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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3479489

BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$1,089,003$1,085,170$3,833$4,474$0$4,474
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,000
Program service revenue
$1,048,003
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$8,000
Other revenue
$8,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$103,190
Other salaries and wages
$678,222
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$955,429
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$932,788
Management and general (functional)
$152,382

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,946
Total assets, end of year
$4,474
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,474
Gross unrelated business income
$8,000
Gross receipts
$1,089,003
Employees
61
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
MS

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gwendolyn NealExecutive Director Head of School
Officer
60$88,452
Gerald NealChairman of Deacon Board
Trustee or director, Officer
20$36,923
Derrick AndersonExecutive Pastor BMBC
Trustee or director
1$0
Bartholomew OrrSenior Pastor BMBC
Trustee or director
1$0
Devora BrysonRetired teacher member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7200 SWINNEA RD, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671-6006
In care of
% GWENDOLYN NEAL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Gwendolyn L Neal, 11410 Vickis Ln, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Signed the 990
Gwendolyn Neal, Executive Director
Phone
(662) 804-1201

Mission

Brown Christian Academy (BCA) exists to provide Christ-centered, high-quality education to children in underserved communities in Mississippi and Tennessee. Our mission is to nurture the whole child-academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally-by offering rigorous instruction, character development, and life skills training in a safe and supportive environment. We are committed to equity, innovation, and community partnership, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their God-given potential.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Brown Christian Academy provides Christ-centered, high-quality education to children in underserved communities in Mississippi and Tennessee. During the tax year, BCA served over 150 students in Infants through Pre-K4, offering rigorous academic instruction, spiritual formation, and character development year-round. The Academy maintained small class sizes, implemented individualized learning support, and integrated technology to promote equity and student success.
    Expenses $432,788 · revenue $350,000
  • BCA operated mentorship and summer enrichment programs designed to strengthen academic skills, leadership, and life readiness. These programs served students through literacy and math support, STEM activities, and faith-based mentorship. The summer program offered safe, structured learning opportunities that helped reduce summer learning loss and supported working families.
    Expenses $255,000 · revenue $75,000
  • Nutrition & Family Engagement BCA provided daily nutritious meals and snacks to all students, ensuring access to healthy food regardless of family income. The Academy also launched new parent engagement initiatives, including family workshops, volunteer opportunities, and the formation of a Parent-Teacher Organization. These efforts strengthened school-home partnerships and supported student well-being.
    Expenses $65,000
  • Brown Christian Academy offers a Christ-centered curriculum that incorporates STEM instruction, Warriors Den Aftercare Services, Music, foreign language, and Cheer. These programs extend learning beyond the classroom, offering students' academic rigor, creative expression, cultural exposure, and structured after-school support in a safe and nurturing environment.
    Expenses $180,000 · revenue $150,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-3479489
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,474
Income (IRS master file)
$1,089,003

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2022
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,089,003$1,085,170$4,474XML

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 83-3479489).

Questions about BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

What is the EIN of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is 83-3479489.
Is BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
Are donations to BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gwendolyn L Neal.
Who are the officers and directors of BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,452 (Gwendolyn Neal, Executive Director Head of School).
How much revenue does BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,089,003, expenses of $1,085,170 and total assets of $4,474 at year end.

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