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Nonprofit · EIN 63-1139260

ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC

Also known as DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · DECATUR, AL 35601

Financials

$3.9M$3.9M2022$8.1M$4.3M2023$7.6M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$7,642,652$4,588,485$3,054,167$17,959,863$3,916,731$14,043,132
July 31, 2024990$8,116,499$4,255,859$3,860,640$14,776,638$3,787,933$10,988,705
July 31, 2023990$3,928,640$3,913,224$15,416$10,953,841$3,841,945$7,111,896
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,685,611
Membership dues
$20,700
Program service revenue
$4,250,875
Investment income
$228,673
Net gain from sales of assets
-$7,489
Net income from fundraising events
$52,873
Other revenue
$477,493

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,333,679
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,616,957
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,436
Occupancy
$797,988
Travel
$3,685
Depreciation
$348,075
Program services (functional)
$3,844,101
Management and general (functional)
$668,888
Fundraising (functional)
$75,496

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,776,638
Total assets, end of year
$17,959,863
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,916,731
Net assets, end of year
$14,043,132
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,529,749
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,888,225
Net assets with donor restrictions
$154,907
Gross receipts
$7,690,578
Employees
121
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
AL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN HALLHEAD OF SCHO
Highest-paid employee
40$146,732
FRANKLIN OLIVEVICE-CHAIRMA
Trustee or director
2$0
LEIF FOUNDSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RICHARD THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIDA ORRSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAN STEVENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TARA THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LESLIE COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRISTI ROSSOUWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JONATHAN HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN HALLHEAD OF SCHO
Highest-paid employee
–$146,732
EM BARRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
FRANKLIN OLIVEVICE-CHAIRMA
Trustee or director
–$0
LEIF FOUNDSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICHARD THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LIDA ORRSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAN STEPHENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TARA THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LESLIE COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CRISTI ROSSOUWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JONATHAN HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN HALLHEAD OF SCHO
Highest-paid employee
–$134,695
EM BARRANCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
FRANKLIN OLIVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LEIF FOUNDSVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LAURA HELLARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIDA ORRSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JAY SUGGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TARA THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5659, DECATUR, AL 35601-0659
In care of
% WHSQ&L
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEIF FOUNDS
Signed the 990
STEVEN HALL, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(256) 353-8902
Return prepared by
WEAR HOWELL STRICKLAND QUINN &LAWLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO OFFER FAMILIES EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INSTILL BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN THE CHILDREN THEY EDUCATE.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WITH FULL SERVICE ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH NEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 377 STUDENTS.
    Expenses $3,844,101 · revenue $4,250,875

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-1139260
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
1996
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,959,863
Income (IRS master file)
$7,690,578

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$7,642,652$4,588,485$17,959,863XML
990July 2024$8,116,499$4,255,859$14,776,638XML
990July 2023$3,928,640$3,913,224$10,953,841XML
990July 2022$3,402,255$3,483,054$11,025,842IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 63-1139260).

Questions about ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC is 63-1139260.
Is ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LEIF FOUNDS.
Who are the officers and directors of ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,732 (STEVEN HALL, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does ALABAMA ALLIANCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,642,652, expenses of $4,588,485 and total assets of $17,959,863 at year end.

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