BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $7.2M · expenses $6.8M · assets $7.9M
- EIN
- 81-3760198
- Address
- 2230 CORRY RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38106-7814
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.BELIEVEMEMPHISACADEMY.ORG
- NTEE code
- B29
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2017 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- School
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARES SCHOLARS IN GRADES K-8 WITH THE ACADEMIC RIGOR, ROBUST SUPPORTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, THRIVE IN COLLEGE, AND LEAD LIVES FULL OF OPPORTUNITY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cowan | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $127,265 | $234,810 | 1 |
| Kenny Green | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPER | 2023-2024 | $88,955 | $160,546 | 1 |
| Danny Song (former) | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2023 | $147,295 | $725,772 | 1 |
| Jeff Warren (former) | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 2017-2019 | $80,000 | $224,312 | 1 |
| Tremaine Mckinley (former) | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 2020-2022 | $70,416 | $183,654 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
28 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Norman | CHAIR | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brad Moritz | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Evan Stephens | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Florence Jones | VICE-CHAIR | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathan Torres | BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Mason | BOARD MEMBER | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Reed | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeremy Turner | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Buford | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jazmin Causey | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emily Eber | BOARD MEMBER | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adam Crawford (former) | TREASURER | 2018-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Reggie Davis (former) | SECRETARY | 2020-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ryan Viner (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Spillyards (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Luke Pruett (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas Marino (former) | CHAIR | 2017-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacque Rowe Fields (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2019-2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joy Coates (former) | VICE CHAIR | 2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sherrell Shelton (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2020 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Al Bright Jr (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kacy Coble (former) | SECRETARY | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elana Cole (former) | CHAIR | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patrick Hendricks (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lori Kirkpatrick (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Settle (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2019 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacque Rowe (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Manuela Martinez (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $216K · 57 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT COWAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $127,265 | $0 | $0 | $127,265 | 1 |
| KENNY GREEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPER | 40 | $88,955 | $0 | $0 | $88,955 | 1 |
| ALICIA NORMAN | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD MORITZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE REED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEREMY TURNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN BUFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAZMIN CAUSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY EBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 3 paid, $326K · 64 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $147,295 | $0 | $0 | $147,295 | 1 |
| MATT COWAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,545 | $0 | $0 | $107,545 | 1 |
| KENNY GREEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $71,591 | $0 | $0 | $71,591 | 1 |
| ALICIA NORMAN | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD MORITZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE REED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEREMY TURNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 14 people listed · 2 paid, $188K · 80 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,683 | $0 | $0 | $117,683 | 1 |
| TREMAINE MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $70,416 | $0 | $0 | $70,416 | 1 |
| ADAM CRAWFORD | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGGIE DAVIS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALICIA NORMAN | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD MORITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN VINER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 14 people listed · 2 paid, $176K · 92 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,000 | $0 | $0 | $108,000 | 1 |
| TREMAINE MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $68,000 | $0 | $0 | $68,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM CRAWFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGGIE DAVIS | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALICIA NORMAN | VICE CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD MORITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EVAN STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN VINER | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $134K · 52 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88,794 | $0 | $0 | $88,794 | 1 |
