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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2894607

THE SAE SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · MABLETON, GA 30126

Financials

$5.7M$5.1M2023$5.2M$5.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE SAE SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,233,747$5,061,166$172,581$10,326,459$6,928,066$3,398,393
June 30, 2024990$5,710,250$5,077,388$632,862$10,712,991$7,487,179$3,225,812
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$141,698
Program service revenue
$4,996,550
Investment income
$94,888
Net rental income
$1,429
Net income from sales of inventory
-$818
Other revenue
$611

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$338,978
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$391,000
Other salaries and wages
$2,378,361
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,154,109
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,331
Accounting fees
$18,076
Occupancy
$48,924
Travel
$4,579
Depreciation
$263,988
Program services (functional)
$4,539,992
Management and general (functional)
$329,850
Fundraising (functional)
$191,324

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,712,991
Total assets, end of year
$10,326,459
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,928,066
Net assets, end of year
$3,398,393
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,249,286
Publicly traded securities
$1,768,822
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,398,393
Gross receipts
$5,235,612
Employees
92
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2011
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT STAROWICZCFO
Officer
40$152,917
DESMOND BOBBETTCEO
Officer
40$110,595
SHANNAN TILSONCOO
Officer
40$80,415
TINASHE KAJESE-BOLDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
TYRONE MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
KENNETH NEWBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
STEVE COLLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MINDY FORTSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LT CHRIS HYATTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAURICE PRITCHETTCHAIR OF BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT STAROWICZCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$150,417
DESMOND BOBBETTPRINCIPAL
Trustee or director, Officer
40$110,417
SHANNAN TILSONDIRECTOR OPE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,833
TINASHE KAJESE-BOLDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
TYRONE MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
KENNETH NEWBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$9,900
STEVE COLLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MINDY FORTSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
LT CHRIS HYATTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAURICE PRITCHETTCHAIR OF BOA
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6688 MABLETON PKWY SE, MABLETON, GA 30126-5302
In care of
% JIMMY ARISPE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SCOTT STAROWICZ, 6688 MABLETON PKWY, MABLETON, GA 30126
Signed the 990
SCOTT STAROWICZ, CFO
Phone
(678) 239-3200
Return prepared by
DOEREN MAYHEW

Mission

THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO DISCOVER, NURTURE, AND PROTECT EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL LIFE AND ACADEMIC JOURNEY. WE BELIEVE THAT STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A FUN, SAFE AND RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES THEM TO BE THE LEADERS, INNOVATORS, AND INFLUENCERS OF THEIR GENERATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE SAE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 2011 BY A GROUP OF LOCAL PARENTS AND EDUCATORS TO CREATE A SCHOOL THAT FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT THROUGH A PROJECT BASED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL. OPENING ITS DOORS ON AUGUST 13TH, 2013 WITH 118 STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AND GREW THROUGH THE YEARS TO 400. THE SCHOOL RECEIVED ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE GEORGIA ACCREDITING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 2013. THERE IS TREMENDOUS DIVERSITY REPRESENTED WITHIN THE STUDENT BODY: 85% AFRICAN AMERICAN / 5% CAUCASIAN / 5% MULTI-ETHNIC / 5% HISPANIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL SERVES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS THROUGH ITS INCLUSION EDUCATION PROGRAM. STUDENTS WITH DIAGNOSED LEARNING DIFFERENCES ARE FULLY INCLUDED WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DESIGNED ON A STUDENT BY STUDENT BASIS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD RECEIVES AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE CONDUCIVE TO THEIR LEARNING STYLE. FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ENGAGED STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPLIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, FIELD TRIP FUNDING AND OTHER PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS.
    Expenses $4,539,992 · grants $338,978 · revenue $4,996,550

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
45-2894607
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,326,459
Income (IRS master file)
$5,235,612

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,233,747$5,061,166$10,326,459XML
990June 2024$5,710,250$5,077,388$10,712,991XML
990June 2023$5,295,301$4,563,868$10,135,355IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 45-2894607).

Questions about THE SAE SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of THE SAE SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SAE SCHOOL INC is 45-2894607.
Is THE SAE SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to THE SAE SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE SAE SCHOOL 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 THE SAE SCHOOL 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 THE SAE SCHOOL 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 THE SAE SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT STAROWICZ.
Who are the officers and directors of THE SAE SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,917 (SCOTT STAROWICZ, CFO).
How much revenue does THE SAE SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,233,747, expenses of $5,061,166 and total assets of $10,326,459 at year end.

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