Nonprofit · EIN 33-2412924
JUST SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $575,920 | $474,632 | $101,288 | $101,288 | $0 | $101,288 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $575,351
- Program service revenue
- $1,200
- Investment income
- $25
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$656
- Other revenue
- -$656
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,083
- Other salaries and wages
- $218,032
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $396,460
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,080
- Occupancy
- $15,068
- Travel
- $13,325
- Depreciation
- $635
- Program services (functional)
- $307,897
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,975
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $101,288
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $101,288
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,444
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $101,288
- Gross receipts
- $578,103
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL TAPPENDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,007 | $9,076 |
| MADELAINE ADELMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNTE ROTHSCHILD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA HIMBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY VERSHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REMY SINCLAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SADIE REDFERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 33462, PHOENIX, AZ 85067-3462
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MADELAINE ADELMAN, PO BOX 2386, PHOENIX, AZ 85002
- Signed the 990
- ANDREA YOUNG, TREASURER
- Phone
- (602) 341-5543
- Website
- JUSTSCHOOLS.ORG
- 990-N for 2024 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Madelaine Adelman, P O Box 2386, Phoenix AZ 85002. Mailing address: P O Box 2386, Phoenix AZ 85002. Website: https://www.educationactionalliance.org/
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
EVERY STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO BE AFFIRMED AND SUPPORTED AT SCHOOL, BUT MANY QUEER* AND TRANS STUDENTS ARE STILL DENIED THESE RIGHTS. WHEN STUDENTS ARE FREE TO LEARN WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION, THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY THRIVES. JUST SCHOOLS ADVOCATES, EDUCATES, AND ORGANIZES FOR INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WHERE QUEER AND TRANS STUDENTS ARE VALUED AND INSPIRED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAMS - BUILD DURABLE LOCAL POWER SO SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CAN RESPOND QUICKLY AND COLLECTIVELY WHEN INCLUSION IS THREATENED. JUST SCHOOLS ORGANIZES WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTERVENE EARLY IN SCHOOL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES BEFORE HARM BECOMES NORMALIZED.Expenses $113,254
- PUBLIC AWARENESS - INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING LGBTQ YOUTH IN SCHOOLS.Expenses $82,806
- POLICY TRACKING, REVIEW, AND ADVOCACY - IDENTIFY POLICY THREATS EARLY AND INTERVENE BEFORE THEY TRANSLATE INTO REAL HARM FOR STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES NONPARTISAN EDUCATION RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS THAT MOVE TO THE BALLOT AND THEIR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS.Expenses $45,799
- OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE NORTHERN ARIZONA SCHOOLS SUMMIT, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNER ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $66,038 · revenue $1,200
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-2412924
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $101,288
- Income (IRS master file)
- $578,103
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $575,920 | $474,632 | $101,288 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Madelaine Adelman Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 33-2412924).
Questions about JUST SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of JUST SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUST SCHOOLS is 33-2412924.
- Is JUST SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to JUST SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUST SCHOOLS 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 JUST SCHOOLS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JUST SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JUST SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MADELAINE ADELMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUST SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,007 (CAROL TAPPENDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JUST SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $575,920, expenses of $474,632 and total assets of $101,288 at year end.
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