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WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (EIN 47-4595801)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2026-05-13
IRS object ID
202611339349305501
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-05-13T12:57:36-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN881478669PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CBIZ ADVISORS LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11899 L STREET NW 850AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20036ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN474595801EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLICBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2CHARTER SCHOOLBusinessNameLine2Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlWASHBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone2405803371PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line13015 4TH STREET NEAddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20017ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonERIC COLLAZOPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone2405803371PhoneNum
Signature2026-05-13SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (1)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonFRANK SMITHPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00639053PTIN
Phone2022274000PhoneNum
Preparation2026-05-13PreparationDt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2024TaxYr
Build TS2025-03-06 01:10:19ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerERIC COLLAZOPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20017ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$15,702,269GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
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Website AddressWWW.WASHINGTONLEADERSHIPACADEMY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Formation2014FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateDCLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionOUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE OUR KIDS TO THRIVE IN THE WORLD AND CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER. OUR GRADUATES ARE COLLEGE READY, HAVE CAREER READY TECH SKILLS, AND LEAD POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionWLA COMBINES BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, WITH THE LATEST IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE AN UNPARALLELED HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. STUDENTS WILL GRADUATE FROM WLA PREPARED FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIVES OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP.MissionDesc
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
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Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
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Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
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Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
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Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
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Grants To IndividualsYes (1)GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
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Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Phone2405803371PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20017ZIPCd

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ANTONIO WILLIAMS
CHAIR4.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MASHEA ASHTON
VICE CHAIR4.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANANEYA ABEBE
TREASURER (UNTIL 10/24)4.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MAQUITA ALEXANDER
SECRETARY4.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
SABA BIREDA
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALLISON CRAMTON
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JIM DOYLE
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TALISHA HOLMES
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BISI OYEDELE
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
NONA RICHARDSON
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ERICA BEAL
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PAUL GLEGER
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ARYA PARVIZI
TREASURER (AS OF 10/24)4.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANASTASIA KANE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.00Yes (X)$206,725$0$11,336
ERIC COLLAZO
PRINCIPAL40.00$178,057$0$20,721Yes (X)
MARK DEEGAN
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER40.00$130,070$0$25,808Yes (X)
NIYESHA COLEMAN
MATH TEACHER40.00$135,743$0$6,985Yes (X)
ANTHONY SESSOMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAD TEAC40.00$124,926$0$11,785Yes (X)
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Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (4 entries)

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ALLICOCK GROUP LLC
14625 BALTIMORE AVE 343LAURELMD20707OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY$266,275
GENUINE FOODS
PO BOX 96503WASHINGTONDC20090FOOD SERVICE$202,895
EDOPS
1140 19TH STREET NW SUITE 650WASHINGTONDC20036ACCOUNTING SERVICES$140,393
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
3333 14TH STREET NW SUITE 210WASHINGTONDC20010AUTHORIZER FEES$137,190
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K4CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescSTUDENT SERVICESDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$33,250OtherRevenueTotalAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$25,000TotalAmt
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Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fundraising$11,709FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$116,979ProgramServicesAmt
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Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$588,003ProgramServicesAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$524,875ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$85,004ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,897FundraisingAmt

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Program Services$8,916ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$15,288ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$341FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$256,117TotalAmt
Management And General$256,117ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

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Management And General$228,650ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$338FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

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Program Services$17,153ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$146,612ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$62FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$114,140ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,485ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$413FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,831,921TotalAmt
Program Services$1,571,701ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$254,872ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$5,348FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$119,657TotalAmt
Program Services$119,657ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$215,896TotalAmt
Program Services$198,180ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$17,716ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$46,639TotalAmt
Management And General$46,639ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
STUDENT MATERIALS$267,628$267,628
STUDENT FOOD SERVICE$244,559$244,559
AUTHORIZER FESS$127,541$127,541
TEXTBOOKS$61,705$61,705

