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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3297424

ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS

Also known as LESTER PTA

Tax-exempt · DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Financials

$89K$115K2022$80K$71K2023$82K$63K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$81,693$63,464$18,229$62,077–$62,077
June 30, 2024990-EZ$79,785$71,144$8,641$43,848–$43,848
June 30, 2023990-EZ$89,367$114,810-$25,443$35,207–$35,207
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,816
Membership dues
$3,564
Net income from fundraising events
$73,313

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,100
Other expenses
$61,364
Program services (functional)
$47,280

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$43,848
Total assets, end of year
$62,077
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$62,077
Cash, savings and investments
$62,077
Gross receipts
$106,553

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sarah SchadPresident10$0
Julia MazurekPresident Elect10$0
Liz BanaszakTreasurer10$0
Jackie SzalanskiSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kristen WiklundPresident10$0
Sarah SchadPresident Elect10$0
Liz BanaszakTreasurer10$0
Jackie SzalanskiSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kristen WiklundTreasurer10$0
Liz PanknerSecretary10$0
Kristen AveryPresident10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
236 INDIANAPOLIS AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-3100
In care of
% PTA PRES
Signed the 990-EZ
Gina Wentzel, Treasurer
Phone
(630) 418-0493
Return prepared by
GEORGE BAGLEY & COMPANY LLC

Mission

The Lester Parent Teacher Association's mission is to make every childs potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children at Lester.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXPENSES INCURRED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE AVAILABLE.
    Expenses $47,280

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-3297424
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B94Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,077
Income (IRS master file)
$106,553

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$81,693$63,464$62,077IRS
990-EZJune 2024$79,785$71,144$43,848IRS
990-EZJune 2023$89,367$114,810$35,207XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––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 36-3297424).

Questions about ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS is 36-3297424.
Is ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Which annual return does ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS 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 ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS 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 ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $81,693, expenses of $63,464 and total assets of $62,077 at year end.

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