Nonprofit · EIN 20-3028755
RON CLARK ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30315
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,331,642 | $16,862,390 | $469,252 | $32,011,597 | $3,537,930 | $28,473,667 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,208,193 | $13,337,464 | $3,870,729 | $31,594,227 | $3,513,263 | $28,080,964 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,652,454 | $10,523,817 | $128,637 | $28,150,062 | $3,810,830 | $24,339,232 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,192,130
- Program service revenue
- $10,074,661
- Investment income
- $123,443
- Net income from fundraising events
- $157,616
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,725,030
- Other revenue
- $1,941,408
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $131,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $975,196
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,056,011
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,375,539
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,464
- Accounting fees
- $150,154
- Occupancy
- $2,295,267
- Travel
- $1,928,146
- Depreciation
- $981,043
- Program services (functional)
- $12,857,489
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,057,530
- Fundraising (functional)
- $947,371
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,594,227
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,011,597
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,537,930
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,473,667
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,847,148
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,221,304
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $252,363
- Gross receipts
- $18,500,289
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON CLARK | CO-FNDER PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $472,605 | $90,497 |
| KIM BEARDEN | CO-FNDER ED Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $445,095 | $39,001 |
| KIRK BROWN | CHIEF DEVLM COMM | 40 | $231,417 | $20,919 |
| JUNIOR BERNADIN | DEAN OF STUDENTS | 40 | $197,930 | $19,565 |
| TROY KEMP | DIR. STRATEGIC | 40 | $183,792 | $19,188 |
| KOREY COLLINS | TEACHER | 40 | $156,717 | $16,769 |
| PAUL BRUNACHE | PRODUCT MANAGER | 40 | $153,500 | $18,023 |
| TAD SELBY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BROWN | GOVERNANCE CHAI Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MADSEN | DEVELOPMENT CHA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY COLLINS | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BRADEN | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELIE CHARLES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY FERGUSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLIARY JONES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY MILLER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF MIXSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKEL PARKER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID YATES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BOLER JR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON NELSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CZIK | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESHEA TURNER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH FORRESTER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MINDI SINCLAIR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WILLIS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARREN W DEVORE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM BEARDEN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $605,689 | $64,670 |
| RON CLARK | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $610,508 | $37,820 |
| KIRK BROWN | CHIEF DEVLM COMM | 40 | $214,717 | $19,781 |
| JUNIOR BERNADIN | DEAN OF STUDENTS | 40 | $195,665 | $18,902 |
| TROY KEMP | DIR. ADMISSIONS | 40 | $179,150 | $18,473 |
| KOREY COLLINS | TEACHER | 40 | $149,450 | $15,997 |
| JOEY BARR | FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $138,833 | $16,602 |
| JASON MADSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BROWN | GOVERNANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WELLS | DEVELOPMENT CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD SELBY | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY COLLINS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABUBAKARR BUBA BANGURA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWL PRYOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLIARY JONES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BRADEN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELIE CHARLES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE COOPER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY FERGUSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY MILLER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MIXSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKEL PARKER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID YATES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RON CLARK | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $354,985 | $21,830 |
| KIM BEARDEN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $348,096 | $21,830 |
| JUNIOR BERNADIN | DEAN OF STUDENTS | 40 | $180,720 | $17,117 |
| TROY KEMP | DIR. ADMISSIONS | 40 | $171,533 | $16,976 |
| KIRK BROWN | CHIEF DEVLM COMM | 40 | $169,700 | $16,450 |
| VALERIE JONES | DIR CURRICULUM | 40 | $130,000 | $14,459 |
| TIMOTHY DANIEL THOMPSON | TEACHER | 40 | $116,367 | $14,092 |
| JASON MADSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BROWN | GOVERNANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WELLS | DEVELOPMENT CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD SELBY | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA WEBSTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAYNE O'REILLY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE COOPER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY THOMAS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CRISP | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWL PRYOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MIXSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKEL PARKER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY FERGUSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELIE CHARLES | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY COLLINS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 228 MARGARET ST SE, ATLANTA, GA 30315-4105
- In care of
- % RON CLARK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIM BEARDEN, 228 MARGARET STREET, ATLANTA, GA 30315
- Signed the 990
- KIM BEARDEN, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (678) 651-2100
- Website
- www.ronclarkacademy.com/
- Return prepared by
- Hezlep Nonprofit Advisors
Mission
A HIGHLY ACCLAIMED NONPROFIT MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ATLANTA, GA THAT PROMOTES INNOVATION AND ENGAGES ITS STUDENTS THROUGH ENERGETIC TEACHING BALANCED BY A STRICT CODE OF DISCIPLINE. OUR GOAL IS TO EXTEND OUR REACH BEYOND OUR STUDENT BODY BY HAVING AN IMPACT UPON STUDENTS EVERYWHERE.
Program accomplishments
- To deliver the highest quality educational experience where global citizens are born through engaging teaching methods, academic excellence, relationship building, and a passionate climate and culture.Expenses $12,857,489 · grants $131,600 · revenue $10,074,661
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
- 20-3028755
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,011,597
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,500,289
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,331,642 | $16,862,390 | $32,011,597 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,208,193 | $13,337,464 | $31,594,227 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,652,454 | $10,523,817 | $28,150,062 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,906,158 | $9,048,538 | $28,353,989 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 20-3028755).
Questions about RON CLARK ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of RON CLARK ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RON CLARK ACADEMY INC is 20-3028755.
- Is RON CLARK ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to RON CLARK ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RON CLARK ACADEMY INC 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 RON CLARK ACADEMY INC 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 RON CLARK ACADEMY INC 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 RON CLARK ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KIM BEARDEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of RON CLARK ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $472,605 (RON CLARK, CO-FNDER PRESID).
- How much revenue does RON CLARK ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,331,642, expenses of $16,862,390 and total assets of $32,011,597 at year end.
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