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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2825276

STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Financials

$6.2M$6.3M2022$6.7M$7.1M2023$6.8M$6.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,778,225$6,949,121-$170,896$10,617,420$12,444,869-$1,827,449
June 30, 2024990$6,716,216$7,078,243-$362,027$10,674,952$12,331,505-$1,656,553
June 30, 2023990$6,157,255$6,348,399-$191,144$10,744,419$12,038,945-$1,294,526
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,389,250
of which government grants
$5,593,138
Program service revenue
$340,648
Investment income
$14,272
Other revenue
$34,055

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,054,021
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,406,721
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$365,693
Travel
$2,476
Depreciation
$479,304
Program services (functional)
$4,626,529
Management and general (functional)
$2,322,592

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,674,952
Total assets, end of year
$10,617,420
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,444,869
Net assets, end of year
-$1,827,449
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,010,697
Gross receipts
$6,778,225
Employees
64
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CINDY CAREYSCHOLAR PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
0.1$118,974$5,005
MATTHEW RIDENHOURPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CINDY DECKERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
GEORGE ALEX VUCHNICHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
TYLER SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LORENA RITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW RIDENHOURPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GEORGE ALEX VUCHNICHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TYLER SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LORENA CASTILLO-RITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
CINDY DECKERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW RIDENHOURPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ALEX VUCHNICHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TYLER RICHARDSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LORENA RITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
CINDY DECKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KYSHIA LINEBERGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2200 SHOPTON RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-2942
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CINDY DECKER, 2200 SHOPTON ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
Signed the 990
CINDY DECKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(980) 243-5580
990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: MATTHEW RIDENHOUR, 2200 SHOPTON ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28217. Mailing address: 2200 SHOPTON ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28217.
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Mission

STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A NORTH CAROLINA NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION IS COMPRISED OF RESPECTED LEADERS IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THAT ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.STUDENTS AT STEELE CREEK PREPARATORY ACADEMY WILL LEARN IN A RIGOROUS, PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIROMENT WHILE BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS OF ACADEMIC AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THAT LEAD TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • STEELE CREEK PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 WHO RESIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
    Expenses $4,626,529 · revenue $340,648

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2825276
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,617,420
Income (IRS master file)
$6,778,225

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,778,225$6,949,121$10,617,420IRS
990June 2024$6,716,216$7,078,243$10,674,952IRS
990June 2023$6,157,255$6,348,399$10,744,419XML
990June 2022$6,315,200$6,716,554$12,318,056IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: MATTHEW RIDENHOUR
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
June 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-2825276).

Questions about STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 82-2825276.
Is STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CINDY DECKER.
Who are the officers and directors of STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,974 (CINDY CAREY, SCHOLAR PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does STEELE CREEK CHARTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,778,225, expenses of $6,949,121 and total assets of $10,617,420 at year end.

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