Nonprofit · EIN 20-3214898
CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,165,786 | $2,488,582 | -$322,796 | $2,846,022 | $3,191,065 | -$345,043 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,113,835 | $2,036,899 | $76,936 | $2,904,011 | $3,280,739 | -$376,728 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,912,124 | $1,881,692 | $30,432 | $3,109,301 | $3,757,118 | -$647,817 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,124,276
- of which government grants
- $2,004,775
- Program service revenue
- $16,775
- Investment income
- $24,735
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,229,217
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,608,293
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,673
- Occupancy
- $314,027
- Travel
- $4,408
- Depreciation
- $43,290
- Program services (functional)
- $2,209,603
- Management and general (functional)
- $278,979
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,904,011
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,846,022
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,191,065
- Net assets, end of year
- -$345,043
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $234,734
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$579,777
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $234,734
- Gross receipts
- $2,165,786
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,781 | $55,340 |
| MONICA BELTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TONY CHAHAUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHERRY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DINKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRONE ELLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE EPPS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EDWIN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $140,688 | $47,466 |
| MONICA BELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TONY CHAHAUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHERRY DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DINKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRONE ELLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE EPPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EDWIN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,892 | $44,869 |
| CHERRY DANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY CHAUHAUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRONE ELLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE EPPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BELTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7405 A FAIRFIELD RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-9543
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA, 7405-A FAIRFIELD RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203
- Signed the 990
- DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (803) 254-4643
- Return prepared by
- UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY IS TO TEACH A DIVERSE POPULATION OF CHILDREN IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF KINDNESS THAT ENCOURAGES ACTIVE INQUIRY, FOSTERS INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, AND PROMOTES RESPECT FOR SELF, AND THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE.
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZED UNDER THE SC CHARTER SCHOOL ACT, CSI PROVIDES ACADEMIC CHOICE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS WHILE EXPANDING THE CAPACITY OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE. EACH STUDENT RECEIVES AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLAN ALLOWING THEM TO WORK AT AN INDEPENDENT LEARNING LEVEL. THIS FOSTERS STUDENTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND LITERACY SKILLS ALLOWING THEM TO DEMONSTRATE AT LEAST A YEARS GROWTH OF DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $2,209,603 · revenue $16,775
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
- 20-3214898
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,846,022
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,165,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,165,786 | $2,488,582 | $2,846,022 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,113,835 | $2,036,899 | $2,904,011 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,912,124 | $1,881,692 | $3,109,301 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,012,406 | $1,765,239 | $3,455,293 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-3214898).
Questions about CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY
- What is the EIN of CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY is 20-3214898.
- Is CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY 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 CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY 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 CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY 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 CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,781 (DR VICTORIA DIXON-MOKEBA, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,165,786, expenses of $2,488,582 and total assets of $2,846,022 at year end.
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