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Morrissey Compton Educational Center

Challenge School
  • Redwood City, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1990
  • EIN: 77-0004694

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:

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

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.96M (2024)

Expenses
$3.04M (2024)

Total Assets
$1.02M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$96.8k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
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
$2,955,133
Expenses
$3,043,734
Net Income
-$88,601
Net Assets
$918,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $275,270
9.3%
Program Services $2,600,034
88.0%
Investment Income $13,560
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $66,269
2.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $209,620
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,819,493
59.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,015,443
Total Liabilities $96,782
Net Assets $918,661
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Dir.) $227,620 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Claire Lazar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irv Rollins (Director) $0 $0 $0
P Massey (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,071,740
Expenses
$3,120,928
Net Income
-$49,188
Net Assets
$1,011,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $401,059
13.1%
Program Services $2,587,576
84.2%
Investment Income $18,038
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $65,067
2.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $215,867
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,767,409
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,101,706
Total Liabilities $89,955
Net Assets $1,011,751
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $215,867 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Claire Lazar (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Irv Rollins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
P Massey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,161,189
Expenses
$2,943,916
Net Income
$217,273
Net Assets
$1,048,545
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $549,721
17.4%
Program Services $2,588,085
81.9%
Investment Income $18,128
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,255
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $208,617
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,648,200
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,138,500
Total Liabilities $89,955
Net Assets $1,048,545
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $214,617 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,146,368
Expenses
$2,692,588
Net Income
$453,780
Net Assets
$1,044,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $568,252
18.1%
Program Services $2,537,078
80.6%
Investment Income $14,850
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $26,188
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $207,258
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,613,035
59.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,545,749
Total Liabilities $501,500
Net Assets $1,044,249
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $207,258 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,039,820
Expenses
$2,493,145
Net Income
-$453,325
Net Assets
$565,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,198
10.5%
Program Services $1,758,605
86.2%
Investment Income $10,769
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $57,248
2.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $205,296
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,465,800
58.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,122,228
Total Liabilities $557,105
Net Assets $565,123
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $205,296 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,863,089
Expenses
$2,877,389
Net Income
-$14,300
Net Assets
$938,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,707
9.4%
Program Services $2,542,644
88.8%
Investment Income $19,103
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $32,635
1.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $236,236
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,625,746
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,075,240
Total Liabilities $136,587
Net Assets $938,653
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $236,236 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,761,976
Expenses
$2,813,974
Net Income
-$51,998
Net Assets
$868,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $326,347
11.8%
Program Services $2,410,880
87.3%
Investment Income $16,471
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,243
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $216,471
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,497,631
53.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $978,987
Total Liabilities $110,980
Net Assets $868,007
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $216,471 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne B Ware (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Sparks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Raggi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,010,528
Expenses
$2,933,110
Net Income
$77,418
Net Assets
$978,833
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $437,310
14.5%
Program Services $2,558,234
85.0%
Investment Income $14,984
0.5%
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 $196,074
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,615,596
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,152,909
Total Liabilities $174,076
Net Assets $978,833
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $196,074 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne B Ware (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,838,671
Expenses
$2,927,849
Net Income
-$89,178
Net Assets
$826,226
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,530
13.4%
Program Services $2,443,109
86.1%
Investment Income $13,553
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,479
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $195,619
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $984,904
Total Liabilities $158,678
Net Assets $826,226
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $195,619 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne B Ware (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Masia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 1, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,993,055
Expenses
$3,069,303
Net Income
-$76,248
Net Assets
$879,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,537
13.1%
Program Services $2,584,484
86.3%
Investment Income $12,525
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,509
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $217,073
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,627,812
53.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,026,731
Total Liabilities $147,325
Net Assets $879,406
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $217,073 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne B Ware (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rudie Tretten (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ginger K Brudos Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,603,803
Expenses
$2,450,023
Net Income
$153,780
Net Assets
$964,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $400,955
15.4%
Program Services $2,169,187
83.3%
Investment Income $12,346
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $21,315
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,151
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,384,822
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,042,044
Total Liabilities $77,197
Net Assets $964,847
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Brentar Phd (Executive Director) $206,151 $0 $0
Jack Morton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne B Ware (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rudie Tretten (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Wiley (President) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Morrissey Edd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Compton Phd (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Allan Epstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Cavanna Jerbic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ginger K Brudos Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,259,753
Expenses
$2,102,083
Net Income
$157,670
Net Assets
$812,684
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $400,438
17.7%
Program Services $1,839,301
81.4%
Investment Income $11,927
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,087
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $208,948
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,108,217
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $962,269
Total Liabilities $149,585
Net Assets $812,684

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,908,292
Expenses
$1,890,482
Net Income
$17,810
Net Assets
$606,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $352,921
18.5%
Program Services $1,524,813
79.9%
Investment Income $17,537
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,021
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $207,599
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $961,700
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $719,707
Total Liabilities $113,050
Net Assets $606,657

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$585,172
Expenses
$625,997
Net Income
-$40,825
Net Assets
$563,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,968
16.7%
Program Services $471,447
80.6%
Investment Income $7,598
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,159
1.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,768
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $333,092
53.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $563,022
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $563,022

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,765,361
Expenses
$1,810,918
Net Income
-$45,557
Net Assets
$620,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $351,113
19.9%
Program Services $1,385,192
78.5%
Investment Income $19,321
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,090
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,645
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,661
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $923,565
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $620,640
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $620,640

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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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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

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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.
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

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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

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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

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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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Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

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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