Nonprofit · EIN 62-1637576
FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,514,078 | $2,673,141 | $840,937 | $3,426,510 | $883,770 | $2,542,740 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,142,370 | $2,918,457 | $223,913 | $2,585,429 | $883,626 | $1,701,803 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,131,015 | $2,713,588 | $417,427 | $2,339,233 | $861,343 | $1,477,890 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $721,805
- of which government grants
- $15,716
- Program service revenue
- $2,677,199
- Investment income
- $112,979
- Other revenue
- $2,095
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,777
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,257,509
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,540,013
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,320
- Accounting fees
- $78,356
- Occupancy
- $500,313
- Depreciation
- $33,026
- Program services (functional)
- $2,177,259
- Management and general (functional)
- $464,187
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,695
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,585,429
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,426,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $883,770
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,542,740
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $150,167
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,766,577
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $776,163
- Gross receipts
- $3,514,078
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA MAHAND | ACADEMIC DEA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,000 | $10,659 |
| THOMAS CARSON III | HEADMASTER Trustee or director | 40 | $57,850 | $13,382 |
| NICHOLAS JONES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE STRAYER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BIANCHERI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIC LANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY LUPESCU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR BLAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MINARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HURT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GINNY YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $58,650 | $16,037 |
| NICHOLAS JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MINARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BIANCHERI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE GRANT | CHANCELLOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE STRAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY LUPESCU | BOARD MEMEBR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR BLAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA MAHAND | ACADEMIC DEA Officer | 60 | $86,000 | $9,657 |
| THOMAS CARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $56,150 | $17,962 |
| GEORGE GRANT | CHANCELLOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $20,000 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS JONES | CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MINARD | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BIANCHERI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1021 WINDCROSS CT, FRANKLIN, TN 37067-2678
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NICHOLAS JONES, 408 CHURCH STREET, FRANKLIN, TN 37064
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS CARSON III, HEADMASTER
- Phone
- (615) 595-5337
- Website
- WWW.FRANKLINCLASSICAL.COM
- Return prepared by
- BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A BIBLICALLY- BASED EDUCATION THAT IS BOTH ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT AND SPIRITUALLY VITAL TO ENABLE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO KNOW AND SERVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO TRANSFORM FAMILIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND NATIONS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
Program accomplishments
- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADESExpenses $2,177,259 · revenue $2,636,289
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
- 62-1637576
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,426,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,514,078
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,514,078 | $2,673,141 | $3,426,510 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,142,370 | $2,918,457 | $2,585,429 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,131,015 | $2,713,588 | $2,339,233 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,546,318 | $2,589,091 | $2,213,588 | 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 62-1637576).
Questions about FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL is 62-1637576.
- Is FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL 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 FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL 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 FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL 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 FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICHOLAS JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,000 (MELINDA MAHAND, ACADEMIC DEA).
- How much revenue does FRANKLIN CLASSICAL SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,514,078, expenses of $2,673,141 and total assets of $3,426,510 at year end.
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