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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0581571

LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HAPEVILLE, GA 30354

Financials

$655K$629K2023$705K$698K2024$753K$619K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$752,562$619,283$133,279$514,017$531,674-$17,657
December 31, 2024990$705,072$697,974$7,098$454,235$424,605$29,630
December 31, 2023990$655,189$629,312$25,877$638,066$428,690$209,376
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$752,562
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,450
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,700
Other salaries and wages
$226,523
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$333,531
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,000
Occupancy
$65,804
Travel
$15,319
Depreciation
$26,872
Program services (functional)
$456,063
Management and general (functional)
$163,220

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$454,235
Total assets, end of year
$514,017
Total liabilities, end of year
$531,674
Net assets, end of year
-$17,657
Land, buildings and equipment
$250,936
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$17,657
Gross receipts
$752,562
Employees
18
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2006
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FELICIA CONN-PAYTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$38,700
LYNDA PRICETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHANDRA CONNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FELICIA CONN-PAYTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$38,000
LYNDA PRICETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHANDRA CONNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FELICIA PAYTONEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
CHANDRA CONNCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LYNDA PRICETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LOUISE HARRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3096 GROVE CIR, HAPEVILLE, GA 30354-1126
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
FELICIA CONN-PAYTON, 2591 JEROME ROAD, COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
Signed the 990
FELICIA CONN-PAYTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(404) 761-9026
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY OF ATLANTA INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDCARE PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EACH CHILD, SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND UPHOLDS BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION, AND PROVIDES A COMMUNITY MODEL FOR QUALITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM, INCLUDING DAYCARE, TODDLER CARE, AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN INSTRUCTION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A SAFE, NURTURING, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN, SOCIALIZE, AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS.
    Expenses $450,613 · revenue $752,562
  • HOUSING AND FOOD INSECURITIES - LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY WAS ABLE TO OFFER FIVE FAMILIES RENT AND FOOD SUBSIDIES. WE ALSO HAD TWO SUCCESSFUL BOOK FAIRS THAT EXCEEDED OUR GOALS, AND WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY AND BOOK SUPPLIES FOR OUR STUDENTS.
    Expenses $5,450

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0581571
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$514,017
Income (IRS master file)
$752,562

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
July 23, 2022
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2021

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
990December 2025$752,562$619,283$514,017IRS
990December 2024$705,072$697,974$454,235XML
990December 2023$655,189$629,312$638,066XML

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 51-0581571).

Questions about LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC is 51-0581571.
Is LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
Are donations to LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY 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 LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FELICIA CONN-PAYTON.
Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,700 (FELICIA CONN-PAYTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $752,562, expenses of $619,283 and total assets of $514,017 at year end.

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