COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 640435248 501(c)(3) Education

COLUMBUS, MS

Total Revenue
$5,073,162
Total Expenses
$4,260,929
Total Assets
$10,487,830
Net Assets
$6,105,894
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
KIRK HARDY
Phone
6623275272
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $812K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL THAT INSPIRES, CHALLENGES, AND MOTIVATES ITS STUDENTS AS IT PREPARES THEM FOR COLLEGE AND LIFE. (PRE K-12)

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $477,479
Program Service Revenue $4,038,571
Investment Income $235,413
Other Revenue $321,699
TOTAL REVENUE $5,073,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,629
Salaries & Benefits $2,894,945
Fundraising Expenses $210,895
Program Expenses $3,279,921
Other Expenses $1,360,355
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,260,929

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,073,162 $5,704,961 -0.1%
Expenses $4,260,929 $3,881,718 +0.1%
Net Income $812,233 $1,823,243 -0.6%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
120
Volunteers
N/A

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
$12,000
Total Directors
15
$12,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAY REGIMBAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY FISHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GARNER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK HARDY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$12,000 $0 $12,000
KEVIN STAFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PUTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICKY JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY TROUT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBIE UPTON EX-OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HEARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAIGE SPEARS PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON WOODARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE YEATMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOPE DURST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $5,073,162 $4,260,929 $10,487,830 $812,233
2023 $5,704,961 $3,881,718 $9,994,300 $1,823,243
2022 $4,198,398 $3,694,563 $7,650,390 $503,835
2021 $3,618,335 $3,430,763 $6,760,846 $187,572
2020 $3,986,865 $3,482,585 $6,532,569 $504,280
2019 $3,725,898 $3,373,787 $6,142,454 $352,111
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