EIN 59-2298398

The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
67
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Vanguard School is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school for students who learn differently. Vanguard strives to ensure each student aspires to higher educational opportunities and independent life.
Total revenues
$5,976,343
2022
Total expenses
$5,569,888
2022
Total assets
$8,238,278
2022
Num. employees
67
2022

Program areas at The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Vanguard opened its doors on february 1, 1966, in Lake Wales, Florida, to a class of six students. Vanguard has grown into an internationally recognized and fully accredited institution with a maximum enrollment of 140 students in grades 6-12. We started with just one building, and have grown to a 77-acre campus with four dorms, three School buildings, a media center/library, cafeteria, gym, fitness center, performing arts center and much more. Since 1966, The Vanguard School has specialized in educating students with a variety of learning differences, in an environment that acknowledges their differences, celebrates their strengths and supports them in overcoming their challenges. We understand that each child learns differently and we provide an individualized educational environment for students to learn.

Who funds The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard School FoundationFor Student Scholarships.$348,045
The San Diego FoundationFor the Brutten Family Fund at the Vanguard School$250,000
The Denver FoundationFence Apt. Update$81,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

NameTitleCompensation
Lu Shannon GravesHead of School$102,880
Mary ParrishDirector of Finance / Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager$64,395
Susi VacekDirector of Admissions and Marketing
John SwansonIt Manager , Director of Facilities / Technology Director
Jennie SantiagoDirector of Nursing
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,466,992
Program services$4,494,406
Investment income and dividends$129
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,816
Total revenues$5,976,343

Form 990s for The Vanguard School of Lake Wales Florida

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-02-18990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-16990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
vanguardschool.org/ 
Phone
(863) 676-6091
Facebook page
VanguardSchoolLW 
Twitter profile
@vanguardfl 
IRS details
EIN
59-2298398
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B25: High School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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