| TREMAINE MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $45,238 | $0 | $0 | $45,238 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACQUE ROWE FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM CRAWFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOY COATES | VICE CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REGGIE DAVIS | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHERRELL SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALICIA NORMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD MORITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $176K · 45 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $96,000 | $0 | $0 | $96,000 | 1 |
| JEFF WARREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $80,000 | $0 | $0 | $80,000 | 1 |
| AL BRIGHT JR | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KACY COBLE | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELANA COLE | CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LORI KIRKPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | VICE-CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACQUE ROWE FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SETTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM CRAWFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $169K · 22 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $93,000 | $0 | $0 | $93,000 | 1 |
| JEFF WARREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $75,562 | $0 | $0 | $75,562 | 1 |
| AL BRIGHT JR | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KACY COBLE | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELANA COLE | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LORI KIRKPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADAM CRAWFORD | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACQUE ROWE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SETTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FLORENCE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | BOARD VICE-CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MANUELA MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $144K · 3 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SONG | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $75,000 | $0 | $0 | $75,000 | 1 |
| JEFF WARREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $68,750 | 1 |
| AL BRIGHT JR | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KACY COBLE | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELANA COLE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LORI KIRKPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARINO | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE PRUETT | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACQUE ROWE | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SETTLE | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG SPILLYARDS | VICE-CHAIR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 2 contractors · $231K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP | LISLE, IL | SCHOOL SERVICES | $126,278 |
| ROBERT MONDIE | MEMPHIS, TN | JANITORIAL SERVICES | $104,995 |
2023 · 2 contractors · $333K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP | LISLE, IL | SCHOOL SERVICES | $184,510 |
| TECHNOLOGY LAB LLC | NASHVILLE, TN | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | $148,713 |
2022 · 2 contractors · $343K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP | LISLE, IL | SCHOOL SERVICES | $172,906 |
| GENUINE FOOD LAB LLC | NEW YORK, NY | FOOD SERVICES | $169,851 |
2021 · 2 contractors · $493K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY LAB LLC | NASHVILLE, TN | TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | $310,949 |
| JACKIE OWENS | MEMPHIS, TN | TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $182,048 |
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $7,152,766 | $6,789,493 | $7,851,699 | $3,295,377 | $7,111,633 | $39,000 | $216,220 | 57 | 50 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,833,604 | $6,436,917 | $7,697,196 | $2,932,104 | $5,806,219 | $22,356 | $326,431 | 64 | 40 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,157,559 | $5,597,797 | $8,390,818 | $3,535,417 | $5,122,787 | $21,488 | $188,099 | 80 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $8,064,736 | $6,375,493 | $9,476,795 | $3,975,655 | $8,057,931 | $6,651 | $176,000 | 92 | 20 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,873,256 | $4,182,497 | $2,457,072 | $2,286,412 | $5,872,252 | $0 | $134,031 | 52 | 10 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,210,971 | $3,365,621 | $1,357,198 | $595,652 | $3,208,317 | $427 | $176,000 | 45 | 0 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,935,023 | $2,693,925 | $812,941 | $750,302 | $2,931,257 | $0 | $1,143,989 | 22 | 0 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $878,399 | $369,195 | $580,452 | $509,204 | $875,625 | $0 | $143,750 | 3 | 0 |
Funders of this organization
12 grantors reported grants to this organization, $3,548,899 in all, tax years 2018 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2022, 2024 | 8 | $2,427,102 | 2024 | $115,000 | show |
| J R HYDE III FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY” | 2020-2024 | 5 | $364,466 | 2024 | $2,600 | show |
| CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2020, 2022-2024 | 6 | $250,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| THE URBAN CHILD INSTITUTE | Public charity | Exact | 2019, 2021, 2023-2024 | 4 | $207,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| 50CAN INC | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $94,024 | 2024 | $94,024 | show |
| CHARTER FUND INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY INC” | 2021 | 1 | $75,000 | 2021 | $75,000 | show |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | Public charity | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 | $50,000 | show |
