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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3414825

CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CROWN POINT, IN 46307

Financials

$909K$966K2022$1.2M$1.2M2023$1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,007,124$1,050,007-$42,883$155,706$9,685$146,021
September 30, 2024990$1,151,249$1,228,917-$77,668$210,784$21,880$188,904
September 30, 2023990$908,899$965,791-$56,892$264,076$11,981$252,095
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,468
of which government grants
$92,268
Program service revenue
$873,576
Investment income
$40,080
Net gain from sales of assets
$13,241
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,800
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$178,039
Other salaries and wages
$381,331
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$612,702
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$980
Accounting fees
$4,055
Occupancy
$255,525
Depreciation
$21,668
Program services (functional)
$1,050,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$210,784
Total assets, end of year
$155,706
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,685
Net assets, end of year
$146,021
Land, buildings and equipment
$145,776
Net assets without donor restrictions
$146,021
Gross receipts
$1,032,949
Employees
39
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHALIE MAYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$95,192
CANDACE ZIESEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$82,846
SUSAN BIEKERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON KLEINETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANNON MARSHALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHALIE MAYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$59,740
CANDACE ZIESEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,769
SUSAN BIEKERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON KLEINETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATHALIE MAYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$59,740
CANDACE ZIESEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,769
SUSAN BIEKERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON KLEINETREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
807 MERRILLVILLE RD, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-3211
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CANDACE ZIESE, 807 MERRILLVILLE ROAD, CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Signed the 990
CANDACE ZIESE, DIRECTOR
Phone
(219) 663-3678
Return prepared by
Adamczyk & France CPA PC

Mission

WE PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE AND LEARNING IN A SAFE AND OPEN ENVIORNMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP BUILD CHILDREN WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE AND A STRONG SENSE OF

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATING A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT OPERATED SCHOOLS
    Expenses $1,050,007 · revenue $1,007,124

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3414825
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
2011
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$155,706
Income (IRS master file)
$1,032,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,007,124$1,050,007$155,706XML
990September 2024$1,151,249$1,228,917$210,784XML
990September 2023$908,899$965,791$264,076XML
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––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 27-3414825).

Questions about CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION is 27-3414825.
Is CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION 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 CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CANDACE ZIESE.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,192 (NATHALIE MAYER, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,007,124, expenses of $1,050,007 and total assets of $155,706 at year end.

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