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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2424156

FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · LITHONIA, GA 30038

Financials

$187K$204K2022$218K$171K2023$187K$233K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$186,880$232,896-$46,016$1,398$0$1,398
July 31, 2024990$217,969$170,714$47,255$47,414$0$47,414
July 31, 2023990$186,988$204,222-$17,234$159$0$159
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,222
Program service revenue
$151,361
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$7,391
Other revenue
$34,297

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$99,564
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$114,241
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$843
Occupancy
$4,000
Program services (functional)
$219,673
Management and general (functional)
$13,223

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,414
Total assets, end of year
$1,398
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,398
Gross receipts
$186,880
Employees
5
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
GA

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
Colbert WhiteChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Angela BensonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
James JohnsonBoard Member - Transportation
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lincoln HenryBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Karmel ZimmermanAdvertising Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Lisa Green ButlerBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Lisa RobinsonFinancial Director
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Janet JohnsonSchool Director
Trustee or director
40$15,950
Colbert WhiteChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Angela BensonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
James JohnsonBoard Member - Transportation
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lincoln HenryBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Karmel ZimmermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Lisa GreenBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Lisa RobinsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Colbert WhiteChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
Angela BensonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
James JohnsonBoard Member - Transportation
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lincoln HenryBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Janet JohnsonSchool Director
Trustee or director
40$0
Karmel ZimmermanBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6440 ROCK SPRINGS RD, LITHONIA, GA 30038-1828
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Colbert White, 6440 Rock Springs Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
Signed the 990
Colbert White, Chairmain
Phone
(770) 344-0002

Mission

Building Godly character as we maximize the potential in tomorrows leaders.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Student Support Program Services - Provides academic enrichment, field trips, uniforms, materials and supplies, Fundraisers, and Teachers for students attending the Firm Foundation Early Learning Academy.
    Expenses $219,673

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
35-2424156
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
2014
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,398
Income (IRS master file)
$186,880

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$186,880$232,896$1,398XML
990July 2024$217,969$170,714$47,414XML
990July 2023$186,988$204,222$159XML
990July 2022$228,050$187,895$17,393IRS
990July 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 35-2424156).

Questions about FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

What is the EIN of FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is 35-2424156.
Is FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING 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 FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING 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 FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING 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 FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Colbert White.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FIRM FOUNDATION EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $186,880, expenses of $232,896 and total assets of $1,398 at year end.

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