Nonprofit · EIN 80-0780625
SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC
Also known as THOMAS SMITH MBR
Tax-exempt · OKEMOS, MI 48864
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,016,809 | $1,224,577 | -$207,768 | $2,915,576 | $167,588 | $2,747,988 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,276,957 | $1,491,421 | $1,785,536 | $3,112,756 | $157,000 | $2,955,756 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,603,933 | $1,176,007 | $427,926 | $1,249,293 | $79,073 | $1,170,220 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $994,017
- of which government grants
- $948,373
- Program service revenue
- $4,220
- Investment income
- $6,880
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,880
- Other revenue
- $11,692
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $102,566
- Depreciation
- $65,117
- Program services (functional)
- $472,817
- Management and general (functional)
- $751,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,112,756
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,915,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167,588
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,747,988
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,785,777
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,185,686
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $562,302
- Gross receipts
- $1,016,809
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUL CRAIG MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| DR ROGER W RINGENBERG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| REMOUND W WRIGHT II | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOHN DORTCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CAMERON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MELINDA BENKOVSKY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| COREY SMITH | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 47.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUL CRAIG MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| DR ROGER W RINGENBERG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| REMOUND W WRIGHT II | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOHN DORTCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CAMERON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MELINDA BENKOVSKY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| COREY SMITH | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 47.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUL CRAIG MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| DR ROGER W RINGENBERG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| REMOUND W WRIGHT II | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOHN DORTCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CAMERON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MELINDA BENKOVSKY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| COREY SMITH | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 47.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2125 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE, OKEMOS, MI 48864-6910
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELINDA BENKOVSKY, 2125 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE, OKEMOS, MI 48864
- Signed the 990
- MELINDA BENKOVSKY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (517) 203-3716
- Website
- WWW.FWSAFE.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY IS BASED ON A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION. ACADEMIC RIGOR IS CRITICAL AND IS BOLSTERED BY CHARACTER EDUCATION AND SERVICE LEARNING AS WELL AS COLLEGE PREPARATION. THE ACADEMY COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AS WE FULFILL OUR MISSION.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA AND VICINITY. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ACADEMY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 STUDENTS IN GRADES FOUR TO TWELVE.Expenses $472,817 · revenue $15,912
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0780625
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,915,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,016,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,016,809 | $1,224,577 | $2,915,576 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,276,957 | $1,491,421 | $3,112,756 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,603,933 | $1,176,007 | $1,249,293 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,300,219 | $1,001,901 | $801,258 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 80-0780625).
Questions about SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC
- What is the EIN of SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC is 80-0780625.
- Is SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE 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 SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC 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 SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC 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 SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELINDA BENKOVSKY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SMITH ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,016,809, expenses of $1,224,577 and total assets of $2,915,576 at year end.
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