Nonprofit · EIN 31-1781583
BATTELLE FOR KIDS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43216
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,123,015 | $7,371,938 | -$2,248,923 | $1,576,469 | $277,227 | $1,299,242 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,324,667 | $8,558,511 | -$233,844 | $3,894,890 | $379,886 | $3,515,004 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,703,085 | $9,488,042 | -$784,957 | $4,682,345 | $1,043,883 | $3,638,462 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,000
- Program service revenue
- $5,011,386
- Investment income
- $50,520
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$33,079
- Other revenue
- $1,109
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,122,361
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,468,905
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,495,941
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $109,419
- Occupancy
- $6,954
- Travel
- $409,389
- Depreciation
- $16,205
- Program services (functional)
- $3,682,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,689,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,894,890
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,576,469
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $277,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,299,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,299,242
- Gross receipts
- $5,156,104
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD A HELLMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $342,911 | $33,345 |
| SAMUEL M DUNCAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $276,028 | $35,848 |
| ALYSON NIELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $190,788 | $47,047 |
| SHANNON KING | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,460 | $24,051 |
| COLON LEWIS | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,186 | $22,342 |
| VALERIE S GREENHILL | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $182,741 | $13,653 |
| RUSSELL AUSTIN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F CELESTE | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTON L FRAILEY | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY HILSHEIMER | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE KENNEDY PHD | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GRAY | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLINE ROBLES | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VERTANEN | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J TIBERI | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN K GARZA | CEO/PRESIDENT THRU 12/31/23 Officer | 40 | $528,434 | $56,321 |
| VALERIE S GREENHILL | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $244,747 | $27,648 |
| TODD A HELLMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $225,686 | $34,681 |
| ALYSON NIELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $205,794 | $47,804 |
| DALE A BAGSHAW | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,395 | $47,517 |
| JAMIE MEADE | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $208,060 | $40,865 |
| MATTHEW FLORES | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,677 | $33,006 |
| SHANNON KING | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,730 | $23,724 |
| COLON LEWIS | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,753 | $22,900 |
| SAMUEL M DUNCAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PR Officer | 40 | $120,380 | $8,212 |
| RUSSELL AUSTIN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F CELESTE | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GREY | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTON L FRAILEY | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY HILSHEIMER | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE KENNEDY PHD | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLINE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J TIBERI | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VERTANEN | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN K GARZA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $343,852 | $27,636 |
| VALERIE S GREENHILL | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $236,467 | $922 |
| TODD A HELLMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $216,118 | $19,318 |
| ALYSON NIELSON | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $201,050 | $33,417 |
| DALE A BAGSHAW | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $201,065 | $27,222 |
| JAMIE MEADE | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,968 | $19,318 |
| MATTHEW FLORES | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,926 | $1,377 |
| SHANNON KING | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,500 | $1,377 |
| COLON LEWIS | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,910 | $922 |
| RUSSELL AUSTIN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F CELESTE | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA DIXON | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALTON L FRAILEY | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY HILSHEIMER | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE KENNEDY PHD | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLINE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK J TIBERI | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY CARREKER | DIRECTOR - BOARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2798, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2798
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAMUEL M DUNCAN, PO BOX 2798, COLUMBUS, OH 43216
- Signed the 990
- TODD HELLMAN, VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
- Phone
- (614) 481-3141
- Website
- WWW.BATTELLEFORKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GBQ PARTNERS LLC
Mission
COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES TO REALIZE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR EVERY STUDENT.
Program accomplishments
- CLIENT SOLUTIONS:BATTELLE FOR KIDS SUPPORTS EDUCATORS IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES THAT EQUIP EVERY STUDENT FOR SUCCESS AS A LIFELONG LEARNER AND CONTRIBUTOR. OUR CONSULTING APPROACH CONSISTS OF A BLENDED MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH OUR THEORY OF ACTION THAT INCLUDES VISION, STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION.VISION: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEM LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR VISIONARY PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE OUTLINING THEIR COMMITMENT TO RIGOROUS ACADEMIC CONTENT AND THE INTENTIONAL INTEGRATION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING COMPETENCIES. STRATEGY: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEM IN STRATEGIC PLANING, HUMAN CAPITAL, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY BUILDING, FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. IMPLEMENTATION: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TEACHERS (E.G., IN CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT), TECHNOLOGY AND DATA QUALITY SOLUTIONS TO TAKE PROGRAMS TO SCALE AND WITH FIDELITY, ENGAGING PRODUCTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.Expenses $1,461,401 · revenue $3,999,220
- NETWORK MEMBERSHIP:BATTELLE FOR KIDS OPERATES MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP NETWORKS WHO SHARE THE COMMON PURPOSE OF ITS MISSION OF REALIZING THE POWER AND PROMISE OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR EVERY STUDENT. THESE NETWORKS IDENTIFY SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES AND WORK TO LEARN HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEMS FACILITATED BY BFK. LARGE PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE SUCH AS DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ARE STUDIED AND SHARED WITH THE NETWORK AND BFK TO SHARE OUT SOLUTIONS TO OTHER NETWORK MEMBERS AND TO THE EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM THROUGH OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.Expenses $394,704 · revenue $710,476
- THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:BATTELLE FOR KIDS ENGAGES IN THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AROUND 21ST CENTURY LEARNING BY PUBLISHING KNOWLEDGE/RESEARCH TO THE GREATER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BLOGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. ADDITIONALLY, BFK ORGANIZES AND HOSTS STATE AND NATIONAL EVENTS (E.G., WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, PODCASTS) IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO ADVANCE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION. BATTELLE FOR KIDS' LEADERSHIP TEAM ALSO PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL EVENTS.Expenses $739,127 · revenue $301,690
- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:BFK INVESTS IN CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO ACHIEVE ITS NON-PROFIT MISSION INCLUDING NEW CONSULTING, EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND THE PRODUCTION OF OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ARTICLES AND EVENTS.Expenses $1,086,860
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
- 31-1781583
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B129)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,576,469
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,156,104
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,123,015 | $7,371,938 | $1,576,469 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,324,667 | $8,558,511 | $3,894,890 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,703,085 | $9,488,042 | $4,682,345 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,497,614 | $8,574,930 | $5,855,053 | 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 31-1781583).
Questions about BATTELLE FOR KIDS
- What is the EIN of BATTELLE FOR KIDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BATTELLE FOR KIDS is 31-1781583.
- Is BATTELLE FOR KIDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BATTELLE FOR KIDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BATTELLE FOR KIDS 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 BATTELLE FOR KIDS 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 BATTELLE FOR KIDS 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 BATTELLE FOR KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SAMUEL M DUNCAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BATTELLE FOR KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $342,911 (TODD A HELLMAN, VICE PRESIDENT/CFO).
- How much revenue does BATTELLE FOR KIDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,123,015, expenses of $7,371,938 and total assets of $1,576,469 at year end.
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