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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2957285

LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · ATHENS, AL 35611

Financials

$5.3M$4.2M2022$5.6M$4.8M2023$6.4M$6.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$6,429,141$6,786,224-$357,083$15,895,446$8,897,027$6,998,419
July 31, 2024990$5,589,729$4,784,877$804,852$15,965,779$8,610,277$7,355,502
July 31, 2023990$5,254,456$4,205,804$1,048,652$10,779,292$4,228,642$6,550,650
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$389,701
Program service revenue
$5,916,993
Investment income
$8,502
Net income from fundraising events
$10,609
Other revenue
$113,945

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$76,950
Other salaries and wages
$3,026,122
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,601,778
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,300
Accounting fees
$22,484
Occupancy
$390,479
Travel
$13,307
Depreciation
$549,416
Program services (functional)
$4,847,934
Management and general (functional)
$1,938,290

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,965,779
Total assets, end of year
$15,895,446
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,897,027
Net assets, end of year
$6,998,419
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,699,858
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,948,419
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,000
Gross receipts
$6,432,094
Employees
132
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
AL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE MURRFORMER HEAD
Former
40$186,750
ROBBY PARKERHEAD MASTER
Officer
40$76,950
JOHN DAVID CHAMBLESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
ANDY JOHN KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
DUSTY MCLEMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
SHEA PIRTLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JOSH SHIRLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JOHNY TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
EDWARD ALLEYCHAIRMAN
Officer
4$0
MEGAN EVANSSECRETARY
Officer
4$0
JAY LOONEYVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEVE MURRHEAD OF SCHO
Trustee or director
45$98,025$12,257
EDWARD ALLEYCHAIRMAN
Officer
4$0$0
JAY LOONEYVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
4$0$0
MEGAN EVANSSECRETARY
Officer
4$0$0
SHEA PIRTLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
KENNY BLYTHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOSH SHIRLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOHNNY TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
ANDY JOHN KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
DUSTY MCLEMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEVE MURRHEAD OF SCHO
Trustee or director
45$93,717$11,314
KEVIN WARDCHAIRMAN
Officer
4$0$0
JAMES DALETREASURER
Officer
4$0$0
KYNA STERLINGSECRETARY
Officer
4$0$0
BRIAN HILLVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
4$0$0
BRADLEY GRIGGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
KENNY BLYTHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOSH SHIRLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
705 W SANDERFER RD, ATHENS, AL 35611-4047
In care of
% JOHN SPARKS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDWARD ALLEY
Signed the 990
EDWARD ALLEY, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(256) 262-5323
Return prepared by
BYRD SMALLEY & ADAMS PC

Mission

TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF THEIR CHILDREN USING RESOURCES PROVIDED BY GOD TO DEVELOP THEM INTO DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST WHO WORSHIP, GROW, AND SERVE HIM THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHRISTIAN-BASED SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
    Expenses $4,847,934 · revenue $5,916,993

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2957285
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
2011
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,895,446
Income (IRS master file)
$6,432,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$6,429,141$6,786,224$15,895,446XML
990July 2024$5,589,729$4,784,877$15,965,779XML
990July 2023$5,254,456$4,205,804$10,779,292XML
990July 2022$5,948,386$3,861,527$9,597,510IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 26-2957285).

Questions about LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

What is the EIN of LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is 26-2957285.
Is LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN 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 LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names EDWARD ALLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,750 (STEVE MURR, FORMER HEAD).
How much revenue does LINDSAY LANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,429,141, expenses of $6,786,224 and total assets of $15,895,446 at year end.

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