Nonprofit · EIN 62-0125920
BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37069
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $31,171,136 | $29,732,359 | $1,438,777 | $67,008,455 | $9,567,060 | $57,441,395 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $29,166,649 | $27,657,405 | $1,509,244 | $63,425,480 | $8,287,680 | $55,137,800 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $27,020,350 | $26,711,621 | $308,729 | $63,962,615 | $11,315,238 | $52,647,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,108,545
- Program service revenue
- $27,110,424
- Investment income
- $1,240,684
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $452,418
- Net income from fundraising events
- $142,883
- Other revenue
- $711,483
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,897,053
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $644,352
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,866,906
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,968,475
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,266,619
- Travel
- $67,989
- Depreciation
- $1,582,940
- Program services (functional)
- $22,137,014
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,181,110
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,414,235
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,425,480
- Total assets, end of year
- $67,008,455
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,567,060
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,441,395
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,352,388
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,238,514
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,676,024
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,765,371
- Gross receipts
- $43,961,326
- Employees
- 313
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 1902
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRANK KESLER | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $446,831 | $17,193 |
| JESSE UNDERWOOD | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,642 | $5,000 |
| M ANDREW PHELPS | ASSISTANT HEAD OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $152,140 | $28,190 |
| FREDDY RAY EAVES | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL OF OPERATIONS AND CO-CUR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,938 | $12,356 |
| BOBBY BENTLEY | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,304 | $2,188 |
| SHANNON DISHMAN | HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,818 | $6,630 |
| ROBERTA GOERTZ | DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,558 | $11,170 |
| COLLEEN HOKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON BOWMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMMONTREE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STU WARREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC COCO | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA MORRIS | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHULTENOVER | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JEWELL | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT LIGON | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE SMALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LOCKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAS MORTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRESTON BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCIBETH MAYBERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG HERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN SILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STERLING SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYN KNOPF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM BALLASH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GOODWIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES JEWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KUNU KAUSHAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM F KESLER | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $413,644 | $31,608 |
| JONAS RODRIGUEZ | ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,955 | $63,605 |
| MARCUS ANDREW PHELPS | CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $159,108 | $40,630 |
| TOM EVANS | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,478 | $26,704 |
| JOSHUA H MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR OF HEAD STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,608 | $36,032 |
| FREDDY EAVES | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL OF OPERATIONS AND CO-CUR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,748 | $11,338 |
| ROBERTA GOERTZ | DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,315 | $11,016 |
| MATTHEW LIGON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN HOKE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-GENE O'NEAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARD BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BALLASH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE SMALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC COCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MORTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GOODWIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHULTENOVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON BOWMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES JEWELL JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JEWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KUNU KAUSHAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD WEBSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIBETH MAYBERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMMONTREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART WARREN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM F KESLER | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $356,780 | $30,118 |
| JONAS RODRIGUEZ | ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,210 | $58,800 |
| MARCUS ANDREW PHELPS | CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $145,064 | $38,670 |
| TOM EVANS | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,368 | $25,642 |
| FREDDY EAVES | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR OPERATIONS AND CO-CUR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,461 | $7,588 |
| ROBERTA GOERTZ | DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,051 | $10,681 |
| PATRICK GALLAGHER SNEAD | MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,635 | $11,125 |
| WARD BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD WEBSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNE SILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PURYEAR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE SMALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA-GENE O'NEAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES JEWELL JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LIGON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN HOKE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ARMISTEAD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC COCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HAMMONTREE | CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HARLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 336 ERNEST RICE LN, FRANKLIN, TN 37069-6507
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREW PHELPS, 336 ERNEST RICE LANE, FRANKLIN, TN 37069
- Signed the 990
- ANDREW PHELPS, CFO
- Phone
- (615) 794-3501
- Website
- WWW.BATTLEGROUNDACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LBMC PC
Mission
BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING THE INTELLECTUAL, MORAL, CREATIVE AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF EACH STUDENT AND TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE REALIZATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING THE INTELLECTUAL, MORAL, CREATIVE AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF EACH STUDENT, AND TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE REALIZATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL CURRENTLY HAS OVER 990 STUDENTS ENROLLED AND AN ANNUAL GRADUATION OF 93 SENIORS PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE.Expenses $22,137,014 · grants $2,897,053 · revenue $27,110,424
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
- 62-0125920
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $67,008,455
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,961,326
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $31,171,136 | $29,732,359 | $67,008,455 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $29,166,649 | $27,657,405 | $63,425,480 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $27,020,350 | $26,711,621 | $63,962,615 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $25,765,415 | $23,530,648 | $62,773,782 | 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 62-0125920).
Questions about BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE
- What is the EIN of BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE is 62-0125920.
- Is BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE 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 BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE 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 BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE 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 BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANDREW PHELPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $446,831 (WILLIAM FRANK KESLER, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY OF FRANKLIN TENNESSEE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,171,136, expenses of $29,732,359 and total assets of $67,008,455 at year end.
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