Nonprofit · EIN 86-3761014
TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · ANTIOCH, TN 37013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,042,447 | $2,507,409 | $2,535,038 | $3,611,465 | $980,282 | $2,631,183 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $625,276 | $491,867 | $133,409 | $256,757 | $159,446 | $97,311 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,036,681
- of which government grants
- $2,268,134
- Program service revenue
- $5,118
- Investment income
- $648
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,161,120
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,408,717
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $63,376
- Accounting fees
- $22,707
- Occupancy
- $79,525
- Travel
- $38
- Depreciation
- $16,543
- Program services (functional)
- $1,722,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $784,488
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $256,757
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,611,465
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $980,282
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,631,183
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $125,051
- Gross receipts
- $5,042,447
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy J Renfro | Executive Director Officer | 60 | $106,242 | $20,131 |
| Roger Scott Waynick Jr | Board Vice-Chair, Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Hughes | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanuel Benti | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell Hawks | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Henderson | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Aleah Guthrie | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Atlee Tyree | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rupesh Chhetri | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Alex Stephens | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Campbell | Board Chair Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy J Renfro | Executive Director Officer | 60 | $106,350 | $16,994 |
| Roger Scott Waynick Jr | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Haston | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alisha Keig | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanuel Benti | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell Hawks | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Henderson | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurel Creech | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Campbell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5844 PETTUS RD, ANTIOCH, TN 37013-4514
- In care of
- % ROY JAMES RENFRO III
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- Roy Renfro, 5844 Pettus Road, Antioch, TN 37013
- Signed the 990
- Roy Renfro, Executive Director
- Phone
- (629) 259-2429
- Website
- tennesseenatureacademy.com
- Return prepared by
- C Elizabeth Jain CPA LLC
Mission
The mission of Tennessee Nature Academy is to cultivate happy and healthy young people who are knowledgeable about the world, passionate about the outdoors, and motivated to do good work.Tennessee Nature Academy is a free nature-based public charter school in the Antioch-Cane Ridge community. The organization will serve students and families in grades 5-12, beginning with the founding 5th and 6th grade class in the 2023-2024 school year. Our research-based model uses nature-based learning and play to support students' academic success, build students' social and community connections, and promote students' well-being.
Program accomplishments
- During the 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024 fiscal year, Tennessee Nature Academy completed its first academic year. The organization also retained 100% of its teachers and had above-average student retention as well. The organization was also able to introduce its conceptual framework to the community through community events. Further, the organization conducted numerous camp events as an extension of its long term program services.Expenses $1,722,921
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 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3761014
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,611,465
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,042,447
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,042,447 | $2,507,409 | $3,611,465 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $625,276 | $491,867 | $256,757 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 86-3761014).
Questions about TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY is 86-3761014.
- Is TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY 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 TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY 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 TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY 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 TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Roy Renfro.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,242 (Roy J Renfro, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does TENNESSEE NATURE ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,042,447, expenses of $2,507,409 and total assets of $3,611,465 at year end.
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