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Sequatchie Valley Preparatory Academy

EIN 13-4214040 · Dunlap, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE EDUCAITON, WITH EQUINE EMPHASIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT.

Income
$115,180
Spending
$134,263
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $125,525 spent. A UNIQUE EDUCATION: STUDENTS ENGAGE IN A PLETHORA OF EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING, WHETHER THEY ARE GIFTED STUDENTS, OR HAVE SPECIAL LEARNING OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION TO THE DEDICATED TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL, STUDENTS ARE PARTNERED WITH HORSES, WHO NECOME A VITAL ROLE IN THEIR ADVANCEMENT IN THE FIELD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ACADEMICS, ALONG WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT MATURITY AND LEADERSHIP TO ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN TODAYS GLOBAL SOCIETY. STUDENTS ALSO EMBARK IN RIGOROUS AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED POSITIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES OF THE SCHOOL INCLUDE OBTAINING MAJOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, BIOLOGY MAJORS, SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS, CONDUCTING HUMANITARIAN TRIPS, COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT, U.S. NAVAL CAOPRMAN IN THE MILITARY, AND ACCEPTANCE TO SUMMER U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL BEHAVIORAL OR EDUCATION NEEDS HAVE THRIVED UNDER THE HANDS-ON SYSTEM OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT WHILE FAR EXCEEDING THEIR PSYCHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSED OUTCOME. THE STUDENTS HAVE ENGAGED IN MANY ASPECTS OF AGRICULUTRAL BUSINESS, LIVING SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIVES, AND PARTICIPATING IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN WORK. ANIMAL AND MARINE SCIENCE: SVPA ENCOMPASSES ANIMAL SCIENCE AND AMINAL HUSBANDRY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS: EQUINE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, DAIRY PRODUCTION, BEEF PRODUCTION, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY IN SHEEP, GOATS AND POULTRY PRODUCTION. EXTENSIVE MARINE BIOLOGY PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH EXPAND OUR STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE TO NEW DEPTHS, BRINGING A WELL-ROUNDED, UNDERSTANDING OF THE PLANET ON WHICH THEY LIVE. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW OUOR STUDENTS TO BE ENGULFED IN WORLD CONVERSATION ON ISSUES FROM ANIMAL PROTECTION TO CLEAN WATER, RESTORING THE CORAL REEFS, AGRICULTURE LAND TRUSTS, ORGANIC FARMING, LAND PRESERVATION AND OVERALL PLANET SUSTAINABILITY. HUMANITARIAN WORLD VIEW: SPVA STAFF AND STUDENTS USE THEIR PRE-VETERINARY, ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MARINE BIOLOGY SKILLS, ALONG WITH THEIR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, TO TRAIN AND INSPIRE UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG PEOPLE IN BOTH THE U.S. AND CENTRAL AMERICA. HUNDREDS OF ORPHANED CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THESE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY AND MANY HAVE GONE ON TO ASPIRE TO HEIGHTS THEY NEVER SEEN EVEN IMAGINED. THROUGH THE HONDURAS HORSEMANSHIP MISSION PROJECT, CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE LEARNED THE PRINCIPALS NEEDED TO EMBRACE LIFES TRIALS, TRAGEDIES AND AND CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A BOLD, POSITIVE ATTITUDE. THIS HAS LED TO SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION POSITIONS FOR MEDICAL TEAMS, SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURIAL AND AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. THROUGH BUSINESS TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM RELATIONS THROUGH THESE HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS, THOSE LESS PRIVILEGED HAVE GROWN TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF POVERTY WITHIN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on December 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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