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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1843033

ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Tax-exempt · ROCK HILL, SC 29730

Financials

$2.8M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,795,781$2,524,384$271,397$510,542$241,324$269,218
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,732,992
of which government grants
$2,731,082
Program service revenue
$62,789
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,032,337
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,249,487
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$36,000
Occupancy
$114,923
Travel
$22,816
Depreciation
$16,387
Program services (functional)
$1,388,564
Management and general (functional)
$1,135,820

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$329,897
Total assets, end of year
$510,542
Total liabilities, end of year
$241,324
Net assets, end of year
$269,218
Land, buildings and equipment
$90,679
Gross receipts
$2,795,781
Employees
48
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JON DAHLBERGTREASURER
Officer
40$106,976$20,408
MICHAEL MURPHYDIRECTOR/SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DENNIS GETTERDIRECTOR/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK SHULERDIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ASHLEY HYMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK DILLONDIRECTOR/V CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
505 UNIVERSITY DR 108, ROCK HILL, SC 29730-3705
In care of
% MARIA T KUNISCH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DENNIS GETTER, 505 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ROCK HILL, SC 29730
Signed the 990
DENNIS GETTER, TREASURER
Phone
(839) 274-4550
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

AT CAROLINA CLASSICAL ACADEMY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING IN OUR STUDENTS THE MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS, HABITS, AND VIRTUES THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE, AND JOYFUL LIVES. WE BELIEVE THESE QUALITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A FREE AND FLOURISHING COMMUNITY AND NATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION OPENED ITS FIRST SC CHARTER SCHOOL--ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY FORT MILL IN AUGUST 2024 FOR ITS FIRST SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOOL ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 230 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.
    Expenses $1,388,564 · revenue $62,789

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
92-1843033
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$510,542
Income (IRS master file)
$2,795,781

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,795,781$2,524,384$510,542IRS

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 92-1843033).

Questions about ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

What is the EIN of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA is 92-1843033.
Is ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DENNIS GETTER.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,976 (JON DAHLBERG, TREASURER).
How much revenue does ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CAROLINA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,795,781, expenses of $2,524,384 and total assets of $510,542 at year end.

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