Nonprofit · EIN 56-2221108
BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,511,273 | $5,199,756 | -$688,483 | $6,486,121 | $818,595 | $5,667,526 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,196,306 | $4,002,025 | $194,281 | $6,885,982 | $773,753 | $6,112,229 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,086,785
- of which government grants
- $22,539
- Program service revenue
- $1,401,838
- Investment income
- $2,914
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $872
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,171
- Other revenue
- $19,736
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,595
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $251,034
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,010,640
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,803,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,639
- Accounting fees
- $14,600
- Occupancy
- $187,169
- Depreciation
- $52,218
- Program services (functional)
- $4,060,030
- Management and general (functional)
- $721,054
- Fundraising (functional)
- $418,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,885,982
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,486,121
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $818,595
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,667,526
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $205,619
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,950,410
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,957,367
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,710,159
- Gross receipts
- $4,759,769
- Employees
- 109
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MURRAY | Executive Director Key employee | 50 | $240,780 | $23,872 |
| CAROLE ARDIZZONE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BYNE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUN DREYER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE FAISON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HARVEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HUGGINS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ISHEE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PALMER MCARTHUR | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHIT MCDOWELL | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH TRENT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ELMORE | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA KASAY | Vice Chair Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY TAYLOR | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HIX | Secretary Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MURRAY | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $228,522 | $5,040 |
| WILLIAM ELMORE | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA KASAY | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY TAYLOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY GRUCE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE ARDIZZONE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BYNE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUN DREYER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE FAISON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HARVEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HIX | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HUGGINS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ISHEE | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| PALMER MCARTHUR | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHIT MCDOWELL | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH TRENT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 S DAVIDSON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2821
- In care of
- % JOHN A MURRAY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John A Murray, 301 S Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Signed the 990
- JOHN A MURRAY, Executive Director
- Phone
- (704) 392-6330
- Website
- brookstoneschools.org
Mission
The purpose of the School is to start and operate Christian schools in Charlotte NC and suurrounding counties. The School provides a strong Christian-based academic education to under-resourced students in JK-8.
Program accomplishments
- Academics: Faith-based accredited school that provides Junior Kindergarten through Eighth Grade education to inner city, under-resourced students. This includes Core Curriculum, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Tutoring.Expenses $2,810,807 · grants $4,795 · revenue $1,367,229
- After School: Two hour care provided to registered Junior Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students. Activities include meal, homework, tutoring, drama, swimming, and other planned classes.Expenses $274,008 · revenue $20,640
- Summer Camp: Five week program provided for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Reading and math academics are covered in the morning to help reduce learning loss. Recreational, educational activities and Field Trips are experienced in the afternoon.Expenses $209,794 · revenue $13,968
- Learning Center: Additional academic services provided to Kindergarten through Eighth Grade who need more intervention with reading and math.Expenses $189,219
- Counseling: Programming provides a safe place for students to express their feelings and learn ways to cope with anxiety and other emotional issues.Expenses $76,774
- Middle School Sports: This program is designed to provide valuable life skills of leadership and dedication through teamwork and physical activity.Expenses $82,470
- Pathways: This course is for Eighth Grade students to assist in choosing a High School to further their education. Guidance is provided to families.Expenses $69,657
- Bridge: Half day remedial academic services for First through Fourth Grade students who are two or more grade levels behind.Expenses $124,742 · grants $800
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
- 56-2221108
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,486,121
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,759,769
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,511,273 | $5,199,756 | $6,486,121 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,196,306 | $4,002,025 | $6,885,982 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,838,210 | $3,839,521 | $8,084,537 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,684,425 | $3,126,493 | $3,744,805 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-2221108).
Questions about BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY
- What is the EIN of BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY is 56-2221108.
- Is BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY 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 BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY 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 BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY 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 BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John A Murray.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $240,780 (JOHN A MURRAY, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,511,273, expenses of $5,199,756 and total assets of $6,486,121 at year end.
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