Nonprofit · EIN 59-3623000
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,076,842 | $3,473,789 | -$396,947 | $20,343,523 | $94,267 | $20,249,256 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,818,570 | $3,158,145 | $660,425 | $18,704,149 | $92,249 | $18,611,900 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,065,027
- of which government grants
- $120,391
- Program service revenue
- $992,046
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $19,769
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $51,179
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $164,898
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,790,738
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,394,313
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,000
- Occupancy
- $78,365
- Travel
- $5,564
- Depreciation
- $117,932
- Program services (functional)
- $2,858,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,520
- Fundraising (functional)
- $357,677
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,704,149
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,343,523
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,249,256
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $470,142
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,912,190
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,337,066
- Gross receipts
- $3,284,377
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 181
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GINA BURKETT | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 45 | $164,898 | $0 | $8,582 |
| TERRI SCARCELLI | CFO Officer | 5 | $0 | $108,851 | $8,582 |
| DAVID VETTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOGOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BOURDOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT CAMPAGNOLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HANNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH ENGLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GREACEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE STRICKLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNICA KEELER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MARCELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SANSONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SEMBLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX SHOUPPE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BERNICE SMOOT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN STAMEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK STAMEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL WHITING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYANT JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY WILLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA NOORDSTAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KANIKA TOMALIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS BARROTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GINA BURKETT | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 45 | $154,612 | $0 | $8,020 |
| TERRI SCARCELLI | CFO Officer | 5 | $0 | $105,280 | $5,958 |
| DAVID VETTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOGOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BOURDOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT CAMPAGNOLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HANNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH ENGLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GREACEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE STRICKLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNICA KEELER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MARCELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SANSONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SEMBLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX SHOUPPE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNICE SMOOT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN STAMEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK STAMEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WHITING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYANT JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY WILLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA NOORDSTAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KANIKA TOMALIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2301 22ND AVE S, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712-3019
- In care of
- % JEFFREY L FORTUNE TTEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TERRI SCARCELLI EA, 1021 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805
- Signed the 990
- TERRI SCARCELLI EA, CFO
- Phone
- (863) 940-8900
- Website
- WWW.ACADEMYPREP.ORG/STPETE
- Return prepared by
- RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO BECOME FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH A RIGOROUS MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM COUPLED WITH ONGOING GRADUATE SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST. PETERSBURG IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTIVE COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD ACADEMIC SKILLS, CHARACTER, AND CONFIDENCE DURING THE CRITICAL MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS. ALL STUDENTS ATTEND TUITION-FREE AND RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITHIN SMALL, GENDER-SEPARATED CLASSES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ACADEMY PREP OPERATES AN EXTENDED-DAY, EXTENDED-WEEK, AND EXTENDED-YEAR ACADEMIC MODEL. STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL UP TO 10 TO 11 HOURS PER DAY, MANDATORY SATURDAY FIELD TRIPS, AND A STANDARD SUMMER SESSION EACH YEAR OF THEIR ENROLLMENT. CORE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, AND SCIENCE IS COMPLEMENTED BY REQUIRED WEEKLY COURSES IN ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. THE GOAL IS TO LIMIT CLASS SIZES TO NO MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS TO ENSURE PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND STRONG STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS.EACH DAY, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS WELL-ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPOSURE TO NEW INTERESTS. MORE THAN 20 UNIQUE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED ANNUALLY, INCLUDING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, ATHLETICS, LEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT, STEM-BASED ACTIVITIES, AND LIFE SKILLS. WEEKEND PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES SUCH AS NATURE EXPLORATION, MUSEUM VISITS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE ACADEMY PREP MODEL. FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 40 HOURS OF ENGAGEMENT ANNUALLY, REINFORCING SHARED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING AND SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS, CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THE BROADER TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY.ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE ACADEMIC GROWTH DURING THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS. WHILE MANY STUDENTS ENTER BELOW OR AT GRADE LEVEL IN READING AND MATHEMATICS, BY GRADUATION MOST STUDENTS PERFORM AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL ON NATIONALLY NORMED ASSESSMENTS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, 98 PERCENT OF ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST. PETERSBURG GRADUATES HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. APPROXIMATELY 85 PERCENT OF GRADUATES HAVE ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.Expenses $2,727,076 · revenue $1,011,815
- GRADUATE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES ACADEMIC GUIDANCE, ADVISING, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ACADEMY PREP STUDENTS AND ALUMNI AS THEY TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR SERVICE. THIS LONG-TERM SUPPORT MODEL IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PERSISTENCE, INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES AT EACH STAGE OF A STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, STUDENTS RECEIVE COUNSELING FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC PLANNING, GOAL SETTING, POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, AND PREPARATION FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS. PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM ACADEMY PREP, EACH STUDENT DEVELOPS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS AND IS MATCHED WITH A HIGH SCHOOL THAT BEST ALIGNS WITH THEIR ACADEMIC PROFILE AND PERSONAL NEEDS. THESE PLACEMENTS INCLUDE LOCAL PRIVATE PREPARATORY SCHOOLS, PUBLIC MAGNET AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS, AND BOARDING SCHOOLS. GRADUATE SUPPORT STAFF GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH APPLICATIONS AND ASSIST IN SECURING APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL AID.GRADUATE SUPPORT PLACES PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SEVENTH- AND EIGHTH-GRADE PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING A WEEKLY LIFE SKILLS COURSE FOR EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS. THIS COURSE PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN INTERVIEWING SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE TO SUPPORT READINESS FOR MORE INDEPENDENT ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTS.FOLLOWING MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION, GRADUATE SUPPORT STAFF CLOSELY MONITOR ALUMNI PROGRESS THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND PURSUE COMMUNICATION BEYOND GRADUATION. SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR ACADEMIC CHECK-INS, COUNSELING SUPPORT, SCHOOL VISITS, AND ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL, OR PERSONAL CHALLENGES THAT MAY AFFECT PERSISTENCE. STAFF MEMBERS VISIT GRADUATES ENROLLED IN LOCAL AND BOARDING SCHOOLS AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT ACADEMIC, EXTRACURRICULAR, AND MILESTONE EVENTS. THIS SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT HELPS ENSURE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS, ON-TIME HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AND ENCOURAGES POST-SECONDARY MATRICULATION.Expenses $131,516 · grants $51,179
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3623000
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,343,523
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,284,377
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $3,076,842 | $3,473,789 | $20,343,523 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $3,818,570 | $3,158,145 | $18,704,149 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $2,731,920 | $2,915,000 | $15,676,991 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $13,020,426 | $2,620,594 | $16,021,539 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 59-3623000).
Questions about ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC is 59-3623000.
- Is ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG 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 ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names TERRI SCARCELLI EA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,898 (GINA BURKETT, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,076,842, expenses of $3,473,789 and total assets of $20,343,523 at year end.
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