Nonprofit · EIN 06-0665192
STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06615
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,953,722 | $2,791,959 | $161,763 | $7,195,859 | $967,310 | $6,228,549 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,790,132 | $2,572,514 | $217,618 | $6,381,840 | $360,356 | $6,021,484 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,225,617 | $2,240,402 | -$14,785 | $6,358,052 | $348,692 | $6,009,360 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,326,966
- of which government grants
- $270,398
- Program service revenue
- $1,464,209
- Investment income
- $62,614
- Net rental income
- $59,848
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,757
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,085
- Other revenue
- $99,933
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $159,016
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,153,139
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,483,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,001
- Accounting fees
- $19,000
- Occupancy
- $186,448
- Depreciation
- $260,948
- Program services (functional)
- $2,015,794
- Management and general (functional)
- $446,987
- Fundraising (functional)
- $329,178
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,381,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,195,859
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $967,310
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,228,549
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,102,671
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,681,654
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,546,895
- Gross receipts
- $3,166,578
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 867
- Year formed
- 1932
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA MEESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $143,365 | $18,096 |
| SUSAN BARKSDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERCHEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN RAMSAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SCHIETINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY O'CONNOR KAROLYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LESKO | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA BARNES | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CARR HAMPTON | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BODNAR | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA MEESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $120,845 | $16,176 |
| JONATHAN BERCHEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CARR HAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY O'CONNOR KAROLYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN RAMSAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SCHIETINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA BARNES | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LESKO | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BARKSDALE | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BODNAR | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA MEESON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $127,243 | $15,230 |
| ASHLEY CARR HAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY O'CONNOR KAROLYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BODNAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DZWONKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SCHIETINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERCHEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA BARNES | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LESKO | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BARKSDALE | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDY RODRIGUEZ | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2283 MAIN ST, STRATFORD, CT 06615-5920
- In care of
- % PALLAS SIGNARVIC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMANDA MEESON, 2283 MAIN STREET, STRATFORD, CT 06615
- Signed the 990
- AMANDA MEESON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (203) 378-2606
- Website
- WWW.STERLINGHOUSECC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CAPOSSELA COHEN LLC
Mission
STERLING IS A MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING MORE THAN 10,000 YOUTH, FAMILIES, ADULTS, AND SENIORS EACH YEAR WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER INCLUDING: EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SUMMER CAMP, ATHLETICS, ARTS, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT, AND MORE. STERLING'S MISSION IS TO CREATE IMPACTFUL AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENGAGE AND CULTIVATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ATHLETICS & GAMES - STERLING HOUSE ATHLETICS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AND GAMES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS HEALTHY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO STEP INTO COACHING ROLES, AS THEY GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND LEAD THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES IN OUR TOWN.Expenses $483,002 · revenue $553,023
- PRESCHOOL (YOUTH DEVELOPMENT) - THIS DEPARTMENT HOUSES OUR ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP. FOR ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY. OUR YOUTH LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES, ABOUT SHARING, COOPERATION AND THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BOTH LEAD AND FOLLOW. EACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS GOOD LEARNING HABITS AND PREPARATION FOR FORMAL EDUCATION IN ADDITION TO A SENSE OF THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND THEIR PLACE WITHIN IT.Expenses $525,297 · revenue $439,588
- DAY-CAMP - FROM 4 YEAR OLDS THROUGH TEENAGERS, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CAMPERS CAN HAVE FUN AND FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES WHILE MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND DISCOVERING THE WORLD AROUND THEM. IT IS A TRADITIONAL OUTDOOR CAMP WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS, SWIMMING, PLAYGROUND TIME, AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. THE COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING AND JR. COUNSELOR PROGRAMS ALSO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH.Expenses $562,415 · revenue $466,044
- Expenses $445,080 · revenue $65,402
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0665192
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,195,859
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,166,578
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,953,722 | $2,791,959 | $7,195,859 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,790,132 | $2,572,514 | $6,381,840 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,225,617 | $2,240,402 | $6,358,052 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,190,291 | $1,863,129 | $6,414,317 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 06-0665192).
Questions about STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC is 06-0665192.
- Is STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER 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 STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMANDA MEESON.
- Who are the officers and directors of STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,365 (AMANDA MEESON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,953,722, expenses of $2,791,959 and total assets of $7,195,859 at year end.
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