Nonprofit · EIN 93-2826980
SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · RIDGELAND, SC 29936
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,314,658 | $5,085,554 | -$1,770,896 | $952,881 | $127,783 | $825,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,271,566
- of which government grants
- $1,150,772
- Program service revenue
- $4,029
- Investment income
- $39,063
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,854
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,613,333
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,285,626
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,144
- Accounting fees
- $77,995
- Occupancy
- $99,888
- Travel
- $106,620
- Depreciation
- $55,413
- Program services (functional)
- $2,757,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,327,691
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,647,559
- Total assets, end of year
- $952,881
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $127,783
- Net assets, end of year
- $825,098
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $178,064
- Gross receipts
- $3,314,658
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 16
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER BROWN | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $158,854 | $3,633 |
| BILL KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DUNGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SIMONSON | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHAWN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BALLANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PARKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUNNIE WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA MCALLISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 DISCOVERY LN, RIDGELAND, SC 29936-2200
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER BROWN, 100 DISCOVER LANE, RIDGELAND, SC 29936
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER BROWN, PRINCIPAL
- Phone
- (843) 547-8124
- Return prepared by
- MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA
Mission
OUR MISSION GOES BEYOND ACADEMICS; WE GUIDE STUDENTS TO BECOME RESILIENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, GLOBALLY MINDED CITIZENS, EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERS, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS. EMBRACING MISTAKES AS PART OF GROWTH, WE EQUIP STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE READY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CONTINUED ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, EXPANDING ONE GRADE LEVEL TO SERVE STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2ND GRADE. SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AIMS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS IN JASPER, BEAUFORT, AND HAMPTON COUNTIES.Expenses $2,757,863 · revenue $4,029
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-2826980
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $952,881
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,314,658
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,314,658 | $5,085,554 | $952,881 | 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 93-2826980).
Questions about SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 93-2826980.
- Is SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SC COMMUNITY 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 SC COMMUNITY 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 SC COMMUNITY 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 SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,854 (JENNIFER BROWN, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does SC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,314,658, expenses of $5,085,554 and total assets of $952,881 at year end.
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