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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0438043

JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Financials

$26.7M$25.8M2022$26.1M$26M2023$27.6M$26.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$27,568,532$26,460,571$1,107,961$18,897,245$2,902,180$15,995,065
June 30, 2024990$26,057,007$26,005,326$51,681$17,987,772$3,100,667$14,887,105
June 30, 2023990$26,656,228$25,794,672$861,556$19,269,987$4,735,314$14,534,673
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$26,250,164
of which government grants
$26,021,608
Program service revenue
$913,134
Investment income
$380,003
Net rental income
$20,346
Net gain from sales of assets
$364,655
Net income from fundraising events
$4,885
Other revenue
$25,231

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$156,253
Other salaries and wages
$13,680,403
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,669,571
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$40,294
Accounting fees
$205,656
Occupancy
$1,908,886
Travel
$134,298
Depreciation
$1,055,845
Program services (functional)
$22,603,288
Management and general (functional)
$3,857,283

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,987,772
Total assets, end of year
$18,897,245
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,902,180
Net assets, end of year
$15,995,065
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,694,453
Gross receipts
$27,576,693
Employees
176
Volunteers
101
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
RANDALL HILYERTEACHER
Highest-paid employee
40$166,978
MATTHEW GILBERTTEACHER/IT SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$160,537
TIM THORNPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$156,253
JEREMY HOLLANDATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$123,822
GRETCHEN BOWLESTEACHER/BAND DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$121,474
CARRIE HOLLANDASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,868
CLARISSA WALKER-WHALEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LAURA HERRINGVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
KATE TUCKER-OSTERGARDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
HENRY MEEUWSETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CATHERINE WOODALLMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0
KRISTEN MULHOLLANDMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0
NICK SCHUMACHERMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MATTHEW GILBERTTEACHER/IT SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$168,332$43,858
TIM THORNPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$150,368$44,360
RANDALL HILYERTEACHER
Highest-paid employee
40$133,122$43,700
GRETCHEN BOWLESTEACHER/BAND DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$128,729$40,717
CARRIE HOLLANDASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$112,133$32,705
JEREMY HOLLANDATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$110,030$32,174
JEFF HAYESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CATHERINE WOODALLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BERRY ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
HENRY MEEUWSETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JAMES SULLIVANMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOSH STOKESMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
CAYTON KELLERMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MATTHEW GILBERTTEACHER/IT SUPPORT
Highest-paid employee
40$146,193$39,342
TIM THORNPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$135,602$45,239
GRETCHEN BOWLESTEACHER/BAND DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$120,390$35,028
RANDALL HILYERTEACHER
Highest-paid employee
40$100,204$36,606
DEBORAH FARRELLGUIDANCE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$101,439$32,298
JEREMY HOLLANDATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$100,532$28,579
JEFF HAYESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CATHERINE WIIDALLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BERRY ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
HENRY MEEUWSETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JAMES SULLIVANMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOSH STOKESMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
CAYTON KELLERMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 FORT JOHNSON RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-8810
In care of
% TIMOTHY THORN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIMOTHY THORN, 1000 FORT JOHNSON ROAD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412
Signed the 990
TIMOTHY THORN, PRINCIPAL
Phone
(843) 762-2754
Return prepared by
MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA

Mission

JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IS A LARGE, COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION POSSIBILITIES, 22 VARSITY SPORTS TEAMS, OUTSTANDING FINE ARTS PROGRAMS, AND NUMEROUS ADVANCED COURSEWORK OPTIONS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARNING COLLEGE-LEVEL CREDITS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE A QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR 1,600+ STUDENTS. THE FOCUS OF THE UNIQUE CHARTER OF JIHCS IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (1B) PROGRAM, AS THE ONLY HIGH SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THAT OFFERS A FULL 1B DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
    Expenses $22,603,288 · revenue $913,134

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
51-0438043
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
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,897,245
Income (IRS master file)
$27,576,693

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$27,568,532$26,460,571$18,897,245IRS
990June 2024$26,057,007$26,005,326$17,987,772IRS
990June 2023$26,656,228$25,794,672$19,269,987XML
990June 2022$25,538,269$22,568,586$27,864,475IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 51-0438043).

Questions about JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

What is the EIN of JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is 51-0438043.
Is JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH 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 JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH 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 JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH 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 JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TIMOTHY THORN.
Who are the officers and directors of JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,978 (RANDALL HILYER, TEACHER).
How much revenue does JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,568,532, expenses of $26,460,571 and total assets of $18,897,245 at year end.

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