MIDLANDS STEM CHARTER SCHOOL

EIN: 463368831 501(c)(3) Education

WINNSBORO, SC

Total Revenue
$4,788,735
Total Expenses
$4,489,039
Total Assets
$1,148,436
Net Assets
$1,124,149
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
KEVIN THOMAS
Phone
8038151524
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MIDLANDS STEM CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

MIDLANDS STEM CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EARN A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM).

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,763,953
Program Service Revenue $24,190
Investment Income $592
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,788,735

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,421,308
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,630,951
Other Expenses $2,067,731
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,489,039

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,788,735 $3,639,814 +0.3%
Expenses $4,489,039 $3,442,876 +0.3%
Net Income $299,696 $196,938 +0.5%
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
62
Volunteers
2

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
$106,000
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN THOMAS BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIZZIE SMALLS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN BECK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN CAMPBELL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WELCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK JOHNSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY ESTEP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIONEL KENNEDY CEO 40.00
Officer
$106,000 $0 $106,000
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 $4,788,735 $4,489,039 $1,148,436 $299,696
2024 $3,639,814 $3,442,876 $932,708 $196,938
2023 $2,902,087 $3,051,375 $692,716 $-149,288
2022 $2,805,574 $2,685,240 $870,308 $120,334
2021 $2,974,072 $2,476,148 $849,460 $497,924
2020 $2,100,157 $2,249,804 $640,136 $-149,647
2019 $2,372,301 $3,314,950 $344,869 $-942,649
2018 $2,345,259 $1,991,551 $1,630,618 $353,708
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