Nonprofit · EIN 36-6002274
RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $745,109 | $642,495 | $102,614 | $745,169 | $474,717 | $270,452 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $586,332 | $587,058 | -$726 | $620,803 | $452,965 | $167,838 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $516,188 | $548,215 | -$32,027 | $615,025 | $446,461 | $168,564 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,015
- of which government grants
- $152,879
- Program service revenue
- $559,173
- Investment income
- $17,369
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,584
- Other revenue
- -$4,448
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,140
- Other salaries and wages
- $260,137
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $430,613
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,183
- Occupancy
- $42,808
- Depreciation
- $20,101
- Program services (functional)
- $468,249
- Management and general (functional)
- $159,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $620,803
- Total assets, end of year
- $745,169
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $474,717
- Net assets, end of year
- $270,452
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $170,888
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $270,452
- Gross receipts
- $757,938
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1942
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LENZINI | CO-DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $59,001 |
| CATHY COHEN | CO-DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $53,602 |
| MICHAEL JABS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JEANNINE TAYEH | TEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| NICOLE DEBELLA | VP ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ERIN FRENCH | VP MARKETING & ADVERTISING Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DEANNA ARTHUR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JESSICA ODUM | VP ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LENZINI | CO-DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $59,963 |
| CATHY COHEN | CO-DIRECTORS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,923 |
| JENNIFER SIANIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $18,449 |
| MICHAEL JABS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JEANNINE TAYEH | TEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| NICOLE DEBELLA | VP ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ERIN FRENCH | VP MARKETING & ADVERTISING Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DEANNA ARTHUR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JESSICA ODUM | VP ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| LAUREN CARDICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAITLIN SCHAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STACEY KLAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MEGAN LEKAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AMALIA SCHWARTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE RUSSERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HILARY SHAPIRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH GORSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELINA GOLCHINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN BIMSCHLEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MEAGAN SHANAHAN PHEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAUREN COMFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY COHEN | CO-DIRECTORS Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $35,063 |
| SUSAN LENZINI | CO-DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $27,169 |
| MICHAEL JABSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JEANNINE TAYEH | TEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| AMANDA MCBEE | VP ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ERIN FRENCH | VP MARKETING & ADVERTISING Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DEANNA ARTHUR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SIANIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAUREN CARDICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HALLEY MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAITLIN SCHAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| REGAN FRYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STACEY KLAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ERIN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MEGAN LEKAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSICA LORBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSICA ODUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EMILY SCHILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NICOLE DEBELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AMALIA SCHWARTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE RUSSERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| COURTNEY PERLMUTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 686 RED OAK LN, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3800
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN LENZINI, 686 RED OAK LANE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
- Signed the 990
- CATHY COHEN, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (847) 831-3700
- Website
- WWW.RAVINIANURSERYSCHOOL.COM
- Return prepared by
- FGMK LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENT WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO:* PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES* INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY* CARING AND COMPETENT TEACHERS* COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY* QUALITY IN ALL THAT WE DO
Program accomplishments
- RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL IS A DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEARS OLD, PROVIDING A SAFE, WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS THE CHILDREN TO MOVE ON THEIR OWN PACE IN A SELF-DIRECTED MANNER. SUMMER CAMP IS A SEVEN-WEEK LONG PROGRAM OPEN TO CHILDREN AGES 2, 3, 4, AND 5. MUCH OF THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE ON OUR PLAYGROUND. ACTIVITIES INVOLVE SAND AND WATER PLAY, GROUP GAMES, SPORT ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE CHILDREN ALSO SPEND TIME SINGING, LISTENING TO STORIES, LEARNING ABOUT PETS, TAKING NATURE WALKS AND GARDENING. PRESCHOOLERS WILL BRING THEIR LUNCH AND END EACH DAY WITH A PICNIC ON THE PLAYGROUND. REVENUES ARE RECEIVED IN THE FORM OF TUITION AND REGISTRATION FEES.Expenses $468,249 · revenue $559,173
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6002274
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $745,169
- Income (IRS master file)
- $757,938
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $745,109 | $642,495 | $745,169 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $586,332 | $587,058 | $620,803 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $516,188 | $548,215 | $615,025 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 36-6002274).
Questions about RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL is 36-6002274.
- Is RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAVINIA NURSERY 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 RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names SUSAN LENZINI.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,001 (SUSAN LENZINI, CO-DIRECTORS).
- How much revenue does RAVINIA NURSERY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $745,109, expenses of $642,495 and total assets of $745,169 at year end.
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