Nonprofit · EIN 26-2709647
GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HOUSTON, TX 77030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $657,073 | $635,116 | $21,957 | $400,512 | $16,292 | $384,220 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $606,028 | $584,613 | $21,415 | $378,555 | $16,292 | $362,263 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $600,316 | $531,361 | $68,955 | $357,140 | $16,292 | $340,848 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,245
- Program service revenue
- $651,000
- Investment income
- $35
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,793
- Other revenue
- $4,793
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $312,741
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $463,971
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $53,536
- Program services (functional)
- $635,116
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $378,555
- Total assets, end of year
- $400,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,292
- Net assets, end of year
- $384,220
- Gross unrelated business income
- $35
- Gross receipts
- $660,014
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIANCA REICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $50,050 |
| CHRISTIAN REICH | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARI VELDEKENS | ADVISOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIANCA REICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $42,050 |
| CHRISTIAN REICH | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARI VELDEKENS | ADVISOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIANCA REICH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $32,425 |
| CHRISTIAN REICH | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARI VELDEKENS | ADVISOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6221 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030-1506
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BIANCA REICH, 6221 MAIN STREET C111, HOUSTON, TX 77030
- Signed the 990
- BIANCA REICH, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (832) 831-6843
- Return prepared by
- MILLER GROSSBARD ADVISORS LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT. AN INTENSIVE ENCOURAGEMENT OF COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS WELL AS LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY WILL PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE WHILE DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING FLUENCY IN BOTH THE GERMAN AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE. WE FOSTER CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING THAT ENABLES OUR CHILDREN TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AS CITIZENS IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE GERMAN AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CREATES EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND COMPANIES AIMED AT DEVELOPING AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN SUPPORT LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AWARENESS ON A LOCAL BASIS. THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL PROVIDES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH STUDENTS FLUENT IN AT LEAST TWO LANGUAGES COLLABORATIVELY EDUCATED BY NATIVE SPEAKERS OF BOTH TARGET LANGUAGES ALIKE. THE GERMAN AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROVIDES A LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL RELAY INSTITUTION FOR HOUSTON'S FAMILIES AND MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE IN THE TRANSMISSION BETWEEN GERMANY AND THE US.Expenses $635,116 · revenue $651,000
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2709647
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $400,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $660,014
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- March 14, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $657,073 | $635,116 | $400,512 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $606,028 | $584,613 | $378,555 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $600,316 | $531,361 | $357,140 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $457,318 | $407,944 | $288,185 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 26-2709647).
Questions about GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 26-2709647.
- Is GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2010.
- Are donations to GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names BIANCA REICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,050 (BIANCA REICH, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does GERMAN-AMERICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $657,073, expenses of $635,116 and total assets of $400,512 at year end.
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