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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3748938

FOREST SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044

Financials

$3.5M$2.2M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOREST SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$3,533,310$2,181,578$1,351,732$8,509,651$1,950,684$6,558,967
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$803,770
of which government grants
$21,068
Program service revenue
$1,999,743
Investment income
$323
Net rental income
$55,236
Net income from fundraising events
$674,238
Other revenue
$729,474

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$924,644
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,002,974
Professional fundraising fees
$60,463
Accounting fees
$19,987
Occupancy
$78,383
Travel
$3,392
Depreciation
$231,251
Program services (functional)
$2,121,115
Fundraising (functional)
$60,463

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,166,010
Total assets, end of year
$8,509,651
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,950,684
Net assets, end of year
$6,558,967
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,658,067
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,017,489
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,541,478
Gross unrelated business income
$55,236
Gross receipts
$3,533,310
Employees
22
Volunteers
55
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
GA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tyler ThigpenCEO Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
40$224,523
Yvette DarbyBoard Member
Trustee or director
40$0
Russ KieferCFO of Board
Trustee or director
40$0
Matt WilliamsBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2301 SMOKEHOUSE PATH, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044-6615
In care of
% NANCY P HOPKINS
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Tyler Thigpen, 220 Heatherden Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Signed the 990
Tyler Thigpen, CEO Board Chair
Return prepared by
Hopkins and Associates Inc

Mission

Each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Forest School, Inc. at Trillith - grades 1 through 12 - is a 21st century micro-school with lerner-driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships in an intentionally diverse and character-forging community. The Forest School Inc. is accredited by the Georgia Accreditation Commission and the International Association of Learner Driven Schools.
    Expenses $2,121,115 · revenue $1,999,743

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, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3748938
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,509,651
Income (IRS master file)
$3,533,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$3,533,310$2,181,578$8,509,651IRS
990June 2023$3,877,130$2,025,767$8,166,010IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990December 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 82-3748938).

Questions about FOREST SCHOOL

What is the EIN of FOREST SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOREST SCHOOL is 82-3748938.
Is FOREST SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to FOREST SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOREST 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 FOREST SCHOOL 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 FOREST SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FOREST SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Tyler Thigpen.
Who are the officers and directors of FOREST SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $224,523 (Tyler Thigpen, CEO Board Chair).
How much revenue does FOREST SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,533,310, expenses of $2,181,578 and total assets of $8,509,651 at year end.

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