Nonprofit · EIN 13-6094271
GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10128
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $299,879 | $254,831 | $45,048 | $2,211,067 | $1,632 | $2,209,435 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $272,617 | $250,440 | $22,177 | $2,166,019 | $1,632 | $2,164,387 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $299,879
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $51,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $55,863
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,500
- Occupancy
- $54,116
- Program services (functional)
- $254,831
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,166,019
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,211,067
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,632
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,209,435
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,974,255
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,209,435
- Gross receipts
- $299,879
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYA FRIEDRICH | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| J NICHOLAS SUHR | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ALBERT BELAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WOLFGANG KLEBE | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAGMAR CASSAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SARMIENTO | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J SCHAUER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYA FRIEDRICH | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| J NICHOLAS SUHR | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ALBERT BELAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WOLFGANG KLEBE | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAGMAR CASSAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SARMIENTO | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J SCHAUER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6 E 87TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10128-0505
- Signed the 990
- LYA FRIEDRICH, President
- Phone
- (646) 672-4350
- Return prepared by
- RICHARD C DEVLIN CPA PC
Mission
German-American School has been teaching German to children since l892. In the late l9th century the schools students came from German immigrant community and the schools purpose was to teach German literature, history, and culture (in German) to the children of German immigrants.German-American School was incorporated in 1911 by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. Therefore, our German-language program is recognized by NY State and the language program of German-American School is designed to lead the students toward successful completion of the New York State Three-Year Comprehensive Regents in German. Our students take the exam at the conclusion of our program (after eight years). Once the Regents Exam is passed the student can be awarded three language credits from the students High School.The focus of todays German-American School is to teach the German language to children from all backgrounds our school attracts education-oriented parents who believe that stu
Program accomplishments
- Currently 320 students ages 4-15 attend our program. We have a staff of 21 experienced teachers, many of whom have been with us for many years. No previous German language knowledge is required to enter our language program.Playgroup: ages 4-5. basic alphabet. Alphabet song. Drawing, crafts. Emphasis is on sound production. Varying activities. Singing.Kindergarten: ages 5-6. continuation of above. Plus: learning more basic words/phrases.Vorschule I, Vorschule II: for children ages 6-7 1/2 or 8. No background in German is necessary. Much play learning, coloring, drawing, singing. Children should know how to print. Homework is assigned. 1st grade: Children learn to read, speak, and write in German. Basic conjugation play learning. Stresses repetitive learning.2nd grade: continuation of lst grade. Stresses everyday conversations and vocabulary acquisition. Basic grammar (such as conjugation, irregular verbs, etc). 3rd grade: continuation of 2nd grade. Stresses all four skills. More memorization, dictations, and, of course, songs. Lots of group work with dialogues. Skits.4th grade: stress all four skills. Plus: begin paragraph writing. Retelling of stories. German culture will be discussed in English. At this point the children are usually l0 or ll years old and we begin with the formal introduction of grammar such as a frequently used past tense (for example). 5th grade: Continuation of 4th grade. More grammar. Also: paragraph writing is expanded to short compositions. Retelling of short stories. Memorization of skits and dialogues.6th grade: Continuation of 5th: Plus: Longer compositions, geography, texts on German culture in German, and short stories and texts to be read and then retold.7th grade: more reading, more conversations in groups, more reports, and, in general more advanced work than in the 6th grade.8th grade: Review of grammar. Readings from German literature and general culture. Preparation for the NY State 3-Year Comprehensive Regents Exam.The main focus of German-American School is to offer German language lessons for children. But we also have German lessons for adults in two districts: Ridgewood, Queens, and in New York City (upper East Side, in the 70s).Adult German language classes meet for 30 hours (l5 sessions, 2 hours each).The cost for 30-hours of German language instruction is $ 500.00 Our classes do not have more than 10 adults and are taught by experienced native or native fluency speakers.Beginners German I: a course for beginners or those with extremely little knowledge of German. Development of basic skills such as speaking, listening, writing. Emphasis is on speaking and everyday communication skills. Class starts in September.Beginners German II: continuation of Beginners German I. Starts in February.Intermediate German I: for those who have had Beginners II, or who have had German in High School and wish to reactivate their German language skills. The emphasis is on conversation and communicative skills. Grammar. Starts in September.Intermediate German II: Continuation of Intermediate German I. Starts in February.Advanced: German language instruction for those who have had extensive prior preparation and wish to hone their skills. Emphasis is on conversation: current events. Class starts in September and continues in February.Expenses $254,831
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
- 13-6094271
- 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
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,211,067
- Income (IRS master file)
- $299,879
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $260,000 | $253,901 | $2,143,843 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $264,990 | $263,965 | $2,137,744 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is 13-6094271.
- Is GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GERMAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $299,879, expenses of $254,831 and total assets of $2,211,067 at year end.
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