Nonprofit · EIN 88-3019824
GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL
Also known as GOUCHER CHARTER ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,935,419 | $3,556,312 | $379,107 | $1,610,163 | $1,524,355 | $85,808 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,000,868 | $2,313,600 | -$312,732 | $1,250,887 | $1,555,389 | -$304,502 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $272,799 | $264,569 | $8,230 | $81,446 | $73,216 | $8,230 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,881,202
- of which government grants
- $3,865,718
- Program service revenue
- $40,475
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,742
- Other revenue
- $13,742
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,852,353
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,320,291
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $738
- Accounting fees
- $17,500
- Occupancy
- $196,563
- Depreciation
- $232,142
- Program services (functional)
- $2,399,979
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,156,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,250,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,610,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,524,355
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,073,114
- Gross receipts
- $3,935,419
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER COMBER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $85,500 | $6,187 |
| JIMMY LAMB | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRICE COOK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY GALLMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PEELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD HUDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER COMER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $35,917 |
| JIMMY LAMB | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRICE COOK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ROY PRICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAROLINE MCKEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CINDY GALLMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD HUDSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH PEELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIMMY LAMB | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY GALLMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA SPENCER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BETH PEELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROY PRICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMBER COMER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 604 GOUCHER SCHOOL RD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340-6052
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JIMMY LAMB, 604 GOUCHER SCHOOL ROAD, GAFFNEY, SC 29340
- Signed the 990
- JIMMY LAMB, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (864) 210-9262
- Website
- WWW.GOUCHERCHARTER.ORG/HOME
- Return prepared by
- VERIS LLC
Mission
GOUCHER CHARTER ACADEMY'S MISSION IS BELIEVING IN NURTURING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- GOUCHER CHARTER ACADEMY (GCA) IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 4K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. GCA PROVIDES A RIGOROUS, PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ALLOWING FOR STUDENTS TO ACTUALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THROUGH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS PROMOTION OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. GCA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 145 STUDENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $2,399,979 · revenue $40,475
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
- 88-3019824
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,610,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,935,419
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,935,419 | $3,556,312 | $1,610,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,000,868 | $2,313,600 | $1,250,887 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $272,799 | $264,569 | $81,446 | XML |
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 88-3019824).
Questions about GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL is 88-3019824.
- Is GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOUCHER 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 GOUCHER 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 GOUCHER 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 GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JIMMY LAMB.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,500 (AMBER COMBER, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does GOUCHER CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,935,419, expenses of $3,556,312 and total assets of $1,610,163 at year end.
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