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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2953853

ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BEEVILLE, TX 78102

Financials

$5.7M$5.7M2022$5.4M$5.8M2023$4.9M$5.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$4,906,259$5,262,875-$356,616$4,985,323$1,704,004$3,281,319
August 31, 2024990$5,386,943$5,771,482-$384,539$5,480,247$1,842,312$3,637,935
August 31, 2023990$5,683,337$5,738,189-$54,852$6,318,966$2,287,672$4,031,294
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,846,881
of which government grants
$4,763,154
Program service revenue
$26,561
Investment income
$9,089
Net income from fundraising events
$23,728
Other revenue
$23,728

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$183,263
Other salaries and wages
$2,615,566
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,788,167
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$17,139
Accounting fees
$24,600
Occupancy
$240,413
Travel
$32,924
Depreciation
$276,130
Program services (functional)
$2,887,471
Management and general (functional)
$2,369,512
Fundraising (functional)
$5,892

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,480,247
Total assets, end of year
$4,985,323
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,704,004
Net assets, end of year
$3,281,319
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,720,600
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,297,799
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,983,520
Gross receipts
$4,929,775
Employees
113
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
TX

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARISSA ESQUIVELPRINCIPAL
Officer
50$100,110$10,544
MERLE SIMONSONCEO/SUPERINTENDENT
Officer
60$98,256$2,300
BETTY HINKLEHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Officer
40$54,813$12,108
JEANENE JONESASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Officer
20$52,905$3,100
ROBIN MOORECFO
Officer
45$22,443$3,269
ELDEN PRICEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANDREA WESTMORELANDBOARD VP
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNDI CARRASCOBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA MYERSBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MALINDA COWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SANTOS JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRYAN BOATMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MERLE SIMONSONCEO/SUPERINTENDENT
Officer
60$95,981$31
HIRMA ELIZONDOPRINCIPAL
Officer
50$87,590$4,959
GENE ZHUCFO
Officer
40$45,711$0
JEANENE JONESHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Officer
20$45,530$0
SUSAN CHINCARINICFO
Officer
20$15,593$31
ELDEN PRICEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANDREA WESTMORELANDBOARD VP
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNDI CARRASCOBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA MYERSBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MALINDA COWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REV RJ REGALADOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRYAN BOATMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MERLE SIMONSONCEO/SUPERINTENDENT
Officer
60$96,089$31
HIRMA ELIZONDOPRINCIPAL
Officer
50$86,772$4,971
NANCY BONDCFO
Officer
50$63,013$4,971
JEANENE JONESHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Officer
20$42,175$31
ELDEN PRICEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANDREA WESTMORELANDBOARD VP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REV RICHARD GONZALESBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA MYERSBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CYNDI CARRASCOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIMOTHY SKAIFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRYAN BOATMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
507 N FILMORE ST, BEEVILLE, TX 78102-5000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MERLE SIMONSON, 800 FM 3024, MATHIS, TX 78368
Signed the 990
MERLE SIMONSON, CEO/SUPERINTENDENT
Phone
(361) 358-5601
Return prepared by
Raul Hernandez & Company PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF ST. MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO ESTABLISH A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN A SAFE, NURTURING, EDUCATIONAL EVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE FREE TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN UNDER AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12 OF THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL CODE FOR GRADES K-6.
    Expenses $2,887,471 · revenue $26,561

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2953853
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
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,985,323
Income (IRS master file)
$4,929,775

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$4,906,259$5,262,875$4,985,323XML
990August 2024$5,386,943$5,771,482$5,480,247XML
990August 2023$5,683,337$5,738,189$6,318,966XML
990August 2022$6,456,776$5,289,734$5,870,600IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 74-2953853).

Questions about ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL is 74-2953853.
Is ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL 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 ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MERLE SIMONSON.
Who are the officers and directors of ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,110 (MARISSA ESQUIVEL, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does ST MARYS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,906,259, expenses of $5,262,875 and total assets of $4,985,323 at year end.

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