Nonprofit · EIN 37-1803514
BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $372,848 | $324,371 | $48,477 | $2,126,348 | $6,031 | $2,120,317 |
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,296,336 | $1,181,206 | $115,130 | $2,083,947 | $10,307 | $2,073,640 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,476,939 | $954,237 | $522,702 | $1,889,405 | $4,712 | $1,884,693 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $921,332 | $774,076 | $147,256 | $1,160,209 | $3,584 | $1,156,625 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $215,136
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,897
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,413
- Net income from fundraising events
- $128,743
- Other revenue
- $128,815
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,694
- Other salaries and wages
- $145,310
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $253,091
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,346
- Occupancy
- $11,982
- Travel
- $1,506
- Depreciation
- $1,719
- Program services (functional)
- $235,299
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,011
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,061
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,083,947
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,126,348
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,031
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,120,317
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $580,527
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,302,655
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,033,147
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $87,170
- Gross receipts
- $413,039
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 46
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY STANLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $72,182 | $9,512 |
| STEPHEN LIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAOLA MORANTE ESCOBAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE JESSEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BURIANEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUFF BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATON BREDAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHANAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN KOSSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANISHA SZABO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM CONWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HALLORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR CALDERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAIMARA TORRES JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2025: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY STANLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $71,705 | $8,899 |
| STEPHEN LIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAOLA MORANTE ESCOBAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE JESSEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BURIANEK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUFF BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATON BREDAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHANAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN KOSSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANISHA SZABO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM CONWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HALLORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR CALDERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAIMARA TORRES JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY STANLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $71,705 | $7,728 |
| PAM CONWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE JESSEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BURIANEK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATON BREDAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN KOSSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAOLA MORANTE ESCOBAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY STAUBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAIMARA TORRES JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY STANLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $67,763 |
| ANNIE JESSEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM CONWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORY STAUBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATON BREDAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF KENNEDY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XAIMARA TORRES JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN KOSSE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BURIANEK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAOLA MORANTE ESCOBAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3131 S 2ND ST 389, LOUISVILLE, KY 40208-1446
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHERRY STANLEY, 3131 S 2ND ST 389, LOUISVILLE, KY 40208
- Signed the 990
- SHERRY STANLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 634-6543
- Return prepared by
- LBMC PC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, LINGUISTIC, SOCIAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES TO PERSONS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN THE CARE, TRAINING, AND/OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY INVOLVING THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES HOUSED AT RACING AND TRAINING FACILITIES; PARTICULARLY AT CHURCHHILL DOWNS IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Program accomplishments
- LEARNING CENTER ADULT PROGRAMS SUPPORT EQUINE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DREAMS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ASSIST IN NAVIGATING AND ACCESSING LOCAL RESOURCES, AND CREATE COMMUNITY. IN A CARING AND RESPECTFUL SETTING, OUR CLIENTS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH CLASSES, TUTORING, AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. THE ADULT PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 600 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL SERVICES, WITH AROUND 150 WALK-INS PER WEEK. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIM TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIVE THROUGH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, PARENTING SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS AND SERVICES TO HELP TRACK WORKERS SOLVE PROBLEMS AND FULFILL BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, ETC.Expenses $99,878 · revenue $72
- THE FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS HELD AT OUR OFF-SITE LOCATION. IT PROVIDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ACCESS TO SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES. EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY IS AN ADDITIONAL ELEMENT THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN NAVIGATING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AROUND 80 CHILDREN PER YEAR. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS KIDS FROM 2-5 IN REACHING EARLY DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES AND SOCIALIZATION, WHILE TEACHING PARENTS STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AROUND 15 FAMILIES.Expenses $135,421
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1803514
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,083,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,351,265
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $372,848 | $324,371 | $2,126,348 | XML |
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,296,336 | $1,181,206 | $2,083,947 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,476,939 | $954,237 | $1,889,405 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $921,332 | $774,076 | $1,160,209 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $761,694 | $618,937 | $978,843 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 37-1803514).
Questions about BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC is 37-1803514.
- Is BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER 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 BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHERRY STANLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,182 (SHERRY STANLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BACKSIDE LEARNING CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $372,848, expenses of $324,371 and total assets of $2,126,348 at year end.
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