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Nonprofit · EIN 74-3095222

SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE

Tax-exempt · SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

Financials

$22.6M$22.2M2023$24.1M$24.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$24,085,795$24,247,060-$161,265$45,992,274$21,846,534$24,145,740
May 31, 2024990$22,577,132$22,219,573$357,559$46,041,836$21,734,831$24,307,005
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,220,517
Program service revenue
$22,463,745
Investment income
$125,105
Net rental income
$95,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$181,428
Other revenue
$276,428

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,074,939
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$381,649
Other salaries and wages
$9,948,419
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,798,002
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$916,386
Travel
$23,755
Depreciation
$1,524,024
Program services (functional)
$20,418,782
Management and general (functional)
$3,094,628
Fundraising (functional)
$733,650

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,041,836
Total assets, end of year
$45,992,274
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,846,534
Net assets, end of year
$24,145,740
Land, buildings and equipment
$34,112,889
Net assets without donor restrictions
$23,514,522
Net assets with donor restrictions
$631,218
Gross receipts
$24,244,099
Employees
330
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
SC

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SAM BARFELLSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$260,498$21,475
DAVID BLOMEXEC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$121,151$9,490
ERIC ALFREYELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$108,470$11,230
LUKE BOWERSMIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$107,078$12,377
SHELBY HOOPERHIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$101,949$5,688
MIKE DOWLINGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRYSTAL BECKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT WEBBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIE MOLLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT FILLMOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBESON TINSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTHUR WILLSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SAM BARFELLSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$254,747$21,718
DENNIS VAUTERSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$131,058$0
JAMES BROWNASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$128,663$0
DANIEL YACOVIELLOEXEC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (FORMER)
Officer
40$111,071$965
BR BRYANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$110,790$0
DAVID BLOMEXEC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$20,220$10,608
MIKE DOWLINGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRYSTAL BECKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT WEBBERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIE MOLLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT FILLMOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBESON TINSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTHUR WILLSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2211 WOODRUFF RD, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681-5440
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIKE DOWLING, 2211 WOODRUFF ROAD, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 296815440
Signed the 990
DAVID BLOM, EXEC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Phone
(864) 234-7575
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS TO SERVE AS PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN PARENTS IN PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION CONSISTENT WITH BIBLICAL TRUTH.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 1,400 STUDENTS.
    Expenses $20,418,782 · grants $2,074,939 · revenue $23,120,450

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
74-3095222
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
2004
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25)
Assets (IRS master file)
$45,992,274
Income (IRS master file)
$24,244,099

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$24,085,795$24,247,060$45,992,274XML
990May 2024$22,577,132$22,219,573$46,041,836XML
990May 2023$24,761,739$19,177,668$43,839,866IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––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 74-3095222).

Questions about SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE

What is the EIN of SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE is 74-3095222.
Is SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE 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 SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE 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 SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE 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 SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names MIKE DOWLING.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $260,498 (DR SAM BARFELL, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPSTATE have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,085,795, expenses of $24,247,060 and total assets of $45,992,274 at year end.

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