Nonprofit · EIN 58-2273158
MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · KENNESAW, GA 30152
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $36,558,647 | $33,641,776 | $2,916,871 | $61,394,445 | $16,120,002 | $45,274,443 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $33,596,235 | $31,889,643 | $1,706,592 | $58,210,084 | $14,781,643 | $43,428,441 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $29,984,771 | $29,828,273 | $156,498 | $55,279,877 | $14,106,099 | $41,173,778 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,814,609
- Program service revenue
- $31,472,066
- Investment income
- $1,807,197
- Net rental income
- $31,743
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,108,113
- Net income from fundraising events
- $132,728
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $181,113
- Other revenue
- $464,775
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,923,405
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $717,122
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,063,485
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,745,919
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $90,404
- Occupancy
- $2,001,912
- Travel
- $192,636
- Depreciation
- $2,250,520
- Program services (functional)
- $28,266,351
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,481,945
- Fundraising (functional)
- $893,480
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,210,084
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,394,445
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,120,002
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,274,443
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,459,503
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,471,479
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,677,132
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,597,311
- Gross receipts
- $38,382,263
- Employees
- 407
- Volunteers
- 105
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanna Rusk | Asst. Head of School Officer | 55 | $181,793 | $21,925 |
| DR MATT KERLIN | HEAD OF SCHOOL FROM JUNE 24' Officer | 55 | $155,128 | $45,634 |
| KELLY SWANSON | Dean of Academics Highest-paid employee | 55 | $119,067 | $34,393 |
| MITCH JORDAN | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 55 | $133,943 | $11,742 |
| STEPHANIE DUNN | Director of Admissions Highest-paid employee | 55 | $112,447 | $25,899 |
| STEVEN KYLE | Assistant HOS for CHRISTIAN Highest-paid employee | 55 | $117,202 | $20,779 |
| Jason W Beard | High School Head Highest-paid employee | 55 | $109,036 | $16,407 |
| KEVIN SMITH | CFO FROM JUNE 24' Officer | 55 | $99,240 | $11,617 |
| Dr Susan Banke | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Ethridge | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON CLAYTON | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sheffield | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Keller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Crain | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Bottoms | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISSETTE RIVERA-PAULEY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Abernathy | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tim Wiens | FORMER HEADMASTER Former | 0 | $276,927 | $12,064 |
| Tawanna Rusk | Asst. Head of School Officer | 55 | $170,363 | $17,683 |
| KELLY SWANSON | Dean of Academics Highest-paid employee | 55 | $116,202 | $37,636 |
| Dr David Tilley | INTERIM HOS Officer | 40 | $142,819 | $4,234 |
| MITCH JORDAN | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 55 | $133,583 | $10,165 |
| Julie Ray | CFO UNTIL JUNE 24' Officer | 40 | $124,541 | $14,634 |
| STEPHANIE DUNN | Director of Admissions Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,708 | $23,199 |
| STEVEN KYLE | Assistant HOS for CHRISTIAN Highest-paid employee | 55 | $104,319 | $19,212 |
| JOE CORDERO | Director of IT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $103,027 | $18,068 |
| Dr Susan Banke | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Ethridge | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON CLAYTON | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sheffield | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Keller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Crain | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bottoms | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE RIVERA-PAULEY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Abernathy | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MATT KERLIN | HEAD OF SCHOOL FROM JUNE 24' Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | CFO FROM JUNE 24' Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Tim Wiens | Headmaster Officer | 55 | $299,092 | $62,286 |
| MITCH JORDAN | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 55 | $126,757 | $49,922 |
| Tawanna Rusk | Asst. Head of School Officer | 55 | $144,068 | $23,023 |
| Julie Ray | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 55 | $116,320 | $18,843 |
| Deborah Davis | Head of Lower School Highest-paid employee | 55 | $106,484 | $4,255 |
| Dr Susan Banke | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George Ethridge | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON CLAYTON | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sheffield | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Keller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Crain | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bottoms | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE RIVERA-PAULEY | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Abernathy | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr David Tilley | Interim HOS (April 23-) Officer | 55 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1275 STANLEY RD NW, KENNESAW, GA 30152-4359
- In care of
- % KEVIN SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN SMITH, 1275 STANLEY RD NW, KENNESAW, GA 30152
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN SMITH, CFO
- Phone
- (770) 578-0182
- Website
- www.mtparanschool.com
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT COEDUCATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS PK-12. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL IS AS FOLLOWS: "PROVIDING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UNITES WITH HOME AND CHURCH TO PREPARE SERVANT-LEADERS TO HONOR GOD, LOVE OTHERS, AND WALK IN TRUTH."
Program accomplishments
- PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 1,312 ENROLLMENT ON A 68-ACRE CAMPUS IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2025 WITH 30% DIVERSE ENROLLMENT. LOW STUDENT TEACHER RATIOS, MORE THAN 90% TEACHER CERTIFICATION, AND OVER HALF OF THE TEACHERS HOLDING ONE OR MORE ADVANCED DEGREES SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SUCH AS 100% OF GRADUATES ACCEPTED INTO ONE OR MORE OF THEIR COLLEGE CHOICES, AND 56 ADVANCED PLACEMENT, HONORS, LEADERSHIP, AND STEAM COURSES. See Schedule O for more information regarding this program. COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES HAVE INCLUDED BAYLOR, DUKE, EMORY, FURMAN, GEORGIA TECH, NOTRE DAME, UGA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, AND WAKE FOREST. OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS ENGAGE 90% OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ATHLETICS AND 85% OF PRESCHOOL, LOWER, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ARTS OFFERINGS, SUCH AS DANCE, BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHORUS, TECHNICAL THEATER, AND DRAMA, WHICH INCLUDES A HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET PROGRAM OF INTENSIVE ARTS STUDY. THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM WON THE GADA DIRECTOR'S CUP FOR BEST ATHLETICS PROGRAM WHICH HAS ACHIEVED STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INCLUDING FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, SWIM, TRACK, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, AND 13 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF COMPETITION CHEER. 22% AVERAGE OF STUDENT ATHLETES SIGN TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES DURING EACH YEAR. THROUGH A NEW ENDOWMENT, GEORGIA GOAL, OPERATING BUDGET, AND DESIGNATED GIFTS THE SCHOOL HAS BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL INCLUDES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE LUNCH WITH UNLIMITED SECONDS AND PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT SUPPLIES WITHIN STANDARD TUITION RATES, WHICH ARE BELOW COBB COUNTY PEER SCHOOLS WITH COMPARABLE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.Expenses $28,266,351 · grants $3,923,405 · revenue $31,591,257
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
- 58-2273158
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,394,445
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,382,263
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $36,558,647 | $33,641,776 | $61,394,445 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $33,596,235 | $31,889,643 | $58,210,084 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $29,984,771 | $29,828,273 | $55,279,877 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $29,205,741 | $27,239,519 | $53,945,343 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 58-2273158).
Questions about MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC is 58-2273158.
- Is MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEVIN SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $181,793 (Tawanna Rusk, Asst. Head of School).
- How much revenue does MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,558,647, expenses of $33,641,776 and total assets of $61,394,445 at year end.
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