Nonprofit · EIN 41-1816092
WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA
Tax-exempt · CHASKA, MN 55318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,870,713 | $3,885,813 | -$15,100 | $1,979,438 | $2,031,324 | -$51,886 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,546,797 | $3,400,169 | $146,628 | $1,642,330 | $1,679,116 | -$36,786 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,918,802 | $2,660,404 | $258,398 | $1,851,994 | $2,035,408 | -$183,414 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,801,210
- of which government grants
- $3,775,918
- Program service revenue
- $63,020
- Investment income
- $6,463
- Net rental income
- $20
- Other revenue
- $20
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $381,244
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,976,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,750,825
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,492
- Accounting fees
- $82,582
- Occupancy
- $385,851
- Travel
- $16,823
- Depreciation
- $35,777
- Program services (functional)
- $3,488,525
- Management and general (functional)
- $397,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,642,330
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,979,438
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,031,324
- Net assets, end of year
- -$51,886
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $298,855
- Gross receipts
- $3,870,713
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bullerman | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $99,139 | $13,459 |
| Eva Maher | Secretary/Teacher Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $73,473 | $9,845 |
| Ashley Godinez | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $67,866 | $9,557 |
| Allison Sherman | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $61,917 | $9,191 |
| Cassandra Morgan | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $54,703 | $6,130 |
| Connor Stoebner | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $19,010 | $2,551 |
| Tom Salmi-Bydalek | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Butler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheri Schneider | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chase Rydberg | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bullerman | School Director Officer | 40 | $94,672 | $11,398 |
| Eva Maher | Secretary/Teacher Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $69,232 | $9,212 |
| Ashley Godinez | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $64,576 | $8,960 |
| Allison Sherman | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $52,274 | $8,173 |
| Cassandra Morgan | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $35,840 | $225 |
| Tom Salmi-Bydalek | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Butler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lia Henry 5424 - current | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheri Schneider | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chase Rydberg | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Bullerman | Director Officer | 40 | $76,126 | $10,128 |
| Debi Forsyth | Treasurer/Teacher Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,528 | $9,276 |
| Eva Maher | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $64,123 | $8,972 |
| Carrie Baker Rantala | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $59,373 | $8,616 |
| Ashley Godinez | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $57,036 | $8,748 |
| Emily Strafelda | Member/Teacher Trustee or director | 40 | $53,380 | $8,503 |
| Julie Bartley | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Kramin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Salmi-Bydalek | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Russ Wylie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 112050 HUNDERTMARK RD, CHASKA, MN 55318-2817
- In care of
- % DEANA SIEKMANN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tom Salmi-Bydalek, 112050 Hundertmark Rd, Chaska, MN 55318
- Signed the 990
- Tom Salmi-Bydalek, Chair
- Phone
- (952) 368-7398
- Website
- www.wlschaska.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
The World Learner School's mission is to create a school that supports an experiential collaborative learning (Montessori) program that empowers children to unfold their full potential as whole and unique persons in classroom, local and world communities.
Program accomplishments
- Education program: World Learner School is a public (charter) Montessori school serving between 205-220 children from 6 to 14 years of age. (1st - 8th grades)Expenses $3,293,761 · revenue $33,966
- Community services: before and after school program for students.Expenses $24,778 · revenue $16,125
- School lunch program: school lunch and milk program for students.Expenses $169,986 · revenue $12,929
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
- 41-1816092
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,979,438
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,870,713
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,870,713 | $3,885,813 | $1,979,438 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,546,797 | $3,400,169 | $1,642,330 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,918,802 | $2,660,404 | $1,851,994 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,490,415 | $2,593,247 | $1,984,650 | 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 41-1816092).
Questions about WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA
- What is the EIN of WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA is 41-1816092.
- Is WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA 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 WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA 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 WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA 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 WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tom Salmi-Bydalek.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,139 (Melissa Bullerman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WORLD LEARNER SCHOOL OF CHASKA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,870,713, expenses of $3,885,813 and total assets of $1,979,438 at year end.
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