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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4935752

LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · BEDFORD, IN 47421

Financials

$3.7M$3.5M2022$3.5M$3.1M2023$3M$3.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,953,580$3,152,498-$198,918$2,232,781$857,554$1,375,227
June 30, 2024990$3,493,867$3,089,018$404,849$2,515,949$952,508$1,563,441
June 30, 2023990$3,683,747$3,463,993$219,754$2,662,007$1,531,285$1,130,722
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,953,580
of which government grants
$2,108,093
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,547,971
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,879,583
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$88,940
Travel
$227,364
Depreciation
$71,597
Program services (functional)
$2,523,916
Management and general (functional)
$628,582

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,515,949
Total assets, end of year
$2,232,781
Total liabilities, end of year
$857,554
Net assets, end of year
$1,375,227
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,747,844
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,375,227
Gross receipts
$2,953,580
Employees
76
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
IN

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
CHRIS BOWLESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ADAM CLINESMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KAYLEE HOFFMANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NICOLE MAYSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SUSAN PORTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOE ROBINSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BOWLESMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN GRISSOMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KAYLEE HOFFMANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ERIK MOSIERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SUSAN PORTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMBER SCISCOESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BOWLESMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN GRISSOMTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KAYLA HOFFMANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ERIK MOSIERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SUSAN PORTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AMBER SCISCOESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
223 OLD FARM RD, BEDFORD, IN 47421-8460
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOANNE SYMCOX
Signed the 990
JOANNE SYMCOX, DIRECTOR
Return prepared by
CHARLES MADDEN PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (LCIS) IS TO INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER GREATEST POTENTIAL PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IN A PEACEFUL RURAL SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A CHALLENGING AND A LIFE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN LCIS WILL DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, CHARACTER-BUILDING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND IN AN EVER- ADVANCING GLOBAL SOCIETY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (LCIS) IS TO INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER GREATEST POTENTIAL PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IN A PEACEFUL RURAL SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A CHALLENGING AND A LIFE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN LCIS WILL DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, CHARACTER-BUILDING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND IN AN EVER- ADVANCING GLOBAL SOCIETY.
    Expenses $2,389,004
  • THE MISSION OF LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (LCIS) IS TO INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER GREATEST POTENTIAL PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IN A PEACEFUL RURAL SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A CHALLENGING AND A LIFE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN LCIS WILL DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, CHARACTER-BUILDING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND IN AN EVER- ADVANCING GLOBAL SOCIETY.
    Expenses $134,912

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
84-4935752
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)
$2,232,781
Income (IRS master file)
$2,953,580

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,953,580$3,152,498$2,232,781XML
990June 2024$3,493,867$3,089,018$2,515,949XML
990June 2023$3,683,747$3,463,993$2,662,007IRS
990June 2022$3,278,362$3,239,805$2,045,122IRS
990December 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 84-4935752).

Questions about LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is 84-4935752.
Is LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 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 LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOANNE SYMCOX.
Who are the officers and directors of LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAWRENCE COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,953,580, expenses of $3,152,498 and total assets of $2,232,781 at year end.

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