Mission
TO PREPARE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND CAREER.
Public Charity
STRIVE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
STRIVE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NASHVILLE, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.6M, expenses of $4.9M, total assets of $4.6M. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $73K.
EIN: 464782840
NASHVILLE, TN
Education N.E.C.
NTEE: B99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.6M
Total Expenses$4.9M
Total Assets$4.6M
Grant Records7
Funding Total$73K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Strive Collegiate Academy
How Strive Collegiate Academy divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$74
Programs
the work itself
$26
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $74 for programs
$74
At Strive Collegiate Academy, our mission is to prepare middle school students for success in high school, college, and career
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
General support.
$5,500
SPECIAL ED RESEARCH
$7,000
FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE BIG PAYBACK 2022
$6,878
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$26,000
STRIVER OUTDOOR FACILITY BUILDOUT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Carl Johns Isham
BOARD MEMBER
Diane Quarles-Hartman
BOARD SECRETARY
Dr Aikyna Finch
BOARD MEMBER
Jordan Waters
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lakendra Butler
BOARD VICE CHAIR
Norma Shirk
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.6M | $4.9M | $4.6M |
| 2024 | $4.5M | $5.1M | $6.9M |
| 2023 | $5.5M | $5.4M | $8.1M |
| 2022 | $6.1M | $5.7M | $4.4M |
| 2021 | $4.9M | $4.3M | $3.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.9M to $3.6M (-28%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.