Nonprofit · EIN 99-1751830
FRANKLIN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,429,561 | $1,375,680 | $53,881 | $427,486 | $243,210 | $184,276 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,137,920 | $1,219,233 | -$81,313 | $356,971 | $168,671 | $188,300 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,008,477
- of which government grants
- $190,892
- Program service revenue
- $324,134
- Investment income
- $4,323
- Other revenue
- $92,627
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,298
- Other salaries and wages
- $678,094
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,030,556
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $280
- Accounting fees
- $27,775
- Occupancy
- $174,802
- Depreciation
- $4,350
- Program services (functional)
- $1,185,088
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,295
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,297
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $356,971
- Total assets, end of year
- $427,486
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $243,210
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,276
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $184,276
- Gross receipts
- $1,429,561
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNA BYNUM | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $76,852 | $23,115 |
| CAROLINE GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNIE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA LOUNDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MANOWSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY METZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF STEVENS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNA BYNUM | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $77,268 | $31,448 |
| CAROLINE GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNIE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA LOUNDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MANOWSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY METZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF STEVENS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 FRANKLIN ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303-2991
- In care of
- % MOLLY TALBOT-METZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAWNA BYNUM, 100 FRANKLIN STREET, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
- Signed the 990
- SHAWNA BYNUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 586-7130
- Return prepared by
- ELLIOTT & PAINTER LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FRANKIN SCHOOL IS TO OFFER EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY USING A RESEARCH-BASED, COLLABORATIVE MODEL THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN TO BE READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE AN EARLY LEARNING CENTER DESIGNED TO SERVE INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS FROM DIFFERENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE LEADING RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE ON EARLY EDUCATION'S BEST PRACTICES TAKE CENTER STAGE USING A STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING DESIGNED TO FUEL YOUNG MINDS BY PROVIDING OPTIMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS GUIDED BY NURTURING CAREGIVERS WHO USE THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE.Expenses $1,185,088 · revenue $324,134
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
- 99-1751830
- 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 (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $427,486
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,429,561
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,429,561 | $1,375,680 | $427,486 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,137,920 | $1,219,233 | $356,971 | 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 99-1751830).
Questions about FRANKLIN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRANKLIN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN SCHOOL is 99-1751830.
- Is FRANKLIN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRANKLIN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHAWNA BYNUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLIN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,852 (SHAWNA BYNUM, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRANKLIN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,429,561, expenses of $1,375,680 and total assets of $427,486 at year end.
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