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Nonprofit · EIN 72-0682617

AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · AMITE, LA 70422

Financials

$4.9M$5M2022$5.3M$5.1M2023$7.6M$6.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$7,648,464$6,242,847$1,405,617$8,751,416$2,519,717$6,231,699
June 30, 2024990$5,330,084$5,130,173$199,911$6,487,654$1,723,254$4,764,400
June 30, 2023990$4,915,420$4,980,193-$64,773$6,123,198$1,613,109$4,510,089
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,213,923
of which government grants
$1,202,625
Program service revenue
$5,952,280
Investment income
$345,403
Net income from fundraising events
$136,858
Other revenue
$136,858

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,279,661
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,681,304
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$225,086
Accounting fees
$6,850
Occupancy
$185,960
Depreciation
$336,185
Program services (functional)
$6,188,359
Management and general (functional)
$54,488

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,487,654
Total assets, end of year
$8,751,416
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,519,717
Net assets, end of year
$6,231,699
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,563,122
Gross receipts
$7,704,485
Employees
96
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
LA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARL J PARDUEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SCOTT GAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSH MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL DAVISDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
GREGORY MCKNEELYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TAYLOR FINCHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SETH LETODirector
Trustee or director
5$0
ASHTON RAYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAKOTA FITZGERALDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIFFANY PITTMANDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARL J PARDUEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SCOTT GAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSH MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL DAVISDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
GREGORY MCKNEELYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TAYLOR FINCHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ASHTON RAYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAKOTA FITZGERALDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIFFANY PITTMANDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
BRENNAN KELSEYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARL J PARDUEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT GAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
REBECCA HENDRYTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HEATHER KOEPPPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
5$0
GREGORY MCKNEELYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TAYLOR FINCHDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ASHTON RAYVice President
Trustee or director
5$0
DAKOTA FITZGERALDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TIFFANY PITTMANSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
BRENNAN KELSEYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
600 WALNUT ST, AMITE, LA 70422-2032
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ASHTON RAY, 600 WALNUT ST, AMITE, LA 70422
Signed the 990
ASHTON RAY, President
Phone
(985) 748-4321
Return prepared by
Pedelahore & Co LLP

Mission

EDUCATION INSTITUTION (PRE-K -12TH) WITH THE OBJECTIVE FOR ITS STUDENTS TO OBTAIN PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH; UNDERSTAND THE BASIC MATHEMATICAL AND SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS; TO GAIN AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, WITH BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF U.S. HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS; TO DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN ONE OR SEVERAL AREAS OF STUDY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIFELONG CAREER OR PROFESSION; TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ONE'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING; TO BE EXPOSED TO MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES WHICH WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE IN MAKING DAY-TO-DAY DECISIONS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION INSTITUTION ( PRE-K - 12TH) - TO PROVIDE A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OR THROUGH TRADE OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. STUDENTS SCORE AN AVERAGE OF 2.5 GRADE LEVELS ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE ON STANDARIZED TESTS. STUDENTS ALSO SCORE ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE ON THE ACT TEST.
    Expenses $5,818,356
  • ATHLETIC PROGRAM-TO PROVIDE TEAM SPORTS FOR A WELL ROUNDED ECUATIONAL EXPERIENCE
    Expenses $322,587
  • AFTER SCHOOL CARE - PROVIDED CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
    Expenses $47,416

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-0682617
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
1970
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,751,416
Income (IRS master file)
$7,704,485

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$7,648,464$6,242,847$8,751,416IRS
990June 2024$5,330,084$5,130,173$6,487,654IRS
990June 2023$4,915,420$4,980,193$6,123,198XML
990June 2022$4,608,434$4,576,803$6,005,075IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 72-0682617).

Questions about AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

What is the EIN of AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL is 72-0682617.
Is AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMITE INDEPENDENT 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 AMITE INDEPENDENT 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 AMITE INDEPENDENT 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 AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ASHTON RAY.
Who are the officers and directors of AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,648,464, expenses of $6,242,847 and total assets of $8,751,416 at year end.

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