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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2729963

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · SAN MARCOS, TX 78667

Financials

$3.7M$3.2M2022$4.8M$3.1M2023$1.5M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,540,821$2,464,666-$923,845$338,069$931,301-$593,232
August 31, 2024990$4,831,406$3,123,687$1,707,719$1,427,722$980,750$446,972
August 31, 2023990$3,674,868$3,176,496$498,372$2,363,409$1,504,459$858,950
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$683,243
Program service revenue
$857,578
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,477
Other salaries and wages
$949,267
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,210,567
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$473,710
Accounting fees
$46,800
Occupancy
$130,850
Depreciation
$1,342
Program services (functional)
$801,559
Management and general (functional)
$1,663,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,789,351
Total assets, end of year
$338,069
Total liabilities, end of year
$931,301
Net assets, end of year
-$593,232
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,758
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$593,232
Gross receipts
$1,540,821
Employees
64
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
TX

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK A TERRYCEO and Superintendent
Officer
40$114,477
ERIC P JONESPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MARVIN C SURLESSecretaryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK A TERRYCEO and Superintendent
Officer
40$114,477
SHIRLEY J SPRINKLES PHDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ERIC P JONESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MARVIN C SURLESTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ANDRIA WHALONMember
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK A TERRYCEO and Superintendent
Officer
40$93,987
SHIRLEY J SPRINKLES PHDPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ERIC P JONESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MARVIN C SURLESTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ANDRIA WHALONMember
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1643, SAN MARCOS, TX 78667-1643
In care of
% MARK A TERRY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark A Terry, PO Box 1643, San Marcos, TX 78667
Signed the 990
MARK A TERRY, President
Phone
(512) 805-3000
Return prepared by
WILLIAMS TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Mission

Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those whose need us the most to realize their full potential as a productive, responsible and caring citizen.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education and Career: Club members participate in programs like Junior Staff, Project Learn, Power Hour, Money Matters, Club Service Career Launch and A K thru 6th Grade Public Charter School. The Power Hour Program is in Educational Technology.
    Expenses $517,712 · revenue $683,243

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2729963
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$338,069
Income (IRS master file)
$1,540,821

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,540,821$2,464,666$338,069XML
990August 2024$4,831,406$3,123,687$1,427,722XML
990August 2023$3,674,868$3,176,496$2,363,409XML
990August 2022$2,782,340$2,971,170$753,057IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 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 74-2729963).

Questions about TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

What is the EIN of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL is 74-2729963.
Is TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TEXAS PREPARATORY 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 TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Mark A Terry.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,477 (MARK A TERRY, CEO and Superintendent).
How much revenue does TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,540,821, expenses of $2,464,666 and total assets of $338,069 at year end.

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