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Ironwood Academy

Non-denominational christian tutorial program serving familieswho choose to home school their children.

Education Thompsons Station, TN EIN 275333213 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Ironwood Academy

An academically rigorous hybrid educational experience for students in grades Pre-K - 12. As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another. Proverbs 27:17

Founded
Headquarters
Thompsons Station, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Non-denominational christian tutorial program serving familieswho choose to home school their children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($977,901)
98% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ironwood Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Thompsons Station, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 275333213. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $939K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Ironwood Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Ironwood Academy is located in Thompsons Station, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ironwood Academy has $939K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ironwood Academy is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $939K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Ironwood Academy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ironwood Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Ironwood Academy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

An academically rigorous hybrid educational experience for students in grades Pre-K - 12. As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another. Proverbs 27:17 Ironwood Academy is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among education charities registered in United States: Ironwood Academy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $939K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Ironwood Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ironwood Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 275333213, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

TE
Terry Morris
President

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Terry L M•••••
President
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Terry M•••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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$0.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
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$0.4M revenue
FY2015
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$0.4M revenue
FY2014
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ironwood Academy This page 90 $939,351 98%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ironwood Academy

What is Ironwood Academy?
Ironwood Academy is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Thompsons Station, United States. An academically rigorous hybrid educational experience for students in grades Pre-K - 12. As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another. Proverbs 27:17
When was Ironwood Academy founded?
Ironwood Academy was founded in 2011.
Who leads Ironwood Academy?
Terry Morris serves as President.
Where is Ironwood Academy located?
Headquartered in Thompsons Station, United States.
What is Ironwood Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ironwood Academy trustworthy?
Ironwood Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ironwood Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 275333213.
What is Ironwood Academy's website?
http://ironwoodacademy.org