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Fletcher Academy Inc

EIN 56-1432644 · Fletcher, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLETCHER ACADEMY, AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 1910, EXISTS TO PROVIDE A DISTINCTLY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST EDUCATION WHERE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IS BOLSTERED WITH ACADEMIC RIGOR, WORK SKILLS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THAT CHALLENGES OUR STUDENTS.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$12.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
413
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$147,964, ceo/president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $5.4 million spent. FLETCHER ACADEMY AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH PROVIDES A DISTINCTLY SEVENTHDAY ADVENTIST EDUCATION WHERE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IS BOLSTERED WITH ACADEMIC RIGOR, WORK SKILLS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. FLETCHER ACADEMY IS A HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND IS OPEN TO STUDENTS WORLDWIDE. IT IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY TUITION AND CONTRIBUTIONS. CAPTAIN GILMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS AN ELEMENTARY PROGRAM PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIROMENT. IT SERVICES STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE.
  2. $2.4 million spent. FLETCHER PARK INN THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS FLETCHER PARK INN, ALSO LOCATED IN HENDERSON COUNTY, IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE RETIREMENT LIVING IN A LIFESTYLE THAT IS OFFERED ON THE FLETCHER ACADEMY CAMPUS. FLETCHER PARK INN ALSO PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITY IN THE SERVICE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INN SEEKS TO PROVIDE COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS AT A REASONABLE COST FOR RESIDENTS TO ENJOY LIFE OF COMPANIONSHIP AND SERVICE.
  3. $784,873 spent. LELIA PATTERSON CENTER THE ACTIVITY CENTER KNOWN AS LELIA PATTERSON CENTER IN OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PURSUE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EXERCISE, HEALTH EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE.
  4. $662,931 spent. RENTAL & OTHER OPERATIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 September 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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