Nonprofit · EIN 25-0984601
BEGINNINGS INC
Tax-exempt · JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,482,431 | $1,382,244 | $100,187 | $905,717 | $132,753 | $772,964 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,488,335 | $1,456,031 | $32,304 | $849,002 | $176,225 | $672,777 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,456,763
- of which government grants
- $1,093,004
- Program service revenue
- $10,533
- Investment income
- $4,993
- Net rental income
- $10,142
- Other revenue
- $10,142
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,429
- Other salaries and wages
- $771,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,044,577
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,646
- Occupancy
- $36,884
- Travel
- $58,736
- Depreciation
- $8,897
- Program services (functional)
- $1,329,247
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,127
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,870
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $849,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $905,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,753
- Net assets, end of year
- $772,964
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $318,697
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $772,964
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,142
- Gross receipts
- $1,493,889
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA PHILLIPPI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $55,042 |
| CATHERINE MCDONALD | FISCAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $47,648 |
| NICOLE NORTON | FISCAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $23,247 |
| DAVID RAHO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELAINE CONFER MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID GATES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JULIE KATZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DONNA MEINECKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CINDY BLOUGH | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUNMORE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELAINE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LEANNE ZDRAVEKCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KAITLYN SHULTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAM EVANS-HARTLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE MCDONALD | FISCAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $47,620 | $10,286 |
| JESSICA PHILLIPPI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $49,321 | $3,703 |
| DAVID RAHO ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE CONFER MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GATES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KATZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MEINECKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY BLOUGH | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DUNMORE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANN ZDRAVEKCY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAITLYN SHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 111 MARKET ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901-1608
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID GATES, 111 MARKET STREET, JOHNSTOWN, PA 159011815
- Signed the 990
- DAVID GATES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (814) 539-1919
- Website
- WWW.BEGINNINGSINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WESSEL & COMPANY
Mission
THE MISSION OF BEGINNINGS, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND EMPOWER FAMILIES BY PROVIDING "THE BEST START A CHILD CAN HAVE" AS WE WORK TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENTALLY AND HELP FAMILIES GROW STRONG THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HOME BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND/OR DISABILITIES.Expenses $868,015
- COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN BY RECRUITING, SCREENING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO REPORT TO THE COURT AND WORK WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE BEING MET AND TO ENSURE TIMELY PLACEMENT IN A SAFE, PERMANENT, NURTURING HOME.Expenses $104,634
- PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROMOTES HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE. SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM INCLUDE HOME VISITS BY A CERTIVIED PARENT EDUCATOR WITH AN EVALUATION OF THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. PARENTS RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILDCARE, PARENTING AND NUTRITION AND, AS NECESSARY, REFERRALS TO OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SERVICES. PARENT EDUCATORS SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN DEVELOP.Expenses $181,146
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $175,452
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
- 25-0984601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $905,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,493,889
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,482,431 | $1,382,244 | $905,717 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,488,335 | $1,456,031 | $849,002 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,457,081 | $1,404,667 | $783,304 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 BEGINNINGS INC
- What is the EIN of BEGINNINGS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEGINNINGS INC is 25-0984601.
- Is BEGINNINGS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to BEGINNINGS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEGINNINGS 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 BEGINNINGS 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 BEGINNINGS 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 BEGINNINGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID GATES.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEGINNINGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,042 (JESSICA PHILLIPPI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BEGINNINGS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,482,431, expenses of $1,382,244 and total assets of $905,717 at year end.
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