THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL (IACS) IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS - HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND, THRIVE IN, AND ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY, OUR ENVIRONMENT,AND OUR WORLD. IACS REGARDS LEARNING AS A CONTINUING PROCESS AND STRIVES TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE LIVES WHILE ACHIEVING SELF-FULFILLMENT AND READINESS FOR THE FUTURE. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ACT ETHICALLY WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE HUMAN COMMUNITY. IACS'S PHILOSOPHY STRESSES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND APPLICATION WITHIN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ed Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $121k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $127k in 2022 to $121k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 11%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY received $120,913 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Education organizations in Colorado, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY reported $6.5M in total revenue and $6.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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