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Nonprofit · EIN 72-0687240

CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · RUSTON, LA 71270

Financials

$6.9M$5.8M2023$6.9M$6.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,860,873$6,254,036$606,837$7,548,852$201,544$7,347,308
June 30, 2024990$6,875,134$5,818,779$1,056,355$7,566,789$295,029$7,271,760
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,565,372
of which government grants
$65,038
Program service revenue
$5,263,785
Investment income
$31,716
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$980
Other salaries and wages
$3,942,353
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,367,046
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$36,766
Occupancy
$146,431
Travel
$3,510
Depreciation
$348,377
Program services (functional)
$5,963,973
Management and general (functional)
$290,063

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,566,789
Total assets, end of year
$7,548,852
Total liabilities, end of year
$201,544
Net assets, end of year
$7,347,308
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,913,471
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,888,889
Net assets with donor restrictions
$458,419
Gross receipts
$6,860,873
Employees
166
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1970
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
KENNETH HENDERSONHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$21,667
BART DUGDALECHAIRMAN ELE
Trustee or director
5$0
BEN HADDOXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LANCE HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CHRIS HOLTZCLAWCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
5$0
LOMAX NAPPERPAST CHAIRMA
Trustee or director
5$0
DONALD NEWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ASHLEA PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JERED RAMSEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CANDACE BOWENSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
DANNY WALPOLETREASURER
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BART DUGDALEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$98,750
CONNIE BRADFORDHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$17,550
CANDACE BOWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LANCE HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LOMAX NAPPERBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DONALD NEWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ASHLEA PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JERED RAMSEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CHRIS HOLTZCLAWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DANNY WALPOLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2400 CEDAR CREEK DR, RUSTON, LA 71270-2559
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KENNETH HENDERSON
Signed the 990
KENNETH HENDERSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(225) 620-3567
Return prepared by
PLANCHE POLITZ LEDET LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ITS STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CEDAR CREEK'S CURRICULUM IS APPARENT IN THE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SUCH AS THE HIGH NUMBER OF AP SCHOLARS AND ADMISSION TO PRESTIGIOUS COLLEGES. ADVANCED HONORS COURSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ACADEMICALLY GIFTED STUDENTS BEGINNING IN THE SIXTH GRADE. DUAL ENROLLMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY PROVIDE RICH AND RIGOROUS CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES. STEM STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR LEARNING THROUGH ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS SUCH AS THE LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY RALLY, THE SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS, AND VARIOUS ORGANIZATION CONFERENCES. CEDAR CREEK'S CURRICULUM ALSO OFFERS EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM SUCH AS, FIELD TRIPS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
    Expenses $5,963,973 · grants $980
  • CEDAR CREEK ATHLETICS OFFER CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, GOLF, TENNIS, SWIMMING, AND POWERLIFTING. A NUMBER OF THESE PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH PRIVATE LESSONS AND CAMPS, ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO YOUNGER STUDENTS. CEDAR CREEK IS EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE IN LHSAA ATHLETICS, AND MANY GRADUATES HAVE BEEN SIGNED TO NCAA COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS, SOME OF CEDAR CREEK'S RECENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INCLUDE SOFTBALL, GIRLS AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY AND POWERLIFTING.
  • CEDAR CREEK MAKES OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION.

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
72-0687240
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,548,852
Income (IRS master file)
$6,860,873

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,860,873$6,254,036$7,548,852XML
990June 2024$6,875,134$5,818,779$7,566,789IRS
990June 2023$6,043,662$5,584,922$9,539,370IRS
990June 2022$5,795,263$5,721,386$8,375,008IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS is 72-0687240.
Is CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS 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 CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS 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 CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS 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 CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KENNETH HENDERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,667 (KENNETH HENDERSON, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does CEDAR CREEK SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,860,873, expenses of $6,254,036 and total assets of $7,548,852 at year end.

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