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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0503879

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Also known as WAYNE ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · WAYNESBORO, MS 39367

Financials

$4.4M$4.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$4,431,097$4,087,247$343,850$6,077,861$800,244$5,277,617
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$671,574
Program service revenue
$3,710,001
Investment income
$42,262
Net rental income
$7,260
Other revenue
$7,260

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,718,045
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,846,167
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,536
Depreciation
$360,506
Program services (functional)
$4,087,247

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,809,983
Total assets, end of year
$6,077,861
Total liabilities, end of year
$800,244
Net assets, end of year
$5,277,617
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,112,702
Gross receipts
$4,431,097
Employees
86
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
MS

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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON BRABHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HARRISON COOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAZ CRANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JARROD FRASIERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARK GORDONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JERRY KELLEYVICE - PRESI
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRIS ODOMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PEYTON SKINNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAY TYNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 308, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367-0308
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MARK GORDON, P O DRAWER 938, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
Signed the 990
MARK GORDON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(601) 735-2921
Return prepared by
WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES A DAYCARE AND OPERATES A CAFETERIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE OVERALL OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE.
    Expenses $3,104,556
  • THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATION OF A CAFTERIA THAT SERVICES THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES.
    Expenses $422,589
  • THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATION OF A DAYCARE FOR STUDENTS BEGINNING AT AGE 2 THAT ASSISTS IN PREPARING THE CHILDREN FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
    Expenses $106,611
  • THIS TOTAL REPRESENTS INCOME AND EXPENSES TO RUN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, SOFTBALL, TENNIS, TRACK, GOLF AND CHEERLEADING.
    Expenses $453,491

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
64-0503879
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
2003
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B242)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,077,861
Income (IRS master file)
$4,431,097

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026–––IRS
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024$4,680,397$3,775,510$5,306,269IRS
990May 2023$4,388,937$3,774,407$4,467,736IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION is 64-0503879.
Is WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names MARK GORDON.
Who are the officers and directors of WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $4,431,097, expenses of $4,087,247 and total assets of $6,077,861 at year end.

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