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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2640034

PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · OREFIELD, PA 18069

Financials

$55K$54K2023$56K$75K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$55,807$75,312-$19,505$89,393$0$89,393
August 31, 2024990-EZ$54,632$53,605$1,027$108,898$0$108,898
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$50,467
Investment income
$2,337
Other revenue
$3,003

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,580
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,300
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$950
Printing, publications and postage
$442
Other expenses
$47,620

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$108,898
Total assets, end of year
$89,393
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$89,393
Cash, savings and investments
$89,393
Gross receipts
$55,807

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA BETH GACKENBACHPRESIDENT15$599
LISA BARROWELEMENTARY VICE PRESIDENT5$599
ERIC GOPENTREASURER5$599
SAMI JO CRIVELLAROSECRETARY5$599
SUSAN BEIDMANDIRECTOR2$441
JACQUE CREAMERDIRECTOR2$441
SAMANTHA DINGDIRECTOR2$441
CHRISTINA DOLLDIRECTOR2$441
KERIN STEIGERWALTGRIEVANCE CHAIR5$400
LISA KADARPACE CHAIR5$400
JOSH ABRAMSMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$400
MICHELLE CAVANAUGHDIRECTOR2$220
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA BETH GACKENBACHPRESIDENT15$599
LISA BARROWELEMENTARY VICE PRESIDENT5$599
ERIC GOPENTREASURER5$599
SAMI JO CRIVELLAROSECRETARY5$599
SUSAN BEIDMANDIRECTOR2$431
MICHELLE CAVANAUGHDIRECTOR2$431
JACQUE CREAMERDIRECTOR2$431
SAMANTHA DINGDIRECTOR2$431
CHRISTINA DOLLDIRECTOR2$431
KERIN STEIGERWALTGRIEVANCE CHAIR5$400
LISA KADARPACE CHAIR5$400
JOSH ABRAMSMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$400

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 250, OREFIELD, PA 18069-0250
Signed the 990-EZ
ERIC GOPEN, TREASURER
Phone
(610) 351-5600
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP

Mission

THE PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICES FOR TEACHERS WITHIN THE PARKLAND AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • -THE PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ASSISTS IN CONTRACT BARGAINING AND ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE PARKLAND AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE ORGANIZATION NEGOTIATES WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE TERMS OF EACH MEMBER'S CONTRACT THROUGH MEMBERSHIP CONTACT AND MEETINGS.-THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS IN GRIEVANCE HEARINGS. THE PARKLAND AREA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS WHEN ANY GRIEVANCE HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST ANY ONE OF ITS MEMBERS REGARDING HIS OR HER PERFORMANCE OR CONDUCT AS A TEACHER WITHIN THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.-THE PARKLAND EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION DEDICATES ONE WEEK TO SPOTLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA WITH QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE, AND THE NEED FOR EVERYONE TO DO HIS OR HER PART IN MAKING PUBLIC SCHOOLS GREAT. SUCH ACTIVITIES DURING THIS WEEK INCLUDE AN OPEN HOUSE IN THE SCHOOL, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO HAVE A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE OF THEIR CHILDREN'S DAILY ROUTINE, THE INVITATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS TO SERVE AS EDUCATORS FOR A DAY, AND THE RECOGNITION OF EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE. THESE ACTIVITIES IMPROVE THE ATTITUDES TOWARD THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING AND ENCOURAGE SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY.-COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDE CYBER SAFETY AND PSAT TESTING. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS TO ENCOURAGE CAMARADERIE AMONG ITS MEMBERS BY HOSTING "MEET AND GREET" EVENTS AND BANQUETS TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF RETIRING MEMBERS.

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-2640034
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B032)
Assets (IRS master file)
$89,393
Income (IRS master file)
$55,807

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$55,807$75,312$89,393XML
990-EZAugust 2024$54,632$53,605$108,898XML
990-EZAugust 2023–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2019–––IRS
990-EZAugust 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 23-2640034).

Questions about PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 23-2640034.
Is PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2010.
Are donations to PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does PARKLAND EDUCATION 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 PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $599 (SANDRA BETH GACKENBACH, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does PARKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,807, expenses of $75,312 and total assets of $89,393 at year end.

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