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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4272566

THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CLINTON, SC 29325

Financials

$4.4M$4.1M2022$5.6M$5M2023$7.8M$7.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$7,779,723$7,336,518$443,205$3,349,303$908,503$2,440,800
June 30, 2024990$5,608,688$5,036,806$571,882$2,921,397$923,799$1,997,598
June 30, 2023990$4,386,310$4,080,972$305,338$2,031,514$605,798$1,425,716
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,642,752
of which government grants
$7,626,731
Program service revenue
$114,706
Investment income
$22,265
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,756,747
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,635,255
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,157
Accounting fees
$85,331
Occupancy
$427,180
Travel
$22,275
Depreciation
$143,665
Program services (functional)
$6,127,740
Management and general (functional)
$1,208,778

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,921,397
Total assets, end of year
$3,349,303
Total liabilities, end of year
$908,503
Net assets, end of year
$2,440,800
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,026,201
Gross receipts
$7,779,723
Employees
80
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
SC

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
DR KEITH BRIDGESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN FARMERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MRS TERSEA MADDENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEON SPEAKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MR ADAM HAFENBRIDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MANDY HOCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MR RONNIE TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEN PARTEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEN HAYWALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON DOVERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JESSICA MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEITH BRIDGESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN FARMERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TEA MADDENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEON SPEAKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEN HEYWALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MANDY HOCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ADAM HAFENBRIDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEN PARTEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON DOVERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEITH BRIDGESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN FARMERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAMIE COMPTONTREASURER (FORMER)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTY RINACASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KEN HEYWALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MANDY HOCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ADAM HAFENBRIDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEN PARTEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELLA BUSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON DOVERTREASURER (CURRENT)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
203 W CALHOUN ST, CLINTON, SC 29325-2570
In care of
% NORMAN DOVER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AARON DOVER, 203 WEST CALHOUN STREET, CLINTON, SC 29325
Signed the 990
AARON DOVER, TREASURER
Phone
(864) 938-2794
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

STUDENTS AT THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL WILL LEARN AND DEVELOP IN A RIGOROUS, PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS A LOVE FOR LEARNING, IN AN INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES LIFELONG HEALTH, AND IN THE TEACHING FAMILY MODEL THAT HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN HIGHER EDUCATION, IN THEIR CAREERS AND TO BE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 525 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR.
    Expenses $6,127,740 · revenue $114,706

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
20-4272566
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,349,303
Income (IRS master file)
$7,779,723

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
August 7, 2019
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$7,779,723$7,336,518$3,349,303IRS
990June 2024$5,608,688$5,036,806$2,921,397IRS
990June 2023$4,386,310$4,080,972$2,031,514XML
990June 2022$3,186,841$2,869,772$1,449,876IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2017–––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 20-4272566).

Questions about THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL is 20-4272566.
Is THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2010.
Are donations to THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AARON DOVER.
Who are the officers and directors of THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THORNWELL CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,779,723, expenses of $7,336,518 and total assets of $3,349,303 at year end.

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