Nonprofit · EIN 36-3591386
CENTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $807,810 | $890,559 | -$82,749 | $350,451 | $347,907 | $2,544 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $727,367 | $765,262 | -$37,895 | $190,266 | $133,966 | $56,300 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $893,395 | $921,997 | -$28,602 | $295,696 | $171,612 | $124,084 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $293,089
- of which government grants
- $178,878
- Program service revenue
- $513,639
- Investment income
- $47
- Other revenue
- $1,035
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $483,975
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $631,224
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $30,529
- Travel
- $36
- Program services (functional)
- $725,173
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,258
- Fundraising (functional)
- $93,128
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $350,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $347,907
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,544
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $107,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,544
- Gross receipts
- $807,810
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD WHITE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARISA ANYWAUSH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORAINE WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMOKEYDAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA WAUKAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEO WHITEBIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN MCCALL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRAHAM HARTLEY | TREASURER/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONAVAN BEGAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEVI BOUCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL HEGRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RICE | EXEC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA WAUKAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEO WHITEBIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN MCCALL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRAHAM HARTLEY | TREASURER/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONAVAN BEGAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEVI BOUCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL HEGRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH RICE | EXEC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2421 BLOOMINGTON AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-3918
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA SKJEFTE, 2421 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
- Signed the 990
- LISA SKJEFTE, EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (612) 721-1655
- Website
- WWW.CENTERSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, GROUNDED IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE AND LIFE-WAYS, NATURE AND LOVE OF LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL (NAWAYEE CENTER SCHOOL) PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, GROUNDED IN INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS AND A LOVE OF LEARNING. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE, INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENHANCE THE POST-SECONDARY READINESS OF JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN. SAMHSA (SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION) MEDICINE WHEEL PROJECT: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR URBAN INDIGENOUS YOUTH AT NAWAYEE CENTER SCHOOL. NATIVE YOUTH WILL INCREASE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING; POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, SOCIAL COMPETENCIES, POSITIVE VALUES, COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, SOCIAL SUPPORTS, BOUNDARIES/EXPECTATIONS, CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME, AND EMPOWERMENT.Expenses $725,173
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
- 36-3591386
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $350,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $807,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $807,810 | $890,559 | $350,451 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $727,367 | $765,262 | $190,266 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $893,395 | $921,997 | $295,696 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $908,467 | $980,035 | $293,067 | 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 36-3591386).
Questions about CENTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of CENTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER SCHOOL INC is 36-3591386.
- Is CENTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to CENTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER 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 CENTER 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 CENTER 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 CENTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA SKJEFTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $807,810, expenses of $890,559 and total assets of $350,451 at year end.
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