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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1589773

BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · CLEARWATER, FL 33760

Financials

$645K$650K2023$670K$665K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$670,323$665,077$5,246$51,134$0$51,134
June 30, 2024990$645,121$649,848-$4,727$45,887$0$45,887
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$655,752
of which government grants
$138,753
Program service revenue
$14,571
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$28,844
Other salaries and wages
$296,263
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$408,355
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$76
Accounting fees
$4,000
Occupancy
$77,995
Depreciation
$761
Program services (functional)
$600,301
Management and general (functional)
$62,664
Fundraising (functional)
$2,112

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$45,888
Total assets, end of year
$51,134
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$51,134
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,688
Net assets without donor restrictions
$51,134
Gross receipts
$670,323
Employees
8
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE RUTENBERGEXECUTIVE DIR.
Officer
41.25$28,844
TOM O'NEILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN RUTENBERGPRES./DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID BEYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARLIN BEACHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DICK CRIPPENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TESS CROWDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEVERON GIBBONSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN STONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE RUTENBERGExecutive Dir.
Officer
41.25$26,688
TOM O'NEILLChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN RUTENBERGPres./Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID BEYERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ARLIN BEACHYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DICK CRIPPENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TESS CROWDERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DEVERON GIBBONSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN STONEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14088 ICOT BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33760-3701
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIE RUTENBERG
Signed the 990
JULIE RUTENBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(727) 539-7879
Return prepared by
ANDERSEN TAX LLC

Mission

BLOSSOM'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, CODA (CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULTS) AND HEARING SIBLINGS AND PREPARE THEM FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BLOSSOM MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN (AGES 3 THROUGH 12) WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, HEARING SIBLINGS, AND CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULTS. THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER CAMP FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS AND A PARENT SCHOOL WHICH HELPS TO INFORM AND INVOLVE THE CHILD'S FAMILY IN THEIR EDUCATION AT BLOSSOM. BLOSSOM ALSO OFFERS A CLASS IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF BLOSSOM STUDENTS AS WELL AS TO THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. BLOSSOM HAS DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR UNIQUE STUDENT BODY. THE CURRICULUM COMBINES THEORY AND PROGRESSION OF MONTESSORI WITH A VARIETY OF APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE DEAF AS WELL AS SOME EXCITING AND GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD.
    Expenses $600,301 · revenue $14,571

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1589773
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 (B28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$51,134
Income (IRS master file)
$670,323

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$670,323$665,077$51,134IRS
990June 2024$645,121$649,848$45,887IRS
990June 2023$632,353$642,917$50,614IRS
990June 2022$619,285$586,642$61,178IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 42-1589773).

Questions about BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC is 42-1589773.
Is BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLOSSOM SCHOOL 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 BLOSSOM SCHOOL 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 BLOSSOM SCHOOL 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 BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE RUTENBERG.
Who are the officers and directors of BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,844 (JULIE RUTENBERG, EXECUTIVE DIR.).
How much revenue does BLOSSOM SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $670,323, expenses of $665,077 and total assets of $51,134 at year end.

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