Nonprofit · EIN 35-1627876
SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,971,876 | $10,889,042 | $82,834 | $13,843,640 | $1,803,319 | $12,040,321 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,655,946 | $10,758,994 | -$103,048 | $13,576,433 | $1,928,158 | $11,648,275 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,316,720 | $10,484,434 | $832,286 | $13,296,488 | $2,133,040 | $11,163,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $752,541
- Program service revenue
- $9,714,456
- Investment income
- $441,506
- Net rental income
- $6,782
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $115,552
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$24,491
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $864
- Other revenue
- $63,373
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,016,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $493,255
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,926,051
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,586,245
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,065
- Accounting fees
- $35,965
- Occupancy
- $613,636
- Depreciation
- $682,130
- Program services (functional)
- $8,206,140
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,088,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $594,129
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,576,433
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,843,640
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,803,319
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,040,321
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,875,494
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,991,931
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,377,146
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $663,175
- Gross receipts
- $12,015,237
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Huber | Head of School Officer | 60 | $285,980 | $35,759 |
| Patrick Juday | CFO Officer | 50 | $141,157 | $32,619 |
| Duane Emery | Director of Enrollment Management Highest-paid employee | 50 | $101,448 | $36,671 |
| Jim Wood | Director of Advancement Highest-paid employee | 50 | $111,928 | $23,586 |
| Tiffany Stahl | Head of Lower School Division Highest-paid employee | 50 | $101,695 | $28,329 |
| Jennifer Williams | Head of Early Childhood Division Highest-paid employee | 50 | $104,258 | $22,122 |
| Greg Merrell | President / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Speirs Neumeister | Secretary / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Baldwin | Treasurer / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Brown | SSA President (thru March 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Raunick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Hagerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Murdock | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Conder | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sniderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marla Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sapna Kirk | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Srinivas Pai | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susie Maxwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wayne Patrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Borgmann | Former Head of School Former | 0 | $253,277 | $40,635 |
| Patrick Juday | CFO Officer | 50 | $132,416 | $38,732 |
| John Huber | Head of School Officer | 60 | $145,804 | $14,849 |
| Jennifer Williams | Director of Early Childhood Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,542 | $22,186 |
| Greg Merrell | President / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Speirs Neumeister | Secretary / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Kaplan | Treasurer / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Pangan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Martinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Hagerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Conder | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Crane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Sniderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marla Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Baldwin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Hummel | SSA President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruel Williamson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Srinivas Pai | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susie Maxwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Patrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Borgmann | Head of School Officer | 60 | $284,958 | $50,419 |
| Patrick Juday | CFO Officer | 50 | $125,708 | $37,997 |
| Helen Kuhn Lee | Director of Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,694 | $35,044 |
| Catherine Pangan | President / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Speirs Neumeister | Secretary / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Kaplan | Treasurer / Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Moorthy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Martinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Merrell | Trustee (President Elect) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Hagerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Conder | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Sniderman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marla Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruel Williamson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sumi Maun | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Tandy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Patrick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1750 W 64TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260-4417
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Huber, 1750 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
- Signed the 990
- Patrick Juday, CFO
- Phone
- (317) 253-5288
- Website
- www.sycamoreschool.org
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.
Program accomplishments
- THE SYCAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES ACADEMICALLY GIFTED YOUNG ADOLESCENTS IN FIFTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES AND PROVIDES THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO BRANCH OUT FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES IN THE LOWER GRADES. STUDENTS MOVE FROM CLASS TO CLASS AND RECEIVE INSTRUCTION FROM MANY TEACHERS. THE PROGRAM IS RIGOROUS AND BOTH ACCELERATED AND ENRICHED IN A MANNER SPECIFICALLY DIFFERENTIATED FOR GIFTED LEARNERS. A MAIN FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS LEARNING TO DEVELOP PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN INDEPENDENCE AND RELIANCE UPON ADULTS FOR GUIDANCE AND LIMITS. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED ADOLESCENTS AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR INCREASING ABILITY FOR COMPLEX THOUGHT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $2,819,719 · grants $336,970 · revenue $3,649,110
- THE LOWER SCHOOL DIVISION OF THE SCHOOL IS COMPRISED OF STUDENTS IN GRADES FIRST THROUGH FOURTH. THE EDUCATION AT THIS LEVEL IS BASED UPON SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATIONS IN KEY COMPONENTS OF A TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM: CONTENT: THE CONTENT OF THE CURRICULUM IS COORDINATED AROUND READING AND OTHER LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS. STUDENTS STUDY CONTENT THAT IS MORE ABSTRACT, MORE COMPLEX, BROADER AND DEEPER THAN THE NORM. STUDIES ARE BOTH ACCELERATED AND ENRICHED THROUGH FLEXIBLE GROUPING STRATEGIES, FIELD TRIPS, RESOURCE PERSONNEL, MENTORS AND WRITTEN AND VISUAL MEDIA. INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC, ART, SPANISH, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN THOSE AREAS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $1,595,329 · grants $462,375 · revenue $3,397,908
- THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION OF SYCAMORE SCHOOL IS DIRECTED TOWARD STUDENTS RANGING IN AGE FROM 3 YEARS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN. THE CURRICULUM PROVIDES ENRICHING, STIMULATING ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THE YOUNG GIFTED CHILD. CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO PLAY, WORK, AND LEARN IN A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT SETS FREE A CHILD'S CURIOSITY AND INTERESTS, ENCOURAGING EXPLORATION AND EXPERIMENTATION. THE PROGRAM ATTEMPTS TO PRODUCE HAPPY, SELF-CONFIDENT CHILDREN WITH POSITIVE FEELINGS TOWARD THEMSELVES, LEARNING AND SCHOOL. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $1,496,540 · grants $217,055 · revenue $1,734,423
- OTHER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF SYCAMORE SCHOOL INCLUDE: EXTENDED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING GENERAL AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, SPECIALIZED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SUMMER PROGRAMS, ATHLETICS, ACADEMIC TEAMS, AND THE ANNUAL GIRLS STEAM CONFERENCE; TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE DIRECTLY TIED TO CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT; SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WITH "TWICE EXCEPTIONALITIES" (GIFTEDNESS PLUS ADD, DYSLEXIA, ETC.) AS WELL AS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT, AND MEDICAL CARE THROUGH THE NURSE'S STATION; THE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS STUDENT WELL BEING THROUGH DAILY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES.Expenses $2,294,552 · revenue $1,014,097
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
- 35-1627876
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,843,640
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,015,237
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,971,876 | $10,889,042 | $13,843,640 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,655,946 | $10,758,994 | $13,576,433 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,316,720 | $10,484,434 | $13,296,488 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,961,632 | $9,628,602 | $12,475,285 | 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 35-1627876).
Questions about SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC is 35-1627876.
- Is SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC 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 SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC 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 SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC 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 SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Huber.
- Who are the officers and directors of SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $285,980 (John Huber, Head of School).
- How much revenue does SYCAMORE SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,971,876, expenses of $10,889,042 and total assets of $13,843,640 at year end.
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