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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2076360

SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MEMPHIS, TN 38132

Financials

$6.4M$6.2M2022$6.4M$5.6M2023$4.6M$6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,631,864$5,992,499-$1,360,635$2,807,170$1,240,413$1,566,757
June 30, 2024990$6,444,127$5,589,003$855,124$3,822,759$1,409,434$2,413,325
June 30, 2023990$6,384,168$6,182,699$201,469$4,978,948$2,374,659$2,604,289
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$478,806
of which government grants
$332,237
Membership dues
$500
Program service revenue
$3,945,423
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$207,635

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,336,146
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,845,221
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$111,219
Occupancy
$100,106
Travel
$6,380
Depreciation
$566,387
Program services (functional)
$3,472,194
Management and general (functional)
$2,520,305

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,822,759
Total assets, end of year
$2,807,170
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,240,413
Net assets, end of year
$1,566,757
Land, buildings and equipment
$423,284
Publicly traded securities
$149,203
Net assets without donor restrictions
$385,695
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,181,062
Gross receipts
$4,631,864
Employees
96
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2005
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
TEENA M SMITHPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$105,602$29,709
ANTHONY AMOSVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CAROLYN GODWIN WILLETBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE WALTER EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TYRUS PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TANIA MARIA INCIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DELL STINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GWENDOLYN BOYKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SIDNEY WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD L MCCLAIN JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REGINA COVINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHYRN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STANLEY BURTONCHAIRPERSON
Officer
2$0$0
STEPHAINE WALKERTREASURER
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MALTESIA D DILLCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$109,713$4,218
TEENA M SMITHINTERIM PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$103,502$5,044
ANTHONY AMOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUDGE WALTER EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TANYA INCIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TYRUS PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DELL STINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHYRN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GWENDOLYN BOYKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARNELL MORRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREGORY BETHELCHAIRMAN
Officer
2$0$0
STANLEY BURTONVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
2$0$0
CAROLYN GODWIN WILLETCORPORATE SECRETARY
Officer
2$0$0
STEPHAINE WALKERTREASURER
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHELIA MOSSPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
50$119,916$5,478
JUDGE WALTER EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TANYA INCIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TYRUS PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DELL STINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHYRN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GWENDOLYN BOYKINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARNELL MORRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHONY AMOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREGORY BETHELCHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0$0
STANLEY BURTONVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
5$0$0
CAROLYN GODWIN WILLETCORPORATE SECRETARY
Officer
5$0$0
STEPHAINE WALKERTREASURER
Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2221 DEMOCRAT RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38132-1802
In care of
% ELISE EVANS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STANLEY BURTON, 2221 DEMOCRAT ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38132
Signed the 990
ELISE EVANS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(901) 743-7335
Return prepared by
LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CREATIVE ARTS IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD TO EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS THROUGH A VARIETY OF RESEARCH-BASED, DATA DRIVEN TEACHING METHODS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN ORDER TO LAY THE NECESSARY FOUNDATION FOR EACH STUDENT TO PERFORM SUCCESSFULLY.
    Expenses $3,472,194 · revenue $3,945,423

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
27-2076360
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,807,170
Income (IRS master file)
$4,631,864

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
June 11, 2016
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2015

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$4,631,864$5,992,499$2,807,170XML
990June 2024$6,444,127$5,589,003$3,822,759XML
990June 2023$6,384,168$6,182,699$4,978,948XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 27-2076360).

Questions about SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is 27-2076360.
Is SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2015.
Are donations to SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STANLEY BURTON.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,602 (TEENA M SMITH, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,631,864, expenses of $5,992,499 and total assets of $2,807,170 at year end.

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