| SLINGSHOT MEMPHIS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $41,172 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY” | 2024 | 1 | $23,310 | 2024 | $23,310 | show |
| CHAMPIONS FOR LITERACY | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY” | 2024 | 1 | $11,480 | 2024 | $11,480 | show |
| AGAPE NORTH FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Believe Memphis Academy” | 2023 | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 | $5,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $345 | 2023 | $130 | show |
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| EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS | TN | B29 | $7,220,463 | $7,320,143 | DIRECTOR OF | $115,956 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AVENTURA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | TN | B29 | $6,161,315 | $5,856,020 | FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECT | $154,911 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHATTANOOGA CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE | TN | B29 | $8,837,104 | $6,945,291 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY INC | TN | B29 | $7,071,465 | $6,513,246 | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | $129,813 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ELAN ACADEMY INC | LA | B29 | $7,826,778 | $7,350,955 | Head of School | $179,435 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SOLEIL ACADEMY INC | CA | B29 | $7,985,506 | $7,800,475 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $167,669 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| GLOBAL ACADEMY | MN | B29 | $8,941,646 | $8,992,707 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $183,514 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| MERIT PREPARATORY ACADEMY | UT | B29 | $7,015,705 | $6,675,670 | DIRECTOR | $118,966 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| A C E ACADEMY | NC | B29 | $6,546,565 | $7,130,190 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $146,827 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| FREEDOM PREP ACADEMY - MESA | AZ | B29 | $5,575,223 | $4,052,870 | PRESIDENT/CHARTER REPRESENTATIVE | $174,779 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| BELIEVE SCHOOLS INC | IN | B29 | $6,267,189 | $5,930,161 | PRINCIPAL | $119,868 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| BELTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY INC | SC | B29 | $5,263,728 | $5,088,123 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| EMBLAZE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | NY | B29 | $6,471,459 | $6,832,925 | HEAD OF SCHOOL | $187,765 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| BAY VIEW ACADEMY | CA | B29 | $7,509,941 | $7,419,258 | DIRECTOR | $187,873 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
| SCITECH ACADEMY | MN | B29 | $6,378,025 | $6,701,604 | Secretary | $48,204 | Same NTEE code B29, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $6,789,493 spent · pay $3,793,285 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,877,053 | $2,072,493 | $804,560 | - | 42.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,830,531 | $1,029,853 | $800,678 | - | 27.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $700,012 | $469,008 | $231,004 | - | 10.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $334,636 | $301,172 | $33,464 | - | 4.9% | |
| Office expenses | $293,912 | $131,549 | $162,363 | - | 4.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $216,220 | - | $216,220 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DEBT SERVICE AND ISSUAN | $208,354 | $187,519 | $20,835 | - | 3.1% |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $171,014 | $153,913 | $17,101 | - | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $118,762 | $106,886 | $11,876 | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | INTERNAL SCHOOL EXPENDI | $38,999 | $38,999 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Total | $6,789,493 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $6,436,917 spent · pay $3,671,309 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,652,947 | $1,996,183 | $656,764 | - | 41.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,643,871 | $854,609 | $789,262 | - | 25.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $691,931 | $463,594 | $228,337 | - | 10.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $326,431 | - | $326,431 | - | 5.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $324,921 | $292,429 | $32,492 | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $299,480 | $133,850 | $165,630 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DEBT SERVICE AND ISSUAN | $198,837 | $178,953 | $19,884 | - | 3.1% |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $183,403 | $165,063 | $18,340 | - | 2.8% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $115,096 | $103,586 | $11,510 | - | 1.8% |
| Total | $6,436,917 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $5,597,797 spent · pay $3,294,023 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,508,965 | $1,807,033 | $701,932 | - | 44.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,287,272 | $689,762 | $597,510 | - | 23.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $596,959 | $399,963 | $196,996 | - | 10.7% | |
| Office expenses | $337,588 | $146,341 | $191,247 | - | 6.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $283,350 | $255,015 | $28,335 | - | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | DEBT SERVICE AND ISSUAN | $195,188 | $175,669 | $19,519 | - | 3.5% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $188,099 | - | $188,099 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $134,607 | $121,146 | $13,461 | - | 2.4% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $44,284 | $39,856 | $4,428 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | EXPENDITURES- INTERNAL | $21,485 | $21,485 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Total | $5,597,797 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $6,375,493 spent · pay $3,526,897 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,960,577 | $2,102,650 | $857,927 | - | 46.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,800,629 | $963,125 | $837,504 | - | 28.2% | |
