Nonprofit · EIN 57-1111775
HORSE CREEK ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · AIKEN, SC 29803
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,459,796 | $18,531,016 | -$71,220 | $23,777,022 | $23,143,666 | $633,356 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,439,765 | $17,272,522 | $167,243 | $23,916,472 | $23,211,896 | $704,576 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,395,149 | $14,640,297 | $754,852 | $23,717,392 | $23,180,060 | $537,332 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,131,575
- of which government grants
- $17,020,340
- Program service revenue
- $1,146,950
- Investment income
- $180,233
- Net rental income
- $1,038
- Other revenue
- $1,038
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,827,619
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,144,877
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $118,276
- Accounting fees
- $114,374
- Occupancy
- $827,788
- Travel
- $32,843
- Depreciation
- $1,120,677
- Program services (functional)
- $14,333,691
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,197,325
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,916,472
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,777,022
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,143,666
- Net assets, end of year
- $633,356
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,961,820
- Gross receipts
- $18,459,796
- Employees
- 260
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 ANN MARIE TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $179,237 | $17,392 |
| ASHLEY STURKIE | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,640 | $10,871 |
| JARED CHAMBLISS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY DECKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PITTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA COOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHACKELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GOODWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN RISCHBIETER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCGHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $173,947 | $15,256 |
| ASHLEY STURKEY | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,135 | $9,536 |
| JARED CHAMBLISS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY DECKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PITTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA COOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHACKELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GOODWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN RISCHBIETER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $148,686 | $49,216 |
| ASHLEY STURKEY | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $43,217 | $17,103 |
| DUSTIN ENNIS | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE FROMMER | TREASURER (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED CHAMBLISS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GROSECLOSE | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MURRAY | CHAIRMAN (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BULMER | VICE CHAIR (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PITTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYN BUTLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA COOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GOODWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MCCORMICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHACKLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 TOOLEBECK RD, AIKEN, SC 29803-8764
- In care of
- %
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR, 1200 TOOLEBECK ROAD, AIKEN, SC 29803
- Signed the 990
- DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 226-0160
- Website
- WWW.HCACS.NET
- Return prepared by
- MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE AND CHALLENGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT TEACHES THE WHOLE LEARNER THROUGH THE PILLARS OF CONNECTION, FLEXIBILITY, AND SERVICE
Program accomplishments
- THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF HORSE CREEK ACADEMY (HCA) IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 4K THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. WE WILL PROVIDE A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM USING BEST PRACTICES THAT ARE DATA DRIVEN. WE PROVIDE THAT EDUCATION THROUGH NATURAL EXPERIENCES, INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, HANDS ON ACTIVITIES, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. HCA CURRENTLY EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 1350 CHILDREN PRE-K4 THROUGH 12TH GRADE WITH VARYING ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS. WE ADVANCE STUDENT KNOWLEDGE THROUGH USE OF THE STATE'S CORE OF NON-ACADEMIC SUBJECTS INCLUDING CHORUS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, COMPUTERS, AND LIBRARY. WE ALSO PROVIDE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVIES SUCH AS SCIENCE CLUB, DRAMA, TUTORING, DRAMA, RELATED ARTS, SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, BAND, MUSIC, DANCE, AGRICULTURE, AND NAIL TECH AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS SUCH AS GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL.Expenses $14,333,691 · revenue $1,146,950
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
- 57-1111775
- 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 (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,777,022
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,459,796
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,459,796 | $18,531,016 | $23,777,022 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,439,765 | $17,272,522 | $23,916,472 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,395,149 | $14,640,297 | $23,717,392 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,511,831 | $13,289,080 | $30,897,024 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 57-1111775).
Questions about HORSE CREEK ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of HORSE CREEK ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HORSE CREEK ACADEMY is 57-1111775.
- Is HORSE CREEK ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to HORSE CREEK ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HORSE CREEK 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 HORSE CREEK 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 HORSE CREEK 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 HORSE CREEK ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of HORSE CREEK ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,237 (DR ANN MARIE TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HORSE CREEK ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,459,796, expenses of $18,531,016 and total assets of $23,777,022 at year end.
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