Nonprofit · EIN 45-4158630
MOMENTUM ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,937,433 | $15,323,497 | -$386,064 | $4,407,911 | $19,308 | $4,388,603 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,258,107 | $14,701,287 | $556,820 | $4,780,002 | $5,335 | $4,774,667 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,847,663 | $15,632,178 | $2,215,485 | $4,224,705 | $6,858 | $4,217,847 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,609,149
- of which government grants
- $14,095,851
- Program service revenue
- $167,918
- Investment income
- $96,876
- Other revenue
- $63,490
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $318,267
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,450,270
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,784,875
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,636
- Accounting fees
- $245,272
- Occupancy
- $1,665,268
- Travel
- $65,891
- Depreciation
- $173,941
- Program services (functional)
- $9,779,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,464,202
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,528
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,780,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,407,911
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,308
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,388,603
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $414,330
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,388,603
- Gross receipts
- $14,937,433
- Employees
- 159
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MIRANDA MING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 6/30) Officer | 40 | $181,951 | $39,626 |
| ANTIONETTE BEDESSIE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,959 | $28,158 |
| QUANISHA MAJOR | PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,158 | $19,979 |
| MEGAN PROUHET | REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CURRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,202 | $28,077 |
| NICOLE LAMPERT | DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,831 | $19,891 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI CHIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOUSTON-KIRK | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY KELLEHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN MOXEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANLEY CHIANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA POWERS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY STEVENSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MODCRIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NILESH PATEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA YOFFIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MIRANDA MING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,911 | $41,135 |
| ANTIONETTE BEDESSIE | REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERA Officer | 40 | $141,879 | $26,748 |
| MEGAN PROUHET | REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CURRENT INSTRUCTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,352 | $33,262 |
| QUANISHA MAJOR | PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,933 | $21,098 |
| KAYLA CASE | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,699 | $13,378 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON RICHARDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOUSTON-KIRK | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FAWAD JAVED | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANLEY CHIANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA POWERS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY STEVENSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRON WHITE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIJESH PATEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA YOFFIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MIRANDA MING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $153,516 | $35,998 |
| ANTIONETTE BEDESSIE | REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERA Officer | 40 | $113,179 | $23,515 |
| KAYLA CASE | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,447 | $13,710 |
| JUDITH MEYER | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON RICHARDSON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOUSTON-KIRK | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HARDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAWAD JAVED | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANLEY CHIANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA POWERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY STEVENSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3630 OHIO AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-3916
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR MIRANDA MING, 2000 S 8TH STREET, ST LOUIS, MO 63104
- Signed the 990
- ANTOINETTE BEDESSIE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (314) 664-7627
- Return prepared by
- MARR AND COMPANY PC
Mission
MOMENTUM ACADEMY IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. MOMENTUM ACADEMY PURSUES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE AND LOVING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A K-8TH GRADE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS IN THE ST LOUIS MISSOURI METROPOLITAN AREAExpenses $9,779,767 · revenue $231,408
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4158630
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,407,911
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,937,433
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,937,433 | $15,323,497 | $4,407,911 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,258,107 | $14,701,287 | $4,780,002 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,847,663 | $15,632,178 | $4,224,705 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,856,630 | $13,232,363 | $2,042,592 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 45-4158630).
Questions about MOMENTUM ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of MOMENTUM ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOMENTUM ACADEMY is 45-4158630.
- Is MOMENTUM ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to MOMENTUM ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOMENTUM 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 MOMENTUM ACADEMY 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 MOMENTUM ACADEMY 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 MOMENTUM ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR MIRANDA MING.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOMENTUM ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $181,951 (DR MIRANDA MING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 6/30)).
- How much revenue does MOMENTUM ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,937,433, expenses of $15,323,497 and total assets of $4,407,911 at year end.
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