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Nonprofit · EIN 82-0746577

SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43206

Financials

$3.6M$3.9M2022$3.6M$4.1M2023$4.3M$4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,265,397$3,996,259$269,138$3,496,392$4,851,183-$1,354,791
June 30, 2024990$3,583,322$4,148,515-$565,193$4,118,027$5,741,956-$1,623,929
June 30, 2023990$3,596,193$3,911,753-$315,560$3,688,480$4,747,216-$1,058,736
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,265,397
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,069,188
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,474,734
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$46,500
Accounting fees
$31,927
Occupancy
$234,730
Depreciation
$120,824
Program services (functional)
$3,996,259

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,118,027
Total assets, end of year
$3,496,392
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,851,183
Net assets, end of year
-$1,354,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,090,695
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,354,791
Gross receipts
$4,265,397
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
OH

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
Dedra HurstBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$1,000
Kelly DyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Sean HerodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Heather SimonisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$875
Scott PullinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$875
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dedra HurstBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$1,000
Kelly DyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Heather SimonisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Scott PullinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$875
Sean HerodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$625
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dedra HurstBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$1,000
Kelly DyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Heather SimonisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$1,000
Scott PullinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$875
Sean HerodBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$750

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
387 E BECK ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-1375
In care of
% CHAD CARR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
C David Massa, 1030 N Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720
Signed the 990
C David Massa, Treasurer
Phone
(614) 669-6301

Mission

We care about every student and are committed to preparing children for lifelong success. Our Individualized Learning Plans start with a unique baseline for each student and analyze performance data at regular, short intervals. Teachers and staff tailor lessons and provide support accordingly. Individual Learning Plans are reviewed by teachers, parents, and guardians at least one time each quarter.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • As part of the ACCEL Schools network, we strategically apply best practices to our curriculum design, teacher training, and integrated technology to drive continuous gains in academic performance.
    Expenses $3,996,259 · grants $1,508,246 · revenue $4,265,397

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
82-0746577
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
2017
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,496,392
Income (IRS master file)
$4,265,397

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,265,397$3,996,259$3,496,392IRS
990June 2024$3,583,322$4,148,515$4,118,027IRS
990June 2023$3,596,193$3,911,753$3,688,480XML
990June 2022$3,643,969$3,306,948$3,670,277IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 82-0746577).

Questions about SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

What is the EIN of SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is 82-0746577.
Is SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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 SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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 SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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 SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names C David Massa.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,000 (Dedra Hurst, Board Chair).
How much revenue does SOUTH COLUMBUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,265,397, expenses of $3,996,259 and total assets of $3,496,392 at year end.

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