Priority One Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alcoa, Tennessee, registered in 1989, with $5,021,478 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$5.0M
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2025)
$4.6M
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Priority One Schools Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Priority One Schools Inc: 3 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Priority One Schools Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Priority One Schools Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $5.0M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$487K
Net assets
$1.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021,478▲3.9% | $4,628,922▲1.4% | $1,024,252▲62.1% | $1,511,687▲71.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $4,834,189▼7.2% | $4,564,668▼8.2% | $631,696▲74.4% | $880,768▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,207,161▲24.0% | $4,971,412▼4.9% | $362,175▲186% | $571,454▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,198,287▼10.6% | $5,229,278▲39.6% | $126,426▼89.1% | $368,122▼74.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,695,767▲43.8% | $3,746,282▲22.4% | $1,157,243▲457% | $1,430,350▲153% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,266,193▼0.4% | $3,060,745▼0.3% | $207,759▲8890% | $564,774▲89.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,278,526▲23.8% | $3,071,106▲15.4% | $2,311▲101% | $298,094▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,647,352▲9.3% | $2,660,378▲4.1% | -$205,109▲29.0% | $223,581▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,421,991▲27.6% | $2,555,477▲56.8% | -$289,074▼85.8% | $238,026▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,897,864▼1.8% | $1,629,913▼8.9% | -$155,588▲63.3% | $220,446▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,933,428▼10.6% | $1,789,489▼18.0% | -$423,539▲28.4% | $246,368▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,163,251▲35.6% | $2,183,616▲31.1% | -$591,647▼3.6% | $269,301▲62.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,594,970 | $1,665,992 | -$571,281 | $166,153 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
16 grants to Priority One Schools Inc totaling $6.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Religious ministry | 2024 | $1,550,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Religion-related | 2024 | $175,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $50,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2022 | $1,150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | General | 2021 | $1,500,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2018 | $560,000 |
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Data for Priority One Schools Inc (EIN 62-1353984) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.