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Wild Swan Theater

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Tax-exempt since July 1983
  • EIN: 38-2457214

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Theater (NTEE)

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$299 (2025)

Expenses
$4.23k (2025)

Total Assets
$0 (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

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 Aug.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299
Expenses
$4,232
Net Income
-$3,933
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.3%
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 $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Ryder (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 26, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,503
Expenses
$13,632
Net Income
-$12,129
Net Assets
$2,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11
0.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $91
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,401
93.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
44.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,934
Total Liabilities $1,404
Net Assets $2,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hilary Cohen (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Sandy Ryder (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,434
Expenses
$6,710
Net Income
-$4,276
Net Assets
$14,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,304
94.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $130
5.3%
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 $14,659
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Ryder (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 18, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$10,913
Expenses
$12,143
Net Income
-$23,056
Net Assets
$18,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,782
Program Services $400
Investment Income $11
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$19,106
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 $18,935
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,935
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Ryder (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 19, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,885
Expenses
$128,902
Net Income
-$19,017
Net Assets
$41,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,407
78.6%
Program Services $2,690
2.4%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,273
15.7%
Net Fundraising $3,500
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,935
31.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,315
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,991
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,991
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $27,335 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $12,600 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 19, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$314,771
Expenses
$306,306
Net Income
$8,465
Net Assets
$61,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,235
56.3%
Program Services $103,008
32.7%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,980
5.7%
Net Fundraising $11,758
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,750
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,911
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,671
22.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,008
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $61,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $43,711 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $19,200 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gilda Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Lusk (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,707
Expenses
$354,175
Net Income
$22,532
Net Assets
$52,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,667
43.7%
Program Services $172,476
45.8%
Investment Income $228
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,373
4.6%
Net Fundraising $21,763
5.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $200
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,026
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,299
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,446
Total Liabilities $903
Net Assets $52,543
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $37,151 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $20,800 $0 $0
Liisa Lusk (Director) $75 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (President) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Malven (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,021
Expenses
$337,293
Net Income
-$2,272
Net Assets
$30,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,346
48.2%
Program Services $143,398
42.8%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $16,519
4.9%
Net Fundraising $13,145
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $564
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,000
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,854
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,760
Total Liabilities $6,749
Net Assets $30,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $44,000 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $20,800 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $90 $0 $0
Emily Meinke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (President) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Whitridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$334,008
Expenses
$347,645
Net Income
-$13,637
Net Assets
$32,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,272
45.0%
Program Services $149,168
44.7%
Investment Income $26
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,729
4.7%
Net Fundraising $17,792
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,021
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,678
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,523
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,002
Total Liabilities $10,719
Net Assets $32,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $56,678 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $17,600 $0 $0
Shelley Tocco (Vp/Secretary) $2,890 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $75 $0 $0
Emily Meinke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (President) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Whitridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Gronemeyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 28, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,649
Expenses
$310,966
Net Income
-$20,317
Net Assets
$45,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,720
37.1%
Program Services $145,192
50.0%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,093
5.2%
Net Fundraising $21,230
7.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,401
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,461
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,996
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,509
Total Liabilities $10,588
Net Assets $45,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $42,461 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $16,450 $0 $0
Shelley Tocco (Vp/Secretary) $2,985 $0 $0
Jamie Fidler (Director) $1,185 $0 $0
Emily Meinke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (President) $0 $0 $0
Middy Matthews (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Aben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Whitridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,398
Expenses
$310,466
Net Income
$1,932
Net Assets
$66,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,894
35.5%
Program Services $149,540
47.9%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,558
4.7%
Net Fundraising $33,385
10.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,011
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,815
15.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,730
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,196
Total Liabilities $1,958
Net Assets $66,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $47,815 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $1,000 $0 $0
Emily Meinke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Ellen Small (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Tocco (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Pershin Raynor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Whitridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 20, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$340,191
Expenses
$310,524
Net Income
$29,667
Net Assets
$64,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,142
38.5%
Program Services $152,256
44.8%
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $13,812
4.1%
Net Fundraising $36,582
10.8%
Sales of Assets $2,000
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,366
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,999
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,853
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,037
Total Liabilities $15,731
Net Assets $64,306
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Ryder (Director) $48,000 $0 $0
Hilary Cohen (Director) $14,050 $0 $0
Emily Meinke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joy Kjohnsen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Charlene Reardon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Ellen Small (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Tocco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Pershin Raynor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Whitridge (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 3, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,773
Expenses
$296,134
Net Income
$28,639
Net Assets
$34,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,282
38.0%
Program Services $158,515
48.8%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,000
1.5%
Net Fundraising $35,685
11.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,270
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,691
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,822
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,655
Total Liabilities $15,016
Net Assets $34,639

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990
Filed on July 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,059
Expenses
$283,486
Net Income
-$427
Net Assets
$6,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,778
27.5%
Program Services $156,363
55.2%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $265
0.1%
Net Fundraising $60,263
21.3%
Sales of Assets -$15,271
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,647
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,971
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,632
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,736
Total Liabilities $28,736
Net Assets $6,000

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,969
Expenses
$264,443
Net Income
$7,526
Net Assets
$6,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,464
30.7%
Program Services $144,191
53.0%
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $848
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43,424
16.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,170
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,995
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,807
Total Liabilities $23,380
Net Assets $6,427

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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-EZ

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2001

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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For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • 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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Nonprofit Explorer

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

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

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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