Nonprofit · EIN 01-0475374
CHILDRENS ODYSSEY
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,308,262 | $4,180,235 | $128,027 | $728,578 | $0 | $728,578 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,765,449 | $3,586,624 | $178,825 | $600,551 | $0 | $600,551 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,477,892 | $2,585,617 | -$107,725 | $982,612 | $327,364 | $655,248 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,122,846
- of which government grants
- $1,093,959
- Program service revenue
- $3,181,866
- Investment income
- $3,550
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $500,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $509,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,011,408
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,951,419
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $699
- Accounting fees
- $29,779
- Occupancy
- $247,301
- Depreciation
- $21,535
- Program services (functional)
- $3,267,307
- Management and general (functional)
- $912,928
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $600,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $728,578
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $728,578
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $122,567
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $728,578
- Gross receipts
- $4,308,262
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Hougaz-McCormick | President Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $158,019 | $13,153 |
| Tina M Cannon | Director of Operations Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $168,019 | $1,690 |
| Laura McCormick Glover | Treasurer/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $160,019 | $8,650 |
| Andrea Hougaz-McCormick | Assistant Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $117,482 | $14,747 |
| Amelia Bernard | Assistant Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $127,182 | $2,841 |
| Kristen Taylor | Infant/Toddler Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $117,412 | $7,000 |
| Judith McCormick | Bookkeeper Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,852 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Kalil | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Cushing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Echevarria | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Group | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Romagnoli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Benoit | Clerk Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina M Cannon | Director of Operations Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $92,306 | $2,823 |
| Susan Hougaz-McCormick | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,855 | $7,415 |
| Laura McCormick Glover | Treasurer/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $84,855 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Kalil | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Cushing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Echevarria | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Group | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Romagnoli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Benoit | Clerk Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina M Cannon | Director of Operations Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,600 | $7,689 |
| Susan Hougaz-McCormick | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,288 | $7,335 |
| Laura McCormick Glover | Treasurer/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,646 | $1,300 |
| Elizabeth Kalil | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinna Cushing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Echevarria | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Group | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Romagnoli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Benoit | Clerk Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19 LIBBY ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103-1924
- In care of
- % SUSAN MCCORMICK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Susan Hougaz-McCormick, 19 Libby Street, Portland, ME 04103
- Signed the 990
- Susan Hougaz-McCormick, President
- Phone
- (207) 878-8868
- Website
- www.childrensodyssey.org
- Return prepared by
- Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Mission
In collaboration with parents, staff, therapists, and community, Children's Odyssey strives to provide high quality, structured programming for children of varied developmental levels. Creatively designed activities reflect our responsiveness to children's individual learning styles, needs, and interests while providing an engaging environment for all. Our emphasis on the whole child is consistent with our strong desire to assist a child in reaching his/her potential. We teach with the understanding that diversity of culture, background, gender, and physical or cognitive ability is a strength to be celebrated and respected.
Program accomplishments
- Programs-5, Special Purpose-1, Inclusive Classrooms-5: preschool classrooms for children ages six weeks to five years, the majority of whom demonstrate one or more educational disabilities of varying degree and etiology. We are particularly known for our ability to program for children on the autism spectrum and for those with intense behavioral challenges.Expenses $3,267,307 · grants $500,000 · revenue $3,181,866
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0475374
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $728,578
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,308,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,308,262 | $4,180,235 | $728,578 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,765,449 | $3,586,624 | $600,551 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,477,892 | $2,585,617 | $982,612 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,322,647 | $2,426,402 | $1,049,425 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0475374).
Questions about CHILDRENS ODYSSEY
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS ODYSSEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS ODYSSEY is 01-0475374.
- Is CHILDRENS ODYSSEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS ODYSSEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS ODYSSEY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS ODYSSEY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS ODYSSEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS ODYSSEY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Susan Hougaz-McCormick.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS ODYSSEY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,019 (Susan Hougaz-McCormick, President).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS ODYSSEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,308,262, expenses of $4,180,235 and total assets of $728,578 at year end.
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