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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3753649

A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC

Also known as ORANGE CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Financials

$9.4M$9M2022$10.2M$10.1M2023$11.1M$10.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,099,822$10,664,540$435,282$12,722,848$14,474,489-$1,751,641
June 30, 2024990$10,200,934$10,147,519$53,415$11,326,031$13,481,692-$2,155,661
June 30, 2023990$9,447,413$9,003,245$444,168$10,765,696$13,021,792-$2,256,096
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,587,750
of which government grants
$10,530,133
Program service revenue
$369,580
Investment income
$25,423
Other revenue
$117,069

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$128,851
Other salaries and wages
$4,937,166
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,740,865
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,730
Accounting fees
$2,050
Occupancy
$1,429,638
Travel
$86,666
Depreciation
$57,717
Program services (functional)
$7,840,570
Management and general (functional)
$2,823,970

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,326,031
Total assets, end of year
$12,722,848
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,474,489
Net assets, end of year
-$1,751,641
Land, buildings and equipment
$644,211
Publicly traded securities
$3,328,576
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,751,641
Gross receipts
$11,099,822
Employees
138
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDSEY SEALYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$128,851
KRISTIN MARTINPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$101,737
DAVE NAGELBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEREMY GREENEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SABRINA KORDYSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARGARET BARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ADAM HABERCOMMUNITY SEAT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLOTTE DUNGANPARENT SEAT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAMELA NORCROSSPARENT SEAT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA BAIREXEC. DIR. (JUL '23 TO JAN '24)
Highest-paid employee
40$156,161
LINDSEY SEALYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$95,400
DAVID NAGELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JEREMY GREENEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SABRINA KORDYSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MARGARET BARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
PAMELA NORCROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
ADAM HABERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
CHARLOTTE DUNGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEREMY GREENETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH HERNANDEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SABRINA KORDYSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAMELA NORCROSSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL O'MALLEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHARLES PENNYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH YAGNOWCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDSEY SEALYPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 86, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-0086
In care of
% STEPHANIE LLOYD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LINDSEY SEALY, 1212 NC HWY 57 NORTH, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
Signed the 990
LINDSEY SEALY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 644-6272
Return prepared by
SHARPE PATEL CPA

Mission

OPERATION OF A NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE IS APPROVED AND OPERATING AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SERVING APPROXIMATELY 829 STUDENTS UNDER THE NAME ENO RIVER ACADEMY.
    Expenses $7,840,570 · revenue $486,649

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3753649
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,722,848
Income (IRS master file)
$11,099,822

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,099,822$10,664,540$12,722,848XML
990June 2024$10,200,934$10,147,519$11,326,031XML
990June 2023$9,447,413$9,003,245$10,765,696XML
990June 2022$8,852,436$8,484,388$9,848,535IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3753649).

Questions about A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC

What is the EIN of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC is 04-3753649.
Is A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDSEY SEALY.
Who are the officers and directors of A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,851 (LINDSEY SEALY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF CHOICE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,099,822, expenses of $10,664,540 and total assets of $12,722,848 at year end.

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