Nonprofit · EIN 26-2228525
BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,643,304 | $3,835,041 | -$191,737 | $2,701,184 | $1,756,000 | $945,184 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,864,728 | $3,785,663 | $79,065 | $2,721,511 | $1,584,590 | $1,136,921 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,611,402 | $3,506,534 | $104,868 | $2,836,354 | $1,778,498 | $1,057,856 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,534,333
- of which government grants
- $3,457,209
- Program service revenue
- $50,523
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,879
- Other revenue
- $58,448
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $219,792
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,090,789
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,804,566
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,365
- Occupancy
- $152,076
- Depreciation
- $317,090
- Program services (functional)
- $2,635,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,199,736
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,721,511
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,701,184
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,756,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $945,184
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,319,095
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $945,184
- Gross receipts
- $3,651,933
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE DIERSING | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 40 | $130,099 | $19,899 |
| ELIZABETH LISA JONES | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 32 | $55,241 | $12,501 |
| MICHAEL HORVATH | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI LEWISON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA ROGERS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GRUNDMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL MCAFEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAQUELINE SCANLON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM WASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE DIERSING | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 40 | $118,834 | $17,952 |
| ELIZABETH LISA JONES | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 32 | $55,540 | $3,835 |
| MICHAEL HORVATH | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI LEWISON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA ROGERS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GRUNDMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM WASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE ZIETLOW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE DIERSING | SCHOOL LEADER Officer | 40 | $112,761 | $14,394 |
| ELIZABETH LISA JONES | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 36 | $50,078 | $3,977 |
| MICHAEL HORVATH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI LEWISON | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA ROGERS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GRUNDMANN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL JONES MCAFEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM WASON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE ZIETLOW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 349 S WALNUT ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401-3511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA JONES, 349 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401
- Signed the 990
- LISA JONES, SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
- Phone
- (812) 558-0041
- Website
- WWW.THEPROJECTSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DONOVAN PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE PROJECT SCHOOL IS TO UNCOVER, RECOVER, AND DISCOVER THE UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS THAT EACH CHILD BRINGS TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY. OUR SCHOOL WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO SOLVE REAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS CREATE ART FOR PUBLIC SPACES. STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM THE PROJECT SCHOOL AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WILL, SKILL, CAPACITY, AND KNOWLEDGE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREATER GOOD.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF THE PROJECT SCHOOL IS TO UNCOVER, RECOVER, AND DISCOVER THE UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS THAT EACH CHILD BRINGS TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY. OUR SCHOOL WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO SOLVE REAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS CREATE ART FOR PUBLIC SPACES. STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM THE PROJECT SCHOOL AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WILL, SKILL, CAPACITY, AND KNOWLEDGE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREATER GOOD.THE BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8. IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, OVER 315 STUDENTS WERE SERVED.Expenses $2,635,305 · revenue $112,850
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
- 26-2228525
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,701,184
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,651,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,643,304 | $3,835,041 | $2,701,184 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,864,728 | $3,785,663 | $2,721,511 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,611,402 | $3,506,534 | $2,836,354 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,424,214 | $3,338,037 | $2,590,513 | 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 26-2228525).
Questions about BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC is 26-2228525.
- Is BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLOOMINGTON PROJECT 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 BLOOMINGTON PROJECT 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 BLOOMINGTON PROJECT 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 BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,099 (CATHERINE DIERSING, SCHOOL LEADER).
- How much revenue does BLOOMINGTON PROJECT SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,643,304, expenses of $3,835,041 and total assets of $2,701,184 at year end.
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