LINCOLN CHARTER SCHOOL INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LINCOLN CHARTER SCHOOL INC

EIN 56-2052862 · Elementary & Secondary Schools (B20)

What they do

Operate A Public Charter School

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Good signs so far

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Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

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

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$82.48spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$25.00of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.63in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

78.8%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 $168,600 for JONATHAN BRYANT (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 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.

Money in and money out

Revenue$30,364,951

Expenses$25,045,491

Annual surplus $5,319,460 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$6,267,126 · 25.0% of expenses

Grants paid$3,240,023 · 12.9% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$242,608 · 1.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$30,364,951

Expenses$25,045,491

Assets$15,858,639

Income$30,364,951

Contributions$23,938,858

Grants given$3,240,023

Average grant$540,004

Management and general$6,267,126

Executive compensation (total)$242,608

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

JONATHAN BRYANTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $168,600

CHRISTY HUTCHINSONSCHOOL DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $115,498

JESSICA KELLYSCHOOL DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $104,851

MELISSA NANCEDIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $101,190

CHRISTY BERRYCFO · 40 hrs/week $71,513

STEPHANIE REGDOSHUMAN RESOURCES · 40 hrs/week $62,200

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 (15)

JONATHAN BRYANTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHRISTY HUTCHINSONSCHOOL DIRECTOR

JESSICA KELLYSCHOOL DIRECTOR

MELISSA NANCEDIRECTOR

CHRISTY BERRYCFO

STEPHANIE REGDOSHUMAN RESOURCES

ALLI MOODYSECRETARY

CARA DOWLINGPRESIDENT

CHALEE YANGMEMBER

CHRIS WRENNTREASURER

JAKE ROBINSONMEMBER

JONATHAN AUSTINMEMBER

ROBERT STEVE LOCKEYMEMBER

TAMMY BUCKSHIMEMBER

THOMAS BROOKSVICE PRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1999
Location: 7834 Galway Lane, Denver, NC 28037
County: Lincoln
In care of: Cara Dowling
Primary officer: Cara Dowling, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emaillcseagles@lincolncharter.org Phone(704) 483-6611

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DARRELL L KELLER CPA PA
NTEE classification: Elementary & Secondary Schools (B20)
IRS tax category: Elementary & Secondary Schools
Grant-giving organization: Yes