Nonprofit · EIN 25-1755526
DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $179,143 | $370,849 | -$191,706 | $203,760 | $145,710 | $58,050 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $245,407 | $242,089 | $3,318 | $348,613 | $126,791 | $221,822 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $204,274 | $211,332 | -$7,058 | $308,390 | $89,886 | $218,504 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $64,447
- Program service revenue
- $101,034
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,036
- Other revenue
- $13,662
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,550
- Accounting fees
- $1,696
- Occupancy
- $3,815
- Program services (functional)
- $122,958
- Management and general (functional)
- $247,891
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $348,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,760
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $145,710
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,050
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,937
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $58,050
- Gross receipts
- $183,778
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 224
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J BARBER III | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $700,743 | $54,020 |
| JEAN NIELSEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $215,922 | $34,798 |
| ROBERT W BARBER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $208,865 | $19,579 |
| DR MAUREEN BARBER-CAREY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $182,790 | $33,555 |
| PATRICK BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $205,451 | $6,582 |
| BRIDGET BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $115,537 | $34,134 |
| LAURA SCHAAF | DIRECTOR - THROUGH JANUARY 2025 Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $102,413 | $21,053 |
| ROBERT J WILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 |
| EILEEN O'HARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J BARBER III | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $742,810 | $23,495 |
| DR MAUREEN BARBER-CAREY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $215,312 | $9,489 |
| JEAN NIELSEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $191,040 | $18,591 |
| ROBERT W BARBER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $165,175 | $1,398 |
| PATRICK BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $165,186 | $53 |
| BRIDGET BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $120,582 | $10,046 |
| LAURA SCHAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $94,587 | $19,480 |
| ROBERT J WILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 |
| EILEEN O'HARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J BARBER III | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $464,479 | $14,164 |
| DR MAUREEN BARBER-CAREY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $316,635 | $18,945 |
| JEAN NIELSEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $185,047 | $11,009 |
| BRIDGET BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $127,830 | $258 |
| PATRICK BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $108,994 | $12,561 |
| ROBERT W BARBER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $110,724 | $7,397 |
| LAURA SCHAAF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $89,882 | $12,035 |
| ROBERT J WILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 |
| EILEEN O'HARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 BARBER PL, ERIE, PA 16507-1863
- In care of
- % KAREN MCELHINNY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN J BARBER, 100 BARBER PLACE, ERIE, PA 16507
- Signed the 990
- JOHN J BARBER, PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (814) 453-7661
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
DEDICATED TO INCREASING OPPORTUNITY AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS DEVELOPING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOMED AND FULLY ACCEPTED. THE INSTITUTE'S APPROACH TO ITS MISSION IS GROUNDED ON THREE FUNDAMENTAL PILLARS ENCOMPASSING MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES STATE-OF-THE ART LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICES TO PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER PEOPLE WHO TREAT, EDUCATE, WORK WITH OR INTERACT WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL PERSONS ENCOURAGING ENGAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL ENDEAVORS, TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT LIFESTYLE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. AND FINALLY, BY INCREASING INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE ARTS, WE WEAVE A RICHER AND MORE DIVERSE COMMUNITY FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE 2013, THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE HAS ORGANIZED AND PRESENTED THE BARBER BEAST AN ANNUAL EVENT FEATURING A SPECIALLY ADAPTED 1-MILE COURSE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND A CHALLENGING 10-MILE OBSTACLE COURSE FOR ALL OTHER REGISTRANTS. OVER 12 YEARS, THE EVENT ENGAGED MORE THAN 13,000 PARTICIPANTS AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS, FEATURED 30+ CUSTOM DESIGNED OBSTACLES PROMOTING TEAMWORK AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND RAISED APPROXIMATELY $850,000 TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE FINAL EVENT, WHICH RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THE ADAPTED COURSE, WAS HELD IN SEPT. 2025, WITH MORE THAN 1,500 PARTICIPANTS IN THE 10-MILE COURSE AND OVER 100 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE ADAPTED COURSE. IN THE FUTURE, THE BARBER BEAST WILL CONSIST OF ONLY THE ADAPTIVE COURSE FORMAT EMPHASIZING OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION.Expenses $121,252 · revenue $101,034
- THE AUTISM MANUAL IS USED TO EDUCATE PROFESSIONALS TREATING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AS WELL AS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM. THE MANUAL HAS BEEN SOLD TO A VARIETY OF USERS SUCH AS INDIVIDUALS, BOOKSTORES, AND COLLEGES WHICH USE THE BOOK IN THEIR CURRICULUM FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. IN 2023, AN EXTENSIVE REVISION OF THE AUTISM MANUAL WAS COMPLETED, AND SALES OF THE REVISED MANUAL CONTINUE IN 2025.Expenses $243
- Expenses $1,463
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
- 25-1755526
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,760
- Income (IRS master file)
- $183,778
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $179,143 | $370,849 | $203,760 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $245,407 | $242,089 | $348,613 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $204,274 | $211,332 | $308,390 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $269,274 | $154,846 | $283,471 | 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 25-1755526).
Questions about DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC is 25-1755526.
- Is DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN J BARBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DR GERTRUDE A BARBER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $179,143, expenses of $370,849 and total assets of $203,760 at year end.
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