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Childrens Learning Center Ii

  • Bellwood, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 2008
  • EIN: 35-2281658

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 Dec. 2024 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
$228k (2024)

Expenses
$294k (2024)

Total Assets
$45.6k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$47.2k (2024)

Years with missing data
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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,570
Expenses
$293,853
Net Income
-$66,283
Net Assets
-$1,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $226,179
99.4%
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 $1,391
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,044
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,282
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,601
Total Liabilities $47,240
Net Assets -$1,639
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valerie Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collen Gwestte (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,438
Expenses
$294,828
Net Income
-$1,390
Net Assets
$64,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $293,438
100%
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 $40,829
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,936
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,163
Total Liabilities $12,519
Net Assets $64,644
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valerie Smith (Secretary) $40,829 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $39,135 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 6, 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
$299,844
Expenses
$260,551
Net Income
$39,293
Net Assets
$66,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,000
15.0%
Program Services $254,844
85.0%
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 $27,489
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,276
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,170
Total Liabilities $47,137
Net Assets $66,033
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharon Smith (Director) $37,702 $0 $0
Valerie Smith (Secretary) $27,489 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,612
Expenses
$165,314
Net Income
-$66,702
Net Assets
$25,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $98,612
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,536
Total Liabilities $36,284
Net Assets $25,252
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Smith (Director) $18,456 $0
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $3,780 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2022

Short form 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
$227,617
Expenses
$251,300
Net Income
-$23,683
Net Assets
$86,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $227,617
100%
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 $27,120
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,139
28.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,765
Total Liabilities $7,266
Net Assets $86,499
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $19,920 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $13,304 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $7,200 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 7, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$496,798
Expenses
$524,096
Net Income
-$27,298
Net Assets
$104,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,064
1.8%
Program Services $487,734
98.2%
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 $101,940
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $183,312
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,729
Total Liabilities $27,218
Net Assets $104,511
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $64,740 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $37,200 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $29,296 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 7, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$473,470
Expenses
$538,064
Net Income
-$64,594
Net Assets
$137,157
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,944
1.3%
Program Services $467,526
98.7%
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 $103,820
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,639
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,299
Total Liabilities $26,142
Net Assets $137,157
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $60,420 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $43,400 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $30,596 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Sept. 9, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,421
Expenses
$459,909
Net Income
$2,512
Net Assets
$195,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,683
1.9%
Program Services $453,738
98.1%
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 $64,739
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,930
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,132
Total Liabilities $27,927
Net Assets $195,205
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $58,932 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $26,610 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $10,600 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 29, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$464,392
Expenses
$446,525
Net Income
$17,867
Net Assets
$192,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,765
1.5%
Program Services $457,627
98.5%
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 $58,860
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,883
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $215,241
Total Liabilities $22,548
Net Assets $192,693
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $53,460 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $26,082 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $10,400 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$494,211
Expenses
$464,186
Net Income
$30,025
Net Assets
$174,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,943
1.6%
Program Services $486,268
98.4%
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 $63,860
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,384
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,405
Total Liabilities $43,746
Net Assets $174,659
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $53,460 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $25,719 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $10,400 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 18, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$498,975
Expenses
$442,267
Net Income
$56,708
Net Assets
$144,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,420
0.9%
Program Services $494,555
99.1%
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 $58,555
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,719
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,030
Total Liabilities $48,397
Net Assets $144,633
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valarie Smith (Secretary) $51,755 $0 $0
Sharon Smith (Director) $25,848 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Executive Dir) $7,800 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$519,696
Expenses
$430,699
Net Income
$88,997
Net Assets
$87,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,369
1.2%
Program Services $513,327
98.8%
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 $47,685
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,672
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,804
Total Liabilities $48,879
Net Assets $87,925

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,598
Expenses
$448,216
Net Income
-$69,618
Net Assets
-$1,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,877
1.0%
Program Services $374,721
99.0%
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 $63,421
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,426
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,513
Total Liabilities $74,585
Net Assets -$1,072

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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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