THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY EQUIPPED TO LEAD AND ENRICH THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$34K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$34K
About Academy of Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Academy of Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,917,286 | $8,917,002 | $6,388,105 |
| Revenue | $28,336,334 | $17,860,404 | $11,653,008 |
| Expenses | $27,294,480 | $16,687,288 | $12,088,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $74,008 | $142,742 | $2,218 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Smynara Karen Baptist Church ($34,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMYNARA KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL R MELCHERT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $81,000 |
| LORI MELCHERT | SECRETARY/TR | 30 | $66,700 |
| DAWN AKAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy of Excellence?
Academy of Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Academy of Excellence?
As of 2024, Academy of Excellence holds $9.9M in total assets with $28.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $34K in 2024.
Where does Academy of Excellence operate?
Academy of Excellence has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Academy of Excellence award?
In 2024, Academy of Excellence awarded 1 grants totaling $34K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Academy of Excellence's EIN?
Academy of Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4247873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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