Nonprofit · EIN 45-2231386
YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · PICKENS, SC 29671
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,797,819 | $3,863,123 | -$65,304 | $567,246 | $596,968 | -$29,722 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,431,265 | $3,486,030 | -$54,765 | $1,123,829 | $1,088,247 | $35,582 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,620,681
- of which government grants
- $3,599,533
- Program service revenue
- $174,622
- Investment income
- $2,516
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,985
- Occupancy
- $30,184
- Travel
- $2,577
- Depreciation
- $30,164
- Program services (functional)
- $3,706,762
- Management and general (functional)
- $156,361
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,123,829
- Total assets, end of year
- $567,246
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $596,968
- Net assets, end of year
- -$29,722
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $128,098
- Gross receipts
- $3,797,819
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 335
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDEE BLANKENSHIP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $109,225 |
| BRITTANY KELLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYDNEY COX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON ELLENBURG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SIMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MURRAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON LUCAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA GILSTRAP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MCLELLAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY ANTHONY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ORR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW NATIONS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDEE BLANKENSHIP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $112,731 |
| MATTHEW KUTILEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ELROD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ORR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY CLARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY KELLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEL CROWDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYDNEY COX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WILLIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY ANTHONY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MCLELLAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 698 CONCORD CHURCH RD, PICKENS, SC 29671-9167
- In care of
- % SANDEE BLANKENSHIP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SANDEE BLANKENSHIP, 698 CONCORD CHURCH ROAD, PICKENS, SC 29671
- Signed the 990
- SANDEE BLANKENSHIP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 878-1103
- Website
- WWW.YLAOFSC.COM
- Return prepared by
- PAYNE WHITE & SCHMUTZ
Mission
TO HELP EACH STUDENT DISCOVER AND COME INTO CONFIDENT POSSESSION OF HIS/HER UNIQUE ABILITIES, DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF THE ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONAL STANDARDS NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE, AND ESTABLISH QUALITIES THAT WILL ENABLE HIM/HER TO BECOME A HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN.
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHARTER SCHOOL ACT, THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ACADEMIC CHOICE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENT WHILE EXPANDING THE CAPACITY OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN PICKENS COUNTY.Expenses $3,706,762
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
- 45-2231386
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $567,246
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,797,819
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,797,819 | $3,863,123 | $567,246 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,431,265 | $3,486,030 | $1,123,829 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,306,359 | $3,443,377 | $612,512 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 45-2231386).
Questions about YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is 45-2231386.
- Is YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SANDEE BLANKENSHIP.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,797,819, expenses of $3,863,123 and total assets of $567,246 at year end.
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