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Great Beginnings Montessori School Inc

  • Fairfield, CT
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1997
  • EIN: 06-1457373

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.15M (2024)

Expenses
$1.09M (2024)

Total Assets
$1.75M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$711k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,148,115
Expenses
$1,094,238
Net Income
$53,877
Net Assets
$1,035,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,151
2.7%
Program Services $945,524
82.4%
Investment Income $43,819
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $43,318
3.8%
Sales of Assets $84,303
7.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $366,563
33.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $354,634
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,746,376
Total Liabilities $711,280
Net Assets $1,035,096
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vp & Director Of School) $127,410 $0 $2,596
Lori Quell (President) $67,326 $0 $1,347
Karen Taylor (Director) $62,372 $0 $1,247
Dana Kane (Marketing Director) $62,321 $0 $1,246
Cynthia Burnim (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lauren Factora (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Csaszar (Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,322,961
Expenses
$1,146,223
Net Income
$176,738
Net Assets
$1,013,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,736
18.9%
Program Services $989,010
74.8%
Investment Income $54,183
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,968
3.9%
Sales of Assets -$21,936
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $363,619
31.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $460,654
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,753,184
Total Liabilities $739,922
Net Assets $1,013,262
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vp & Director Of School) $113,311 $0 $2,266
Karen Taylor (Director) $65,522 $0 $1,310
Lori Quell (President) $62,314 $0 $1,246
Dana Kane (Marketing Director) $57,327 $0 $1,147
Kate Croarkin (Secretary) $57,166 $0 $1,143
Cynthia Burnim (Vice President) $7,980 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lauren Factora (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Csaszar (Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 20, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,103,577
Expenses
$987,362
Net Income
$116,215
Net Assets
$770,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,355
2.8%
Program Services $1,009,139
91.4%
Investment Income $18,605
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,408
4.4%
Sales of Assets -$3,930
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $326,001
33.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $378,819
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,178,260
Total Liabilities $407,720
Net Assets $770,540
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vp & Director Of School) $111,230 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Secretary) $64,678 $0 $0
Lori Quell (President) $62,887 $0 $0
Dana Kane (Marketing Director) $54,512 $0 $0
Karen Taylor (Director) $32,694 $0 $0
Cynthia Burnim (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lauren Factora (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Csaszar (Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,132,592
Expenses
$963,740
Net Income
$168,852
Net Assets
$750,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $253,926
22.4%
Program Services $822,500
72.6%
Investment Income $9,175
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,045
2.9%
Sales of Assets $13,946
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $309,543
32.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $407,013
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $993,333
Total Liabilities $242,985
Net Assets $750,348
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vp & Director Of School) $102,448 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Asst Director Of School) $61,501 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Director) $60,395 $0 $0
Dana Kane (Marketing Director) $50,557 $0 $0
Karen Taylor (Director) $34,642 $0 $0
Cynthia Burnim (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Csaszar (Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 5, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,071,264
Expenses
$987,803
Net Income
$83,461
Net Assets
$514,231
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,886
13.2%
Program Services $910,361
85.0%
Investment Income $12,342
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,417
0.4%
Sales of Assets $3,258
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $355,662
36.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $307,172
31.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $552,702
Total Liabilities $38,471
Net Assets $514,231
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vp & Director Of School) $98,163 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Assistant Director Of School) $60,109 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Director) $59,313 $0 $0
Dana Kane (Marketing Director) $52,999 $0 $0
Deann Matheny (Director) $48,269 $0 $0
Karen Taylor (Director) $36,808 $0 $0
Cynthia Burnim (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Csaszar (Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$984,456
Expenses
$876,825
Net Income
$107,631
Net Assets
$434,702
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,383
4.3%
Program Services $929,244
94.4%
Investment Income $12,364
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$72
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $537
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $245,360
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $365,432
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $603,689
Total Liabilities $168,987
Net Assets $434,702
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Cusanelli (Vice President & Director) $67,237 $0 $0
Karen Taylor (Board Member) $55,525 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member) $52,688 $0 $0
Deann Matheny (Board Member) $49,906 $0 $0
Cynthia Burnim (President) $20,004 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 26, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$856,518
Expenses
$836,477
Net Income
$20,041
Net Assets
$314,535
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,129
4.7%
Program Services $806,814
94.2%
Investment Income $8,881
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $131
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $563
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,258
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $430,056
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $569,672
Total Liabilities $255,137
Net Assets $314,535
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Burnim (President) $69,813 $0 $0
Karen Cusanelli (Board Member & Director Of School) $62,445 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alicen Puebla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Idiart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Kane (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Freeman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 9, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$832,210
Expenses
$879,884
Net Income
-$47,674
Net Assets
$281,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,034
3.6%
Program Services $788,679
94.8%
Investment Income $2,124
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$830
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,203
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,373
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $529,717
60.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $540,490
Total Liabilities $258,887
Net Assets $281,603
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Burnim (President) $79,373 $0 $0
Marcia Clark (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alicen Puebla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mathias Dias (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Idiart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Cusanelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$786,314
Expenses
$687,080
Net Income
$99,234
Net Assets
$322,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,670
5.4%
Program Services $736,380
93.6%
Investment Income $4,610
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,654
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,976
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $420,385
61.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $537,918
Total Liabilities $215,273
Net Assets $322,645
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Burnim (President) $52,976 $0 $0
Marcia Owen Clark (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alicen Puebla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mathias Dias (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$827,838
Expenses
$750,204
Net Income
$77,634
Net Assets
$231,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,358
6.4%
Program Services $762,339
92.1%
Investment Income $10,068
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,073
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,336
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $467,386
62.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $438,864
Total Liabilities $206,977
Net Assets $231,887
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Burnim (President/Director Voting) $51,336 $0 $0
Marcia Owen Clark (Secretary And Vp Voting) $0 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Board Member Voting) $0 $0 $0
Alicen Puebla (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Oppenheimer (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Melody Waterhouse (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Green (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Temple (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Board Member Non Voting) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$727,741
Expenses
$730,526
Net Income
-$2,785
Net Assets
$166,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,254
4.6%
Program Services $690,834
94.9%
Investment Income $3,020
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $625
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $450,288
61.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $354,369
Total Liabilities $187,565
Net Assets $166,804
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Burnim (President/Director) $50,000 $0 $0
Peter Burnim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alicen Puebla (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Oppenheimer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Croarkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Stearng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Quell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Owen Clark (Secretary, Board Member And Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$641,876
Expenses
$630,355
Net Income
$11,521
Net Assets
$158,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,451
6.0%
Program Services $597,687
93.1%
Investment Income $1,898
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,840
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $437,995
69.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,026
Total Liabilities $129,222
Net Assets $158,804

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990
Filed on March 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,480
Expenses
$645,793
Net Income
-$66,313
Net Assets
$140,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,290
6.3%
Program Services $540,626
93.3%
Investment Income $2,564
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,001
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $416,241
64.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,060
Total Liabilities $146,979
Net Assets $140,081

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$412,811
Expenses
$454,830
Net Income
-$42,019
Net Assets
$211,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,695
4.5%
Program Services $389,327
94.3%
Investment Income $4,364
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $425
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,263
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,342
61.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,608
Total Liabilities $167,491
Net Assets $211,117

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

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