Nonprofit · EIN 86-3303205
GREATER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · MIAMISBURG, OH 45342
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,659,083 | $12,987,701 | -$11,328,618 | $68,347,313 | $44,630,700 | $23,716,613 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,566,312 | $6,360,229 | $5,206,083 | $64,604,751 | $29,472,217 | $35,132,534 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,430,023 | $4,445,371 | $21,984,652 | $34,016,711 | $4,090,308 | $29,926,403 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,223,014
- of which government grants
- $130,537
- Program service revenue
- $67,107
- Investment income
- $362,439
- Other revenue
- $6,523
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $185,621
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,686,446
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,637,536
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,371
- Accounting fees
- $75,971
- Occupancy
- $195,611
- Travel
- $37,314
- Program services (functional)
- $12,818,920
- Management and general (functional)
- $168,781
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,604,751
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,347,313
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,630,700
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,716,613
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $63,308,303
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,716,613
- Gross receipts
- $1,659,083
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN ERNST | DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $200,000 | $0 |
| ADAM STICH | FOUNDING PRINCIPAL Key employee | 55 | $183,910 | $0 | $1,712 |
| SARAH SEALOCK | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,445 | $0 | $3,266 |
| MIKE MCQUISTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE CONNOR | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN ERNST | DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $200,000 | $41,925 |
| ADAM STICH | FOUNDING PRINCIPAL Key employee | 55 | $183,910 | $0 | $21,981 |
| SARAH SEALOCK | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,445 | $0 | $23,535 |
| MIKE MCQUISTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $17,391 |
| LAWRENCE CONNOR | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Stich | Founding Principal Key employee | 55 | $190,000 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Ryan Ernst | Director, VP, Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $182,022 | $32,446 |
| Sarah Sealock | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 50 | $150,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Mike McQuiston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $19,371 | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Connor | Director and President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10510 SPRINGBORO PIKE, MIAMISBURG, OH 45342-4956
- In care of
- % ZACH WOOD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RYAN ERNST, 10510 SPRINGBORO PIKE, MIAMISBURG, OH 45342
- Signed the 990
- RYAN ERNST, DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (937) 449-2807
- Website
- GREATERDAYTONSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
TO PROVIDE STUDENTS, FROM PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8, A COURSE OF STUDY THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL ACCREDITATION IN THE STATE OF OHIO.
Program accomplishments
- GREATER SCHOOLS EDUCATES STUDENTS IN PREK THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, AND IS OHIO'S FIRST PRIVATE NON-RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EXCLUSIVELY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL USES A NATIONAL MODEL CONCEIVED AND REALIZED IN THE HEART OF DAYTON. A MODEL THAT SHOWS WHAT UNDERSERVED KIDS ARE CAPABLE OF ACCOMPLISHING NOT JUST AS STUDENTS, BUT THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO ALL THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.Expenses $12,818,920 · revenue $67,107
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
- 86-3303205
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,347,313
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,659,083
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,659,083 | $12,987,701 | $68,347,313 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,566,312 | $6,360,229 | $64,604,751 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,430,023 | $4,445,371 | $34,016,711 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,010,319 | $1,068,568 | $8,472,923 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-3303205).
Questions about GREATER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of GREATER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER SCHOOLS is 86-3303205.
- Is GREATER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to GREATER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER SCHOOLS 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 GREATER SCHOOLS 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 GREATER SCHOOLS 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 GREATER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RYAN ERNST.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREATER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,659,083, expenses of $12,987,701 and total assets of $68,347,313 at year end.
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