2026-06-01T17:01:56-05:00 2025-06-30 205788602 Glaser and Company LLC 1859 Summerville Ave Suite 800 Charleston SC 29405 990 2024-07-01 272545771 Crown Leadership Academy Inc CROW 8439728119 PO Box 2026 Mount Pleasant SC 29465 Lathan Carey Head of School 8439728119 2026-06-01 1 0 Erik Glaser CPA P00724565 8438490179 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lathan Carey PO Box 2026 Mount Pleasant SC 29465 3743953 0 X https://www.crownla.org/ X 2010 SC Crown Leadership Academy equips each student for his or her life by preparing them academically, spiritually, physically, and socially. 7 5 35 12 0 0 1475503 2072665 1777837 1654711 4154 9091 32643 7486 3290137 3743953 23475 160788 0 0 1277524 1159450 0 140000 171237 882217 766821 2183216 2227059 1106921 1516894 1705646 3611822 288111 706548 1417535 2905274 X Crown is a setting where students are not merely taught but become catalysts in their own learning. Students demonstrate mastery in an approach that is authentic and meaningful throughout integrated courses, earning Crown the coveted STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Certification from the South Carolina Independent School Association. Crowns unique schedule gives students lessons in time management and personal responsibility. Crown has received Advanced Accreditation through Cognia. 0 0 1873791 160788 1654711 Crown began when a group of educators, parents, and business leaders came together with a shared dream: to create a learning environment that would challenge students to become critical thinkers, and leaders equipped to influence their communities and the world. We envisioned a culture that nurtured within students a genuine love for people, creative expression, and wisdom and integrity.That dream took shape when seven students and two teachers pioneered Crown Leadership Academy in a one-room schoolhouse tucked inside an office building on Coleman Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant, SC. As the academy grew, we spent two years at Holy Cross on Sullivan's Island before moving into one of our current campuses on Long Point Drive, in Mt. Pleasant.In 2019, Crown expanded its reach by opening our North Charleston campus at North Palm Community Church, extending our mission and welcoming a new group of students and families into the Crown community.Project Based LearningNurturing originality is inherent in every aspect of teaching and learning at Crown. Our teachers are passionate about presenting creative and individualized information to students. We encourage everyone at Crown to express creativity in their assignments. Students who think for themselves and have curious minds will exercise these gifts and fulfill their highest goals.Team multi-disciplinary projects require accessing all available resources, encouraging introspection and communication, and accepting personal and group responsibility. Teachers evaluate these projects not just on the content students learn, but the skills they hone to work in teams as adults. Conflict resolution is built as peers navigate how to work together. We realize that this is a difficult skill for many young people, but we feel it is crucial in our students' future success.We use SC State Educational Standards as the outline of what is covered in academic classes throughout every grade level. Class discussions and "driving questions" shape the direction that students run in order to learn academic material, while also growing in practical skills. Students show mastery of material through project evaluation, presentation, classroom participation and assignments. Traditional print textbooks rarely drive the learning at Crown; however, we do use the following textbooks in math and in language arts:Math Teaching Textbooks , McRuffy Math; CK12 Language Arts McRuffy.Executive Functioning SkillsWorkload ManagementWe aim for our students to be individuals who experience a balanced life that includes time with family and participation in sporting, artistic and community events that contribute to their growth. Our students manage their time at school wisely so that they rarely have homework. Each student has scheduled time daily to work on independent assignments with peers and teachers.ScheduleStudents attend academic classes Monday through Thursday, from 9:00am to 3:15pm. If a student completes his or her schoolwork by Thursday at 2:00, Friday attendance is not required. Each morning begins with Prayer, Worship, and our School Meeting where we discuss issues affecting our school, community and world. Generally, we take a one week break following each quarter. In addition, Crown allows distance-learning arrangements to accommodate family travels and other out-of-town experiences, when coordinated with teachers in advance.EnrichmentCrown students are encouraged to explore special interests outside the classroom. Fridays are wonderful opportunities for volunteering, hobbies, and extra-curricular lessons. High School students may earn credit by meeting with our Guidance Counselor prior to the experience for approval and then presenting upon completion. Our students have participated in sailing training, art lessons, internships, photography classes, business entrepreneurship, and travel. New Mount Pleasant Campus 2025-2026Crown Leadership Academy is finalizing preparations for the 2025-2026 school year in its new, customized and expanded campus at 546 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. This move marks a significant milestone in the school's fifteen-year history, reflecting its ongoing commitment to award-winning academic excellence, innovative learning environments, and the well-being of its students, staff, and broader community.North Charleston LocationOur North Charleston Campus began in 2019, conveniently located on Cross County Road at North Palm Community Church 1873791 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 SC X Sara Carey 8439728119 PO Box 2026 Mount Pleasant SC 29465 Lysa Tuten Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jared Dean Interim Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lathan Carey President 55.00 X X 91550 0 0 Sara Carey Sec and Principal 55.00 X X 94551 0 0 Sara Moseley Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Bonilla Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Zenas Gawai Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 186101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2072665 2072665 Tuition 611110 1628931 1628931 School events 611110 11545 11545 After school 611110 7189 7189 Atheltic fees 611110 7046 7046 1654711 9091 9091 Other Income 900099 7486 7486 7486 3743953 1654711 0 16577 160788 160788 186041 120928 39134 25979 894249 879819 14430 7284 7284 71876 66583 3564 1729 2946 2946 34370 34370 140000 140000 2735 2735 6605 6605 19856 16932 2484 440 5910 2653 3188 69 541081 477711 60837 2533 3525 3525 10055 10055 20245 18754 1004 487 Instructional support 84152 84152 Licensing and associati 14538 14538 Professional developmen 10300 10300 Other 5627 5627 4876 4876 2227059 1873791 182031 171237 516251 24517 1007629 26206 72382 2053627 274 1515211 54648 20125 1460563 88985 46909 1705646 3611822 130249 362164 156862 142432 106000 94952 1000 1000 288111 706548 X 200317 1362592 1217218 1542682 1417535 2905274 1705646 3611822 X 1516894 -29155 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 89636 14756 74880 39892 39892 0 1385683 1385683 1460563 Security Deposit 1000 1000 3583165 0 3583165 160788 160788 3743953 2095426 29155 29155 2066271 160788 160788 2227059 Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships granted 160,788. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Bad debts 29,155. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships granted 160,788. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 1 Custom Development Solutions Inc 636 Long Point Road Unit G 62 Mount Pleasant SC 29464 Capital Campaign Consulting 0 1854147 140000 1714147 1854147 140000 1714147 SC Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) CDS, Inc. is the leading industry expert providing full-service professional fundraising consulting and specializing in the strategic planning and tactical execution of capital campaigns for both large and small non-profit organizations. 0 Scholarships 49 160788 Lathan and Sara Carey Head and Principal Liquidity for School X 106000 106000 0 1 1 106000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Lathan Carey, President, and Sara Carey, Secretary, are spouses. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Each board member is provided with a copy of the 990 before it is e-filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Policy is outlined in organizing documents with which we comply. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Salary is determined and approved by Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All such documents are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Bad debts -29,155. The School is undergoing a $11,400,000 planned aquisition and upfit for a new School location that is slated for completion in the 2025-2026 School year. The complexity of this transaction, coupled with the accounting and auditing process for the School, delayed the final issuance of the 990. The School is requesting the consideration of this additional time to allow for a complete and accurate filing of its Form 990.