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Fellowship Academy

EIN 75-2888473 · Kennedale, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Fellowship Academy is to provide every child an opportunity for a safe, affordable, well-rounded Christ-centered educational experience and build Christian leaders to serve the community.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
132
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$76,410, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $3.2 million spent. Academic Program - In addition to on-level curriculum, FA offers honors or AP courses in English, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and physiology, Pathophysiology, Physics, World Geography, World History and Art. All students in grades 9-11 participate in the PSAT onsite. All 8th and 9th graders participate in the PreACT. FA partners with Letourneau University and Tarrant County College offer dual credit courses on campus for juniors and seniors in English Composition I ; II, British Literature I ; II, US History, Economics, Government, and Environmental Science (6 students were enrolled in Dual Credit). Fine Arts courses include visual arts, theater arts, band, and choral music. We offer instruction in languages other than English including Spanish. State of Texas endorsements include Multidisciplinary Studies, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Public Service - Health Science, and Fine Arts. Fellowship Academy enrolled 354 students during the fiscal period with 18 graduates.
  2. $498,080 spent. Athletics & Fine Arts - 123 Fellowship Academy students participated in the following athletic programs: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, physical education, softball, track/cross country, and volleyball. Students may also participate in a Fine Arts program, including art and drumline, choir, praise band, and theater.
  3. $68,099 spent. Student Activities - Students in all grade levels participate in field trips, travel, fine arts productions and competitions, and interscholastic academic competitions. Other activities include community service, National Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook, Youth & Government, Rotary Club 4-Way Test speech meet, and 4H. These programs are all designed to fulfill our mission, which is to prepare students to realize their full potential as they discover their God-given talents, gifts, and purpose and to graduate godly leaders who will impact their community by serving others.
  4. $23,430 spent. Before and After School Programs

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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? 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 October 2002.

    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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