| Office expenses | $460,052 | $170,364 | $289,688 | - | 7.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $390,320 | $261,657 | $128,663 | - | 6.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $184,347 | $165,912 | $18,435 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $182,597 | $164,337 | $18,260 | - | 2.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $176,000 | - | $176,000 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | DEBT SERVICE AND ISSUAN | $112,774 | $101,497 | $11,277 | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $102,666 | $92,399 | $10,267 | - | 1.6% |
| Other (as described) | INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS | $5,531 | $5,531 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $6,375,493 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $4,182,497 spent · pay $2,542,229 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $2,408,198 | $1,784,422 | $623,776 | - | 57.6% | |
| Other (as described) | INSTRUCTIONAL | $623,121 | $623,121 | - | - | 14.9% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $237,493 | $17,236 | $220,257 | - | 5.7% |
| Fees: other services | $204,630 | - | $204,630 | - | 4.9% | |
| Other (as described) | STAFF DEVELOPMENT | $179,525 | $128,948 | $50,577 | - | 4.3% |
| Occupancy | $172,283 | $129,212 | $43,071 | - | 4.1% | |
| Office expenses | $136,457 | $102,343 | $34,114 | - | 3.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $134,031 | - | $134,031 | - | 3.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $86,759 | $65,069 | $21,690 | - | 2.1% | |
| Total | $4,182,497 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $3,365,621 spent · pay $1,763,361 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,587,361 | $1,236,673 | $350,688 | - | 47.2% | |
| Other (as described) | INSTRUCTIONAL | $754,673 | $754,673 | - | - | 22.4% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $208,425 | $33,600 | $174,825 | - | 6.2% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $176,000 | - | $176,000 | - | 5.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $174,255 | - | $174,255 | - | 5.2% | |
| Occupancy | $162,895 | $122,171 | $40,724 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) | STAFF DEVELOPMENT | $142,449 | $120,647 | $21,802 | - | 4.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $80,843 | $60,632 | $20,211 | - | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $78,720 | $59,040 | $19,680 | - | 2.3% | |
| Total | $3,365,621 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $2,693,925 spent · pay $1,143,989 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $1,143,989 | $574,299 | $569,690 | - | 42.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PRIOR YEAR NET AMOUNT I | $509,204 | $254,602 | $254,602 | - | 18.9% |
| Other (as described) | INSTRUCTIONAL | $358,157 | $358,157 | - | - | 13.3% |
| Fees: other services | $201,946 | - | $201,946 | - | 7.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER EXPENSES | $158,292 | $27,835 | $130,457 | - | 5.9% |
| Occupancy | $129,207 | $96,905 | $32,302 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) | STAFF DEVELOPMENT | $76,714 | $63,835 | $12,879 | - | 2.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $63,797 | $47,848 | $15,949 | - | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $52,619 | $39,464 | $13,155 | - | 2.0% | |
| Total | $2,693,925 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $369,195 spent · pay $200,023 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: disqualified persons | $177,950 | $103,950 | $74,000 | - | 48.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN | $57,894 | $57,894 | - | - | 15.7% |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | $21,378 | $21,378 | - | - | 5.8% |
| Fees: investment management | $17,625 | - | $17,625 | - | 4.8% | |
| All other expenses | $17,005 | $12,138 | $4,867 | - | 4.6% | |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT ACTIVITIES | $13,538 | $13,538 | - | - | 3.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $12,580 | $9,352 | $3,228 | - | 3.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,389 | - | - | $10,389 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,270 | - | $10,270 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $9,493 | $6,294 | $3,199 | - | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | EVALUATION AND TESTING | $9,245 | $9,245 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Office expenses | $4,188 | $285 | $3,903 | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $3,955 | - | $3,955 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,964 | - | $1,964 | - | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,250 | $1,250 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $471 | - | - | $471 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $369,195 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,668 | $0 | 2 |
| 2023 | $9,343 | $0 | 3 |
| 2022 | $9,343 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 6 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | $9,343 |
| 2024 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | $6,324 |
| 2023 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | $9,343 |
| 2023 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | $3,114 |
| 2023 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | -$3,114 |
| 2022 | Federal Communications Commission | Grant or other assistance | UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES 32.004 | THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | $9,343 |
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