Nonprofit · EIN 20-8765327
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
Tax-exempt · MT PLEASANT, SC 29465
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,561,386 | $1,638,269 | -$76,883 | $746,349 | $527,130 | $219,219 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,598,883 | $1,588,806 | $10,077 | $920,238 | $624,136 | $296,102 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,384,402 | $1,384,379 | $23 | $872,290 | $586,265 | $286,025 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $131,071
- Program service revenue
- $1,400,604
- Investment income
- $8,803
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,528
- Net income from gaming
- $10,380
- Other revenue
- $20,908
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $99,126
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,046
- Other salaries and wages
- $918,065
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,165,970
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,550
- Occupancy
- $76,860
- Travel
- $72,216
- Depreciation
- $26,518
- Program services (functional)
- $1,489,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $77,944
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $920,238
- Total assets, end of year
- $746,349
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $527,130
- Net assets, end of year
- $219,219
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $140,571
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $205,351
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,868
- Gross receipts
- $1,567,649
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kreutner | Head of School Officer | 40 | $129,193 |
| Tanya Staubes | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jennifer Boyle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Gisele Woodward | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Anne Bennett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Eustis MD | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Frain MSW | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonnie Furmanchik | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler K Gibbons | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa M Hand MD | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON KREUTNER | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $123,969 |
| TANYA STAUBES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOYLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANNE BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GISELE WOODWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LISA M HAND MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY FRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHAD EUSTIS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JONNIE FURMANCHIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TYLER K GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON KREUTNER | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $117,401 | $7,509 |
| TANYA STAUBES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HORRES PH D | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOYLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GISELE WOODWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA M HAND MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JOHNSTON TERM ENDED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY RAWLS MD TERM ENDED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE RAWLS MD TERM ENDED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEDE WARREN TERM ENDED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD EUSTIS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONNIE FURMANCHIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER K GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 665, MT PLEASANT, SC 29465-0665
- In care of
- % ROBERT R DONATO ESQ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jason Kreutner, PO Box 665, Mount Pleasant, SC 294650665
- Signed the 990
- Jason Kreutner, Head of School
- Phone
- (843) 884-0902
- Website
- www.uslowcountry.org
- Return prepared by
- Glaser and Company LLC
Mission
University School of the Lowcountry is an independent school serving grades 3-12 that engages students in a variety of empirically proven and forward-thinking educational and service opportunities both in and outside of the classroom and challenges students in age-appropriate ways to excel academically while growing in emotional intelligence in a culture that teaches and practices the importance of citizenship.
Program accomplishments
- Provided educational programs for approximately 85 students in grades 3 through 12 in a flexible combination of acceleration, enrichment and in the application of higher-level thinking skills. Provided $98,360 in financial assistance to 12 students. VisionOur vision is to develop outstanding students who are well-prepared to be scholars, leaders, and global citizens of the future.Core ValuesWe develop discerning smart students by learning first-hand from experts about a range of topics outside the classroom.We foster leadership by providing opportunities to lead.We create a caring and inclusive environment by embracing diverse perspectives and individuals.We nurture compassionate and responsible students by serving our neighbors and community organizations. We encourage wellness through multi-faceted principles that promote student development and resiliency.Community SupportCollected, delivered and distributed $766 of food and necessities to needy residents in the North Charleston area.Expenses $1,489,305 · grants $99,126 · revenue $1,400,604
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
- 20-8765327
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $746,349
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,567,649
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,561,386 | $1,638,269 | $746,349 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,598,883 | $1,588,806 | $920,238 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,384,402 | $1,384,379 | $872,290 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,318,896 | $1,208,651 | $728,518 | 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 20-8765327).
Questions about UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY is 20-8765327.
- Is UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 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 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 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 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 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 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jason Kreutner.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,193 (Jason Kreutner, Head of School).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,561,386, expenses of $1,638,269 and total assets of $746,349 at year end.
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