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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1619440

SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · RICHTON PARK, IL 60471

Financials

$19.5M$17.9M2023$22.7M$21.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$22,667,813$21,343,214$1,324,599$16,666,625$8,612,364$8,054,261
June 30, 2024990$19,489,278$17,869,033$1,620,245$9,198,060$2,468,398$6,729,662
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,451,616
of which government grants
$22,430,316
Program service revenue
$216,197
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$9,280,712
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,001,395
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$23,932
Accounting fees
$92,249
Occupancy
$3,556,928
Travel
$1,246,839
Depreciation
$145,550
Program services (functional)
$16,227,174
Management and general (functional)
$5,116,040

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,198,060
Total assets, end of year
$16,666,625
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,612,364
Net assets, end of year
$8,054,261
Land, buildings and equipment
$374,904
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,054,261
Gross receipts
$22,667,813
Employees
201
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Corey LevyDirector of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$208,999$42,220
Robert LaneDirector of College Recruitment
Highest-paid employee
40$204,508$41,952
Iyuna HarrisDirector of Special Education
Highest-paid employee
40$154,228$38,574
Sherry GrutziusDirector of Curriculum
Highest-paid employee
40$144,874$0
Robert HallAttorney
Highest-paid employee
13$117,244$0
Dr Blondean Y DavisChief Executive Officer/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Ron BeanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Felix SimpkinsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Jeffrey JohnsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Dr Vinnie HallDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
Dr Barbara MeyerDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Corey LevyDirector of Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$191,506$41,299
Robert LaneDirector of College Recruitment
Highest-paid employee
40$194,333$38,047
Iyuna HarrisDirector of Special Education
Highest-paid employee
40$137,670$33,177
Sherry GrutziusDirector of Curriculum
Highest-paid employee
40$128,161$157
Robert HallAttorney
Highest-paid employee
13$111,161$0
Dr Blondean Y DavisChief Executive Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Ron BeanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Felix SimpkinsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Kevin MurphySecretary until 9/18/23
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Jeffrey JohnsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
Dr Vinnie HallDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
Dr Barbara MeyerDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4601 SAUK TRAIL, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471-1470
In care of
% SOUT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Blondean Y Davis, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471
Signed the 990
Dr Blondean Y Davis, Chief Executive Officer
Phone
(708) 748-8105
Return prepared by
RSM US LLP

Mission

Southland is committed to the following:-Preparing all students to select, enroll in, and succeed in graduating from a four-year college or university-Communicating clearly and openly with students and families-Creating an environment that enables all students to achieve their educational potentials, incorporating data-driven strategies proven to support the maximization of student learning-Creating relevant, rigorous and interactive learning experiences-Assisting students in intellectual, emotional, and social development-Stimulating inquiry and discovery-Tailoring curriculum to meet the students' interests and needs-Providing immersion in workplace and cultural experiences-Treating students and their families with the concern, compassion and respect which befit our shared commitment to one another as we guide our children on their educational journeys

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Southland College Prep Charter School is unique in that students must take 4 years of English, mathematics, science, social science, world language, technology, fine arts, and physical education in order to graduate. All students are expected to apply to and be admitted to one or more colleges or universities. Once there, we expect each and every one of them to graduate. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the enrollment was approximately 586 students.
    Expenses $16,227,174 · revenue $216,197

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1619440
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,666,625
Income (IRS master file)
$22,667,813

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$22,667,813$21,343,214$16,666,625XML
990June 2024$19,489,278$17,869,033$9,198,060XML
990June 2023$16,415,445$16,299,048$9,318,231IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 27-1619440).

Questions about SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 27-1619440.
Is SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr Blondean Y Davis.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $208,999 (Corey Levy, Director of Operations).
How much revenue does SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,667,813, expenses of $21,343,214 and total assets of $16,666,625 at year end.

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