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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4549317

CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt · ATHENS, TN 37303

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2022$881K$1.1M2023$999K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$998,650$1,012,286-$13,636$995,896$54,179$941,717
June 30, 2024990$881,270$1,143,567-$262,297$1,050,193$94,840$955,353
June 30, 2023990$1,073,171$1,092,989-$19,818$1,289,552$71,902$1,217,650
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$396,153
of which government grants
$9,059
Program service revenue
$604,606
Investment income
$225
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,495
Other revenue
-$2,334

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$680,662
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$744,977
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$390
Accounting fees
$6,058
Depreciation
$54,698
Program services (functional)
$894,741
Management and general (functional)
$117,545

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,050,193
Total assets, end of year
$995,896
Total liabilities, end of year
$54,179
Net assets, end of year
$941,717
Land, buildings and equipment
$889,044
Net assets without donor restrictions
$896,063
Net assets with donor restrictions
$45,654
Gross receipts
$1,006,145
Employees
19
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
TN

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DRSHANE ARNOLDHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$105,359$11,831
DRSAM OLSENCHAIRMAN OF
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
JASON LUALLENBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0$0
ROBERT RANDOLPHBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0$0
MIKE SKIERABOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DRSHANE ARNOLDHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$119,324
DRSAM OLSENCHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON LUALLENBOARD MEMBER/VICE CHAIR
Officer
2$0
MIKE SKIERABOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
TAYLOR GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
BRYAN BURCHFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DRSHANE ARNOLDHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$83,879
DRSAM OLSENCHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON LUALLENBOARD MEMBER/VICE CHAIR
Officer
2$0
MIKE SKIERABOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
STEVEN LARSONBOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
625 S MATLOCK AVE, ATHENS, TN 37303-4401
In care of
% R SHANE ROBERTS MD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DRSHANE ARNOLD
Signed the 990
DRSHANE ARNOLD, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(423) 649-0040
Return prepared by
WARRENJACKSON CPAS PLLC

Mission

WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO CLASSICALLY EDUCATE STUDENTS TO THINK, LIVE AND ENGAGE THE WORLD IN A MANNER THAT CONSISTENTLY BRINGS GLORY TO GOD.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS AN APPORACH TO LEARNING THAT EMPHASIZES BIBLICAL TEACHINGS, FOCUSES ON THE CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS, AND PROGRESSES THROUGHT RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT COMPLIMENTS THE NATURAL WAY CHILDREN GROW AND PROCESS INFORMATION. IT INCORPORATES A TEACHING MODEL FROM THE CLASSICAL EDUCATION MOVEMENT KNOW AS THE TRIVIUM, CONSISTING OF THREE PARTS.
    Expenses $894,741 · revenue $604,606

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
26-4549317
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$995,896
Income (IRS master file)
$1,006,145

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$998,650$1,012,286$995,896XML
990June 2024$881,270$1,143,567$1,050,193IRS
990June 2023$1,073,171$1,092,989$1,289,552XML
990June 2022$1,305,407$801,767$1,299,008IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 26-4549317).

Questions about CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC is 26-4549317.
Is CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY 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 CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY 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 CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY 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 CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DRSHANE ARNOLD.
Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,359 (DRSHANE ARNOLD, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does CHRISTS LEGACY ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $998,650, expenses of $1,012,286 and total assets of $995,896 at year end.

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