Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| Software ID: | 24021167 |
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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 | Policy Brown Christian Academy publicizes its racially nondiscriminatory policy in compliance with Rev. Proc. 75 50, as modified by Rev. Proc. 2019 22. The policy is displayed at all times on the Academy's primary, publicly accessible website homepage with a direct link to the complete statement: https://www.brownchristianacademy.org/non-discrimination-policy/. The policy is also included in admissions and program materials distributed to the public and confirmed annually through attestation of compliance. The published statement reads: "Brown Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 4d | Brown Christian Academy maintains copies of all solicitation materials, including donor letters, grant applications, event flyers, and online fundraising communications. These records are retained in both digital and paper form to ensure compliance with IRS requirements and to demonstrate that all fundraising activities are consistent with the Academy's racially nondiscriminatory policy and mission. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 5h | Brown Christian Academy affirms that it does not discriminate on the basis of race in any aspect of its extracurricular activities. All students are provided equal opportunity to participate in after school programs, clubs, enrichment activities, and other non academic offerings. The Academy's racially nondiscriminatory policy applies fully to extracurricular activities, consistent with its mission and IRS requirements. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6b | Brown Christian Academy does not receive any financial aid or assistance from governmental agencies. Accordingly, the organization has never had its right to such aid revoked or suspended. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 7 | Brown Christian Academy certifies that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05 of Rev. Proc. 75 50, as modified by Rev. Proc. 2019 22. The Academy maintains a written racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students, publicizes this policy on its website and in admissions materials, and retains records demonstrating compliance. The policy is applied consistently in admissions, scholarships, educational programs, extracurricular activities, and all other aspects of school operations. |
| Software ID: | 24021167 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Header, Line B | I inadvertently omitted information for Part VIII, Statement of Revenue. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 2 | School Classification Brown Christian Academy qualifies as a public charity under IRC §170(b)(1)(A)(ii) as a school. The Academy maintains a regular faculty, an established curriculum, and a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at a physical facility where educational activities are conducted. The Academy is operated as a ministry of Brown Missionary Baptist Church but maintains its own EIN and files a separate Form 990. |
| Form 990, Part III | Accomplishments Brown Christian Academy operates a comprehensive early childhood program serving infants through Pre-K4, providing daily academic instruction using a developmentally appropriate, faith-based curriculum that builds foundational literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. Teachers emphasize individualized attention, strong family partnerships, and Christian character formation to prepare children for Kindergarten and lifelong learning. The Academy also operates a Summer Enrichment Program for children completing Kindergarten through fifth grade, combining academic review in reading, math, and writing with enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, Bible study, and devotionals. Small group instruction provides targeted academic support to prevent summer learning loss, while field trips and collaborative projects foster curiosity, teamwork, and confidence. Parent engagement initiatives, faith-based activities, and community partnerships further strengthen school-home connections and holistic student development. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a | Governing Body and Management Brown Christian Academy is listed as a ministry of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. The governing body includes the Executive Pastor, members of the Deacon Board, and the Head of School. The Head of School, Dr. Gwendolyn Neal, and Officer Gerald Neal are married; Deacon Neal serves as Chairman of the Deacon Board. Emails and reports are shared regularly with church governance, and no separate committees currently exist. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | Brown Christian Academy discloses that Gwendolyn Neal, Executive Director, Head of School, is the spouse of Gerald Neal, Chairman of the Deacon Board of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. Both individuals serve on the governing body. The Board has adopted a conflict of interest policy, and all related parties recuse themselves from discussions and votes where a conflict may exist. The organization believes these relationships do not compromise its governance or decision making processes. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B | Section B Policies Compensation for the Head of School and other key staff is determined by Brown Missionary Baptist Church using salary data from comparable private schools and publicly available sources. The Academy adheres to the church's established governance practices and policies, which guide oversight, accountability, and decision making. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Form 990 is prepared by the Head of School and reviewed by the Deacon Board of Brown Missionary Baptist Church prior to filing. Copies are provided to board members for review, and any questions or corrections are addressed before submission. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 17 | Disclosure Documents, including the organization's Form 990, governing documents, and financial statements, are available for public inspection in the Head of School's office upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Brown Christian Academy makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request at its administrative office. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Head of School. The organization also provides financial information to grantors, donors, and regulatory agencies as required, and shares programmatic and mission information publicly through its website and parent student handbook. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1(A) | Part VII Compensation of Officers: Related organizations paid no compensation. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 10 | The total change in net assets reported on Part XI, Line 10, reconciles beginning net assets of $1,081,698 to ending net assets of $4,474, as shown in Part X, Line 33. This reconciliation includes offsetting entries for unrealized investment activity and donated services, which do not affect operating revenue or expenses, as well as the $7,946 adjustment reported on Line 6. The organization does not prepare its financial statements under FASB ASC 958 (formerly FASB 117); therefore, all net assets are reported as current funds. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24a - 24d | Part IX - Statement of Functional Expenses Brown Christian Academy allocated expenses using a consistent methodology based on the nature and purpose of each expense. Compensation of officers and directors was separated from general payroll and assigned based on administrative oversight. Other salaries and wages were allocated 85% to Program Services and 15% to Management and General, with payroll taxes and benefits proportionally allocated. Advertising, office expenses, IT, and conferences were split 85/15 unless directly tied to program delivery. Cleaning, curriculum, classroom furniture, and food were allocated 100% to Program Services. Miscellaneous expenses were proportionally distributed based on usage patterns. This allocation approach aligns with IRS guidance and reflects the Academy's commitment to transparency and mission-driven spending. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 6 | An adjustment of $7,946 is reported on Part XI, Line 6 to reconcile prior year balances with the organization's current reporting method. This adjustment reflects reclassification entries and does not represent current year operating activity. The adjustment ensures that beginning and ending net assets reconcile accurately with the balance sheet totals reported in Part X. |
| Form 990, Part XII | Brown Christian Academy prepares its Form 990 using the cash method of accounting, recording revenue when received and expenses when paid. The Academy does not issue audited financial statements prepared by an independent accountant and does not make such statements available. |
| Software ID: | 24021167 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |