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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.37M (2023)

Expenses
$2.32M (2023)

Total Assets
$816k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$503k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,371,727
Expenses
$2,319,084
Net Income
$52,643
Net Assets
$312,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,367,097
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,628
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $837,780
36.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $816,131
Total Liabilities $503,264
Net Assets $312,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Mackowski (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Ballard (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kia Steen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Molly Lynch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Latanya Mcdade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Gullickson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marceline Catlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Rothamel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sarah Calveric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Tolson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Vanderwijst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Tierney (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$689,900
Expenses
$682,137
Net Income
$7,763
Net Assets
$260,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $686,697
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,199
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $305,158
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $330,050
Total Liabilities $69,826
Net Assets $260,224
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Mellors (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Mackowski (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Sneed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marceline Catlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jael Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devin T Fedor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sarah Calveric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Carlton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Vanderwijst (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$806,473
Expenses
$779,418
Net Income
$27,055
Net Assets
$252,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $803,061
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,390
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $323,174
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,136
Total Liabilities $47,675
Net Assets $252,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Mellors (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Mackowski (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jael Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barney Reiley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marceline Catlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Kizner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sarah Calveric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Carlton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Sneed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Vanderwijst (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$634,568
Expenses
$631,673
Net Income
$2,895
Net Assets
$225,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $609,503
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,096
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,969
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,457
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $315,096
Total Liabilities $89,690
Net Assets $225,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Mellors (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sarah Calveric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barney Reiley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Mackowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Vanderwijst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Carlton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Marceline Catlett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wendy Sneed (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$564,209
Expenses
$548,293
Net Income
$15,916
Net Assets
$222,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $539,957
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,303
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,949
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $213,927
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,403
Total Liabilities $22,892
Net Assets $222,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Mellors (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Barney Reiley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Mackowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sarah Calveric (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Vanderwijst (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Carlton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$564,021
Expenses
$573,340
Net Income
-$9,319
Net Assets
$206,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $542,769
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $161
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,091
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $210,329
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,765
Total Liabilities $12,170
Net Assets $206,595
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Mellors (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Muse (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barney Reiley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandie Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Mackowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Kindred (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Bruce Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr George Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peacock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Purdy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$518,639
Expenses
$534,452
Net Income
-$15,813
Net Assets
$215,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $508,042
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $123
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,474
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $194,569
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,990
Total Liabilities $8,076
Net Assets $215,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barney Reiley (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Mellors (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jane Yaun (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Muse (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brining (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Goss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Abrams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Bruce Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Antony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr George Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peacock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$406,003
Expenses
$437,815
Net Income
-$31,812
Net Assets
$231,727
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,532
94.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $108
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,363
5.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $194,500
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,455
Total Liabilities $7,728
Net Assets $231,727
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric K Fletcher (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barney Reiley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susan Coleman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Muse (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Yaun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Abrams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Bruce Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brining (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Kaler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Mellors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Talbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Freehling (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peacock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Anthony Brads (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,316
Expenses
$429,753
Net Income
$22,563
Net Assets
$263,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $429,481
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $142
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,693
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,049
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $151,253
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,015
Total Liabilities $13,476
Net Assets $263,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barney Reiley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susan Coleman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ronald W Branscome (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Abrams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Bruce Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brining (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Kaler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Muse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Mellors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Talbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nimali Fernando (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Freehling (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$466,303
Expenses
$469,431
Net Income
-$3,128
Net Assets
$240,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $444,040
95.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $612
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$525
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,176
4.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,736
1.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $145,200
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,627
Total Liabilities $23,651
Net Assets $240,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barney Reiley (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Eric K Fletcher (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susan Coleman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ronald W Branscome (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bev Abrams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Scott Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Bruce Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Brining (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herb Kaler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gregory Killough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr David G Melton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Muse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Mellors (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Talbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Anne Van Doren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sebastian Haines (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Gendernalik Cooper (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$381,384
Expenses
$294,742
Net Income
$86,642
Net Assets
$243,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $376,314
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $573
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,497
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,553
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,408
Total Liabilities $10,054
Net Assets $243,354

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$251,849
Expenses
$102,287
Net Income
$149,562
Net Assets
$156,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $251,612
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $237
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,761
53.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,442
Total Liabilities $1,730
Net Assets $156,712

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