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Future Leaders Of Excellence Academy

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Tax exemption issued: March 2018
  • EIN: 82-2244763

Organization summary

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Kindergarten, Preschool, Nursery School, Early Admissions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2025 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$705,269
Expenses
$798,503
Net Income
-$93,234
Net Assets
$151,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,561
44.6%
Program Services $390,708
55.4%
Investment Income $0
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 $91,001
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $371,295
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,162
Total Liabilities $102,153
Net Assets $151,009
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Brittany Cox (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (President) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2026

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$699,917
Expenses
$757,122
Net Income
-$57,205
Net Assets
$245,264
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,693
54.7%
Program Services $317,224
45.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $90,676
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $348,395
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $354,172
Total Liabilities $108,908
Net Assets $245,264
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,339
Expenses
$580,818
Net Income
$99,521
Net Assets
$311,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,611
55.9%
Program Services $299,728
44.1%
Investment Income $0
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 $84,208
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,163
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,308
Total Liabilities $103,619
Net Assets $311,689
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,247
Expenses
$531,373
Net Income
$305,874
Net Assets
$204,221
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $542,477
64.8%
Program Services $294,770
35.2%
Investment Income $0
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 $83,300
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,371
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $310,019
Total Liabilities $105,798
Net Assets $204,221
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (Board Member) $83,300 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$506,218
Expenses
$459,567
Net Income
$46,651
Net Assets
-$99,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,630
20.5%
Program Services $402,588
79.5%
Investment Income $0
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 $60,000
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $190,166
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,270
Total Liabilities $109,953
Net Assets -$99,683
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (Board Member) $60,000 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,355
Expenses
$419,945
Net Income
-$22,590
Net Assets
-$145,928
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,396
4.4%
Program Services $379,959
95.6%
Investment Income $0
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 $43,550
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $190,727
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,424
Total Liabilities $166,352
Net Assets -$145,928
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (Board Member) $43,550 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$399,494
Expenses
$368,604
Net Income
$30,890
Net Assets
-$128,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,239
7.8%
Program Services $368,255
92.2%
Investment Income $0
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 $845
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,838
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,812
Total Liabilities $146,139
Net Assets -$128,327
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (Board Member) $845 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 13, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,538
Expenses
$266,951
Net Income
-$65,413
Net Assets
-$155,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,785
4.4%
Program Services $192,753
95.6%
Investment Income $0
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 $120,878
45.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,751
Total Liabilities $171,799
Net Assets -$155,048
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (President) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,006
Expenses
$105,541
Net Income
-$100,535
Net Assets
-$87,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,886
37.7%
Program Services $3,120
62.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $3,609
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,097
Total Liabilities $123,291
Net Assets -$87,194
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Buggs (President) $0 $0 $0
Tibitha Neal (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Osborne (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christiane Buggs (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuquitta Sweat (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelechi Ohanaja (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Maxwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 20, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains financial information from tax returns processed by the IRS since the 2012 calendar years, as well as data extracted from digital filings. IRS summary data also includes limited older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

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