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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2108610

WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106

Financials

$9.4M$9.4M2022$9.5M$9.4M2023$9.5M$9.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,514,519$9,479,968$34,551$2,521,039$2,255,422$265,617
June 30, 2024990$9,461,137$9,405,994$55,143$2,321,816$2,090,750$231,066
June 30, 2023990$9,447,693$9,402,651$45,042$2,046,755$1,870,832$175,923
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,464,334
of which government grants
$9,464,334
Program service revenue
$15,185
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$35,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,638,799
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,482,973
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$266,788
Occupancy
$1,372,358
Travel
$25,683
Program services (functional)
$7,378,729
Management and general (functional)
$2,101,239

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,321,816
Total assets, end of year
$2,521,039
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,255,422
Net assets, end of year
$265,617
Net assets without donor restrictions
$74,222
Net assets with donor restrictions
$191,395
Gross receipts
$9,514,519
Employees
0
Volunteers
167
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
NC

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
CARMEN PALMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA HINDSMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NISA MCMILLANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIFFANY SPAINHOURVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DERRICK BOONE SRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARMEN PALMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIFFANY SPAINHOURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA HINDSMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAYLOR HUTCHINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NISA MCMILLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DERRICK BOONE SRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARMEN PALMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIFFANY SPAINHOURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA HINDSMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAYLOR HUTCHINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NISA MCMILLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5426 SHATTALON DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-1919
In care of
% LAURA KNAUFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CARMEN PALMER, 5426 SHATTALON DRIVE, WINSTONSALEM, NC 271060000
Signed the 990
CARMEN PALMER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 222-1700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BASED ON RIGOROUS TEACHING METHODS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, AND BASIC MORAL VALUES. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL APPROPRIATELY AGED CHILDREN WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE PARENT, TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE ACADEMY OPERATES UNDER A CHARTER APPROVED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
    Expenses $6,947,820 · revenue $50,185
  • OPERATED A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE ACADEMY OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED BY THE USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,588.
    Expenses $430,909

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
56-2108610
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
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,521,039
Income (IRS master file)
$9,514,519

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,514,519$9,479,968$2,521,039IRS
990June 2024$9,461,137$9,405,994$2,321,816XML
990June 2023$9,447,693$9,402,651$2,046,755XML
990June 2022$8,699,617$8,640,539$1,250,312IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 56-2108610).

Questions about WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC is 56-2108610.
Is WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WINSTON-SALEM 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 WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY 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 WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY 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 WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARMEN PALMER.
Who are the officers and directors of WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WINSTON-SALEM ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,514,519, expenses of $9,479,968 and total assets of $2,521,039 at year end.

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