Nonprofit · EIN 27-3315502
SPEAKING PLACE
Tax-exempt · ROCKLAND, ME 04841
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $146,318 | $41,739 | $104,579 | $109,755 | $1,648 | $108,107 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $76,839 | $81,117 | -$4,278 | $24,360 | $1,148 | $23,212 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $126,540
- Program service revenue
- $19,767
- Investment income
- $11
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,906
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $14,557
- Occupancy
- $2,600
- Printing, publications and postage
- $653
- Other expenses
- $10,023
- Program services (functional)
- $25,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,789
- Total assets, end of year
- $109,755
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,648
- Net assets, end of year
- $108,107
- Cash, savings and investments
- $109,755
- Gross receipts
- $146,318
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT LEAVITT | CHAIRMAN | 15 | $0 |
| JAN ROSENBAUM | TREASURER | 15 | $0 |
| MARGARET APT | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RANSLOW GOLDSTEIN PHD | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| BRIANNA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| LYNN MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| GABRIEL PAUL | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| PLANSOWES DANA | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN LEVINE | DIRECTOR | 35 | $4,780 |
| JULIA SCHULZ | SECRETARY | 35 | $3,350 |
| ROBERT LEAVITT | CHAIRMAN | 3.75 | $0 |
| JAN ROSENBAUM | TREASURER | 2.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM R MACFARLANE MD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARGARET APT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| SALVADOR GALINDO LLAGUNO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RANSLOW GOLDSTEIN PHD | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | $0 |
| AARON HUEY SONNENSCHEIN PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 905, ROCKLAND, ME 04841-0905
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN D LEVINE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 905, Rockland ME 04841
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Robert Leavitt, PO Box 905, Rockland ME 04841
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRIANNA SMITH, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 408-9876
- Return prepared by
- RMW ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
SPEAKING PLACE DEVELOPS DOCUMENTARY AND NEW MEDIA SOLUTIONS FOR USE IN PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3).
Program accomplishments
- LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS: SPEAKING PLACE DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED ENGLISH-FAST IMMERSION RETREATS AND SMALL CONVERSATION GATHERINGS LED BY FLUENT SPEAKERS TO SUPPORT INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING AND EVERYDAY LANGUAGUE USE.Expenses $9,341
- LANGUAGE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL EDUCATION: SPEAKING PLACE PRODUCED WEEKLY VOCABULARY POSTS, PRONUNCIATION GUIDES, CULTURAL EXPLANATIONS, VIDEO LESSONS, AND COMPLETED WEBSITE REBUILDING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO LANGUAGE MATERIALS.Expenses $8,859
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT: SPEAKING PLACE CREATED FLYERS, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS; DOCUMENTED LANGUAGE EVENTS; COLLABORATED WITH TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CULTURAL LEADERS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $6,985
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3315502
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $109,755
- Income (IRS master file)
- $146,318
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $146,318 | $41,739 | $109,755 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $76,839 | $81,117 | $24,360 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Robert Leavitt | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Robert Leavitt | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Robert Leavitt | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Robert Leavitt | September 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | September 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 27-3315502).
Questions about SPEAKING PLACE
- What is the EIN of SPEAKING PLACE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPEAKING PLACE is 27-3315502.
- Is SPEAKING PLACE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SPEAKING PLACE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPEAKING PLACE 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 SPEAKING PLACE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPEAKING PLACE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPEAKING PLACE?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Robert Leavitt.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPEAKING PLACE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPEAKING PLACE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,318, expenses of $41,739 and total assets of $109,755 at year end.
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