Nonprofit · EIN 04-2505196
OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $898,883 | $870,713 | $28,170 | $1,076,724 | $174,411 | $902,313 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $925,223 | $851,177 | $74,046 | $1,132,621 | $258,478 | $874,143 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $879,140 | $761,746 | $117,394 | $1,100,229 | $300,132 | $800,097 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,033
- of which government grants
- $45,033
- Program service revenue
- $815,958
- Investment income
- $36,292
- Other revenue
- $1,600
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $169,285
- Other salaries and wages
- $423,318
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $688,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $875
- Accounting fees
- $42,338
- Occupancy
- $72,931
- Depreciation
- $5,636
- Program services (functional)
- $756,083
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,885
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,745
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,132,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,076,724
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $174,411
- Net assets, end of year
- $902,313
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,635
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $900,313
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,000
- Gross receipts
- $898,883
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA SPITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,032 | $9,359 |
| CYNTHIA MILO EVANS | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,014 | $9,012 |
| CHRISTINA GUNTHER MURPHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL POWE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BADER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN SCOTT | FORMER TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL NEWCOMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DITROIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY DALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA SPITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $75,391 | $11,632 |
| CYNTHIA MILO EVANS | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $60,896 | $11,934 |
| JAMI THERRIEN WELLS | FORMER VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA GUNTHER MURPHY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL POWE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JORGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY COREA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAFALDA SATZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA DUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHMI SINGHAL | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY CASTOLENE | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA SPITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $44,638 | $11,966 |
| CHRISTINA GUNTHER MURPHY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMI THERRIEN WELLS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL POWE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY CASTOLENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JORGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ESMAIL | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MUEHLKE | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHMI SINGHAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL MBAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 155 POWDER HOUSE BLVD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1613
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ABIGAIL NEWCOMER, 155 POWDERHOUSE BLVD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
- Signed the 990
- ABIGAIL NEWCOMER, CHAIR
- Phone
- (617) 628-3891
- Website
- WWW.OPEN-CENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC
Mission
SINCE 1972, THE OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO CREATE A NURTURING EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE EXPERIENCE. THE PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM INSPIRES CHILDREN TO BECOME MOTIVATED, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS, FEEL COMPETENT IN THEIR SKILLS AND ABILITIES, EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY AND DEVELOP TRUSTING, RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PEOPLE. THE OPEN CENTER EXPERIENCE HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR LIVING IN A DIVERSE WORLD BY APPRECIATING DIFFERENCES AND BEING ABLE TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS PEACEFULLY.
Program accomplishments
- OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OPEN CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (THE COMMONWEALTH"), DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE ("DEEC"), TO PROVIDE GROUP CHILD CARE FOR UP TO 29 CHILDREN, AGES 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS.Expenses $756,083 · revenue $815,958
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
- 04-2505196
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,076,724
- Income (IRS master file)
- $898,883
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $898,883 | $870,713 | $1,076,724 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $925,223 | $851,177 | $1,132,621 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $879,140 | $761,746 | $1,100,229 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $777,218 | $642,116 | $833,982 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 04-2505196).
Questions about OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC is 04-2505196.
- Is OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC 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 OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC 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 OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC 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 OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ABIGAIL NEWCOMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,032 (MARISA SPITZ, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $898,883, expenses of $870,713 and total assets of $1,076,724 at year end.
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