Nonprofit · EIN 46-0847332
BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BEAUFORT, SC 29906
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,566,412 | $18,783,734 | -$217,322 | $52,617,783 | $45,164,781 | $7,453,002 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,857,073 | $16,669,840 | $187,233 | $50,920,458 | $43,250,134 | $7,670,324 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,162,384 | $15,158,571 | $3,813 | $41,424,115 | $33,941,024 | $7,483,091 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,362,063
- of which government grants
- $17,306,839
- Membership dues
- $3,818
- Program service revenue
- $789,092
- Investment income
- $315,095
- Net income from fundraising events
- $61,543
- Other revenue
- $100,162
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,741
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,915,135
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,534,753
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,175
- Accounting fees
- $12,000
- Occupancy
- $1,039,810
- Travel
- $22,691
- Depreciation
- $895,914
- Program services (functional)
- $13,118,419
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,665,315
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,920,458
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,617,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,164,781
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,453,002
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,990,709
- Gross receipts
- $18,633,945
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 373
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MCCULLOCH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 40 | $176,741 | $24,886 |
| TOM ANGELO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MERRICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DUCKETT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA YERACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ABBOTT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BECKHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PHIFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MCCULLOCH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 40 | $162,252 | $24,432 |
| TOM ANGELO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MERRICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DUCKETT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA YERACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ABBOTT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BECKHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY MCCULLOCH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 40 | $147,222 | $18,374 |
| TOM ANGELO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GAULT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN MERRICK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FRASER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH TAGGART | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN YERACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE GUERRERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY CHUCTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 555 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906-9075
- In care of
- % CHAIRMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TOM ANGELO, 555 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906
- Signed the 990
- TOM ANGELO, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (843) 982-7737
- Return prepared by
- VERIS LLC
Mission
THE BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS EQUAL ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY K-12 WHOLE CHILD EDUCATION THAT MAXIMIZES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER IN A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CREATED BY A FACULTY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS.
Program accomplishments
- IN FY 2025, BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL CREATED A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPED TO MAXIMIZE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER FOR 1,469 STUDENTS.Expenses $13,118,419 · revenue $792,911
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
- 46-0847332
- 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)
- $52,617,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,633,945
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,566,412 | $18,783,734 | $52,617,783 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,857,073 | $16,669,840 | $50,920,458 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,162,384 | $15,158,571 | $41,424,115 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,934,070 | $12,177,860 | $41,804,496 | 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 46-0847332).
Questions about BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL is 46-0847332.
- Is BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TOM ANGELO.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,741 (GARY MCCULLOCH, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,566,412, expenses of $18,783,734 and total assets of $52,617,783 at year end.
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