2026-05-15T10:11:34-05:00 2025-06-30 260793942 MARTIN SMITH & COMPANY CPAS PA 1212 HAYWOOD ROAD BLDG 100 GREENVILLE SC 296152200 990 2024-07-01 811188857 BERKELEY CHARTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION I BERK 8438065909 7750 HENRY E BROWN JR BLVD GOOSE CREEK SC 29445 STEWART WEINBERG PHD BOARD CHAIRMAN 8438065909 2026-05-15 1 0 DAVID A SMITH P00045703 8642321040 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEWART WEINBERG PHD 7750 HENRY E BROWN JR BLVD GOOSE CREEK SC 29445 24367456 0 X WWW.BERKELEYCHARTER.ORG X 2016 SC BERKELEY CHARTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC IS MADE UP OF A GROUP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, FINANCE, LAW, MARKETING, REAL ESTATE, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT WHO SHARE A COMMON VISION TO START A SCHOOL THAT WOULD ALLOW STUDENTS TO OBTAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BE LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS KEEP UP WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN ALL TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. 8 8 142 0 0 0 21177530 23224088 883775 1128012 0 15356 0 0 22061305 24367456 0 0 0 0 8863748 10871510 0 0 0 13078581 15083222 21942329 25954732 118976 -1587276 32713746 31187857 32034289 33832475 679457 -2644618 X TO PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS WITH: AN UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO STUDENT SUCCESS AN UNYIELDING COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL AND SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICESPROVIDING A CHOICE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS THAT FOSTERS AND PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. 0 0 18640645 1128012 SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA--MEVERS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, BERKELEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY AND WILLIE JEFFRIES SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE.MEVERS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE WAS ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2016. DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 765 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO EIGHTH GRADE IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.BERKELY PREPARATORY ACADEMY OPENED AUGUST 2021 AND DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 760 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO EIGHTH GRADE IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. FOR WILLIE JEFFRIES SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, THE 2024-25 SCHOOL WAS ITS FIRST YEAR OPERATING AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. DURING THIS YEAR IT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 275 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO SIXTH GRADE IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. 18640645 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 70 0 142 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X CHARTER SCHOOLS USA INC 9542023500 800 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 700 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33334 STEWART WEINBERG PHD PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL HOLLIS VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN WILLIAMS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRANDI VANGORDOR SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALICIA PATTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SIMPLICIA SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR TAMARA JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WAYNE MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHARTER SCHOOLS USA 800 CORPORATE DR STE 700 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33334 MANAGEMENT 3144421 ELIOR INC A'VIANDS LLC 4920 WEWAY PARK BLVD HOUSEON TX 77041 FOOD SERVICE 838919 CONNECTING BRIDGE THERAPY 1456 PINE ISLAND VIEW MT PLEASANT SC 29464 THERAPY 597561 IT'S A WIN-WIN CATERING 978 SOUTH LIVE OAK DRIVE MONCKS CORNER SC 29461 FOOD SERVICE 339386 MAKINGIT HAPPEN 1023 WOODSIA WAY SUITE 104 OAK ISLAND NC 28461 TECHNOLOGY 244676 7 451958 22721893 50237 23224088 REVENUE-AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 611710 394563 394563 OTHER REVENUE 611710 361435 361435 SCHOOL LUNCH SALES 611710 224050 224050 PUPIL ACTIVITY 611710 138276 138276 TUITION AND FEES 611110 9688 9688 1128012 15356 15356 24367456 1128012 0 15356 X 7136666 6210612 926054 48317 38676 9641 2988065 2324081 663984 698462 589463 108999 61320 61320 27000 27000 3050022 1239941 1810081 137530 137530 33040 4560 28480 428812 412410 16402 2186801 2186801 36378 2492 33886 3878283 2460835 1417448 263160 263160 147563 147563 FEES PAID TO EMO 1497069 1497069 SCHOOL LUNCH EXPENSES 1295803 1295803 SMALL EQUIPMENT 1098835 1098835 FEE PAID TO DISTRICT 247437 247437 694169 512976 181193 25954732 18640645 7314087 0 5608665 5885879 961323 114130 99732 138946 33040109 8415568 25510104 24624541 533922 424361 32713746 31187857 1368514 2807304 425 20628 30665350 31004543 32034289 33832475 X 0 0 0 0 679457 -2644618 679457 -2644618 32713746 31187857 -1587276 -1736799 0 X X 0 1 0 0 X 28440756 4774591 23666165 4300618 3608100 692518 298735 32877 265858 24624541 CAPITAL LEASES PAYABLE 28323975 ACCRUED INTEREST 2377111 DUE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS USA 171611 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES 131846 31004543 X 24367456 0 24367456 0 24367456 26167757 213025 213025 25954732 0 25954732 PART X, LINE 2: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE THE ADOPTION OF FIN 48. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GASB ADJUSTMENTS NOT INCLUDED IN FORM 990 213,025. 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 THE FOUNDATION INCLUDES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ORGANIZED UNDER SOUTH CAROLINA STATUTES ALL NONDISCRIMINATORY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC ANNOUCEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND DOES NOT OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 THE SCHOOL RECEIVES A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF ITS SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE SOURCES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTED WITH A CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE BOARD FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AGREEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. IT WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED THROUGH THE STANDARDS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED T0 DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM/ FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER SERVICES/FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 453. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 453. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 420,322. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 420,322. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,785. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,785. CONTRACTED SPED : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,204. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,204. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,474. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,474. STUDENT SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,440. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,440. STAFF SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 116,564. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 116,564. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES CONSTRACTED SE : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 607,699. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 607,699. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TRAINING : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,530. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,530. FISCAL SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,662,250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,662,250. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 48,379. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,379. OTHER MISC SERV : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18. PROFESSIONAL & TECH FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 96,904. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 96,904. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E STUDENT SUPPLIES & TEXTBOOKS : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 239,516. TOTAL EXPENSES 239,516. STUDENT ACTIVITIES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 145,292. TOTAL EXPENSES 145,292. OTHER EXPENDITURES : MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 91,817. TOTAL EXPENSES 91,817. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 87,539. TOTAL EXPENSES 87,539. SUPPLIES : MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 64,622. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,622. MISC EXPENSES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,629. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,629. MEMBERSHIP DUES & FEES : MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,379. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,379. BANK FEES : MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,375. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,375. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE AUDIT PROCESS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED OVER THE PAST YEAR. AMENEDED RETURN TO BE FILED THIS FORM 990 WILL BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED AS OF THE DATE OF THIS FILING, BUT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO COMPILE THE INFORMATION AND INCLUDE IT WITH THIS FORM 990.