Nonprofit · EIN 62-0852815
HARDING ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,010,093 | $14,703,347 | $3,306,746 | $55,643,466 | $8,372,812 | $47,270,654 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,164,996 | $13,699,208 | $4,465,788 | $50,003,919 | $8,193,360 | $41,810,559 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,071,116 | $13,820,923 | $250,193 | $43,506,436 | $7,404,798 | $36,101,638 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,433,645
- Program service revenue
- $14,054,506
- Investment income
- $93,523
- Net rental income
- -$43,686
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,196
- Net income from fundraising events
- $472,105
- Other revenue
- $428,419
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $545,863
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,620,872
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,888,868
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,588
- Occupancy
- $813,453
- Depreciation
- $1,024,114
- Program services (functional)
- $9,786,355
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,138,751
- Fundraising (functional)
- $778,241
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,003,919
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,643,466
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,372,812
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,270,654
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,996,633
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,578,789
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,691,865
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$25,856
- Gross receipts
- $19,728,226
- Employees
- 198
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELINE DUTIL | INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $277,137 | $0 |
| LAURA UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $166,722 | $18,499 |
| JAY CODISPOTI | DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,649 | $16,815 |
| JANET SHOEMAKER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $137,550 | $16,749 |
| ERIC FECHT | DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 50 | $128,852 | $16,227 |
| RUTHIE LOWNEY | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $120,917 | $15,751 |
| JEFF MOATS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRIE CLARK ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE AUGUSTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RIPLEY BICKERSTAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CALDWELL COLLINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL GREATHOUSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNER HARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HEAVRIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LESCHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS MCDANIEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RYAN MOSES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DREW OLDHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MELANIE PADDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TIM REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RUSSELL RIEBELING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LYNDSEY ROLLINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| UCHE SAMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MEREDITH THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JIM TOTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WALKER | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $207,808 | $38,698 |
| CHARLES MAUMUS | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $213,190 | $20,992 |
| LAURA UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $162,136 | $17,929 |
| JAY CODISPOTI | DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $126,499 | $15,791 |
| JANET SHOEMAKER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $116,878 | $15,214 |
| RUTHIE LOWNEY | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $112,862 | $14,973 |
| MEREDITH THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRIE CLARK ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RIPLEY BICKERSTAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CALDWELL COLLINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DARDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL GREATHOUSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HEAVRIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LESCHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCDANIEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MOATS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WHIT MOLONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW OLDHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE PADDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL RIEBELING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDSEY ROLLINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SCHUERMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM TOTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE SKEEN | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $363,732 | $23,324 |
| CHARLES MAUMUS | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL F Highest-paid employee | 50 | $191,673 | $19,422 |
| LAURA UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $152,856 | $17,093 |
| JOSEPH D CODISPOTI | DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,205 | $15,314 |
| JANET H SHOEMAKER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $112,395 | $14,666 |
| RUTHIE LOWNEY | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $109,527 | $14,494 |
| MEREDITH THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRIE ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RIPLEY BICKERSTAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DARDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NIC DONAHUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA FRIST | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN HEAVRIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY KAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LESCHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MCDANIEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MOATS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WHIT MOLONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW OLDHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE PADDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE RICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL RIEBELING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SCHUERMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 170 WINDSOR DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37205-3719
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHEL CLAYTON, 170 WINDSOR DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37205
- Signed the 990
- JEFF MOATS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (615) 356-5510
- Website
- WWW.HARDINGACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME THOUGHTFUL, CREATIVE, LIFELONG LEARNERS AND SELF-DISCIPLINED, RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTIONAL--THE SCHOOL OFFERS AN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE. EXPENSES INCLUDE TEACHING SALARIES AND BENEFITS AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES.Expenses $9,786,355 · revenue $14,054,506
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
- 62-0852815
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B240)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,643,466
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,728,226
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,010,093 | $14,703,347 | $55,643,466 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,164,996 | $13,699,208 | $50,003,919 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,071,116 | $13,820,923 | $43,506,436 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,070,043 | $12,558,914 | $42,272,684 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 62-0852815).
Questions about HARDING ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of HARDING ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HARDING ACADEMY is 62-0852815.
- Is HARDING ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to HARDING ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HARDING 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 HARDING 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 HARDING 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 HARDING ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHEL CLAYTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HARDING ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,137 (MICHELINE DUTIL, INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does HARDING ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,010,093, expenses of $14,703,347 and total assets of $55,643,466 at year end.
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