Nonprofit · EIN 84-2613516
PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,849,809 | $3,830,315 | $19,494 | $6,514,502 | $6,813,897 | -$299,395 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,623,211 | $3,816,275 | -$193,064 | $6,293,697 | $6,612,588 | -$318,891 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,913,846 | $3,777,181 | $136,665 | $6,522,932 | $6,648,757 | -$125,825 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,686,624
- of which government grants
- $3,670,418
- Program service revenue
- $70,822
- Investment income
- $22,363
- Other revenue
- $70,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,883,926
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,332,768
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $99,348
- Accounting fees
- $72,080
- Occupancy
- $312,055
- Travel
- $3,603
- Depreciation
- $163,790
- Program services (functional)
- $3,092,848
- Management and general (functional)
- $737,467
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,293,697
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,514,502
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,813,897
- Net assets, end of year
- -$299,395
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,745,008
- Gross receipts
- $3,849,809
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA MACK-SNIDER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBEKAH BARNES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BECERRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA MACK-SNIDER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBEKAH BARNES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BECERRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN WILSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA MACK-SNIDER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBEKAH BARNES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BECERRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6015 N MAIN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-6228
- In care of
- % MELISSA RABON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN W JAMES, 6015 N MAIN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29203
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE VAUGHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 251-9138
- Website
- CHOOSEPACE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA
Mission
5THE MISSION OF PACE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED, RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT ENABLES CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH LANGUAGE-BASED DIFFICULTIES, TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM THEREBY DECREASING THE NEED FOR EXPERIENCE THAT ENABLES CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH LANGUAGE-BASED DIFFICULTIES, TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM THEREBY DECREASING THE NEED FOR DIRECT SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (PACE) ACADEMY, AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CAMPUS (AEC), PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED, MULTI-SENSORY, STRUCTURED LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MIDLANDS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CHOICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA OR OTHER LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ORTON-GILLINGHAM INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS. ALL STUDENTS AT PACE ACADEMY ATTEND AN ACE (ACADEMIC CORE ENRICHMENT) CLASS EVERY DAY FOR 30-45 MINUTES. DURING THIS ACE TIME, STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN GROUPS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP IN PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND DECODING SKILLS. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION USING A STRUCTURED LITERACY APPROACH WHICH INCLUDES PROJECT READ (LANGUAGE CIRCLE ENTERPRISES) AND OTHER ORTON-GILLINGHAM BASED INSTRUCTION. PACE OPENED AS A NEW SCHOOL IN THE FALL OF 2021 WITH 77% OF THE STUDENT POPULATION HAVING DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES: 16 STUDENTS WITH A 504 PLAN AND 127 STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP). COMBINED WITH THE ADDITIONAL CHALLENGES OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, MANY LESS DETERMINED INDIVIDUALS WOULD HAVE QUIT BEFORE THEY EVEN STARTED! PACE ACADEMY IS PROUD TO BE THE FIRST TUITION-FREE SCHOOL IN THE MIDLANDS FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.Expenses $3,092,848 · revenue $70,822
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
- 84-2613516
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,514,502
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,849,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,849,809 | $3,830,315 | $6,514,502 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,623,211 | $3,816,275 | $6,293,697 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,913,846 | $3,777,181 | $6,522,932 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,416,415 | $2,992,466 | $6,522,320 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-2613516).
Questions about PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC is 84-2613516.
- Is PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY 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 PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY 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 PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY 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 PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN W JAMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FOR EXC ELLENCE ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,849,809, expenses of $3,830,315 and total assets of $6,514,502 at year end.
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