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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2787892

CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · GAFFNEY, SC 29340

Financials

$6.1M$7.2M2022$8.2M$8.6M2023$9.8M$9.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,812,305$9,602,454$209,851$10,459,510$12,670,818-$2,211,308
June 30, 2024990$8,161,604$8,626,514-$464,910$10,400,220$12,821,378-$2,421,158
June 30, 2023990$6,085,915$7,153,276-$1,067,361$10,393,769$12,350,021-$1,956,252
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,289,780
of which government grants
$9,230,766
Program service revenue
$436,516
Investment income
$86,009
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$4,516,255
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,384,997
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$500
Accounting fees
$809,564
Occupancy
$616,218
Travel
$34,908
Depreciation
$365,489
Program services (functional)
$7,682,775
Management and general (functional)
$1,919,679

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,400,220
Total assets, end of year
$10,459,510
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,670,818
Net assets, end of year
-$2,211,308
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,571,418
Gross receipts
$9,812,305
Employees
87
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2017
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
A K PARKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUZANNE TURNERBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROGER MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LAURA GEARYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHRISTINA LAYTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMANDA PAINTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LORI GAFFNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CEDRIC SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMBER VUNCANNONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
J CALEB CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
A K PARKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUZANNE TURNERBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROGER MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LIZ DAVIDSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TERRY HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIA LITTLEJOHNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUE TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STACY ORTEGABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANNE PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
A K PARKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUZANNE TURNERBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROGER MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LIZ DAVIDSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TERRY HALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIA LITTLEJOHNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUE TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STACY ORTEGABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANNE PERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3206 CHEROKEE AVE, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-3564
In care of
% DAWN VINESETT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
A K PARKER, 3206 CHEROKEE AVENUE, GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Signed the 990
ROGER MILLER, TREASURER
Phone
(864) 489-7192
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

CHEROKEE CHARTER ACADEMY WILL CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS BY DEVELOPING CREATIVE, PROBLEM-SOLVING MINDS THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE STUDENT. OUR SCHOOL WILL HAVE A CHALLENGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS SET IN A CREATIVE AND CARING ATMOSPHERE TO GROW THE INTELLECTUAL, CHARACTER, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SIDES OF ALL OUR STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE SCHOOL ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 620 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THOUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOOL RANKED AS THE TOP PREFORMING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY. IT ALSO WON THE PRESTIGEOUS GOLD TOP SCHOOL AWARD FROM OUR SPONSOR, THE CHARTER INSTITUTE AT ERSKINE.THE MIDDLE SCHOOL EARNED AN EXCELLENT REPORT CARD GRADE.
    Expenses $7,682,775 · revenue $436,515

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
84-2787892
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)
$10,459,510
Income (IRS master file)
$9,812,305

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,812,305$9,602,454$10,459,510IRS
990June 2024$8,161,604$8,626,514$10,400,220IRS
990June 2023$6,085,915$7,153,276$10,393,769XML
990June 2022$6,177,240$6,120,554$11,331,306IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 84-2787892).

Questions about CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL is 84-2787892.
Is CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER 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 CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER 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 CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL 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 CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names A K PARKER.
Who are the officers and directors of CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHEROKEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,812,305, expenses of $9,602,454 and total assets of $10,459,510 at year end.

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