SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL INC

EIN 27-1619440

What they do

Southland is Committed to The Following:-Preparing All Students to Select, Enroll In, and Succeed In Graduating From A Four-year College or University-Communicating Clearly and Openly With Students and Families-Creating An Environment That Enables All Students to Achieve Their Educational Potentials, Incorporating Data-driven Strategies Proven to Support The Maximization of Student Learning-Creating Relevant, Rigorous and Interactive Learning Experiences-Assisting Students In Intellectual, Emotional, and Social Development-Stimulating Inquiry and Discovery-Tailoring Curriculum to Meet The Students Interests and Needs-Providing Immersion In Workplace and Cultural Experiences-Treating Students and Their Families With The Concern, Compassion and Respect Which Befit Our Shared Commitment to One Another As We Guide Our Children On Their Educational Journeys

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

71.59%of revenue went to mission work76.0% of expenses · Program services

$94.16spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

22.57%of revenue went to management and office costs24.0% of expenses

$0.78in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $251,219 for COREY LEVY (DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$22,667,813

Mission workProgram services$16,227,17471.59% of revenue76.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$5,116,04022.57% of revenue24.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$1,324,5995.84% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$21,343,21494.16% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 76.0% mission · 24.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.16% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 77.7% mission · 22.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.69% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.1% mission · 21.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.29% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 78.4% mission · 21.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.75% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 77.5% mission · 22.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.17% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 77.3% mission · 22.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.78% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 74.4% mission · 25.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.88% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 73.3% mission · 26.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.10% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$22,667,813

Expenses$21,343,214

Annual surplus $1,324,599 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$16,227,174 · 76.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$5,116,040 · 24.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$22,667,813

Expenses$21,343,214

Assets$16,666,625

Income$22,667,813

Contributions$22,451,616

Mission work (program services)$16,227,174

Management and general$5,116,040

Accounting fees$92,249

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

COREY LEVYDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS · 40 hrs/week $251,219Base $208,999 · Other $42,220

ROBERT LANEDIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITMENT · 40 hrs/week $246,460Base $204,508 · Other $41,952

IYUNA HARRISDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION · 40 hrs/week $192,802Base $154,228 · Other $38,574

SHERRY GRUTZIUSDIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM · 40 hrs/week $144,874

ROBERT HALLATTORNEY · 13 hrs/week $117,244

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

COREY LEVYDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

ROBERT LANEDIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITMENT

IYUNA HARRISDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

SHERRY GRUTZIUSDIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

ROBERT HALLATTORNEY

DR BARBARA MEYERDIRECTOR

DR BLONDEAN Y DAVISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR

DR VINNIE HALLDIRECTOR

FELIX SIMPKINSVICE PRESIDENT

JEFFREY JOHNSONSECRETARY

RON BEANPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2010
Location: 4601 SAUK TRAIL, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471-1470
County: Cook
In care of: % SOUT
Primary officer: Dr Blondean Y Davis, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(708) 748-8105

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: RSM US LLP