Nonprofit · EIN 20-8539999
DIENER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,331,582 | $5,114,892 | $216,690 | $24,353,323 | $16,909,128 | $7,444,195 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,684,955 | $4,346,891 | $2,338,064 | $26,127,663 | $18,221,973 | $7,905,690 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,103,832 | $4,203,850 | -$100,018 | $6,694,898 | $2,471,983 | $4,222,915 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $417,524
- of which government grants
- $18,901
- Program service revenue
- $4,677,134
- Investment income
- $223,436
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $126,021
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,445
- Other revenue
- $13,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $137,680
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $189,548
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,651,869
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,236,257
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,105
- Accounting fees
- $35,470
- Occupancy
- $154,770
- Travel
- $1,700
- Depreciation
- $380,678
- Program services (functional)
- $3,738,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,267,243
- Fundraising (functional)
- $109,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,127,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,353,323
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,909,128
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,444,195
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,028,284
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,282,684
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $161,511
- Gross receipts
- $6,755,267
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN M CHUMAS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 1 | $158,966 | $16,928 |
| LAURIE AARONSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 1 | $102,887 | $7,926 |
| JILLIAN COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CRAIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FREEDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD JUNG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELEEN RUBIN | PRESIDENT-ELECT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SHEVLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WARSAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN M CHUMAS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 1 | $163,000 | $15,616 |
| LAURIE AARONSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 1 | $101,351 | $6,951 |
| JILLIAN COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CRAIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH FREEDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD JUNG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELEEN RUBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SHEVLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WARSAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| kathryn m chumas | head of school Officer | 1 | $142,750 |
| Jaspal Ahluwalia | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kendall Burman | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jillian Copeland | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Craig | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kevin Downey | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Beth Freedman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Richard Jung | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rodney Schmidt | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Neleen Rubin | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| James Shevlin | treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Warsaw | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| donna anthony | director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9312 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1621
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY CHUMAS, 9312 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Signed the 990
- KATHY CHUMAS, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (301) 299-4602
- Website
- THEDIENERSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEYRICH CRONIN & SORRA LLC
Mission
THE DIENER SCHOOL PROVIDES A HOLISTIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS REQUIRING SMALLER CLASS SIZES AND INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:STUDENTS WILL LEARN WITH REPETITION AND BY EXPERIENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF MULTI-SENSORY AND COLLABORATIVE APPORACHES. THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT PROMOTES A STRONG FOUNDATION OF ACADEMICS, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS, POSITIVE SOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND ENABLE EACH STUDENT TO EXPLORE HIS OR HER OWN STRENGTHS AND DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE EIGHTYFOUR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL.Expenses $3,738,594 · grants $137,680 · revenue $4,719,067
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
- 20-8539999
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,353,323
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,755,267
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,331,582 | $5,114,892 | $24,353,323 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,684,955 | $4,346,891 | $26,127,663 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,103,832 | $4,203,850 | $6,694,898 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,920,795 | $3,783,913 | $5,554,777 | 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 20-8539999).
Questions about DIENER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of DIENER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIENER SCHOOL INC is 20-8539999.
- Is DIENER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to DIENER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIENER SCHOOL 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 DIENER SCHOOL 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 DIENER SCHOOL 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 DIENER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHY CHUMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIENER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,966 (KATHRYN M CHUMAS, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does DIENER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,331,582, expenses of $5,114,892 and total assets of $24,353,323 at year end.
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