXPLORATORY HANDS-ON PROJECTS CALLED QUESTS, AND PLAY-BASED LEARNING. CORE SKILLS READING, WRITING, MATH, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ARE SELF-PACED AND MASTERY-BASED USING ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS EXPLORE THE ARTS, SCIENCES, HISTORY, AND NATURAL WORLD THROUGH HANDS-ON PROJECTS CALLED QUESTS EACH DAY. STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED BY PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, PORTFOLIOS, 360 FEEDBACK EVALUATIONS, AND MASTERY OF BADGE REQUIREMENTS OF ONLINE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT TEST NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS. THE STUDIO OPERATES ON A YEAR ROUND SCHOOL SCHEDULE WITH SEVEN ACADEMIC SESSIONS.
  3. $28,279 spent. ADVENTURE STUDIO: AGES 11-14 (6TH-8TH GRADE)THE ADVENTURE STUDIO SUPPORTS LEARNERS TO DEEPEN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH EXTENSIVE SOCRATIC DISCUSSIONS, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND HIGH-LEVEL CORE ACADEMICS. STUDENTS CONTINUE ACADEMIC LEARNING IN LINE WITH NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS AND APPLY SCIENCES TO EVERYDAY LIFE THROUGH EXPLORATIVE HANDS-ON QUESTS. STUDENTS BRIDGE THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING INTO THE REAL WORLD AS THEY BEGIN APPRENTICESHIP STUDY. APPRENTICESHIPS ARE SPECIALIZED PROJECTS THAT A STUDENT MUST SECURE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND BE EVALUATED THOROUGHLY BY AN EMPLOYER OR COMMUNITY MEMBER. APPRENTICESHIPS ARE THE FIRST REAL-WORLD STEP FOR LEARNERS TO APPLY STUDY SKILLS. STUDENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUE TO BE MEASURED BY PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, PORTFOLIOS, 360 FEEDBACK EVALUATIONS, AND MASTERY OF BADGE REQUIREMENTS OF ONLINE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT TEST NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS. THE STUDIO OPERATES ON A YEAR ROUND SCHOOL SCHEDULE WITH SEVEN ACADEMIC SESSIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 April 2021.

    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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