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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2810649

CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP

Also known as CIRRUS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MACON, GA 31204

Financials

$8.2M$10.6M2023$8.2M$9.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$8,220,237$9,319,215-$1,098,978$17,208,122$20,364,158-$3,156,036
June 30, 2024990$8,188,721$10,615,425-$2,426,704$15,435,638$17,147,043-$1,711,405
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,929,463
Program service revenue
$4,253,471
Investment income
$643
Other revenue
$36,660

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$8,184,725
Management and general (functional)
$1,134,490

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,435,638
Total assets, end of year
$17,208,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,364,158
Net assets, end of year
-$3,156,036
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,196,120
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,156,036
Gross receipts
$8,220,237
Employees
83
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2014
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
Barry Williams JrPrincipal
Key employee
40$156,000
Shirlynn KellyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nathan LewisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Lisa GolphinFinance Chair
Officer
2$0
Arleen SamuelsCFO
Officer
2$0
Charlene LaTrell TaylorPresident
Officer
2$0
Rhonda FinleyAcademic Chair
Officer
2$0
Tosin OlagunjuVice President
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gail Fowler DrPrincipal
Key employee
40$263,533
Rhonda FinleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Lisa GolphinBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nathan LewisFinance Chair
Officer
2$0
Arleen SamuelsCFO
Officer
2$0
Shirlynn KellyPresident
Officer
2$0
Tosin OlagunjuAcademic Chair
Officer
2$0
Charlene LaTrell TaylorVice President
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1870 PIO NONO AVE, MACON, GA 31204-6143
In care of
% BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Arleen Samuels, 1870 Pio Non Avenue, Macon, GA 31204
Signed the 990
Arleen Samuels, CFO
Phone
(478) 250-1376
Return prepared by
Mauldin & Jenkins LLC

Mission

Operates a Charter School that ensures every student has access to the tools he or she needs to exceed World-Class standards and to compete for college admissions and jobs in an increasingly globalized economy.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Operates a Charter School that ensures every student has access to the tools he or she needs to exceed World-Class standards and to compete for college admissions and jobs in an increasingly globalized economy.
    Expenses $8,184,725 · revenue $4,290,131

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
47-2810649
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)
$17,208,122
Income (IRS master file)
$8,220,237

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 5, 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$8,220,237$9,319,215$17,208,122IRS
990June 2024$8,188,721$10,615,425$15,435,638XML
990June 2023$9,376,248$8,620,876$18,179,144IRS
990June 2022$8,813,787$8,108,042$14,924,435IRS
990June 2021–––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 47-2810649).

Questions about CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP

What is the EIN of CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP is 47-2810649.
Is CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2015.
Are donations to CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP 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 CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP 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 CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP 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 CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Arleen Samuels.
Who are the officers and directors of CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,000 (Barry Williams Jr, Principal).
How much revenue does CIRRUS EDUCATION GROUP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,220,237, expenses of $9,319,215 and total assets of $17,208,122 at year end.

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