Nonprofit · EIN 16-1605584
NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC
Also known as RICHARD K MERCHANT CEO
Tax-exempt · CANTON, NY 13617
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $511,266 | $572,765 | -$61,499 | $389,077 | $74,538 | $314,539 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $414,598 | $421,402 | -$6,804 | $377,004 | $966 | $376,038 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $370,184 | $411,031 | -$40,847 | $395,182 | $12,340 | $382,842 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $409,927
- of which government grants
- $366,927
- Program service revenue
- $96,992
- Investment income
- $2,347
- Other revenue
- $2,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,375
- Occupancy
- $10,489
- Travel
- $30,046
- Depreciation
- $5,581
- Program services (functional)
- $411,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $161,107
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $377,004
- Total assets, end of year
- $389,077
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $74,538
- Net assets, end of year
- $314,539
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,210
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $260,293
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,246
- Gross receipts
- $511,266
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD R CAYER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE KEEGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY BOULA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL DINGMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KASSANDRA BEAUREGARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE L BEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES D BUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD A DUVALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENNART D JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL L RULFFES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY NUGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD K MERCHANT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA DELORENZO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD R CAYER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE KEEGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY BOULA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL DINGMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KASSANDRA BEAUREGARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE L BEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES D BUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD A DUVALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENNART D JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL L RULFFES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD K MERCHANT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA DELORENZO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE KEEGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD CAYER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LENNART D JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KASSANDRA BEAUREGARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL DINGMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE L BEISSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY BOULA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICH DUVALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MERCHANT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-NO Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 MAIN ST STE 102, CANTON, NY 13617-1279
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD K MERCHANT, 1 MAIN STREET 102, CANTON, NY 13617
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD K MERCHANT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (315) 379-7701
- Website
- NORTHERNAHEC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FUSTCHARLES LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC. (NAHEC) IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE THROUGH EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- TO ESTABLISH, RETAIN, AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK AND RECRUIT RURAL, MINORITY, AND DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS TO THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSION.Expenses $382,841 · grants $17,550 · revenue $68,175
- NAHEC PARTNERED WITH THE NYS ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OLDER ADULT RURAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (OARS), AN INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS IN RURAL AREAS. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON RAISING AWARENESS AND PROVIDING CULTURAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGED, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SOCIAL WORK AND INCREASING THE PATHWAY OF POTENTIAL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION WITH VITAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND AVAILABLE CAREER PATHS ASSISTING OLDER ADULTS. THE PROJECT ALSO PROVIDES EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL WORKERS PRACTICING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES TO FURTHER SUPPORT THOSE WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS.Expenses $27,467 · revenue $27,467
- NAHEC CONDUCTED AN EXTENSIVE PRESENTATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THIS PROGRAM OFFERED A DETAILED EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND HIGHLIGHTED THE CRITICAL NEED FOR EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES.Expenses $1,350 · revenue $1,350
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1605584
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $389,077
- Income (IRS master file)
- $511,266
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $511,266 | $572,765 | $389,077 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $414,598 | $421,402 | $377,004 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $370,184 | $411,031 | $395,182 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $417,065 | $384,961 | $447,444 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 16-1605584).
Questions about NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC is 16-1605584.
- Is NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION 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 NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RICHARD K MERCHANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHERN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $511,266, expenses of $572,765 and total assets of $389,077 at year end.
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