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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0601735

HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39212

Financials

$1.5M$2M2022$2M$2.3M2023$2.1M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$2,120,359$2,413,243-$292,884$2,715,493$3,252,594-$537,101
May 31, 2024990$1,962,408$2,264,631-$302,223$3,021,720$3,232,517-$210,797
May 31, 2023990$1,463,206$2,041,502-$578,296$3,403,263$3,311,837$91,426
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$672,254
Program service revenue
$1,367,981
Investment income
$46
Other revenue
$80,078

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,121,497
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,239,723
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,775
Occupancy
$210,215
Travel
$15,115
Depreciation
$180,471
Program services (functional)
$1,429,996
Management and general (functional)
$983,247

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,021,720
Total assets, end of year
$2,715,493
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,252,594
Net assets, end of year
-$537,101
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,668,602
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$537,101
Gross receipts
$2,120,359
Employees
52
Year formed
1971
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LUKE EPPERSONMEMBER EX OF
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
VERONICA FUNCHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LANITA GAINES-HARGETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDSEY CLAIRE HUTCHINSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NIKITA NICHOLSONMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JONATHAN REEVESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LUKE EPPERSONMEMBER EX OF
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LANITA GAINES-HARGETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JOHN MORGAN HUGHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDSEY CLAIRE HUTCHINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHARLES LACEYOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WALKER MOLLEROFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JONATHAN REEVESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRISTOPHER WAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LANITA GAINES-HARGETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JOHN MORGAN HUGHESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LINDSEY CLAIRE HUTCHINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHARLES LACEYOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WALKER MOLLEROFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JONATHAN REEVESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRISTOPHER WAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4060 S SIWELL RD, JACKSON, MS 39212-4371
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LANITA GAINES-HARGETT, 5274 CANARY DR, BYRAM, MS 39272
Signed the 990
LANITA GAINES-HARGETT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(601) 372-0149
Return prepared by
MAY & COMPANY LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN CAN ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURPOSE OF HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. IS TO OPERATE A NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION OF LEARNING AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE FOR ITS STUDENT BODY. IT OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES.
    Expenses $1,429,996 · revenue $1,367,981

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, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
64-0601735
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
1996
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,715,493
Income (IRS master file)
$2,120,359

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$2,120,359$2,413,243$2,715,493XML
990May 2024$1,962,408$2,264,631$3,021,720XML
990May 2023$1,463,206$2,041,502$3,403,263XML
990May 2022$2,128,932$2,103,169$3,492,916IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 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 64-0601735).

Questions about HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC is 64-0601735.
Is HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names LANITA GAINES-HARGETT.
Who are the officers and directors of HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,120,359, expenses of $2,413,243 and total assets of $2,715,493 at year end.

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