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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0151472

BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC

Also known as TEAL BARTLETT

Tax-exempt · CHAPIN, SC 29036

Financials

$833K$694K2022$839K$720K2023$743K$722K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$743,114$721,683$21,431$428,515$4,931$423,584
June 30, 2024990$838,513$719,933$118,580$409,343$7,190$402,153
June 30, 2023990$832,826$693,579$139,247$284,356$783$283,573
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$741,289
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,825

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,595
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$136,715
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$147,174
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$31,400
Travel
$56,093
Program services (functional)
$621,614
Management and general (functional)
$100,069

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$409,343
Total assets, end of year
$428,515
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,931
Net assets, end of year
$423,584
Gross receipts
$743,114
Employees
1
Year formed
2003
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Judith FieldsCEO
Officer
50$149,895
Jayne EllspermannBoard Vice-Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Ed BernetichBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim F ChadwellBoard Member-
Trustee or director
2$0
Akil RossBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle KinleyBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott StewartBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy GuzmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Shane BarnetteBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Bartlett R Teal SrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
50$0
Alice TealVice President
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Judith FieldsCEO
Officer, Highest-paid employee
50$155,856
Scott StewartBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle KinleyBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Shane BarnetteBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy GuzmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Akil RossBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jayne EllspermannBoard Vice-Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Joann T OConnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim F ChadwellBoard Member-
Trustee or director
2$0
Bartlett R Teal SrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
50$0
Alice TealVice President
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Judith A FieldsCEO
Officer
50$93,000
Jayne EllspermannDirector
Trustee or director
2$24,129
Bartlett R Teal SrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
50$24,000
Joann T O'ConnellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jim F ChadwellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Akil RossDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle KinleySecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott StewartChairman
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy GuzmanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Shane BarnetteDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Alice TealVice President
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
136 LAKESIDE RD, CHAPIN, SC 29036-9464
In care of
% ALICE TEAL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Judith Fields, 2523 Grassland Shores, Gallatin, TN 37066
Signed the 990
ALICE TEAL, Vice-President
Return prepared by
Barbara Kelley CPA

Mission

Promoting educational excellence activities including education advancement conferences and school assessments.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education Conferences: This national professional development conference serves as a rigorous forum for the examination and dissemination of evidence-based models of excellence and exemplary practices in education.The conference addresses critical dimensions of school effectiveness, including Student Focus and Support; School Organization and Culture; Challenging Standards and Curriculum; Active Teaching and Learning; Technology Integration; Professional Learning Communities; Leadership and Organizational Vitality; School, Family, and Community Partnerships; and Indicators of Success. Annually, the conference convenes educators, school leaders, and policymakers from more than 40 states and multiple countries, fostering cross-regional and national perspectives on educational improvement. This distinctive national gathering supports both recognized, high-performing schools and institutions engaged in continuous improvement efforts...See Schedule O Item 9
    Expenses $317,035 · revenue $384,389
  • Educational Assessment: The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (BRSE) assessment assessment is a validated evaluative instrument designed to measure school performance across nine core domains associated with high-performing educational organizations. The assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of institutional effectiveness and supports schools and districts in embedding continuous improvement within their organizational culture. BRSE collaborates annually with hundreds of schools nationwide, applying a validated national framework that defines and benchmarks exemplary school practices. Since enhancements to the assessment process, BRSE has completed 580 formal assessments, with 670,559 stakeholders participating in survey administration. Collectively, these efforts represent a substantial national impact on school improvement initiatives. Since its inception, ...See Schedule O Item 9.
    Expenses $297,920 · revenue $356,900
  • Strategic Partnerships BRSE Strategic Partnerships BRSE established the Strategic Partnership Marketplace to expand collaborative engagement around evidence-based educational solutions for schools and districts. As a recognized leader in the education sector, BRSE strategically partners with mission-aligned organizations and companies committed to advancing equitable outcomes for all schools and students. Central to this initiative is the BRSE Assessment Action Plan Blueprint, which serves as a structured framework for aligning school-identified improvement priorities with the expertise, services, and solutions offered by strategic partners. This intentional alignment enables schools to access targeted supports that directly address assessed needs while fostering coherent, sustainable improvement efforts. Through strategic partnerships, BRSE aligns its brand, services, and improvement methodologies with complementary organizations, ...See Schedle O Item 9
    Expenses $6,659

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
30-0151472
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
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B129)
Assets (IRS master file)
$428,515
Income (IRS master file)
$743,114

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$743,114$721,683$428,515XML
990June 2024$838,513$719,933$409,343XML
990June 2023$832,826$693,579$284,356XML
990June 2022$648,978$615,634$145,117IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 30-0151472).

Questions about BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC

What is the EIN of BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC is 30-0151472.
Is BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE 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 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE 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 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE 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 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Judith Fields.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,895 (Judith Fields, CEO).
How much revenue does BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELENCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $743,114, expenses of $721,683 and total assets of $428,515 at year end.

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