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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1167783

SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC

Tax-exempt · JUPITER, FL 33458

Financials

$350K$295K2023$421K$444K2024$410K$449K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$409,724$448,678-$38,954$90,983$0$90,983
December 31, 2024990$420,840$444,225-$23,385$127,147$0$127,147
December 31, 2023990$350,277$295,207$55,070$150,532$0$150,532
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$409,724
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$120,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$129,600
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$786
Travel
$3,762
Depreciation
$2,792
Program services (functional)
$396,497
Management and general (functional)
$14,753
Fundraising (functional)
$37,428

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$127,147
Total assets, end of year
$90,983
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$90,983
Net assets without donor restrictions
$90,983
Gross receipts
$409,724
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
FL

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM FITZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$120,000
DENISE HERZINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KARINA FITZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CARY GLASERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
RUSSELL MCFEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KANE BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ANDY BYATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM FITZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$120,000
DENISE HERZINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KARINA FITZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CARY GLASERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
RUSSELL MCFEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KANE BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ANDY BYATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM FITZPRESIDENT & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$50,000
DENISE HERZINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KARINA FITZVP & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CARY ROSILLODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
RUSSELL MCFEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KANE BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CO 114 VALENCIA BLVD, JUPITER, FL 33458-0000
In care of
% SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TOM FITZ, 114 VALENCIA BLVD, JUPITER, FL 33458
Signed the 990
TOM FITZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(561) 339-2273
Return prepared by
COVENANT FINANCIAL DBA WILEY

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS TO EDUCATE K-12 STUDENTS ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACESBY ENGAGING LEARNERS IN ULTRA-HIGH DEFINITION ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS WITH ACCOMPANYING SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULUM MATERIALS.SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC OFFERS 100% OF OUR WORK FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PRODUCTION OF A SERIES OF 3 "PLASTICS" FILMS. EACH OF THESE FILMS HIGHLIGHTS AN AREA OF CONCERN REGARDING THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. THERE WERE 3 FILMS PRODUCED AND CORRESPONDING STUDY GUIDES FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. THESE FILMS ARE PLACED IN EXHIBIT LOCATIONS IN MUSEUMS, AQUARIUMS, ETC AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT APPLE PODCASTS. 2024 FUNDS WERE UTILIZED FOR FINAL EDITS, STUDY GUIDE DEVELOPMENT FOR K-12 AND ONLINE DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS.
    Expenses $75,445
  • SCHOOLYARD FILMS LAUNCHED A SELF-PROMOTING MARKETING PLAN. THIS INCLUDES CREATION OF MEDIA MATERIALS TO PRESENT TO POTENTIAL DONORS, SMALL GATHERINGS OF PROSPECTIVE DONORS INITIATED BY INCREASED EXPOSURE THROUGH BOARD & COMMUNITY CONTACTS, PERSON-TO-PERSON MEETINGS WITH FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVES, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS IN SCHOOLYARDS RELATED FIELD OF EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION. ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE AT EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS WILL PRODUCE MORE LEADS FOR INCREASING SCHOOLYARDS FUNDRAISING CAPABILITIES.
    Expenses $130,997
  • SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS CONTINUING IN ITS EFFORTS TO GROW A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION FILMMAKERS. THE RESEARCH FOR CANDIDATES, TOPICS AND EXPLORING WAYS TO MAKE THIS A GLOBAL ENDEAVOR ARE INCLUDED IN THIS GROWTH EFFORT. 2024 FUNDS WERE USED FOR MENTORSHIP AWARDS FOR 3 FILMS. THIS INCLUDES THEIR CREATION/PRODUCTION AND SUBSEQUENT INCLUSION IN THE SCHOOLYARD ON-GOING FILM LIBRARY. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED FOR THE LEGAL SETUP OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CONTRACTS WITH THE FILMMAKERS.
    Expenses $190,055

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1167783
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$90,983
Income (IRS master file)
$409,724

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$409,724$448,678$90,983XML
990December 2024$420,840$444,225$127,147XML
990December 2023$350,277$295,207$150,532XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 26-1167783).

Questions about SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC

What is the EIN of SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC is 26-1167783.
Is SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SCHOOLYARD FILMS 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 SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TOM FITZ.
Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,000 (TOM FITZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $409,724, expenses of $448,678 and total assets of $90,983 at year end.

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