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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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.76M (2023)

Expenses
$2.47M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.75M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$83.4k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,762,873
Expenses
$2,466,513
Net Income
-$703,640
Net Assets
$1,669,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,756,224
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,182
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,467
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $195,900
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $123,829
5.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,001,764
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,752,960
Total Liabilities $83,380
Net Assets $1,669,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Talmus (Executive Director) $175,000 $0 $20,900
Sally Matsuishi (Dir Nat'l Prgm) $135,000 $0 $7,951
Lisette Ostrander (Dir Edu Prgm) $135,000 $0 $6,311
Alyssa Ching (Dir Nat'l Prgm) $124,583 $0 $5,098
Laurel Druke (Dir Finance) $120,000 $0 $5,370
Casey Mancl (Dir Natl Fndraisng) $108,958 $0 $475
Alex Heckler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rahul Chandhok (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hambleton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerri Catalano (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lehrman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Kwetey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michaela Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Loving (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carly O'connor Kawaja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jen Traeger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ace Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marla Wiacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Krause (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Peluso (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,011,823
Expenses
$1,616,984
Net Income
$394,839
Net Assets
$2,373,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,873,208
93.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $497
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $138,118
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,089
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $98,691
6.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $611,457
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,494,389
Total Liabilities $121,169
Net Assets $2,373,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Talmus (Executive Director) $165,089 $0 $0
Lisette Ostrander (Dir Edu Prgm) $108,500 $0 $0
Sally Kuhlman (Dir Nat'l Prgm) $108,500 $0 $0
Alex Heckler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rahul Chandhok (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hambleton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerri Catalano (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lehrman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Kwetey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michaela Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Loving (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carly O'connor Kawaja (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jen Traeger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ace Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marla Wiacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Krause (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Peluso (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,904,764
Expenses
$1,294,202
Net Income
$610,562
Net Assets
$1,453,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,772,683
93.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $516
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$409
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $131,974
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $155,178
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $44,528
3.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $524,988
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,654,936
Total Liabilities $201,373
Net Assets $1,453,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Talmus (Executive Director) $155,178 $0 $0
Lisette Ostrander (Dir Edu Prgm) $101,000 $0 $0
Sally Kuhlman (Dir Nat'l Prgm) $100,000 $0 $0
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rahul Chandhok (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hambleton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerri Catalano (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lehrman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Kwetey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michaela Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Loving (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vetra Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jen Traeger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ace Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marla Wiacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Krause (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,524,804
Expenses
$1,474,564
Net Income
$50,240
Net Assets
$842,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,525,754
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $331
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,059
Sales of Assets $558
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,220
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $155,178
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $48,687
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $472,867
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,016,089
Total Liabilities $173,583
Net Assets $842,506
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Talmus (Executive Director) $155,178 $0 $0
Lisette Ostrander (Dir Edu Prgm) $101,000 $0 $0
Sally Kuhlman (Dir Nat'l Prgm) $100,000 $0 $0
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hambleton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerri Catalano (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ed Lehrman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michaela Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Loving (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vetra Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jen Traeger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Salesky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Krause (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,258,820
Expenses
$1,239,736
Net Income
$19,084
Net Assets
$792,242
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,228,767
97.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $343
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,847
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,863
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $20,247
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $405,026
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $823,878
Total Liabilities $31,636
Net Assets $792,242
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Winnicker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerri Catalano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helene Roos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michaela Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Towne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vetra Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Salesky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Krause (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,060
Expenses
$84,294
Net Income
-$54,234
Net Assets
$718,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,033
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27
0.1%
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 $1,000
1.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $29,192
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $768,986
Total Liabilities $50,062
Net Assets $718,924

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,390,081
Expenses
$1,075,856
Net Income
$314,225
Net Assets
$773,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,327,191
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $200
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $55,635
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,606
0.1%
Other Revenue $5,449
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $26,310
2.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $394,096
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $828,612
Total Liabilities $55,454
Net Assets $773,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Mathis Bissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helene Roos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Paxton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Swire, Pres.) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Salesky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Annie Sammis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Winnicker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hausman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$988,104
Expenses
$766,294
Net Income
$221,810
Net Assets
$458,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $987,389
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$415
Other Revenue $1,108
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $13,502
1.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $293,361
38.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $499,761
Total Liabilities $40,828
Net Assets $458,933
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Watenpaugh (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Mathis Bissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helene Roos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Fullerton Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hausman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gale Mondry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaclynn Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Wade Rakes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Paxton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Swire, Director) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Salesky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Sammis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$715,670
Expenses
$731,847
Net Income
-$16,177
Net Assets
$237,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $715,118
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,025
Other Revenue $3,554
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $36,874
5.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $209,515
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,864
Total Liabilities $6,741
Net Assets $237,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Bustos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Watenpaugh (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Mathis Bissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helene Roos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Fullerton Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Cusimano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donald Kline (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaclynn Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marit Bakken (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Paxton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Swire, Director) $0 $0 $0
Collette Sell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Salesky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annie Sammis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$446,370
Expenses
$437,788
Net Income
$8,582
Net Assets
$253,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $450,477
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,514
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$397
Other Revenue $1,792
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $15,535
3.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $106,284
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,587
Total Liabilities $16,287
Net Assets $253,300
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Talmus (President) $0 $0 $0
Averell Smith (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Watenpaugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Mathis Bissell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Chavez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Megan Cusimano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donald Kline (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaclynn Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marit Bakken (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Paxton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Neuwirth (Swire, Director) $0 $0 $0
Collette Sell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Evie Talmus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wilner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Gosliner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,425
Expenses
$235,569
Net Income
$88,856
Net Assets
$244,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $327,575
> 100%
Program Services $751
0.2%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,920
Other Revenue $11
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,000
0.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $87,899
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,972
Total Liabilities $254
Net Assets $244,718

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,782
Expenses
$148,923
Net Income
$57,859
Net Assets
$155,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,816
95.2%
Program Services $13,764
6.7%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$4,981
Other Revenue $1,172
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $8,000
5.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $37,800
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,039
Total Liabilities $177
Net Assets $155,862

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,389
Expenses
$58,947
Net Income
$33,442
Net Assets
$98,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,404
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,036
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,407
Total Liabilities $1,404
Net Assets $98,003

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,456
Expenses
$69,600
Net Income
$13,856
Net Assets
$64,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,933
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $475
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,955
Total Liabilities $394
Net Assets $64,561

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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