CAPSTONE EDUCATION GROUP INC

EIN: 454885204 501(c)(3) Education

MEMPHIS, TN

Total Revenue
$21,535,365
Total Expenses
$19,161,045
Total Assets
$30,379,135
Net Assets
$29,050,205
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
DREW SIPPEL
Phone
9012614384
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CAPSTONE EDUCATION GROUP INC, founded in 2012, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $21.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $19.2M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,527,051
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,008,314
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $21,535,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,237,309
Fundraising Expenses $46,334
Program Expenses $17,345,891
Other Expenses $4,923,736
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,161,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $21,535,365 $23,844,184 -0.1%
Expenses $19,161,045 $20,325,032 -0.1%
Net Income $2,374,320 $3,519,152 -0.3%
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
269
Volunteers
125

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
4
$269,521
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL F T EDWARDS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS M MARINO VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMELA ECHOLS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WALKER CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OCTAVIOUS NICKSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR YOLUNDA BASS BEALE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIOT PERRY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW SIPPEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$257,660 $11,861 $269,521
YOLANDA DANDRIDGE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 50.00
Highest
$117,894 $6,392 $124,286
MICHELLE L BURNETT CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER 50.00
Highest
$159,095 $6,973 $166,068
BRIDGETTE V SIMMONS DEAN OF CULTURE 50.00
Highest
$106,439 $0 $106,439
DENEIA BROOKS PRINCIPAL CORNERSTONE PREP - LESTER 50.00
Highest
$107,440 $6,973 $114,413
EBONY JONES PRINCIPAL CORNERSTONE PREP - DENVER 50.00
Highest
$104,272 $6,973 $111,245
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 $21,535,365 $19,161,045 $30,379,135 $2,374,320
2024 $23,844,184 $20,325,032 $27,358,569 $3,519,152
2023 $20,578,588 $18,205,736 $23,971,387 $2,372,852
2022 $20,250,688 $16,224,709 $24,521,664 $4,025,979
2021 $16,006,106 $15,806,205 $17,393,723 $199,901
2020 $15,819,066 $14,404,490 $17,450,935 $1,414,576
2019 $15,674,741 $13,584,204 $15,927,287 $2,090,537
2018 $15,405,632 $13,216,656 $14,288,705 $2,188,976
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