2026-02-06T10:08:36-05:00 2025-06-30 274844948 Barbara Kelley CPA 3561 Dreher Shoals Rd Irmo SC 29063 990 2024-07-01 300151472 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence % Alice Teal BLUE 136 Lakeside Rd Chapin SC 29036 ALICE TEAL Vice-President 2026-01-15 true true BARBARA KELLEY P00430738 8032336437 2026-02-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Judith Fields 2523 Grassland Shores Gallatin TN 37066 743114 false X X 2003 SC Promoting educational excellence activities including education advancement conferences and school assessments. 9 9 1 0 0 20000 0 818513 741289 0 1825 838513 743114 3595 0 167770 147174 0 0 552163 570914 719933 721683 118580 21431 409343 428515 7190 4931 402153 423584 X Promoting educational excellence activities including education advancement conferences and school assessments. 317035 384389 Education Conferences: This national professional development conference serves as a rigorous forum for the examination and dissemination of evidence-based models of excellence and exemplary practices in education.The conference addresses critical dimensions of school effectiveness, including Student Focus and Support; School Organization and Culture; Challenging Standards and Curriculum; Active Teaching and Learning; Technology Integration; Professional Learning Communities; Leadership and Organizational Vitality; School, Family, and Community Partnerships; and Indicators of Success. Annually, the conference convenes educators, school leaders, and policymakers from more than 40 states and multiple countries, fostering cross-regional and national perspectives on educational improvement. This distinctive national gathering supports both recognized, high-performing schools and institutions engaged in continuous improvement efforts...See Schedule O Item 9 297920 356900 Educational Assessment: The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (BRSE) assessment assessment is a validated evaluative instrument designed to measure school performance across nine core domains associated with high-performing educational organizations. The assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of institutional effectiveness and supports schools and districts in embedding continuous improvement within their organizational culture. BRSE collaborates annually with hundreds of schools nationwide, applying a validated national framework that defines and benchmarks exemplary school practices. Since enhancements to the assessment process, BRSE has completed 580 formal assessments, with 670,559 stakeholders participating in survey administration. Collectively, these efforts represent a substantial national impact on school improvement initiatives. Since its inception, ...See Schedule O Item 9. 6659 Strategic Partnerships BRSE Strategic Partnerships BRSE established the Strategic Partnership Marketplace to expand collaborative engagement around evidence-based educational solutions for schools and districts. As a recognized leader in the education sector, BRSE strategically partners with mission-aligned organizations and companies committed to advancing equitable outcomes for all schools and students. Central to this initiative is the BRSE Assessment Action Plan Blueprint, which serves as a structured framework for aligning school-identified improvement priorities with the expertise, services, and solutions offered by strategic partners. This intentional alignment enables schools to access targeted supports that directly address assessed needs while fostering coherent, sustainable improvement efforts. Through strategic partnerships, BRSE aligns its brand, services, and improvement methodologies with complementary organizations, ...See Schedle O Item 9 621614 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true 14 0 false 1 true false false false false false false false false X 9 9 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false SC X Alice Teal 8033455415 136 Lakeside Rd Chapin SC 29036 Judith Fields CEO 50.00 0.00 X 149895 0 0 Jayne Ellspermann Board Vice-Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Bernetich Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim F Chadwell Board Member- 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Akil Ross Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Kinley Board Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Stewart Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Guzman Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shane Barnette Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bartlett R Teal Sr President 50.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alice Teal Vice President 25.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 149895 0 0 1 false false false Educational Assessments 611710 356900 356900 Educational Conferences 611710 384389 384389 Strategic Partnerships 611710 741289 RefundsRebates 611710 1825 1825 1825 743114 743114 0 0 X 3595 3595 136715 123044 13671 10459 9413 1046 34407 30966 3441 31400 31400 151898 136708 15190 1644 1480 164 1979 1781 198 1200 1080 120 53595 48235 5360 56093 50484 5609 207848 187063 20785 1380 1242 138 Computer 6536 5882 654 Reconciling 8950 8055 895 13984 12586 1398 721683 621614 100069 0 409343 428515 1391 1391 409343 428515 7190 4931 7190 4931 X 402153 423584 402153 423584 409343 428515 21431 0 X false false false X 21792 32917 18907 20000 93616 21792 32917 18907 20000 93616 16256 77360 93616 0.82640 0.89000 X 1391 1391 Bartlett Teal President Royalty payments Teal Education Services LLC false Jayne Ellspermann Board Member Paid to Jayne Ellspersmann LLC false Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Bartlett and Alice Teal are husband and wife, and both are active officers of the organization. Organizational document changes Part VI line 4 The organization revised the Bylaws to change the term for board members from one to two years. The term COO was removed and replaced by the term CEO. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 is reviewd by the President and board members before filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The organization complies with the SC non-profit guidelines as it relates to conflicts of interest. Board members may not vote on matters that may have a conflict. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a 1. Management compensation for the CEO is established in a written contract with a base salary of $93,500 plus a bonus structure to provide a salary that aligns with the CEOs experience and educational backgrouond. The contract establishes commissions of 10% of the net national conference after all conference expenditures. In addition, the organization will pay a $10,000 bonus at year end if the CEO sells 100 new Lighthouse assessments for more than $5,500 each. The Board Chair will review the CEO performance each year. 2. Board members are offered commissions for sales of assessments and sponsorships. 3. The organization has an Intellectual Property agreement with President Bartlett Teal for the use of registered intellectual property that facilitates the organizations assessment program. Royalty payments totaling $53,595 were paid to Teal Educational Systems LLC for fiscal year ended 06/30/2025. 4. Organization paid $16,500 in non-employee compensation Board Member Jayne Ellspersmanns business, Jayne Ellspersmann LLC. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 The organizations Form 990 is available to the public upon request. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Conference expenses include Banquet expense: $194,475; Lodging ($295); Travel($4,500) Promotional Items ($6,224); and Supplies ($2,354) Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Part III, Item 4a:Education Conferences Continued: Participants benefit from systematic learning opportunities grounded in research, reflective practice, and the shared expertise of accomplished educators and exemplary schools.Part III, Item 4b:Educational Assessment Continued:BSRE has collected more than 14.7 million data points to inform evidence-based decision-making and targeted improvement strategies in schools and districts across the country... Part III, Item 4c:Strategic Partnerships Condinued:facilitating meaningful collaboration with senior-level education decision-makers nationwide. The overarching goal of the Strategic Partnership initiative is to provide educators with high-quality tools, services, and resources that strengthen school improvement and community impact, while simultaneously offering partners expanded access, visibility, and engagement opportunities across BRSE programs, events and national networks.