Nonprofit · EIN 20-1804098
SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,823,467 | $13,578,068 | $245,399 | $17,795,724 | $17,677,030 | $118,694 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,277,734 | $13,537,045 | $740,689 | $15,483,619 | $15,466,402 | $17,217 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,972,225 | $13,623,867 | -$2,651,642 | $11,517,705 | $12,241,177 | -$723,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,232,067
- of which government grants
- $1,232,067
- Program service revenue
- $11,326,203
- Investment income
- $48,572
- Other revenue
- $1,216,625
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,576
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,780,281
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,363,419
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $120,392
- Accounting fees
- $324,379
- Occupancy
- $300,292
- Travel
- $377,985
- Depreciation
- $939,897
- Program services (functional)
- $9,900,720
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,677,348
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,483,619
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,795,724
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,677,030
- Net assets, end of year
- $118,694
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,996,755
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $118,694
- Gross receipts
- $13,823,467
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH PURNELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $173,576 | $19,006 |
| CHRISTINA GREEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,972 | $28,354 |
| BERNARD JONES | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,965 | $19,482 |
| WILLIAM MOORE SR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KNIGHT JR | VICE CHAIRMAN/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN FERNANDES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR WILSON GOODE SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MOORE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMICA WILLIAMS-STATHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| NONI BODDIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA MINOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN THORNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREEM THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| VOFFEE JABATEH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ALLEN | CFO Officer | 35 | $167,362 | $36,211 |
| LEIGH PURNELL | CEO Officer | 35 | $167,829 | $23,895 |
| CHRISTINA GREEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $130,586 | $33,726 |
| WILLIAM MOORE SR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM KNIGHT | VICE CHAIR/T Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN FERNANDES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RE DR WILSON GOODE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MOORE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMICA WILLIAMS-STATHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| NONI BODI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TABITHA MINOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN THORNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREEM THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| VOFEE JABATEH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ALLEN | CFO Officer | 35 | $160,490 | $21,071 |
| LEIGH PURNELL | CEO Officer | 35 | $160,454 | $10,936 |
| CHRISTINA GREEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $110,038 | $20,972 |
| WILLIAM DANIEL MOORE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN FERNANDES | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMICA WILLIAMS-STATHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| NONI BODDIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MOORE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILSON GOODE SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY KNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7101 PASCHALL AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-1031
- In care of
- % SOUT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM MOORE SR, 7101 PASCHALL AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM MOORE SR, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (215) 729-1939
- Website
- WWW.SLACS-PHILA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAEFELE FLANAGAN & CO PC
Mission
TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE, INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS RIGOROUS ACADEMICS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE HOPE, EXCITEMENT AND CHANGES LIFE OUTCOMES TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES K THROUGH 8.Expenses $9,900,720 · revenue $12,542,828
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1804098
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,795,724
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,823,467
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,823,467 | $13,578,068 | $17,795,724 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,277,734 | $13,537,045 | $15,483,619 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,972,225 | $13,623,867 | $11,517,705 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,472,093 | $13,356,617 | $14,438,884 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-1804098).
Questions about SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is 20-1804098.
- Is SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WILLIAM MOORE SR.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,576 (LEIGH PURNELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,823,467, expenses of $13,578,068 and total assets of $17,795,724 at year end.
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