Nonprofit · EIN 27-1849895
KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Also known as KNOXVILLE AMBASSADORS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $63,250 | $62,879 | $371 | $54,131 | – | $54,131 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $63,229 | $61,123 | $2,106 | $53,760 | $0 | $53,760 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $57,842 | $59,583 | -$1,741 | $51,654 | $0 | $51,654 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,350
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,033
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$491
- Other revenue
- $61,358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,250
- Occupancy
- $9,583
- Other expenses
- $52,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,760
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,131
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,131
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,044
- Gross receipts
- $63,741
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,250 |
| LA EZELL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| WARREN SAYRE | PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 6 | $0 |
| PAM HICKS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRACKNEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JONA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NORM KALDENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PEEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA EZELL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| WARREN SAYRE | PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 6 | $0 |
| PAM HICKS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRACKNEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JONA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NORM KALDENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PEEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN SMITH | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA EZELL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| WARREN SAYRE | PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 6 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY RIVERA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRACKNEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JONA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PAM HICKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6612 WACHESE LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912-1609
- In care of
- % LA EZELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LA EZELL, TREASURER
Mission
KCHEAA MISSION IS TO GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST AS AMBASSADORS OF THE LORD BY ADMINISTERING TO THE KNOXVILLE HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TEAMS KCHEA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATED STUDENTS WE OFFER COMPETITIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BOTH MALE FEMALE IN BASKETBALL SOCCER GOLF CROSS COUNTRY TRACK VOLLEYBALL ULTIMATE FRISBEE AND OTHER SPORTS AS INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION DEVELOPS
Program accomplishments
- KCHEAA INITIATED SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR HOME SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL SOCCER AND CROSS COUNTRY AMONG THE HIGHEST PARTICIPATORY SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY NUMBERED THE HIGHEST STUDENTS WITH APPROX 125 SOCCER TEAMS WERE APPROX 65 AND BASKETBALL NUMBERED APPROX 55 TEAMS WERE IN HOME SCHOOL LEAGUES AND PLAYED GAMESMEETS AND TOURNAMENTS ALL OF THE SPORTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE KNOXVILLE HOME SCHOOL COMMUNITY IN LEAGUES AND ALSO PARTICIPATED IN END OF YEARSEASON TOURNAMENTS STATE AND NATIONAL
- THIS AREA SHOULD BE BLANK
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1849895
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,131
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,741
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- October 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $63,250 | $62,879 | $54,131 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $63,229 | $61,123 | $53,760 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $57,842 | $59,583 | $51,654 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 27-1849895).
Questions about KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is 27-1849895.
- Is KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on October 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2012.
- Are donations to KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 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 KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,250 (NATHAN SMITH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $63,250, expenses of $62,879 and total assets of $54,131 at year end.
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