Nonprofit · EIN 39-1031440
NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC
Tax-exempt · WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,043,712 | $5,941,380 | $102,332 | $7,911,633 | $7,016,115 | $895,518 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,588,324 | $5,893,784 | -$305,460 | $8,271,446 | $7,478,260 | $793,186 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,144,958 | $5,965,450 | $179,508 | $8,464,488 | $7,365,842 | $1,098,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,905,381
- of which government grants
- $5,871,196
- Program service revenue
- $182,185
- Investment income
- -$43,854
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$43,854
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,262
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,026,558
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,970,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $899,034
- Travel
- $107,021
- Depreciation
- $240,442
- Program services (functional)
- $5,362,469
- Management and general (functional)
- $578,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,271,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,911,633
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,016,115
- Net assets, end of year
- $895,518
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,082,859
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $895,518
- Gross receipts
- $6,105,566
- Employees
- 90
- Volunteers
- 243
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY NOLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $104,236 | $13,360 |
| WINIFRED HAMMERMEISTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LEUBNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BACKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GRZESKOWIAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WYSOCKI | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE WYLER | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LEURA | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVEN BUTLER | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY NOLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $105,877 | $25,111 |
| WINIFRED HAMMERMEISTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LEUBNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BACKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GRZESKOWIAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORI DE STAEL | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WYSOCKI | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HALASKA | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYLINN ORR | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DICK | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANETH ALMEDA | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY NOLAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $95,502 | $12,441 |
| WINIFRED HAMMERMEISTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LEUBNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BACKES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GRZESKOWIAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORI DE STAEL | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON WYSOCKI | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HALASKA | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYLINN ORR | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DICK | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANETH ALMEDA | POLICY COUNCIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- N4 W22000 W BLUEMOUND RD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186-8755
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIMOTHY NOLAN, N4W22000 BLUEMOUND ROAD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
- Signed the 990
- TIMOTHY NOLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (262) 548-8080
- Website
- WWW.WAUKESHAHEADSTART.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START PROGRAM - PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME, PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHICH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT GAINS ON 50 MEASUREABLE OUTCOMES IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING PREGNANT MOTHERS, INFANTS AND TODDLERS. WE PROVIDED SERVICES WHICH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTAL GAINS FOR THE ENROLLED CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. WE WERE REVIEWED BY THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF HEAD START WE WERE FOUND TO BE IN PERFECT COMPLIANCE AND IT WAS THUS DETERMINED THAT WE WOULD NOT BE LIABLE TO COMPETE FOR OUR NEXT FIVE YEAR FEDERAL GRANT.Expenses $4,997,646
- WE ALSO OPERATED A USDA-APPROVED FOOD PROGRAM, FEEDING ALL OF THE CHILDREN HIGH QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS. WE PROUDLY SERVE 40 DIFFERENT LUNCHES OVER A 40 DAY PLANNING CYCLE.Expenses $364,823 · revenue $182,185
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
- 39-1031440
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,911,633
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,105,566
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,043,712 | $5,941,380 | $7,911,633 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,588,324 | $5,893,784 | $8,271,446 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,144,958 | $5,965,450 | $8,464,488 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,343,405 | $4,975,885 | $1,153,813 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1031440).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC is 39-1031440.
- Is NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE 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 NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE 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 NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE 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 NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TIMOTHY NOLAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,236 (TIMOTHY NOLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,043,712, expenses of $5,941,380 and total assets of $7,911,633 at year end.
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