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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1080772

BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL

Also known as BEARS PRESCHOOL

Tax-exempt · UPPER ARLNGTN, OH 43220

Financials

$199K$227K2023$238K$245K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$238,158$244,759-$6,601$151,338$0$151,338
June 30, 2024990$199,351$226,508-$27,157$152,353$0$152,353
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$238,139
Investment income
$10
Other revenue
$9

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,557
Other salaries and wages
$102,690
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$196,201
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,721
Occupancy
$13,780
Depreciation
$3,486
Program services (functional)
$131,091
Management and general (functional)
$113,668

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$152,353
Total assets, end of year
$151,338
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$151,338
Net assets without donor restrictions
$151,338
Gross receipts
$238,158
Employees
18
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
OH

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meredith EnglishExecutive Director
Officer
40$63,352
Tanya L DeCapuaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$14,205
Angela LanctotPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jan VerhoffSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Holly MartinBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Caty LumpBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Kaitlin KlammerBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meredith EnglishExecutive Director
Officer
40$60,760
Tanya L DeCapuaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$13,077
Caty LumpBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Jamie TrainorBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Kaitlin KlammerBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Jan VerhoffSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Angela LanctotPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3660 KENNY RD, UPPER ARLNGTN, OH 43220-4942
In care of
% TANYA L DECAPUA
Signed the 990
TANYA L DECAPUA, TREASURER
Phone
(614) 326-2327
Return prepared by
CONTROGUERRA & ASSOCIATES

Mission

Christian preschool

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our mission is to provide early childhood education and development for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years of age in a professional, loving, Christian setting. We believe in developing a balanced foundation of spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects for each unique child, so that all children reach their greatest potential. Our curriculum focuses on encouraging learning and growth within a structured and loving environment. We fill the days with music and song, arts and crafts, books and stories, and laughing and learning. The objective of our curriculum is to assist in the development of self-discipline, self-confidence and self-esteem. During the past year we enrolled 71 students.
    Expenses $131,091 · revenue $237,789

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1080772
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
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$151,338
Income (IRS master file)
$238,158

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$238,158$244,759$151,338XML
990June 2024$199,351$226,508$152,353XML
990June 2023$353,845$282,258$181,356IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 20-1080772).

Questions about BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL

What is the EIN of BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL is 20-1080772.
Is BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL 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 BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL 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 BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL 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 BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,352 (Meredith English, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BEGINNING EDUCATION AND READINESS SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $238,158, expenses of $244,759 and total assets of $151,338 at year end.

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