International A L E R T Academy is located in Big Sandy, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, International A L E R T Academy employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International A L E R T Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, International A L E R T Academy generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INTERNATIONAL A.L.E.R.T ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO USE A MILITARY-STYLE STRUCTURE, INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO FORGE EXTRAORDINARY MEN WHO CAN INFLUENCE THEIR WORLD FOR CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALERT UTILIZES A MILITARY-STYLE STRUCTURE, INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES THE FORGING PROCESS. OUR 9-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE PHASES: BASIC TRAINING---A MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING BOOT CAMP, INTERMEDIATE TRAINING--- TRAINING DESIGNED TO DEVELOP PERSONAL COMPETENCE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND A SERVICE MINDSET, AND ADVANCED TRAINING--- PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION AND MENTORSHIP IN A MAN'S CHOSEN TRAINING FIELD. 143 MEN TRAINED 19 DEPLOYMENTS WITH OVER 11,700 SERVICE HOURS TO COMMUNITIES.
QUEST-- IS A 3 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUNG MEN TO CHOOSE CHRIST-LIKE MANHOOD. QUEST STAFF STRIVES TO TEACH STUDENTS THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CHRIST-LIKE MANHOOD THROUGH BIBLICAL PREACHING, USEFUL LIFE SKILLS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, AND SHARED HARDSHIPS THAT WILL EQUIP AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO EMBRACE BIBLICAL MANHOOD IN A CULTURE THAT REJECTS IT. MEN WHO COMPLETE QUEST MAY COME BACK FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN QUEST X WHICH SEEKS TO HELP YOUNG MEN BUILD CHRIST-LIKE MATURITY THROUGH EXCITING COURSES AND ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO HELP THEM CONTINUE TO GROW AS YOUNG MEN. 72 INDIVIDUALS TRAINED AT 1 EVENT
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Barth Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ben Ziesemer Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Tim Levendusky President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Terrel Hendrich Assistant Tr | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Marvin Behr Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $18,130 |
Gil Bates Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $24,259 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $316,971 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $975 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $341,230 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,046,671 |
| Investment income | $31,500 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,900 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,425,260 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $81,269 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,249 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,692 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $443,347 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,008 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,161 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,925 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,112 |
| Office expenses | $16,184 |
| Information technology | $4,837 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $202,605 |
| Travel | $98,002 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,069 |
| Insurance | $27,690 |
| All other expenses | $7,224 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,509,308 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $418,743 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,403 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $111,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $731,730 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,525 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $103,343 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $229,868 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $340,711 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,151 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $731,730 |