Nonprofit · EIN 36-2747236
SPECTRUM SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $520,511 | $548,381 | -$27,870 | $238,331 | $226,357 | $11,974 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $513,573 | $630,520 | -$116,947 | $260,074 | $220,230 | $39,844 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $889,308 | $727,609 | $161,699 | $389,559 | $232,768 | $156,791 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,531
- Program service revenue
- $501,530
- Investment income
- $227
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,777
- Other revenue
- -$2,777
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,053
- Other salaries and wages
- $300,829
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $378,143
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $200
- Occupancy
- $56,168
- Program services (functional)
- $399,904
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,194
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,283
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $260,074
- Total assets, end of year
- $238,331
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $226,357
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,974
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,974
- Gross receipts
- $552,903
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marci Hallgren | Director of Finance Key employee | 40 | $49,053 |
| Alan Robinson | President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Susan Sunday | Vice President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Cindy Zastrow | Secretary Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dave DeCastris | Treasurer Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Culhane | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jenni Hassler | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Claire Rotolo | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Shelton Kay | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Larissa Currier-Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Angelica Davila | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Bridget Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Cunat | Principal Key employee | 40 | $68,811 |
| Alan Robinson | President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ben Slack | Vice President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Beverly Broyles | Secretary Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Edmond Mertzenich | Treasurer Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Andrew Mertzenich | Past President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dave DeCastris | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Culhane | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Danielle Hardesty | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jenni Hassler | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Claire Rotolo | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Susan Sunday | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Cindy Zastrow | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Cunat | Principal Key employee | 40 | $70,975 |
| Andrew Mertzenich | President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Charles Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Melissa Prete | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dave Diamond | Past President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Beverly Broyles | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Carole Carbone | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dave DeCastris | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| William Gannon | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Edmond Mertzenich | Treasurer Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Alan Robinson | Vice President Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ben Slack | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4848 TURNER ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-5029
- In care of
- % ALAN ROBINSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alan Robinson, 4848 TURNER ST, Rockford, IL 61107
- Signed the 990
- Marci Hallgren, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (815) 877-1600
Mission
Educate children in grades K-8
Program accomplishments
- To provide an educational experience for children in grades K-8 based on cognitive theories of Piaget Dewey and Howard Gardner. The program incorporates active learning in a curriculum developed to integrate fine arts with academic studyExpenses $399,904
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
- 36-2747236
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $238,331
- Income (IRS master file)
- $552,903
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $520,511 | $548,381 | $238,331 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $513,573 | $630,520 | $260,074 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $889,308 | $727,609 | $389,559 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $669,367 | $701,366 | $261,628 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-2747236).
Questions about SPECTRUM SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of SPECTRUM SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECTRUM SCHOOL is 36-2747236.
- Is SPECTRUM SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to SPECTRUM SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECTRUM SCHOOL 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 SPECTRUM SCHOOL 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 SPECTRUM SCHOOL 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 SPECTRUM SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Alan Robinson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECTRUM SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,053 (Marci Hallgren, Director of Finance).
- How much revenue does SPECTRUM SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $520,511, expenses of $548,381 and total assets of $238,331 at year end.
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