Nonprofit · EIN 41-2071791
THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC
Tax-exempt · WHITE RIV JCT, VT 05001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,237,363 | $1,219,790 | $17,573 | $2,748,243 | $245,208 | $2,503,035 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,235,550 | $1,202,724 | $32,826 | $2,740,590 | $259,723 | $2,480,867 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $197,760
- Program service revenue
- $1,006,360
- Investment income
- $65,636
- Net rental income
- -$32,393
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $200
- Other revenue
- -$32,393
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $253,261
- Other salaries and wages
- $190,267
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $485,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,523
- Accounting fees
- $23,153
- Occupancy
- $106,324
- Travel
- $1,782
- Depreciation
- $45,292
- Program services (functional)
- $834,728
- Management and general (functional)
- $309,573
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,740,590
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,748,243
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $245,208
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,503,035
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,020,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,160,977
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $342,058
- Gross receipts
- $1,320,823
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 39
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- VT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES STURM | CCS, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $90,230 | $34,485 |
| MICHELLE OLLIE | CCS, PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,708 | $17,202 |
| WARREN BINGHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DUNNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES LIEF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KARCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ALEMDRALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HARGRAVES | TREASURER (UNTIL DECEMBER 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE OLLIE | CCS, PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $101,830 | $20,161 |
| JAMES STURM | CCS, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,474 | $31,459 |
| WARREN BINGHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DUNNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN HARGRAVES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY KANNENSTINE | DIRECTOR UNTIL JUNE 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES LIEF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KARCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ALEMDRALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 125, WHITE RIV JCT, VT 05001-0125
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE OLLIE, PO BOX 125, WHITE RIVER JCT, VT 05001
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE OLLIE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (802) 295-3319
- Return prepared by
- TSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
CCS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CREATING VISUAL STORIES. CCS'S CURRICULUM OF ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND LITERATURE REFLECT THE WIDE ARRAY OF SKILLS NEEDED TO CREATE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS. CCS EMPHASIZES SELF-PUBLISHING AND PREPARES ITS STUDENTS TO PUBLISH, MARKET, AND DISSEMINATE THEIR WORK. CCS, RECOGNIZING THE CENTRAL ROLE THAT SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSES CAN PLAY IN A COMMUNITY, WILL INITIATE AND BE RESPONSIVE TO INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- COMIC ART EDUCATIONExpenses $834,728 · grants $27,000 · revenue $1,006,360
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
- 41-2071791
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,748,243
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,320,823
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,237,363 | $1,219,790 | $2,748,243 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,235,550 | $1,202,724 | $2,740,590 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,433,625 | $1,151,746 | $2,674,360 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 41-2071791).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC is 41-2071791.
- Is THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES 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 THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES 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 THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES 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 THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE OLLIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,230 (JAMES STURM, CCS, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,237,363, expenses of $1,219,790 and total assets of $2,748,243 at year end.
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