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$132,468TotalAmt
Program Services$83,685ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$48,586ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$197FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$11,261,083ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,333,964ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$35,884FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,902,079BOYAmt
EOY$6,551,343EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,957,196BOYAmt
EOY$5,150,949EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$327,794BOYAmt
EOY$881,345EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$124,991BOYAmt
EOY$180,501EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$1,593,796LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$1,207,254LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$438,644BOYAmt
EOY$386,542EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,945,913BOYAmt
EOY$7,988,371EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,696,617BOYAmt
EOY$21,139,051EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$526,419BOYAmt
EOY$813,580EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,915,723BOYAmt
EOY$6,574,705EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$1,424,953EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,442,142BOYAmt
EOY$8,813,238EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,254,475BOYAmt
EOY$12,325,813EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,254,475BOYAmt
EOY$12,325,813EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,696,617BOYAmt
EOY$21,139,051EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$2,071,338ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
SchoolYes (X)SchoolInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$412,132OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$320,952DepreciationAmt
Book Value$91,180BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$427,013OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$338,446DepreciationAmt
Book Value$88,567BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$754,651OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$547,856DepreciationAmt
Book Value$206,795BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$386,542TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DEPOSITS$5,000
RIGHT OF USE ASSET$7,983,371
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$7,988,371TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescOPERATING LEASE LIABILITYDesc
Amt$1,424,953Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$1,424,953TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$15,787,753TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$85,484DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$85,484RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$15,702,269RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$15,702,269TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$13,716,415TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$85,484DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported$85,484ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$13,630,931ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$13,630,931TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationWLA PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule E IRS990ScheduleE

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Nondiscriminatory Policy StmtYes (1)NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd
Policy Stmt In Brochures EtcYes (1)PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd
Plcy Pblczd Via Broadcast MediaYes (1)PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd
Maintain Racial Comp RecsYes (1)MaintainRacialCompRecsInd
Maintain Scholarships Recs0MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd
Maintain Cpy Of Brochures EtcYes (1)MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd
Maintain Cpy Of All Sol0MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd
Discriminate Race Stdnts Rghts0DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd
Discriminate Race Admiss Plcy0DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Emplm Fculty0DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd
Discriminate Race Schs0DiscriminateRaceSchsInd
Discriminate Race Educ Plcy0DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd
Discriminate Race Use Of Fclts0DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd
Discriminate Race Athlt Prog0DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd
Discriminate Race Other Acty0DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd
Government Financial Aid RcvdYes (1)GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd
Government Financial Aid Rvkd0GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd
Compliance With Rev Proc75500ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3IT IS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AND IN THEIR STUDENT AND FAMILY POLICIES HANDBOOK.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 DOES NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6WLA RECEIVES GRANT REVENUE FROM DC'S OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 7WLA IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND IS OPERATING UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE DC GOVERNMENT. REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 DOES NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPSGrantTypeTxt
Recipient7RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$25,000CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFOR ITS COLLEGE SUPPORT, WLA MAKES PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS IN NEED. TO QUALIFY, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A BRIEF APPLICATION, AND HAVE DEMONSTRATED NEED AS DETERMINED BY THE COLLEGE AND CAREER TEAM. FOR THE EMERGENCY FUND PAYMENTS, FAMILIES EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE NEED SUBMIT AN APPLICATION INCLUDING PROOF OF AN OUTSTANDING BILL AND MEET WITH THE WLA SOCIAL WORKER. THOSE WHO QUALIFY RECEIVE UP TO $500 OF SUPPORT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (3 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
ANASTASIA KANE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$206,725$0$0$0$0$0$10,336$0$1,000$0$218,061$0$0$0
ERIC COLLAZO
PRINCIPAL$178,057$0$0$0$0$0$9,053$0$11,668$0$198,778$0$0$0
MARK DEEGAN
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER$130,070$0$0$0$0$0$6,945$0$18,863$0$155,878$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 7FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVED TWO BONUSES, ONE AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR AND ONE AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE BONUSES ARE NON-FIXED AMOUNTS, DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY MANAGEMENT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8BWLA HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BWLA'S FEDERAL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HEAD OF SCHOOL), THEN SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. ONCE ALL COMMENTS AND EDITS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED, THE FORM 990 IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE SHALL COMPLETE A PERSONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCING SERVICE FOR WLA AND ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS THEREAFTER. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL TAKE SUCH FORM AND CONTAIN SUCH INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND IN ANY SUBSEQUENT ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SECRETARY WILL MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BASED ON OBSERVING SALARY LEVELS OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. WLA WORKED WITH AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PERFORM THIS COMPENSATION SURVEY. ANY SALARY CHANGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN 2018.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19WLA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD'S WEBSITE AND BY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.