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Artful Learning Inc

  • Fairfield, CT
  • Tax-exempt since March 2010
  • EIN: 26-4762684

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.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$374k (2023)

Expenses
$467k (2023)

Total Assets
$42.3k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$197k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,120
Expenses
$467,490
Net Income
-$93,370
Net Assets
-$154,679
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,600
25.6%
Program Services $278,520
74.4%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,321
Total Liabilities $197,000
Net Assets -$154,679
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 27, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,504
Expenses
$321,516
Net Income
$37,988
Net Assets
-$61,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,100
23.7%
Program Services $274,404
76.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,691
Total Liabilities $162,000
Net Assets -$61,309
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 21, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,412
Expenses
$240,088
Net Income
-$9,676
Net Assets
-$99,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,260
58.7%
Program Services $95,152
41.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,703
Total Liabilities $162,000
Net Assets -$99,297
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 6, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,639
Expenses
$269,161
Net Income
$44,478
Net Assets
-$89,621
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,767
30.9%
Program Services $216,872
69.1%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,379
Total Liabilities $162,000
Net Assets -$89,621
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,489
Expenses
$408,815
Net Income
-$95,326
Net Assets
-$134,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,980
47.8%
Program Services $163,509
52.2%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,901
Total Liabilities $142,000
Net Assets -$134,099
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$334,430
Expenses
$250,355
Net Income
$84,075
Net Assets
-$38,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,992
52.9%
Program Services $157,438
47.1%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,227
Total Liabilities $127,000
Net Assets -$38,773
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Dirlikov Canales (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,834
Expenses
$306,217
Net Income
-$17,383
Net Assets
-$122,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,583
30.0%
Program Services $202,251
70.0%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,152
Total Liabilities $127,000
Net Assets -$122,848
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,510
Expenses
$257,889
Net Income
-$40,379
Net Assets
-$105,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,716
30.7%
Program Services $150,794
69.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,535
Total Liabilities $112,000
Net Assets -$105,465
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,978
Expenses
$331,194
Net Income
-$27,216
Net Assets
-$65,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,667
33.8%
Program Services $201,311
66.2%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,914
Total Liabilities $112,000
Net Assets -$65,086
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,885
Expenses
$306,315
Net Income
-$21,430
Net Assets
-$37,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,300
8.9%
Program Services $259,583
91.1%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,130
Total Liabilities $82,000
Net Assets -$37,870
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$395,304
Expenses
$347,732
Net Income
$47,572
Net Assets
-$16,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,500
15.8%
Program Services $332,803
84.2%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,560
Total Liabilities $82,000
Net Assets -$16,440
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alexander Bernstein (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Bernstein (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Paul H Epstein (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Booth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nina Bernstein Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Sbabo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$306,252
Expenses
$333,909
Net Income
-$27,657
Net Assets
-$64,012
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,500
10.0%
Program Services $275,731
90.0%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,988
Total Liabilities $82,000
Net Assets -$64,012

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,022
Expenses
$286,576
Net Income
-$30,554
Net Assets
-$36,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,553
3.7%
Program Services $246,464
96.3%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,645
Total Liabilities $82,000
Net Assets -$36,355

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,948
Expenses
$303,832
Net Income
-$42,884
Net Assets
-$5,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,650
2.2%
Program Services $255,205
97.8%
Investment Income $93
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,199
Total Liabilities $82,000
Net Assets -$5,801

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

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