ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY - RIDGELAND

EIN: 453046654 501(c)(3) Education

HARDEEVILE, SC

Total Revenue
$10,708,821
Total Expenses
$10,884,898
Total Assets
$21,275,140
Net Assets
$3,491,842
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
KAREN WICKS
Phone
8437842630
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY - RIDGELAND, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY PROVIDES A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS INTEGRITY AND RESILIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,725,522 Revenue: $119,869

THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR FOR OUR ROYAL KNIGHTS. AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY WAS RECOGNIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING:- GOLD SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION FOR...

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THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR FOR OUR ROYAL KNIGHTS. AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY WAS RECOGNIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING:- GOLD SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION FOR OUTPERFORMING ITS LOCAL DISTRICT AND DEMONSTRATING ABOVE-AVERAGE GROWTH IN CORE SUBJECTS.- PALMETTO SILVER AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.- CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EARNING AN EXCELLENT RATING ON THE SCHOOL CLIMATE INDICATOR ON THE 2025 SCHOOL REPORT CARD.- 2025 MATH TRAILBLAZER AWARD FOR RANKING IN THE TOP 1% OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR STUDENT PROGRESS AND ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST ELEMENTARY MATH GROWTH ACROSS THE ENTIRE INSTITUTE PORTFOLIO. THE ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL EARNED:- SILVER SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION FOR OUTPERFORMING THE LOCAL DISTRICT AND DEMONSTRATING AVERAGE GROWTH.- CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EARNING AN EXCELLENT RATING ON THE SCHOOL CLIMATE INDICATOR ON THE 2025 SCHOOL REPORT CARD.AND AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL RLOA WAS RECOGNIZED FOR:- PLATINUM SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION FOR OUTPERFORMING THE LOCAL DISTRICT IN BOTH CORE SUBJECTS AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS.- CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR EARNING AN EXCELLENT RATING ON THE SCHOOL CLIMATE INDICATOR ON THE 2025 SCHOOL REPORT CARD. ROYAL LIVE OAKS ACADEMY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY, CHALLENGING, EDUCATION THAT BUILDS CRITICAL THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS AS THEY LEARN THE VALUES OF BECOMING PRODUCTIVE LEADERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,458,191
Program Service Revenue $119,869
Investment Income $130,761
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $10,708,821

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,004,473
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $8,725,522
Other Expenses $2,880,425
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,884,898

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,708,821 $10,024,562 +0.1%
Expenses $10,884,898 $10,302,100 +0.1%
Net Income $-176,077 $-277,538 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
109
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$213,451
Total Directors
8
$213,451
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN WICKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$188,053 $25,398 $213,451
JAKE MORTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN ROUNDTREE BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA CARRION BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
H ROB MCBRAYER DVM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM DENMARK BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYN BOYLES TINDAL BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARVA TIGNER BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA HUND EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$135,134 $0 $135,134
BRIAN MORSE EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$145,951 $0 $145,951
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $10,708,821 $10,884,898 $21,275,140 $-176,077
2024 $10,024,562 $10,302,100 $21,622,252 $-277,538
2023 $10,874,466 $10,849,505 $22,103,183 $24,961
2022 $10,158,188 $10,122,666 $22,779,163 $35,522
2021 $9,980,231 $8,960,428 $26,261,549 $1,019,803
2020 $8,344,480 $9,707,407 $25,041,709 $-1,362,927
2019 $7,851,546 $7,293,812 $26,318,812 $557,734
2018 $8,188,715 $8,280,134 $25,461,457 $-91,419
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